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GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 2:39 pm
by kennethsime
Saw this pop up in my inbox today.

Looks like a fantastic opportunity to practice your RIT Dye Recipes!

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 2:45 pm
by Sharp Guy
kennethsime wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 2:39 pm
Looks like a fantastic opportunity to practice your RIT Dye Recipes!
Yes indeed!

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:09 pm
by Sumdumguy
Finally!

It's about time someone did a white handle...

I'm a strong no on the model it's on. But, I can't wait to see future releases.

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:35 pm
by Rinzler
I’m happy to see more Rex45, but I’m going to pass. Last Spyderco knife I bought from GP had problems and returning it for a refund would have cost me 15 or 20 percent.

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 4:00 pm
by Woodpuppy
Interesting!

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:04 pm
by Paraguy
Too bad the para 3 kinda sucks...

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:10 pm
by Woodpuppy
Them’s fightin’ words, pilgrim.

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:14 pm
by Dazen
I like this configuration with GP Knives. Maybe I’ll finally get a chance to own some REX45 that is not orange.

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:35 pm
by kennethsime
Paraguy wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:04 pm
Too bad the para 3 kinda sucks...
I dunno if this user name checks out guys.

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 6:25 pm
by steelcity16
Ooooh...nice. Not a Para 3 or PM2 guy but might need to grab this one and give it another chance. I hope they do some Seki knives in white FRN! I'd for sure get a Native LW and Manix LW (hopefully screw construction by then) as well.

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 6:49 pm
by Gtscotty
kennethsime wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:35 pm
Paraguy wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:04 pm
Too bad the para 3 kinda sucks...
I dunno if this user name checks out guys.
Yeah, was a bit perplexed too.

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 6:52 pm
by Snacktime
So we have the most stainable knife to date? This is going to be a hot item with just from the rex45. I see this one being a web crasher.

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:26 pm
by Paraguy
Gtscotty wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 6:49 pm
kennethsime wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:35 pm
Paraguy wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:04 pm
Too bad the para 3 kinda sucks...
I dunno if this user name checks out guys.
Yeah, was a bit perplexed too
Paraguy not ParaLWguy...
I bought the knife joy 20cv exclusive for my friend and the two bottom screws fell out while he was weed eating and were lost in the grass. It's his first Spyderco and it kinda sucks that it had to be his first experience with an otherwise great company. The para 3 lw is kind of flimsy especially compared to the BM Bugout.

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:28 pm
by kerrcobra
I'm definitely in for this release. I'll buy 2 if I get the opportunity.

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:36 pm
by abbazaba
Fun! Not a Para3 guy but glad to see REX45 again and hope to see some more white knives... with a natural patina and some dirt it would remind me of my yard duty Cruwear Manix I regret selling. Maybe we can see this config on the Sage5 LW?

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:29 pm
by kennethsime
Paraguy wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:26 pm
Paraguy not ParaLWguy...
I bought the knife joy 20cv exclusive for my friend and the two bottom screws fell out while he was weed eating and were lost in the grass. It's his first Spyderco and it kinda sucks that it had to be his first experience with an otherwise great company. The para 3 lw is kind of flimsy especially compared to the BM Bugout.
Man, that sucks for your friend! I've never had a problem like that with mine, and I definitely don't feel like it's flimsy (especially compared to the Bugout). To each their own!

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:47 pm
by TkoK83Spy
kennethsime wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:29 pm
Paraguy wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:26 pm
Paraguy not ParaLWguy...
I bought the knife joy 20cv exclusive for my friend and the two bottom screws fell out while he was weed eating and were lost in the grass. It's his first Spyderco and it kinda sucks that it had to be his first experience with an otherwise great company. The para 3 lw is kind of flimsy especially compared to the BM Bugout.
Man, that sucks for your friend! I've never had a problem like that with mine, and I definitely don't feel like it's flimsy (especially compared to the Bugout). To each their own!
To me, they both feel like flimsy children's toys :rofl I love the diversity around here!

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:14 pm
by Sharp Guy
TkoK83Spy wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:47 pm
To me, they both feel like flimsy children's toys :rofl I love the diversity around here!
It does get kind of humorous! Spyderco makes something for everyone, or it seems they try to. One person praises them because they make LW versions of popular models and the next person puts them down because they feel like kids toys. With the Para 3 LW (also Native 5 LW & Manix 2 LW) I can understand why they're not for everyone. Same with the Bugouts. First time I handled one was at the Benchmade booth at the NRA convention in Dallas. It did feel flimsy to me and I decided I wasn't interested. Then they came out with the Mini Bugout and I bought one. It's still a little flimsy in the middle of the handle but it doesn't seem as bad to me. Maybe because the handle's not as long. It's about the weight of the FRN Dragonfly which is nothing. So I really like it but it's another model that's not for everyone

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:24 pm
by Chuck James
The blade looks great...can't say much for the rest of it...except cheap, flimsy FRN. :disappointed

Re: GP Knives Exclusive Para 3 LW: Rex45, White FRN

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:35 pm
by Gtscotty
Paraguy wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:26 pm
Gtscotty wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 6:49 pm
kennethsime wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:35 pm
Paraguy wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:04 pm
Too bad the para 3 kinda sucks...
I dunno if this user name checks out guys.
Yeah, was a bit perplexed too
Paraguy not ParaLWguy...
I bought the knife joy 20cv exclusive for my friend and the two bottom screws fell out while he was weed eating and were lost in the grass. It's his first Spyderco and it kinda sucks that it had to be his first experience with an otherwise great company. The para 3 lw is kind of flimsy especially compared to the BM Bugout.
Ah I see, I assumed you had enough love to go around for all the Paras. I cannot disagree with your assessment of the P3 LW, they are a bit.... squishy.