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Re: Knife Joker forest green para 3 LW

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Spyder-fan wrote:
Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:38 pm
I like it and was tempted until I saw the price. To much for a Para 3 LW imo.
I agree 100%. I thought I was the only one that thought that for a bit. It's more than most G10 models.
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Re: Knife Joker forest green para 3 LW

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Striple765Rider wrote:
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:27 am
Spyder-fan wrote:
Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:38 pm
I like it and was tempted until I saw the price. To much for a Para 3 LW imo.
I agree 100%. I thought I was the only one that thought that for a bit. It's more than most G10 models.
It's just not enough of a difference in the long run. I'll skip a meal out which will more than cover it.
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GonzoRider wrote:
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:59 am
Striple765Rider wrote:
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:27 am
Spyder-fan wrote:
Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:38 pm
I like it and was tempted until I saw the price. To much for a Para 3 LW imo.
I agree 100%. I thought I was the only one that thought that for a bit. It's more than most G10 models.
It's just not enough of a difference in the long run. I'll skip a meal out which will more than cover it.
It has nothing to with, for me anyway, not being able to afford the extra I just think it's a pretty high price for a LW model that has a lot less into it than a standard model. That's like asking corvette price for a camaro. It's nothing to do with not being able to afford it.
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Re: Knife Joker forest green para 3 LW

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Striple765Rider wrote:
Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:03 am
GonzoRider wrote:
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:59 am
Striple765Rider wrote:
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:27 am
Spyder-fan wrote:
Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:38 pm
I like it and was tempted until I saw the price. To much for a Para 3 LW imo.
I agree 100%. I thought I was the only one that thought that for a bit. It's more than most G10 models.
It's just not enough of a difference in the long run. I'll skip a meal out which will more than cover it.
It has nothing to with, for me anyway, not being able to afford the extra I just think it's a pretty high price for a LW model that has a lot less into it than a standard model. That's like asking corvette price for a camaro. It's nothing to do with not being able to afford it.
I never said it was about affordability. I was simply saying I can justify the extra because it's not a huge difference and the combo is worth it to me. It's not worth it to you and that's ok. I don't actually have to skip a meal out :grin-sweat
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Ha ha ha and with what everything costs now days if you skipped a meal you could just throw a nice Delica on your order too. 😂
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Striple765Rider wrote:
Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:10 pm
Ha ha ha and with what everything costs now days if you skipped a meal you could just throw a nice Delica on your order too. 😂
Sad but true...
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Spyder-fan wrote:
Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:38 pm
I like it and was tempted until I saw the price. To much for a Para 3 LW imo.
They're all pricey. Wait until the annual price increase in a few weeks. The price for this exclusive will seem more reasonable
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Sharp Guy wrote:
Mon Dec 04, 2023 2:06 pm
Spyder-fan wrote:
Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:38 pm
I like it and was tempted until I saw the price. To much for a Para 3 LW imo.
They're all pricey. Wait until the annual price increase in a few weeks. The price for this exclusive will seem more reasonable
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Price adjustment was made. Was $164.50 Now it’s 157.50.
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Tempting , I have been Para 3 curious, if I go down in flames with SNK Manix2 it may be a consideration . Dan
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Mrj wrote:
Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:15 pm
Price adjustment was made. Was $164.50 Now it’s 157.50.
That’s a pretty fantastic surprise! I’ll take it!
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Re: Knife Joker forest green para 3 LW

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Mrj wrote:
Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:20 pm
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Looks great! Did you dye the scales on the brown Para 3?
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paulgvb wrote:
Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:56 pm
Mrj wrote:
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Looks great! Did you dye the scales on the brown Para 3?
Yes it was white GP Knives with dlc rex 45.
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Looks great! Did you dye the scales on the brown Para 3?
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Yes it was white GP Knives with dlc rex 45.
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Brown scales look fantastic . Dan
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Mrj wrote:
Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:58 pm
paulgvb wrote:
Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:56 pm
Mrj wrote:
Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:20 pm
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Looks great! Did you dye the scales on the brown Para 3?
Yes it was white GP Knives with dlc rex 45.
That does look good! I wasn't thrilled by brown handles but in the past couple years I've started to like earth tones. I have no issue with brown any more. I have a Rex 45 Native with the white/DLC combo. I may have to dye mine. Not sure it'll be brown but we'll see
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Re: Knife Joker forest green para 3 LW

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Speaking of brown. Just got my Knife Joker P3LW. Anyone know why my clip is so discolored? May be a little hard to tell but it definitely has a brownish tint. Not real pleased with it. Otherwise a fine example of a P3LW. ImageImage
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I don’t have a pic but my brown para 3 has a gloss black clip from GP. The Joker has what looks like a blacksmith look.

I’ve noticed a bunch of my wire clips are different hues of black.
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Re: Knife Joker forest green para 3 LW

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Mrj wrote:
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:53 pm
I don’t have a pic but my brown para 3 has a gloss black clip from GP. The Joker has what looks like a blacksmith look.

I’ve noticed a bunch of my wire clips are different hues of black.
Interesting, I'll have to take a look at my other black clips. Whatever the case I'm not a fan of this one. Oh well it's still a great knife. Just don't want to buy an aftermarket clip. Perhaps I'll start to appreciate that it's a bit different. Otherwise I'll just suck it up and buy one. Thanks for chiming in.
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