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Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:05 pm
by inversion
A month ago, I didn't own any Para 3s. I had a friend who really liked his, but I just never got around to buying one for myself.
I went to my first Blade Show this year, and was talking to one of the guys at the Spyderco booth about what would be a good entry point for collecting. He said Para 3 could be a good choice because it hasn't been around that long, and there a quite a few planned in the pipeline. (Later that weekend, I was watching a BladeHQ video and recognized the guest as the person I spoke to at the booth. Turns out it was Eric Glesser. I had no idea. :) )
A little later that day, I was by the REC booth and I figured I might as well start the collection, so I asked for one of every Para 3 model they had in stock. The sales guy smiled, and then said, "Wait, are you serious?" I was, and that was my first 7 Para 3s.
Anyway, on July 1, I finished collecting one of every Para 3 SKU (plus a few spares). I'm really looking forward to adding future variants to the collection!
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:08 pm
by zhyla
So... which is the best?
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:11 pm
by tbdoc4kids
Wow!!!!!!!
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:12 pm
by inversion
zhyla wrote: ↑Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:08 pm
So... which is the best?
For EDC, the Blue G-10 M390 or Smooth G-10 CruWear. For aesthetics, REC or St. Nick's.
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:16 pm
by Chris_P_Bacon
Call the police! There's a madman around...
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:45 pm
by The Meat man
Chris_P_Bacon wrote: ↑Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:16 pm
Call the police! There's a madman around...
Bold talk coming from a guy with your tagline... :p :D :D
Seriously though, OP, that is an impressive collection.
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:51 pm
by soc_monki
Wow... I love my para 3s (standard G10 S30v and lightweight) but man... Just wow!
I'm not one for collecting, per se. But that is an impressive collection!
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:56 pm
by Sharp Guy
and I thought the 6 Para 3s I have was excessive! :)
Nice job!
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 9:56 pm
by Mushroom
Well done! Thats a dream collection!
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:22 pm
by bearrowland
I agree
percent!!!
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:31 pm
by ZrowsN1s
You don't play around do you? :D
Great pick for a knife to collect. I'd recommend the Shaman too (there's only 3 so far!) Well Technically 6.
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:35 pm
by God'sMyJudge
I think I saw your post on reddit awhile back. Glad you finished out the collection. Awesome stuff.
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:44 pm
by Pancake
First thing is addmit that you have a :spyder: problem
Just kidding, one **** of a collection.
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:56 pm
by Baron Mind
Wow
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 11:14 pm
by knivesandbooks
Wow what a timeline.
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 11:47 pm
by ChrisinHove
Criiiipes! Why the heck not... you only live once!
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2019 4:35 am
by Cowboyfromhell
Man I thought I was nuts buying 15 spydercos in 8 weeks....wow buddy!
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2019 3:16 pm
by archangel
lol, you collect the opposite way to my strategy. :) and I don't even own a Para 3 yet. :eek:
Where did you buy the red M390 off? Can't have been a cheap snatch...
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2019 3:59 pm
by JonLeBlanc
Now that's a binge lol
Re: Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days
Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2019 4:11 pm
by Extra330SC
inversion wrote: ↑Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:05 pm
A month ago, I didn't own any Para 3s. I had a friend who really liked his, but I just never got around to buying one for myself.
I went to my first Blade Show this year, and was talking to one of the guys at the Spyderco booth about what would be a good entry point for collecting. He said Para 3 could be a good choice because it hasn't been around that long, and there a quite a few planned in the pipeline. (Later that weekend, I was watching a BladeHQ video and recognized the guest as the person I spoke to at the booth. Turns out it was Eric Glesser. I had no idea. :) )
A little later that day, I was by the REC booth and I figured I might as well start the collection, so I asked for one of every Para 3 model they had in stock. The sales guy smiled, and then said, "Wait, are you serious?" I was, and that was my first 7 Para 3s.
Anyway, on July 1, I finished collecting one of every Para 3 SKU (plus a few spares). I'm really looking forward to adding future variants to the collection!
Congratulations on your impressive Para 3 collection. I've got every sprint /exclusive except the Gray G10 Cruwear. Awesome knife to get the entire line !
James
CRUX has a new best friend! !!! :p
percent!!!