Seconds sale 2022

[yablanowitz]

There was a paper in my bag that said they found a box of ZDP Mules in the factory in Seki. They may or may not be too hard and brittle, so they were selling them as collector items and recommended they not be used as cutting tools. When they were first released, a bunch of people snapped them while putting handles on. I never had a problem with mine.

"hard and brittle": I swear that was what the "bad heat treat" was they were discussing.

At least that cures my non-buyer's remorse! :-) I bet they would take a great edge.

Mine did. Of course, I just cord wrapped mine and used it. The reports I read all seemed to be people had the blade clamped in a vise while they were working on fitting scales and the knife snapped. No one that I saw admitted they were applying lateral force (such as filing down handle material) much less saying how hard they were pushing when it happened, it was always "it just snapped".

[austrian_spyder_fan]

As a European it remains a dream.
Only hours later the first ones were on eBay.

Congratulations to all Spydernuts who were successful!

ASF

[Bolster]

There was a paper in my bag that said they found a box of ZDP Mules in the factory in Seki. They may or may not be too hard and brittle, so they were selling them as collector items and recommended they not be used as cutting tools. When they were first released, a bunch of people snapped them while putting handles on. I never had a problem with mine.

Thanks for the info. I assume these were marked with the little grind mark over the hole. I'd hate to buy one on the second-hand market and not know.

[yablanowitz]

I didn't check them, but my guess would be they were.

[SpyderPhreak]

I was shocked that there wasn't a line at ~2:15pm when I got there with my son. Usually, we still have to wait around 60-90 minutes by that point in the afternoon. What a nice change! It was also cool how they had some tables set up in the lobby this year, I hope they continue doing that!

On the Mules:
I think I heard one of the spyderco people telling the Golden FD people that were looking at the ZDP Mules that they had a bad heat treat on them. I don't remember the price on them either.

OMG, you and I must have practically rubbed shoulders then, I was there looking at them when all those FD guys were checking them out too. I didn't hear that about the HT.

Lol, I was there at the same time too!

Here is a copy of the sheet that went with the ZDP-189 Mules they were selling. They may or may not be bad/good...

[SpyderPhreak]

Thanks for the info. I assume these were marked with the little grind mark over the hole. I'd hate to buy one on the second-hand market and not know.

I didn't check them, but my guess would be they were.

These ZDP-189 Mules DO indeed have the factory seconds notch on the non-show side of the blade near the Spyder hole.

[sal]

Welcome to all of the new posters.

On the ZDP Mules, the maker said that they had re-heat treated them and them were sorted. We just didn't have enough of them for a Mule Run so the Sale seemed like the best solution.

I'd like to thank all of you that attended. Gail and I had planned to visit during the sale, but I had some major surgery last week and will be recovering for several weeks.

sal

[cabfrank]

Get well soon, Sal. Happy Thanksgiving.

[yablanowitz]

Take it easy and heal completely, Sal.

[JRinFL]

Heal quickly Sal.


BTW, that’s not the kind of casual bombshell we are used to!

[WilliamMunny]

Sal,

Take it easy and get better. If you get bored hanging around chat with us on the board.

[skeeg11]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[cabfrank]

Sal,

Take it easy and get better. If you get bored hanging around chat with us on the board.

You know we would all love this, if you feel up to it. Maybe talk some story...

[Basko00]

Sal, it is very hard when both husband and wife are recovering from injury or surgery at the same time. Rest well and stay strong. This will all be here when you are feeling well again.

PS-thanks for the making the C-60 run happen. I love that knife so much, I bought a bunch of them.

Happy Thanksgiving.

[jwbnyc]

Get well soon.

[Buddafucco]

Just when we thought it was all over! Sorry wallet!

[infinkc]

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/category/seconds

[JRinFL]

Yes! Exactly what I hoped would happen. Thankfully, after the BF sales I don't need anything, but I will make a point of checking in the future.

[Spicy Suplex]

Exciting stuff! SPY27 Para for 75 bucks, hope someone picks that up that hasn't tried the steel. Tapped myself out with a PacSalt, Ladybug AND a backup Native salt the last few days but I'm excited to hear about what deals you guys get!

Edit: 4 dollars more for Maxamet ("5.99 are you out of your mind!?")

[vanka]

Can't even open the link for 12min, let alone buy something. Good luck to whoever manages to buy.