Hey, don't let him scare yah! If you want one bad enough I'm sure you will be able to acquire one. It took me about two weeks to have a SE and PE Blue G-10 Bladeforums Native in hand...you just got to be willing to part with the cash it takes to get one, however, don't let anyone take you for a ride either. I'm very happy with the deals I've made and appreciate those kind individuals either helping me track down or part with their own knives that were in excellent new condition. If you need any advice just ask on either the bladeforums spyderco posts or on spyderco forum at spyderco's website. I'm sure one of us spydie nutz will answer! Good Luck...