FYI -- just got my 3 Nav II PEs from the Brown Man. All three are perfect, as were the two I got earlier from STP. FWIW, all are dated "CG" (March 2007), as was the Vagabond I also received.
I think the Vagabond will be seeing a lot of use in the kitchen. The built-in blade guard is practical and ingenious.
Crazy deals @ Sierra and other places
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Harry White
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Users: SS Police PE, Delica 4 PE, Kopa Cocobolo, Blue Dodo SE, Yellow Pacific Salt PE, Micarta SPOT SE, Gray Calypso Jr, Temperance SE, Burgandy Jess Horn w/ZDP, UK Penknife, BB Delica 3 PE, Captain, CF Military w/BG-42, Lava, Caly3 SE, Para-Military SE, Manix CE, BB Para-Military SE, Delica 4 Wave, Ocelot CE, SpyderFly, Navigator II SE, Vagabond, D'Allara Drop Point CE, Black Assist I, Bug Set (and also: Sharpmaker, SS byrd Finch PE, Profile Set, byrd Firebyrd, Large Spyderpac, byrd Wings)
I got my PE and SE yesterday. I was very surprised how small the Navigators are. They look awsome and feel great. I was not sure how I would like them, because I've never handled the stainless handles. But I really like them. I have no concern about maintaining a secure grip.
The bad thing is the SE had a defect. I'm not sure if it's a spring or the lock, or something else. The blade was EXTREMELY difficult to open after the first half centimeter or so. It was so stiff the lock did not want to engage. Even when it did engage, it did not always pop up all the way. Also, the blade would not stay in the closed position. It would swing open that first half a centimeter or so, which exposed the tip.
I called STP yesterday evening and asked if they could exchange it. The woman gave me no hassles at all. She said a new one would be shipped out, and for me to ship the defective one with the return label that was in the box. I got the email that said the new one was shipped this morning, before I even shipped back the defective one.
I'm disappointed that I have to wait a couple more days. But overall I'm very impressed with the Navigator, and very impressed with STP--both with their prices and customer service. Although I should reserve final opinion until I get the new SE in hand...
The bad thing is the SE had a defect. I'm not sure if it's a spring or the lock, or something else. The blade was EXTREMELY difficult to open after the first half centimeter or so. It was so stiff the lock did not want to engage. Even when it did engage, it did not always pop up all the way. Also, the blade would not stay in the closed position. It would swing open that first half a centimeter or so, which exposed the tip.
I called STP yesterday evening and asked if they could exchange it. The woman gave me no hassles at all. She said a new one would be shipped out, and for me to ship the defective one with the return label that was in the box. I got the email that said the new one was shipped this morning, before I even shipped back the defective one.
I'm disappointed that I have to wait a couple more days. But overall I'm very impressed with the Navigator, and very impressed with STP--both with their prices and customer service. Although I should reserve final opinion until I get the new SE in hand...
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I do not think that they can go any lower than 50% off, plus you can google some additional saving. Two more guys from my work bought their first :spyder: today. :)
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
May be. :)markg wrote:Oh, they can go lower...
Keep watching.
I remember them having Persian for $62.50, Dodo for $49.95 and few others really wild deals
Two of my friends got Scorpius PE today for $37.50 (50% off + they found 25% off coupon), which is not bad at all :)
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
Yep, those were good times :Dbh49 wrote:May be. :)
I remember them having Persian for $62.50, Dodo for $49.95 and few others really wild deals
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It's okay for me to talk about my job, as long as I'm not specific. I am the Sergeant of a three-man Rapid Tactical Force at one of America's largest indoor retail shopping areas. - Gecko_45
The more you learn about knives, the better Spyderco looks. - Sal
I predict that SOMEBODY (not me) will get a surprising deal on a black ATR this morning. :)
Raqudu :D
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[RIGHT]- Michaleen Flynn (Barry Fitzgerald) in "The Quiet Man"[/RIGHT]
Freedom is never a gift. It is the "pearl of great price" in anguish won.
[RIGHT]- The Theological Concept of Freedom[/RIGHT]
"Well, it's a nice soft night so I think I'll go and join me comrades and talk a little treason."
[RIGHT]- Michaleen Flynn (Barry Fitzgerald) in "The Quiet Man"[/RIGHT]
I am way late to this thread but international = extra risk/problems with minimal gain for a deep discounter.giant1 wrote:Sierra wont ship knives overseas. Whats going on over there :mad: Somebody should drag them out of the 19th century
Not to dis you bro but international makes you a riskier customer to a retail dealer. Extea costs with minimal gain.
The current century has nothing to do with their business decision.
Not really all that slick 
They did it again. Keep in the mind: 20% off coupon is easy to find and if you search hard it would comes with free shipping, but it expired today.
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
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