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JRinFL wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:48 am

GSM is a terrible company for support. It's one of the first things they rip out of whoever they have absorbed. I'm sure it looks great on their quarterly reports, but it is bad for consumers and employees.

https://www.gsmoutdoors.com/

Still radio silence from SOG. I did not spend a lot and I have protections, but I'm going to wait it out for science, or something.

Filled out the customer service form days ago, still no reply. We can be sure that SOG will be a failed brand soon. Apparently GSM has no employees manning the ship. SOG was never my favorite, but they deserved better than this.

JRinFL wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 30, 2022 6:52 pm

JRinFL wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:48 am

GSM is a terrible company for support. It's one of the first things they rip out of whoever they have absorbed. I'm sure it looks great on their quarterly reports, but it is bad for consumers and employees.

https://www.gsmoutdoors.com/

Still radio silence from SOG. I did not spend a lot and I have protections, but I'm going to wait it out for science, or something.

Filled out the customer service form days ago, still no reply. We can be sure that SOG will be a failed brand soon. Apparently GSM has no employees manning the ship. SOG was never my favorite, but they deserved better than this.

I tried all that as well. The only way is calling but be prepared to be on hold for 1+ hours. When I did finally get to speak with them they told me the item was backordered. So I had them cancel it and I was told it would take up to 21 days to get a refund. So I disputed the charges with my bank. This was a couple weeks ago and still no refund and the status of my order still shows awaiting shipment.

Maybe not a crazy deal, but Bradford Knives just dropped some Magnacut Guardian 3s on their website today.

DLT 12 Days of Christmas Sale comes on line today at 12:00 CST

JSumm wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 01, 2022 7:29 am

Maybe not a crazy deal, but Bradford Knives just dropped some Magnacut Guardian 3s on their website today.

Really hoping their kitchen knives get the MC treatment soon, and Bradford hinted that they wanted to. Ever since getting some experience with MC I've been thinking this is likely the ultimate chef knife steel. Their style chef knife looks to be exactly the shape I like.

abbazaba wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:06 am

JSumm wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 01, 2022 7:29 am

Maybe not a crazy deal, but Bradford Knives just dropped some Magnacut Guardian 3s on their website today.

Really hoping their kitchen knives get the MC treatment soon, and Bradford hinted that they wanted to. Ever since getting some experience with MC I've been thinking this is likely the ultimate chef knife steel. Their style chef knife looks to be exactly the shape I like.

Wouldn't mind that at all. I really like the shape of their Chef's knife.

I almost picked up a Guardian at Blade Show earlier this year. I just had something else targeted that day, and I was in a rush. My plan for next year's show is to handle more of the Bradford models including the Guardian 4 and the Chef's Knife.

The Guardian 4 is fantastic in-hand. Mine is FFG in M390 and is my constant companion when out on my rural property or elsewhere in the boonies. I like the new Sheepsfoot version as well. Heckuva knife in the kitchen, camp or otherwise. I have a lot of fixed blade knives gathering dust since I picked up a G4.

I am excited to get to handle them again at Blade Show. The owner Brad spent a lot of time with me last time. Definitely nice to hear his passion for the company.

abbazaba wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:06 am

JSumm wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 01, 2022 7:29 am

Maybe not a crazy deal, but Bradford Knives just dropped some Magnacut Guardian 3s on their website today.

Really hoping their kitchen knives get the MC treatment soon, and Bradford hinted that they wanted to. Ever since getting some experience with MC I've been thinking this is likely the ultimate chef knife steel. Their style chef knife looks to be exactly the shape I like.

I own their chef knife and paring knife in m390, and I love them. I would love to get them in Magnacut. I own one of their paring knives in AEB-L and I definitely prefer the M390.

I've had the Guardian 3 in Magnacut for quite a while (and about eight other steels, too), and it's my favorite production small fixed blade. I own several of the larger ones in 3v, but the 3 is definitely my favorite.

3.5 MC Bradfords available today.

Cold Steel AD-15 S35VN/Black G10 $81.75 + free ship at Midway

abbazaba wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 04, 2022 7:33 am

Cold Steel AD-15 S35VN/Black G10 $81.75 + free ship at Midway

So tempting, but, I don't need another over built folder . . . . but this is a very good price . . . ugh!

smkw has two versions of the esee jg5 for $85, down from $115. that's a great deal for a really underrated camp knife.

Still nothing form SOG/GSM. I bet they laid off their staff just before they setup the online sale. Seems like something GSM would do.

collectorknives has some nice Landi A2 fixed blades on close-out. Might snag one of the $80 scandi bushcraft jr.

Deadwood Knives has select Civivi and WE Knives on sale, plus and additional 10-% off using code Thanks22 at checkout. Shipping is free. Credit to Slickdeals

If you haven't tried a WE Banter yet I highly recommend checking it out at $75. Pretty sure it's an all time low for the highly rated Snecx colabs as well.

https://slickdeals.net/f/16281880-civiv ... rchV2Algo1

CF Elite blackout Bugout for 115.71 with Knifejoy+.

https://www.knifejoy.com/products/bench ... ite-handle

miohin wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 14, 2022 6:55 am

CF Elite blackout Bugout for 115.71 with Knifejoy+.

https://www.knifejoy.com/products/bench ... ite-handle

Also CF Bugout for $212 and aluminum Bugout for $197. Free shipping.

Does anyone know if the aluminum scales are clear anodized or left uncoated?

Nice price on the Ti Bugout for $165

prices are after coupon code: SAVEKNIFE
Benchmade 391T SOCP Tactical Folder Knife Blade [focuscamera.com] $125
Benchmade 945 Mini Osborne Knife Blade [focuscamera.com] $145
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Benchmade 535BK-4 Bugout Knife Blade [focuscamera.com] $165
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Benchmade 273GY-1 Mini Adamas Folding Knife [focuscamera.com] $175
Benchmade 533-3 Mini Bugout [focuscamera.com] $180
Benchmade 176T SOCP Training Dagger [focuscamera.com] $45

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MidwayUSA has blemished Benchmade on sale. Even lower price shown once you view product details.
https://www.midwayusa.com/s?searchTerm= ... +blemished+

Only Spyderco blemished is a Murray Carter.