Bushcraft factory seconds

[beluga]

I've been thinking about getting a Bushcraft for my new utility knife, but it sure is pricy. The other day, I browsed Spyderco's website and found out about the factory seconds. It says that the handle slab developed cracking when they arrived. Anyone has any pics of the cracked handle ? Will the handle crack more or will it just stop cracking ?

I appreciate it guys. :thumbup:

 

[AF]

There are a couple threads from when these seconds first came up for sale. Run a search.
Mine came with gaps between the tang and scales. The scales themselves were not cracked. I think most people got samples with cracked scales.
Anyway, I filled the gaps with Gorilla brand super glue and after some time passing and some use of the knife, the gaps haven't opened back up and new gaps have not appeared.
It's a great knife. The handle is very comfortable.

 

[tinwiskers]

I have had 3 Bushcraft seconds and they all vary on where they crack and the size of the crack but they are not too big. Spyderco won't allow anything out that isn't safe, even seconds. Here are a couple of shots with the ones I have and their cracks. I haven't tried to fill them yet but since I am in Colorado and we have a very dry climate here I have not seen them crack any more. I have heard reports that some Bushcraft in humid climates will actually expand a little and the cracks disappear or close on their own

More pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cougar337/sets/72157612676371727/with/4810768405/