Worst (best?) impulse buy yet...
Worst (best?) impulse buy yet...
So, I was wandering around the interwebs last night, actually comparing prices on the remaining Calypso sprints out there, and I came across a listing for the limited edition Para2 in s90v/154cm!!! :eek:
Naturally, I have no business buying this thing, but it was actually listed at 20% off msrp and I figured if I didn't buy it, I would be a fool, and regret it forever, lol. I mean even if the merits of the laminate are debatable, it's still the rarest Para out there :D
I was skeptical that it was actually still in stock, but they just called to confirm my order and emailed me a shipping number, crazy luck...
Anyone else having trouble showing restraint around these :spyder: 's?
Naturally, I have no business buying this thing, but it was actually listed at 20% off msrp and I figured if I didn't buy it, I would be a fool, and regret it forever, lol. I mean even if the merits of the laminate are debatable, it's still the rarest Para out there :D
I was skeptical that it was actually still in stock, but they just called to confirm my order and emailed me a shipping number, crazy luck...
Anyone else having trouble showing restraint around these :spyder: 's?
The same here. I didn't plan to buy this sprint. My knife budget was shot. But I couldn't resist, when I received an opportunity.
May be this was not the best impulse to buy, but IMHO this is a good decision. Considering what you paid, even if will not like the knife after some use, I have no doubts that you will be able to sell and return your money.
May be this was not the best impulse to buy, but IMHO this is a good decision. Considering what you paid, even if will not like the knife after some use, I have no doubts that you will be able to sell and return your money.
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My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
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I paid waaaay too much for mine. But I am enjoying the knife. It's already pretty beaten up.
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Here is one for $499.
Still better than ebay haha
http://www.shop-tricityknifeworks.com/p ... 1cfpe2.htm
Still better than ebay haha
http://www.shop-tricityknifeworks.com/p ... 1cfpe2.htm
Very few of these were manufactured so finding one for sale from a retail store is a rare occurrence.Apophis wrote:I wasn't going to mention names, but I found mine at Willey Knives. They looked legit, so I went for it.
**edit, now listed out of stock there.**
They are too expensive for me, that just leaves less competition for the rest of you guys.
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Best.. Caly3 SB
Worst(??).. Sage 1 sent down the road, D,Fly ZDP.. Cant seem to warm up to this and it is my 2nd one.. Felt the same about the first but thought I would try again.. Needs a new home!! John
Worst(??).. Sage 1 sent down the road, D,Fly ZDP.. Cant seem to warm up to this and it is my 2nd one.. Felt the same about the first but thought I would try again.. Needs a new home!! John
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That PM2 is an epic find! I'm not sure if I would have resisted... :)
My best impulse buy was this Koster MUCK a few years ago. Its a 6 inch camp knife in CPM-3V (photos from Koster's site):
I happen to stumble upon the only site (KSF) which sold them, when they were freshly loaded late one night. I later learnt there was more than a year waiting list active on BF for these, and at a much higher price.
My best impulse buy was this Koster MUCK a few years ago. Its a 6 inch camp knife in CPM-3V (photos from Koster's site):
I happen to stumble upon the only site (KSF) which sold them, when they were freshly loaded late one night. I later learnt there was more than a year waiting list active on BF for these, and at a much higher price.
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Favourite Spydies: Military, PM2, Shaman, UKPK
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Favourite Spydies: Military, PM2, Shaman, UKPK
Others: Victorinox Pioneer, CRK L Sebenza 31, CRK L Inkosi
Thanks Ed! Any doubts I had about Willey Knives were put to rest when they called me this morning. Geri was super friendly, I will definitely visit the store next time we head out to Rehoboth Beach.Ed Schempp wrote:The Willey's are great people and are very serious about their cutlery business...Take Care...Ed
Those are great pics! I really like Koster's designs, but don't have any. I'm a sucker for those micarta scales though...Brock O Lee wrote:That PM2 is an epic find! I'm not sure if I would have resisted... :)
My best impulse buy was this Koster MUCK a few years ago. Its a 6 inch camp knife in CPM-3V (photos from Koster's site):
Still kind of dazed by what I dropped on the PM2 (even if it was a "bargain"). It wasn't even something on my radar, but once I saw it, I couldn't pass it up. So, it's my worst impulse buy in terms of $$$'s, but also my best "find" considering the going rate for them on the bay already. Good thing I've got a nice refund coming, lol.
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Yep I got a caly 3.5 3 weeks ago loved it so much got a caly3 sb the next week and I I'm planning on picking up a military.
Edit: I just bought the military
Edit: I just bought the military
:spyder: delica ffg,endura ffg,pm2 black/black,delica sb,caly3.5 g10,caly3 sb,S90V military:spyder:
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most buys are impulse buys nothing is really planned
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Not one bit, it is a spyderco after all :Dbakergh wrote:I think I need to impulse buy the next PM2 I come across... Does it count as a "weak moment" if I'm planning it in advance?
:spyder: delica ffg,endura ffg,pm2 black/black,delica sb,caly3.5 g10,caly3 sb,S90V military:spyder:
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