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some will get theirs before, some will get theirs after. no one knows exactly what position they hold in line.
 
6 minutes. Maximum. That the 3V was available. My computer had a burp as I was trying to check out with one in my cart. Thanks to my computer, I lost it. ARRRRRRGHHHHH!!!! I HATE PC Laptops!!!

And when I went back and checked for 20CV, that was gone too!

What did they have?! Like 2 of each blade? This is as bad as a Gaaanza!

There were not very many. These were just factory 2nds we have come across as Guy is working on preorders and presale orders. Once they've been that far it is easier to just get them out of the shop so that they don't sit around collecting dust and confusing us as to what they are.
 
I can respect that. My guess is it would take too much time to go through the order books and communicate with each customer. Disregard my post. I wish you guys well.
 
I can respect that. My guess is it would take too much time to go through the order books and communicate with each customer. Disregard my post. I wish you guys well.

Yep, I started to reply to your previous post about trying to contact customers but I figured it didn't need said after my other post.
 
I'm not sure I like seeing seconds hit before pre-orders are filled. I'm surprised and somewhat disappointed.

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Does this mean those who just got on Monday sale will have theirs before those of us who are waiting for months already?


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I mentioned something similar in another post. I'd like to think that if we invested in the company a year ago that we'd be first in line, BUT I thought Ellie said somewhere that the very few that were sold today were found to be factory seconds AFTER they were sharpened.

Same thing happened on the 5.1's. Seconds were going out before some of the earlier orders for firsts were delivered, one of them being my presale order in December (not a gripe, that's just what happened). And while I was really envious of all the seconds being received because I couldn't get in on the action, they physically could not fill my order for a first because of the blemishes. They just didn't have a first quality blade there to fulfill my order. I'm right there with you guys, I've got a 4.7 first on order, but IMO the show must go on, so to speak, and any knife that can be built should be built. We're not going to get our firsts any faster if they hold the seconds, at least that's how I understand it, subject to correction :)
 
Same thing happened on the 5.1's. Seconds were going out before some of the earlier orders for firsts were delivered, one of them being my presale order in December (not a gripe, that's just what happened). And while I was really envious of all the seconds being received because I couldn't get in on the action, they physically could not fill my order for a first because of the blemishes. They just didn't have a first quality blade there to fulfill my order. I'm right there with you guys, I've got a 4.7 first on order, but IMO the show must go on, so to speak, and any knife that can be built should be built. We're not going to get our firsts any faster if they hold the seconds, at least that's how I understand it, subject to correction :)

So much level headed wisdom here :thumbup:

I was trying to remember how it went with the 5.1's compared to now. I wasn't invested at all with the 5.1's but now I'm getting impatient in my old age :)

Thanks for keeping it real snd putting things back in perspective!
 
Believe me when I say I feel your pain bud. :) I know you've been excitedly waiting (and holding out specifically) for a 4.7 for a long time. That is definitely the model I am most excited for as well, and I would have bought a second today just in case it would have arrived before my preorder first!
 
Well.. I was able to snag a 4.7 2nd today.. they were sold out in 6 minutes.. and I think mostly 20cv.
I should have it in a week or so.. Got it with the 20cv black oxide fastners, black/red g10, black sheath.
I can't wait to get it! (i'll post pics)

Before ya'll give me the stink eye, I have a 7/7 and 12 ordered over a year ago and will be well over a year before I see.. So you can rest assured it's going to a good home and someone that has paid thier dues.. :)

Did ya'll see the guy on Sk! facebook today that asked them to "set aside a 4.7 for him" because he would be at class. (hahah).. yea I told him no, it doesn't work that way.
 
Great perspective HK! I'm just excited that we're all that much closer to receiving these beauties. It's going to be tough for me to beat the 4.7 considering Guy won't let them go unless they're absolutely perfect! Every factory second I've owned from them was better than anything I've received from other big name companies.
 
Great perspective HK! I'm just excited that we're all that much closer to receiving these beauties. It's going to be tough for me to beat the 4.7 considering Guy won't let them go unless they're absolutely perfect! Every factory second I've owned from them was better than anything I've received from other big name companies.

Isn't that the truth! In fact every knife which I have ever had that I received in perfect condition came from a smaller knife maker. Every ESEE, TOPS and even Fallkniven I bought, came with a minor yet noticeable flaw which was sold to me as a factory first! I gave up on the likes of Ontario and Cold Steel a looong time ago!
 
Before ya'll give me the stink eye, I have a 7/7 and 12 ordered over a year ago and will be well over a year before I see.. So you can rest assured it's going to a good home and someone that has paid thier dues.. :)

Ha ha! Way to nail one down man!

Great perspective HK! I'm just excited that we're all that much closer to receiving these beauties. It's going to be tough for me to beat the 4.7 considering Guy won't let them go unless they're absolutely perfect! Every factory second I've owned from them was better than anything I've received from other big name companies.

Ya I think Guy must have REALLY good vision to find some of these 'blemishes' ha! As for perspective, you know what they say, if you can't dazzle them with brilliance, then baffle them with, well, you know :D
 
The benefit of the doubt is in order, certainly. I wholeheartedly agree that second-buyers should be second in line. If I preordered a car, and then found out the same model I ordered was totaled due to an accident at the factory, but that the company issued a salvaged title and sold the car anyway, I would expect to receive mine first. Maybe the example is extreme, but the principle holds true.

And, maybe the seconds won't ship first. Then we'll be listening to guys griping they didn't receive their shipping notice, yet.

LOL, all in stride, I suppose. You can make some of the people happy some of the time, and all of the people happy... Never.

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Valid point and I totally agree.
 
There were not very many. These were just factory 2nds we have come across as Guy is working on preorders and presale orders. Once they've been that far it is easier to just get them out of the shop so that they don't sit around collecting dust and confusing us as to what they are.

Not criticizing you and Guy. Just frustrated at the 'puter. And honestly, it isn't like I needed it. I already have a presale 3V and a CruV ordered. But, with blades I really like, or in this case, think I will really like, I like to have a spare or two. And I figured if it ISN'T to my taste, I could turn it over without losing too much money.
 
Isn't that the truth! In fact every knife which I have ever had that I received in perfect condition came from a smaller knife maker. Every ESEE, TOPS and even Fallkniven I bought, came with a minor yet noticeable flaw which was sold to me as a factory first! I gave up on the likes of Ontario and Cold Steel a looong time ago!

Very true. Quality definitely shows when builders are more hands on with their company. Sense of pride doesn't seem to exist with these companies that stamp out 1000's of knives a year.
 
Very true. Quality definitely shows when builders are more hands on with their company. Sense of pride doesn't seem to exist with these companies that stamp out 1000's of knives a year.

Without getting in to specifics, I just wanted to say that we do send out 1000's of knives a year.
 
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