General inquiry about the availability of certain knives

[Pocket Lint]

Just wondering, why IT IS IMPOSSIBLE to buy a para2 from Spyderco direct. Their website lists all models as Currently out of stock.

[Nate]

Do you only want to buy from Spyderco? They have been easy to find recently.

[Pocket Lint]

Hi Apophis, I did check out the dealer locator for my area (which, currently there are none), although I would prefer to buy direct from Spyderco, makes me feel safe knowing that it will undoubtably be a genuine Spyderco.

[bdblue]

makes me feel safe knowing that it will undoubtably be a genuine Spyderco.

There are a number of very reputable online dealers that are worthy of your business.

[Nate]

Yeah. Knifeworks just released an exclusive and they appeared to have some reg production in stock a few minutes ago...

I'd say they're safe :)

[SpyderNut]

I know this doesn't help now, but Howe's just sold 20 PM2's in a little over two days. That's right, 20 sold. The PM2's are a little tricky to find, but they're out there. Knifecenter.com has them in stock as of a few days ago (but at a slightly higher price).

[stevekolt]

Yeah. Knifeworks just released an exclusive and they appeared to have some reg production in stock a few minutes ago...

I'd say they're safe :)

Just checked KW. What exclusive are you talking about?

[Nate]

Wasn't saying they're still available, just that KW released the green 204p.

[3rdGenRigger]

KnifeCenter has them up for preorder only right now...no stock left. They sell out fast from ALL retailers (I still maintain the standard PM2 is the best knife anywhere from a price vs. quality ratio). If you want one you may need a little patience...and to check 4 or 5 of the larger online retailers daily. You'll pay full MSRP if you order from Spyderco directly, and I suspect they don't maintain stock due to demand from retailers, and also due to the fact that Spyderco is in the process of expanding their Golden facility.

[T-1000]

Mine was ordered through KW, should be here around noon tomorrow. Black/satin variety.

[gbelleh]

There are many reputable online dealers to check frequently. You're guaranteed to get a genuine Spyderco (and pay a lot less than buying direct) from any of these...
Knife Works
Cutlery Shoppe
Howes Knife Shop
Grand Prairie Knives
National Knives
Knife Center
New Graham
Bladehq

With a little patience, you'll find one.

[Pocket Lint]

Gbelleh, thanks for the list, I will check those out.

Checked knifeworks, they didnt have black blade digi cam para 2

[Nate]

Yeah sorry, didn't know you were set on that Para, lol. Only one that I can't find in stock anywhere at the moment.

My local knife shop also runs the site clarkknives.com. You might want to give them a call. I got my black/black there last year.

[The Deacon]

If you want the black bladed digi-cam version, and are willing to pay MSRP, you might want to check out Country Knives. They don't discount anything, but they're a 100% reputable, "old school" brick & mortar Spyderco dealer.

[gijoe945]

Omaha Knife Store has them for $130 in stock. This is the camo regular blade.

[Blerv]

There are a number of sites where you can leave your email on a particular item as a "notify me when this is available". I want to say New Graham Knives, for example.

The Para2 is one of the hottest knives in Spyderco's collection and subject to a lower-than-average profit margin (ie: priced aggressively). You will find one eventually but I'm afraid unless they crank the MSRP up quite a bit they will continue to be difficult to track down. $100 give/take from a place like Cutlery Shoppe is just a crazy knife for the money.

[Pocket Lint]

Thanks for the replies everyone, I will keep checking these sites until I find one! And I dont mind paying MRSP, it's bad enough trying to get decent quality stuff where I live, that most of my shopping must be done online now...