Advice on utilizing our forum to find a specific knife- Newb question

[Motega]

I apologize for creating a post in the general forum, but I searched around and can't seem to find an answer to the best way to find a specific knife or if my "wanted" post os actually active in the classified section since I am not yet a paying member.

I have been looking for a Ferrum Forge Stinger in SM-100 (or is it officially SM100 without the dash?). I hope that down the road I can put together a sprint run or convince Mass(drop) to put this on the map.

Without being a member, I am not sure if my "wanted" post is visible, and I thought that some of you experts might be able to point me in the right direction for finding what I consider my "grail" knife. I have added my name to some of the big knife dealers mailing lists in the "alert when in stock" options, added a search to a couple big auction sites, and joined some Facebook groups.

I also contacted some custom knife makers that have worked with SM-100 in the past hoping I could make something happen that way.

If anyone has other ideas, could you offer advice? I think this would be helpful not only for my personal agenda, but in general what are some of your tips and tricks to finding rare knives?

In a few years I am going to retire my my life as a teacher and would like to take up metallurgy as a second career. I am particularly interested in SM-100 as I believe that with some refinement and/or extreme quality control, it may be an under-utilized material. As someone who enjoys surf fishing and other outdoor activities, as well as the aesthetic possibilities that titanium offers in terms of anodizing, I think there is a niche market for knives in this metal. If someone were willing to make a hobby out of figuring out a way to mass produce it to very high standards I think it would at least be a viable alternative to H1.

The particular district I work for as a teacher involves some extraordinary circumstances in terms of staffing and facilities that provide a unique opportunity for me to explore this not just as a fantasy.

So I guess my question is twofold- what secret sips/tricks would you be willing to offer up to find a rare piece, and second do you think that SM-100 would have a bright future if someone were willing to devote themselves to bringing it to the masses?

As always, I appreciate this community and your time!

 

[Peter Hartwig]

Your wanted would be visible to all Gold or above members. They are allowed to sell here, so they are the only ones that can see your thread. Thus you can't see others threads. Want ads are hit and miss. Keep posting every 14 days and hope the right person sees it. For reference your WTB(Sept 24) is now on page 6 and not going to get a lot of views.
You don't need to be a paying member to post a want ad.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

As far as finding a rare knife, your best bet is patience and having the money ready to blow at a moments notice. Sometimes that one knife you’ve been searching for pops up somewhere randomly and you have to jump on it before someone else does.

SM-100? I don’t think it will ever come to the masses, it’s extremely expensive and I don’t think many will people justify the price jump when we have incredible blade materials already available that are abundant and more cost effective.

 

[Motega]

Thanks anyway.
I have a long and strange story about why I want this knife in my life.
Long story short, I have a NiTinOL spine from surgery and want a custom knife in SM-100 for some deeply personal reasons.