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$285!?!?! Nobody is going to pay that. That's insane, not even an exotic fancy new steel.

Got one of each in a very smooth transaction. ..thanks Cutlery Shoppe!

James

Hopefully they will do another run of the PM2 CTS-XHP DLC.

I really like the DLC and orange look but don't care for the uncoated liners. I know the reason for not coating the liners on the DLC version is it has a negative effect on the lock up or action of the knife. However, why can't they polish the locking tab and where the washers sit, after coating? Another option would be to use a fixture to where only the outer exposed edges of the liners would be coated. Of course either option would likely further increase the cost.

These lasted longer than I anticipated, 1 hour and 17 minutes. Glad I got mine in as I'm sure they won't last past today.

koenigsegg wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 16, 2018 12:01 pm

Rutger wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 16, 2018 11:42 am

DLC seems to be the favorite, unlike the poll in this topic. It's also the one i'm most excited about for the color combo.
Stock seems to steadily decline on both. I think they'll sell out today. 135 DLC vs 157 Satin left atm.

Because the poll says stonewashed

I was all for the stonewashed blade as well. I always wanted my burnt orange Para 3 to be DLC coated, so once I found these weren’t stonewashed I wasn’t too sad to go for the DLC instead.

16-Nov-2018 10:02:55 MST Ordered both when they were available at 10 am MST. Smooth transaction with CS as always. Big thanks to Jeff for bringing his signature ORANGE to the Para 3 lineup. Pretty cool to get both versions at the same time!

What does it mean when it says "manual verification required"?

AHahn20 wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:01 pm

What does it mean when it says "manual verification required"?

For me, I had to authorize the payment with my Discover Card I used... Similar to what TkoK83Spy mentioned, I got a text alert from Discover, and had to authorize the charge. Depending on your CC issuer, could be email, text, or a phone call, YMMV.

Wow to my surprise I woke up 3 and a half hours after they went on sale and was able to get one of each. I figured they would be sold out

Currently
DLC down to 65
Satin down to 93

koenigsegg wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 16, 2018 12:01 pm

Rutger wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 16, 2018 11:42 am

DLC seems to be the favorite, unlike the poll in this topic. It's also the one i'm most excited about for the color combo.
Stock seems to steadily decline on both. I think they'll sell out today. 135 DLC vs 157 Satin left atm.

Because the poll says stonewashed

Ah right i forgot about that. Ye that sucked. I wanted stonewashed so bad. I guess i can always do my own stone wash though. Throw the blade with some rocks in a box into the dryer.

I bought both versions. If i don't like one i can always sell it.

Lumpy620 wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:16 pm

AHahn20 wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:01 pm

What does it mean when it says "manual verification required"?

For me, I had to authorize the payment with my Discover Card I used... Similar to what TkoK83Spy mentioned, I got a text alert from Discover, and had to authorize the charge. Depending on your CC issuer, could be email, text, or a phone call, YMMV.

Mine went from "manual verification required" to "awaiting fulfillment" without any action on my side. I can see the charge on my card now as a reservation.

Ahh I see, well my order status changed to waiting for fulfillment so were good. Thanks

Extra330SC wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 16, 2018 12:05 pm

Hopefully they will do another run of the PM2 CTS-XHP DLC.

Lots of people asked for that. This is what they said on Instagram:
"Patience - it will happen, but not in XHP, as we’ve already done that."

Well, I was hoping these would sell out in minutes and spare my wallet. But no. Still available and dlc version incoming. Glad they made these. Wanted a black and orange para for a while.

This morning the website kept giving me an error when I tried to get one, got my card charged a bunch of times and now my order status says declined. I submitted a new order, hopefully it goes through this time.

22 different Para 3s in 2 years. :)

What in the world could 2019 hold?

Crux wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 16, 2018 4:30 pm

22 different Para 3s in 2 years. :)

I bet it will slow down now though. We've had most of the classic PM2 sprint/exclusive combinations now. I guess we can expect a 20CV run from DLT. I'm not sure if Elmax happens again. Other than that i think we've had it all now. Still hoping for a LC200N Salt Para 3 for the 2019 catalog.

When i get these 2 i'll be at 8. I don't care for the S30V, S35VN or serrated models. The rest i'll try to collect for the steel.
I'm still missing the S90V, 52100, 204P and M390.

Does anyone know when they are expected to ship?

They just said Monday on their IG

What? Apparently (according to their IG) they haven’t even received the Para 3’s yet. No wonder they haven’t shipped. I can see that they’re getting things ready, but weird to do the sale before you receive the goods.

Cscottsss wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:25 am

Crux wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:13 am

Spydersense wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 15, 2018 10:41 pm

Dang! These would have to drop right when I'm short on funds. Looks like I'll be trying to trade for one on the exchange. :rolleyes:

What exchange?

I assume he's referring to BF exchange.

Just about 30 minutes to go......

Indeed I was. :) Alas, I ordered a DLC one anyway. I have zero willpower. :o