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Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:02 am
by Buddafucco
Also it should be noted that this is a run of 600 or less. Lower production numbers usually means higher price.
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 12:40 pm
by ZrowsN1s
Buddafucco wrote: ↑Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:59 am
CXXX wrote: ↑Wed Aug 03, 2022 11:36 pm
Stunning
and the most expensive Para3 so far...
BentoBoxShop has them beat with the K390 Para3 Exclusive for $234.95 + $15 shipping.
You forgot TAX+Shipping.
I have to imagine who ever runs that place has a day job. Hard to believe they'd make a lot of sales.
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 3:30 pm
by CXXX
Buddafucco wrote: ↑Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:59 am
CXXX wrote: ↑Wed Aug 03, 2022 11:36 pm
Stunning
and the most expensive Para3 so far...
BentoBoxShop has them beat with the K390 Para3 Exclusive for $234.95 + $15 shipping.
Fortunately it was $175 when i bought it in 2019.

Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:07 pm
by Rinzler
legOFwhat? wrote: ↑Wed Aug 03, 2022 11:39 am
Sure is purdy! I'm tapped for the next decade though.
I carry no debt, we live well below our means, we both have excellent paying jobs; yet even if I’m not tapped out I just can’t stomach a para 3 at the $220 price point. My days of buying spyderco exclusives and sprint models is coming to a close shortly because the prices are getting too high.
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:08 pm
by Rinzler
Buddafucco wrote: ↑Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:02 am
Also it should be noted that this is a run of 600 or less. Lower production numbers usually means higher price.
Poor excuse for the price.
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 8:29 pm
by legOFwhat?
Rinzler wrote: ↑Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:07 pm
legOFwhat? wrote: ↑Wed Aug 03, 2022 11:39 am
Sure is purdy! I'm tapped for the next decade though.
I carry no debt, we live well below our means, we both have excellent paying jobs; yet even if I’m not tapped out I just can’t stomach a para 3 at the $220 price point. My days of buying spyderco exclusives and sprint models is coming to a close shortly because the prices are getting too high.
I'm with you, I've come to the realization that I've got more than I need. Besides MuleTeam knives, I won't be making any purchases unless I sell off a few.
At least that's the plan...
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 8:39 pm
by nerdlock
If I'm not mistaken, this is the first time Elmax was used for the Para 3, or was there an earlier release with this steel? Hoping another shop makes a P3 Elmax with G10 for a lower price - 220 for a relatively slippy grip doesn't sound great to me, especially with inflation and stuff. Great for Fradon Lock exclusive collectors though!
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:39 pm
by Buddafucco
Stock photo to show that it's not blue.

Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 10:48 pm
by RamZar
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2022 10:08 am
by Dazen
Super smooth checkout, again! I swear they upgrade their servers or something just for drops because their site is actually faster than normal.
Can wait to get it in hand, it actually my first Para 3!
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2022 1:52 pm
by Mrj
Still available wow. Already on secondary market. Get it while it lasts. I love this vendor. They are underrated imo.
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2022 2:25 pm
by Bdubs808
Just ordered 1 as well, I was gonna pass and just sleep in and miss the drop. Woke up late and it's still in stock, had to grab it.
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2022 2:28 pm
by buccilli15
I caved in too. I've been going back and forth on buying a shiro with marbled cf all week. I figure by buying this para 3, I'm supporting my favorite manufacturer and saving myself $900

Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2022 8:12 pm
by Dazen
And they are gone!
I hope they do more in this configuration!
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2022 8:15 pm
by ZrowsN1s
Im jealous of those who got one. Beautiful knife, wish I could buy all the things.
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2022 8:23 pm
by nerdlock
Congrats to all who got one. I'm hoping for more P3 Elmax but in regular G10.
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:03 pm
by Spicy Suplex
ZrowsN1s wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 8:15 pm
Im jealous of those who got one. Beautiful knife, wish I could buy all the things.
Was in the same boat for this one. I seem to have bad luck with Fradon drops, but that's alright. Someday!
Hope everyone enjoys! Sure is purdy!
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2022 11:50 am
by Mrj

- Absolutely Beautiful
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2022 11:51 am
by Mrj
Extremely smooth scales.
Re: Fradon Lock Elmax and CF Para 3 - 8/12 release date
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:35 pm
by WilliamMunny
nerdlock wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 8:23 pm
Congrats to all who got one. I'm hoping for more P3 Elmax but in regular G10.
What are your thoughts on Elmax? The new Shaman in Elmax in G10 caught my eye but other than being similar to S30V I don't know much about the steel.