Finally got my hands on a Para 2

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quigibo

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I was in Ames, IA over the weekend for a wedding. I stopped by an "outdoor gear" store and took a look at the knife cabinet. Although the display was dominated by Benchmade and Kershaw they did have some Spydies in one corner. Then it hit me... "Holy crap! That's a P2!" That was followed shortly by "Holy crap! That's a digicam + black P2!!!" and "Holly crap!!! That's a smokin' price (at least for a brick-and-mortar shop)". I had the salesman get it out of the display. I took a look at it for about 5 seconds before telling him I'd take it. Then he tells me he'll get me one still in the box... "Holy crap!!! You've got more than one of these?" "Yeah. We got a bunch in about a month ago."

I told him I'd look around the store a bit so keep the P2 behind the counter. Once I got away from the knife display and started to think I realized that a) as cool as the digi + black was, I really wanted black + satin. b) I have some money in the knife budget, but that money is earmarked for the Cru-Millie. c) I've got a ton of extra expenses coming up over the next month.

So reluctantly I had to tell the salesman that I changed my mind and had him put it back. On the flip side, anyone wanting a digi+black P2, there is a shop in Ames that has at least two in stock. With a little detective work you should be able to figure out the name of the shop. Maybe I'll feel better if one of the regulars here snaps them up.
 
Shoulda bought it then put in the Exchange to trade for a black/satin... bet you'd have traded it no problem. :) Just sayin'.... :)

(BTW, I grew up not far from Ames... great town!)
 
jon1all said:
Shoulda bought it then put in the Exchange to trade for a black/satin... bet you'd have traded it no problem. :) Just sayin'.... :)

(BTW, I grew up not far from Ames... great town!)
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The bride and groom will be in Ames (actually Nevada) again at the end of the week. Maybe I can talk them into getting the knife for me as payment for stepping in last minute and acting as wedding photographer. :fingers-crossed
 
I would have bought it, and sold it here for profit. ;)

Makes me wish I'd have hung on to mine a little longer. I actually gave it away, haha.
 
I think the shortage of P2's is finally ending. I managed to get my 10th P2 in 2 years today (all black). I could have also scored the 2 camo versions, but my budget is already at zero. All 4 non-sprint versions were in stock at the same online mom & pop shop last Thursday.
 
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