I have been looking for a Para 2 for a decent price for about three months, it appears Spyderco is not producing em.
I am on the notification life with both Midway & BladeHq. Some others dealer I have not bothered with want a per order, and I don't want to pre pay, and wait for something that may never get delivered?
Anyone know the real scoop on why PM2's are not in the pipeline.
BTW I want Black Handle n Black Blade.
What is the deal with poor availability of Para Military 2's poor availability?
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Put simply, the PM2 is insanely popular--and so consequently, it is in high demand. As I understand, Spyderco's Golden facility is doing its best to keep up with the demand. About a month ago, I saw Howe's sell 20 "basic" black on satin (S30V) PM2's in one weekend. Best thing to do is to check out the online retailers on a daily basis and wait for the stock to come in. That's how I was able to buy mine about a two months ago.
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"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
With the PM2, it's a matter of there being a ridiculous demand for the knife. Every noobie knife guy does their research and finds the PM2 to be one of the most highly recommended knives out there so it's a 'must purchase' for them. It was for me and many others I'm aware of, at least. Spyderco has a lot of dealers, not just the popular online retailers. I asked a similar question about the Yojimbo 2, a knife I would think wouldn't have anywhere near the popularity of the PM2.
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They really aren't hard to find if you know where to look. Put in a preorder at knifeworks and be patient.
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sal wrote:Knife afi's are pretty far out, steel junky's more so, but "edge junky's" are just nuts. :p
SpyderEdgeForever wrote: Also, do you think a kangaroo would eat a bowl of spagetti with sauce if someone offered it to them?
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I have never been charged for a preorder at knifeworks until the knife has arrived/shipped. No hold on my card or anything like that. Can't speak for other sites. I have only preordered a couple of knives though.
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sal wrote:Knife afi's are pretty far out, steel junky's more so, but "edge junky's" are just nuts. :p
SpyderEdgeForever wrote: Also, do you think a kangaroo would eat a bowl of spagetti with sauce if someone offered it to them?
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That's a **** good price with shipping included. Makes me laugh at those old threads full of panicking people paying $175 for them and swearing they'd never drop in price. If we let people gouge prices, they'll keep gouging prices. Patience is a virtue, and there are a LOT of other knives to choose from.gbelleh wrote:Yeah, black on black for $117 shipped is still available at CS. Better grab one!
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Np! Thank the OP for asking the question, lol. I was trying to help out because he seems to be having a rough time...RamDreamer wrote:Apophis - Thanks so much for the heads up! I was able to order one just now.
ParaMilatary II No CAN FIND
http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthre ... o-CAN-FIND
Para Military history, or just back ordered?
http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthre ... ck-ordered
Paramilitary II Price Check.
http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthre ... rice-Check
Para Military 2's unavailable?
http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthre ... navailable
and then this thread, What is the deal with poor availability of Para Military 2's poor availability?
The OP can start as many threads as he wants, no problem there. Just really, really hope he was able to snag one this time. In my mind at least, they've been available fairly consistently for a while now and there has been no shortage of leads thrown his way... :confused:
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