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Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 11:28 pm
by Henry_P
Wartstein wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 10:35 pm
kennethsime wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 7:37 pm
Beautiful! That REX-45 Para 3 LW is one of my most-carried knives. So much cutting power in such a little package! Enjoy it.
If I´d get a Para 3, this certainly would be the version I´d try to find!! :)
I am not a steel expert at all, but even since I don´t know too much I can tell, feel and confirm how amazing REX45 is.
And I happen to like burnt orange...
I agree. I’m just upset I was too late and missed out on a lot of the REX45 knives. The upcoming native chief is too large for me.
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 11:35 pm
by Wartstein
Henry_P wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 11:28 pm
Wartstein wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 10:35 pm
kennethsime wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 7:37 pm
Beautiful! That REX-45 Para 3 LW is one of my most-carried knives. So much cutting power in such a little package! Enjoy it.
If I´d get a Para 3, this certainly would be the version I´d try to find!! :)
I am not a steel expert at all, but even since I don´t know too much I can tell, feel and confirm how amazing REX45 is.
And I happen to like burnt orange...
I agree. I’m just upset I was too late and missed out on a lot of the REX45 knives. The upcoming native chief is too large for me.
Not sure, but I think the Manix 2 LW in REX 45 should not be too hard to find. Larger than a Para3, smaller than a Chief.
Though some don´t want a tool steel i a pinned knife. I personally have no corrosion issues with mine though so far.
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:50 am
by Martijn
Hmm funny thing that I just saw is that K&T suddenly has a few REX45 Spydies in stock. Which includes the Manix 2 and the Native 5 (which I ordered right away but is still in stock as for now).
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:24 am
by Wartstein
Martijn wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:50 am
Hmm funny thing that I just saw is that K&T suddenly has a few REX45 Spydies in stock. Which includes the Manix 2 and the Native 5 (which I ordered right away but is still in stock as for now).
Hey Martijn, think I did not welcome you here yet, so "welcome"! :)
Might be great news for some that the REX Manix, Native and Native LW are in stock again at K&T!
I allowed myself to share it in a dedicated thread.
If I had´nt the Manix LW in REX 45 already, I´d certainly go for the G10 Manix now...
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:57 am
by Martijn
Thank you! Great to be a part of a fantastic community that already gave me a lot of information and reading fun :)
I have the Lil’ Native REX45 since there where no other options left at the time I ordered it. And can’t wait to receive the G10 Manix in REX45 tomorrow! A great way to start the weekend.
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:27 am
by Zive
Has anyone else noticed BHQ lists the model as “coming soon” whereas all the other models that have dropped are “discontinued - out of stock”?
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Sun May 30, 2021 5:19 pm
by VooDooChild
Zive wrote:
Has anyone else noticed BHQ lists the model as “coming soon” whereas all the other models that have dropped are “discontinued - out of stock”?
It still says coming soon. Is that a mistake on their site? Did they drop these yet? I assumed they were done.
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Sun May 30, 2021 11:39 pm
by Ric
I think that's a mistake.
It came out and was sold out quickly.
Didn't made it to ny dealer in EU who normally gets all sprints.
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 1:21 am
by Matus
I am sorry I missed this one ...
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 11:12 pm
by Ric
You can try to find it on ebay...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124747282122?e ... SwAixgsbF0
A native 5 should fit also well.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274734884642?e ... SwJLtgXiHs
As an alternative you can try a dragonfly cruwear.
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 11:42 pm
by Matus
Yes, but $275 is a price that does not make sense and most US sellers don't ship (and are not interested in) outside US. But I just ordered Teal S90V from BladeHQ, so I am good when it comes to Para 3LW.
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 11:47 pm
by Ric
BladeHQ ship to EU? Since when???
Yes prices are high.
I am not a fan of teal but S90V is an excellent steel and worth a try
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:17 am
by malice
Ric wrote: ↑Mon May 31, 2021 11:47 pm
BladeHQ ship to EU? Since when???
Yes prices are high.
I am not a fan of teal but S90V is an excellent steel and worth a try
Yeah I noticed that too,
went through my usual shipping service for the s90v teal,
but I may try their direct service next time.
Too bad they don't have UPS,
I have noticed UPS from US to Europe usually gives good results as to tracking, delays and losses.
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:38 am
by Matus
Ric wrote: ↑Mon May 31, 2021 11:47 pm
BladeHQ ship to EU? Since when???
Yes prices are high.
I am not a fan of teal but S90V is an excellent steel and worth a try
They apparently do, the order was done online in standard manner. Shipping was $37. I need to see the teal color in person to decide on it, but since it is very light and not too strong I figured I shall be able to dye it maroon or darker blue easily.
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 11:48 pm
by Ric
Dyeing another color should work well.
Disassembly might be not so easy...
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 12:00 am
by Matus
Ric wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 11:48 pm
Dyeing another color should work well.
Disassembly might be not so easy...
One might go the crude way that skips that pesky step :D
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 2:12 pm
by Ric
Cool. Please post how it went.
I am always in for some tips where laziness wins.
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:44 pm
by nerdlock
resurrecting this thread to post this - it could be a glitch/error on BHQ's part, some customer returns, old stock that they found - or is there another production run of this? While I find it highly unlikely since Spyderco's Sprint ideology states that Sprint Runs are one and done. I've emailed BHQ already and will update if I get a response.
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:47 pm
by Buddafucco
nerdlock wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:44 pm
resurrecting this thread to post this - it could be a glitch/error on BHQ's part, some customer returns, old stock that they found - or is there another production run of this? While I find it highly unlikely since Spyderco's Sprint ideology states that Sprint Runs are one and done. I've emailed BHQ already and will update if I get a response.
It's been in their Coming Soon section since before it actually came and went.
Re: REX45 Para 3 Lightweight
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:02 pm
by nerdlock
Buddafucco wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:47 pm
nerdlock wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:44 pm
resurrecting this thread to post this - it could be a glitch/error on BHQ's part, some customer returns, old stock that they found - or is there another production run of this? While I find it highly unlikely since Spyderco's Sprint ideology states that Sprint Runs are one and done. I've emailed BHQ already and will update if I get a response.
It's been in their Coming Soon section since before it actually came and went.
Ah, cheeses. That's on me then.
Thanks for the info Budda!
