Jeff Loffer from Cutlery Shoppe the new PM2 in REX 121

[TkoK83Spy]

I just got on the notification list.

The catch with that is, when it drops and if it's highly sought after and a limited run...it will sell out before you get your email. In the past we've seen some exclusives/sprints sell out in literally a minute. I don't think the game is quite like it was a few years back, so SHOULD last longer than that, though you never know I guess.

Is that true for releases that have been limited quantities per customer too?

I kind of want to wait for a DLC version too, but dunno how long "soon after" is and it feels like more of a gamble to wait.

Yes, typically if it's a hot sprint/exclusive that limit you to 1 or 2 max, they will sell out very quickly to the ebay flippers. Harder to get, so they raise the prices and hope people will bite. Definitely takes the fun out of the hobby for those that really want the knives and don't have instant access

[Mage7]

I just got on the notification list.

The catch with that is, when it drops and if it's highly sought after and a limited run...it will sell out before you get your email. In the past we've seen some exclusives/sprints sell out in literally a minute. I don't think the game is quite like it was a few years back, so SHOULD last longer than that, though you never know I guess.

Is that true for releases that have been limited quantities per customer too?

I kind of want to wait for a DLC version too, but dunno how long "soon after" is and it feels like more of a gamble to wait.

Yea.... I'm a fan of raw/satin finshed blades.... but the DLC in black with the orange would be killer. I'm in Ohio in a small city called Massillon. We are the "world famous" Tigers, so....... I would gravitate to the orange and black version.

Shoot I was only thinking about the fact that Rex 121 would patina... I didn't even think about the color combination. I am also a fan of orange and black...

I just got on the notification list.

The catch with that is, when it drops and if it's highly sought after and a limited run...it will sell out before you get your email. In the past we've seen some exclusives/sprints sell out in literally a minute. I don't think the game is quite like it was a few years back, so SHOULD last longer than that, though you never know I guess.

Is that true for releases that have been limited quantities per customer too?

I kind of want to wait for a DLC version too, but dunno how long "soon after" is and it feels like more of a gamble to wait.

Yes, typically if it's a hot sprint/exclusive that limit you to 1 or 2 max, they will sell out very quickly to the ebay flippers. Harder to get, so they raise the prices and hope people will bite. Definitely takes the fun out of the hobby for those that really want the knives and don't have instant access

Yeah, that's kinda what I was worried about. I was hoping the limit would prevent that, but I guess it's not exactly like finding enough people to buy two just to sell one for 2x the price and basically get a free one.... Not that I haven't thought about doing that, but I have resisted the temptation so far.

Actually, not to toot my own horn, but I have at times done a catch and release on these runs. I will usually sell them to someone on the secondary market for the regular price... It's not entirely altruistic anyway since it gives me a chance to sample things without much concern, but also it keeps them out of the hands of scalpers.

Unfortunately for this one, I won't have the funds to get two, and I am definitely keeping one for myself. I've never been a huge fan of the PM2 but I liked it enough that it was a hard choice to give up the 15V one I got, but I love Wharncliffes and have a good feeling about Rex 121--unless it's as impossible to get a fine edge on as the HIC Mule was.

[silver & black]

I expect to lose out on this release. If I was home on my PC, I could see me getting this, b ut being at work on my "phone"..... i just see it going bad. I'll be at the mercy of the flippers..... and I absolutely have to have this release, as the PM2 is my favorite Spyderco.

[Jeb]

Mage,

Don't kid yourself man, you can hone a razor edge on Rex121 and that HIC too. I am about halfway on my HIC in re-profiling it to 15 dps. My HIC was far from the norm when I got mine and it's been a learning lesson, no lessons lol.

I had it razor sharp but at a dps that just doesn't work for a blade like that. This and Rex121 is a cutting blade, you don't use these to pry with. You park them at 15 dps they will hone and polish out just like a razor.

I do have a killer Sage5 in the nice G10 that is Orange and it's Rex121 blade is seriously a razor... it's at 15 dps. So yes it's some work to hone the blade to a 15 dps, but once profiled there it will reward you. My HIC will to, I just have not got the profile established on it yet lol...

[Mage7]

I expect to lose out on this release. If I was home on my PC, I could see me getting this, b ut being at work on my "phone"..... i just see it going bad. I'll be at the mercy of the flippers..... and I absolutely have to have this release, as the PM2 is my favorite Spyderco.

I would try to ask someone to grab it for you. Maybe someone that is already on a PC at work or something. Bribe them with a six pack... Or maybe a case if you're gonna be buying a $250 knife

Mage,

Don't kid yourself man, you can hone a razor edge on Rex121 and that HIC too. I am about halfway on my HIC in re-profiling it to 15 dps. My HIC was far from the norm when I got mine and it's been a learning lesson, no lessons lol.

I had it razor sharp but at a dps that just doesn't work for a blade like that. This and Rex121 is a cutting blade, you don't use these to pry with. You park them at 15 dps they will hone and polish out just like a razor.

I do have a killer Sage5 in the nice G10 that is Orange and it's Rex121 blade is seriously a razor... it's at 15 dps. So yes it's some work to hone the blade to a 15 dps, but once profiled there it will reward you. My HIC will to, I just have not got the profile established on it yet lol...

Well, I'm exaggerating with "impossible" but for me the difficulty wasn't actually grinding, but finishing the edge. I just couldn't get it hair-shaving, let alone hair whittling like I would normally get any steel. I went down a rabbit hole reading about people having to use diamond compounds and what not, and I just didn't want to buy more sharpening gear just to get the HIC razor sharp.

My hope would be that the Rex 121 still being a steel wouldn't have the same issue with microchipping and be able to reach the sharpness I want on the equipment I have. My finest diamond hones are an Atoma 1200, a DMT EF and some 5 micron paste. My stance is that if I can't get a hair shaving sharp edge on that equipment, then I don't want that blade material.

Knowing how hard and brittle Rex121 is gives me pause, but it's still steel. It can't be as chippy as ceramic... I hope lol. I didn't have a problem with Maxamet though so I have confidence in that hope too.

[vivi]

that should be more than enough. I've been using a DMT fine since about 2006 and I haven't found a knife that it's incapable of getting shaving sharp. These days I can get a clean shave off my DMT coarse just fine too. Now I haven't tried Rex121 but I have done S110V, K390, Rex45 etc. on those without any issues.

[WilliamDK]

I sharpen my knives free hand on diamond plates.
REX 121 is difficult to sharpen, not impossible, just challenging for me.
I have no issues with any other steel type, like Maxamet, K-390 or M398, but REX 121 is a lot of work.
I have not succeeded in sharpening my Mule HIC to a point where I am satisfied yet...

[vanka]

I just got on the notification list.

The catch with that is, when it drops and if it's highly sought after and a limited run...it will sell out before you get your email. In the past we've seen some exclusives/sprints sell out in literally a minute. I don't think the game is quite like it was a few years back, so SHOULD last longer than that, though you never know I guess.

Is that true for releases that have been limited quantities per customer too?

I kind of want to wait for a DLC version too, but dunno how long "soon after" is and it feels like more of a gamble to wait.

That's why you buy them all.
Just to make sure you don't miss.

[abbazaba]

Been wishing I had a wharnie PM2, 121 is icing on the cake

[silver & black]

I just got on the notification list.

The catch with that is, when it drops and if it's highly sought after and a limited run...it will sell out before you get your email. In the past we've seen some exclusives/sprints sell out in literally a minute. I don't think the game is quite like it was a few years back, so SHOULD last longer than that, though you never know I guess.

Is that true for releases that have been limited quantities per customer too?

I kind of want to wait for a DLC version too, but dunno how long "soon after" is and it feels like more of a gamble to wait.

That's why you buy them all.
Just to make sure you don't miss.

[Red Leader]

Its live! Who is getting one?

[Mage7]

Its live! Who is getting one?

Out of stock in less than 10 minutes

[Red Leader]

Its live! Who is getting one?

Out of stock in less than 10 minutes

Yep, 7-8 min from what I saw. Did not get one, very cool looking, feeling just fine however.

I would have been far more tempted with a PM2 wharnie in K390 at 65HRC

[8th_Note]

I did not try to get one. I was on the fence, but ultimately decided to pass on this one. I'll probably regret it later.

On the bright side, XHP Mili 2 exclusives are still available.

[TkoK83Spy]

Totally forgot about this one, was tempted...but must not have been that important to me. My mind/eyes are locked in on this 50th Anniversary Native!

[blueblur]

I’ve been wanting to try a wharnie in the pm2 so I jumped on the opportunity to also try rex121.

[Red Leader]

Those that missed out or feel regret will get a second chance with the next two options with the new coating, which while I’m not usually a ‘coating’ guy, am more interested in due to the fact it is the new coating, and makes sense with the tool steel nature of the Rex steels.


Still will probably sit it out, but very happy for all who jumped in - its a cool knife!

[Evil D]

Was very tempted but I decided to pass, I'm just not crazy about the PM2 anymore, going to direct these funds to the S90V Bodacious instead.

[Mage7]

Those that missed out or feel regret will get a second chance with the next two options with the new coating, which while I’m not usually a ‘coating’ guy, am more interested in due to the fact it is the new coating, and makes sense with the tool steel nature of the Rex steels.


Still will probably sit it out, but very happy for all who jumped in - its a cool knife!

Yeah the coated ones are what I have my sights set on. I was surprised to see the wharnie sell out quicker than the normal version. It was a good demonstration of how quick I'll need to be.

Now I just gotta keep my ear to the ground to hear them coming

[8th_Note]

Looks like the drop points are still available