Military, at last!

dePaul · #1

Got my two Mils today, #15 and #16. Wow, what a couple! I can´t understand the criticism some guys have been expressing lately.

I was expecting to get a nice pair of knives. However, they are more than that and I feel sorry for those of you who didn´t manage to lay your hands on one (or more) of those pets! I know the feeling, missed the Natives <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

This has been a good week for me, as I also got a Jess Horn, a real piece of art <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Regards!

PS Thanks Patti!!

sam the man.. · #2

Congratulations dude! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> The pearl-inlaid Military is a fine piece. A showcase of talent and quality committment by Spyderco to the Forumites!! But I'm yet to lay my paws on one *sob!* <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Will work on it really soon! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies
will travel...

StevieK · #3

Still waiting for mine (UK postal system <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> ), really looking forward to it's arrival !

StevieK

Drew · #4

StevieK,

Who did you get your military through?

Drew

Windwalker · #5

Hi dePaul,
I'm not sure where you saw the "criticism" though there has been a little in several posts. Don't know about others, but mine (#11) has an imperfection in the inlay, which makes it even dearer to me.... Sure, it would be nice if it were perfect, but hey, it's a beautiful piece of work and Sal, Patti, and crew made it all possible. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another spyderco and in fact have my eye on one now. That would make 14 not including two solos and a keychain firefly!
Nope, Spyderco still rules...!
Windwalker

StevieK · #6

Hey Drew

I got my Mililary from the SFO, (thanks to Patti) just waiting on delivery now ! (must be patient <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>)

Cheers StevieK

StevieK · #7

Hey,

It finally arrived ! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Couldn't be more happy with it. (Even though I had to pay masses of import duty ! :b)
I now have a new centre piece for my collection.
Thanks to everyone involved.

Cheers
StevieK

dePaul · #8

Hey StevieK!

How much was the shipping charge to UK? I payed 965 SEK, that´s about 100 bucks to get my two Mils to Sweden!!

All the additional charges like custom and so on I had to "give away" something like 150 bucks just on charges.

In other words, those two knives cost me about 400 bucks <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

PS But I don´t care <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Would do it again, and again, and again........

StevieK · #9

Hi dePaul

Unfortunately, I'm in about the same situation.
$125 for the Mil, $15 Shipping and about $60 in Import Duty and Tax.
So overall just under $200. <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

But as you say, sign me up and I'll do it all again ! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

It sure doesn't take long to get hooked !

Cheers
StevieK

sam the man.. · #10

Dude ~ At last, all the anguish was over! Congrats on getting the forum millie... There's only one guy whom I know from Malaysia that's getting his pearly one exclusively marked as the first 100 forum millie!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Anyway, enjoy this beautiful work of art!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies
will travel...

Tom Percy · #11

#57 Just arrived last night.
Only 10 days from Golden, to Canada Customs to me - by mail....Wow !!

Well worth any wait. Great knife.
Now I'll have to buy another Military to carry.

Edited by - Tom Percy on 2/16/2001 5:31:57 AM

vampyrewolf · #12

Tom, where in canada do you live? I'm out in the middle of no-where... Saskatchewan...

It's odd to meet someone from Canada here...

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

Cannuck · #13

Hey I'm from Canada too! (Winnipeg) I'm about to order a forum Military (haven't decided which #) Tom Percy how much was duty and everything? what was the total you ended up paying? it is weird to meet somebody from Canada on here (especially Spyderco enthusiasts! e-mail me sometime and we'll talk! ghofman@ggh.mb.ca

Gerrit.

Tom Percy · #14

Hi Gerrit,

There was only;
Shipping to Canada $5US (I believe)
PST (based on conversion at $1.54),
GST (based on conversion at $1.54),
Customs handling fee $5
Rough total in CDN was 235.

Just a deep breath before you open your credit card bill......

lokelani · #15

Greetings SpyderKnuts~
I have a few more Forum Military models available (5). I have a few on hold for those of you who contacted us and requested to be put on the "list" and I need to hear from you, if you are still interested.
Give me a call at 800-828-1925 ext. # 106.
Aloha~
Patti@SFO