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Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:57 am
by vivi
clix wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 2:40 pm
vivi wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 2:17 pm
Got my fifth Aqua Salt today.
Some included sheaths?
My 2x mystery box was a teal S90V blackout PE PM2 and an H1 SE Dragonfly. Not sure the value meets the cost of the box, but not bad over all
I ordered an extra sheath off ebay about half a year ago, to have an extra laying around just in case. Figured I'd rig it up for my less often used carry methods. Ended up filling it with a seconds Aqua Salt.
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:15 am
by Fine Swine
The notches on this latest batch of seconds must be absolutely miniscule. I can't even see them on most of the pics that have been posted.
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:25 am
by Sharp Guy
Fine Swine wrote: ↑Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:15 am
The notches on this latest batch of seconds must be absolutely miniscule. I can't even see them on most of the pics that have been posted.
Most people post pics of the show side, the nicks are on the other side. They are pretty small though
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:49 am
by Ramonade
Fine Swine wrote: ↑Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:15 am
The notches on this latest batch of seconds must be absolutely miniscule. I can't even see them on most of the pics that have been posted.
I only bought seconds once before, last november and they were the same as now :
It's really a small dent, if you don't know about it you won't necessarily see it
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:12 pm
by Skidoosh
I purchased a mystery box for $150 and received a SMKW fat carbon - red PM2 in M4 and a bow river. I feel like I just broke even. Love the M4 steel, not a fan of the scales. I love the bow river but do not like the steel at all. I also purchased a sage in maxamet. Yes, I'd roll the dice again but this one didn't really pay off.
Why are PM2s shipped in tip down configuration?
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:19 pm
by Dnwrghtsr
I received the same box. Like you said not the greatest value. I like the fat carbon scales more than any scales I’ve ever seen or carried. Light, beautiful and my hand slides right past them.
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:22 pm
by Dnwrghtsr
The scales by themselves would cost you around $150.
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:32 pm
by Spicy Suplex
Skidoosh wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:12 pm
Why are PM2s shipped in tip down configuration?
I believe it's because Eric likes them that way, could be wrong?
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:32 pm
by cjk
Dnwrghtsr wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:22 pm
The scales by themselves would cost you around $150.
Fat carbon pull offs from the SMKW PM2s usually sell for + or - $80 on secondary markets.
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:57 pm
by Skidoosh
Dnwrghtsr wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:22 pm
The scales by themselves would cost you around $150.
Good to know, thanks
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 1:52 am
by vanka
Got Paramilitary 2 in cruwear, Shaman s30v black G10, UKPK s110v and Emphasis black G10.
Mystery box consists of UKPK Heinnie haynes exclusive s30v Red G10, Manix 2 XL in cruwear and smooth black G10 Knifecenter exclusive and Shaman in 15V. I think it's a good score. As far as I can see, there's a tiny dent on the G10 on one of the knives and a hair or two off centered blades. I'll have to inspect them further once I get home.
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:49 pm
by im25feetup
I had never been attracted to the look of the Manix XL online, and had never seen one in person. I wouldn't have ever given one a second look. The UKPK was entirely off my radar. I received one of each in a Mystery Box and I have to say that (without using either yet) I love them both. The Manix XL feels incredibly solid and a great fit for my hand. I actually like the smooth G-10, would have never guessed. The UKPK fits my 2XL hands perfectly for how I like to hold small knives. I always have skipped past looking at slip joints, thinking them not a style for me.
I'm happy I took a gamble. It was a lot of fun for not much money, and I haven't even started using the knives yet!
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 6:05 pm
by Dnwrghtsr
Sounds like a very solid box. They didn’t put one of my mystery boxes in with my order, nine days later it is finally shipped. I am going to get it Tuesday I would be thrilled to get those two knives.
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 2:37 am
by Manifestgtr
im25feetup wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:49 pm
I had never been attracted to the look of the Manix XL online, and had never seen one in person. I wouldn't have ever given one a second look. The UKPK was entirely off my radar. I received one of each in a Mystery Box and I have to say that (without using either yet) I love them both. The Manix XL feels incredibly solid and a great fit for my hand. I actually like the smooth G-10, would have never guessed. The UKPK fits my 2XL hands perfectly for how I like to hold small knives. I always have skipped past looking at slip joints, thinking them not a style for me.
I'm happy I took a gamble. It was a lot of fun for not much money, and I haven't even started using the knives yet!
The Cruwear Manix 2xl is one of spyderco’s most diesel knives…pretty much every time I pick mine up, I think “whoa…”
I would never, ever baton with a folding knife but that one comes the closest to giving me that feeling. It’s just begging to be used hard.
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 4:44 am
by vanka
The manix XL was my first ever spyderco. That model will always have a special place in my heart. On the practical note, I haven't found other spyderco with more secure grip than manix XL. Even with wet, dirty, greasy safety gloves once you get a grip it's not going anywhere. It's a bit on the thick side bte, but I believe that's the idea behind the design of the knife.
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 8:09 am
by MASTODONFW16
Here's what I've got from a 150$ Box. Avocado Manix seems like an awesome score as far as I can tell. CaraCara2 has some scratches both on the blade and handle. Manix 2 has minor issues with G10, the blade has had too and only rubber helped.
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 8:52 pm
by Ngati Pom
I’ve received my order today.
Lil’ Native slipjoint. Aqua Salt SE and ARK.
The lock bar on the ‘Native stands a little proud approx. .5mm. Not a problem for me. Very nice, chunkier than I imagined.
The Aqua I honestly cannot see where the fault is… my first time handling one, I see why Vivi likes them so much.
The ARK is also fine, the edge needs a freshen up.But…
I ordered the serrated version and received the plain edge.
The only reason I added it to my order was I figured it was the only way to get a spyderedge ARK after the model was discontinued.
Sorry about the negativity I’m just a little disappointed.
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:22 pm
by Optimus Cultro
Ngati Pom wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 8:52 pm
I’ve received my order today.
Lil’ Native slipjoint. Aqua Salt SE and ARK.
The lock bar on the ‘Native stands a little proud approx. .5mm. Not a problem for me. Very nice, chunkier than I imagined.
The Aqua I honestly cannot see where the fault is… my first time handling one, I see why Vivi likes them so much.
The ARK is also fine, the edge needs a freshen up.But…
I ordered the serrated version and received the plain edge.
The only reason I added it to my order was I figured it was the only way to get a spyderedge ARK after the model was discontinued.
Sorry about the negativity I’m just a little disappointed.
I also ordered the serrated ark and got a plain edge too. I’m not real happy. I too only ordered the SE because it’s discontinued. The plain edge ark second sans sheath was not a particularly good deal at $63 when you can get a new one with sheath for under $83. I tried to contact customer service via their website but on three different devices and internet connections it seemed not to work.
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:33 pm
by Sharp Guy
Ngati Pom wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 8:52 pm
The ARK is also fine, the edge needs a freshen up.But…
I ordered the serrated version and received the plain edge.
The only reason I added it to my order was I figured it was the only way to get a spyderedge ARK after the model was discontinued.
Sorry about the negativity I’m just a little disappointed.
I'd be disappointed too. Have you tried contacting the SFO to see if they can help you?
Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:43 pm
by Ngati Pom
I also ordered the serrated ark and got a plain edge too. I’m not real happy. I too only ordered the SE because it’s discontinued. The plain edge ark second sans sheath was not a particularly good deal at $63 when you can get a new one with sheath for under $83. I tried to contact customer service via their website but on three different devices and internet connections it seemed not to work.
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Did your receipt say SpyderEdge too?
Customer service are difficult to pin down, I believe there are only one or two people in the dept.
I doubt there is anything they would do unfortunately, due to their second’s sale policy.