Necker 2 update request

redwood22 · Nov 11, 2015

Hard Knocks said:
Thanks bud.

No worries, I know I was surprised(pleasantly) when I got the new sheath. I just ordered a spare sheath so I was unsure. I think u might be able to special request an old style if they have any left in stock.

graytshirt · Nov 12, 2015

Have the latest group of N2's began shipping yet? I "know a guy" that is waiting on two.

xxwarderxx · Nov 12, 2015

Texas_toothpick said:
What's mine really means its hers anyways.

I learned that a long time ago as well... and she reminds me from time to time. What's mine is hers, and what's hers is hers.

Man, there is a lot of interest in these next batch of N2s... I really hope I'm able to get my hands on one.

Standard78 · Nov 12, 2015

xxwarderxx said:
Man, there is a lot of interest in these next batch of N2s... I really hope I'm able to get my hands on one.

No joke!
I was hoping to get two of them, 1 for me and 1 for my dad, but it doesn't look like that'll happen unless I'm super quick.
He has been hinting that he wants another Navy branded Kabar but I really want to get him hooked on these knives. I think he could wear a suit with a Necker2 and not have a problem. It'll beat the hell out of the cute little Gerber folder that he won't get rid of.

Lapp_Dance · Nov 13, 2015

I'd like to know where mine is...haven't heard a peep since I ordered it (on time while in stock).

xxwarderxx · Nov 13, 2015

Lapp_Dance said:
I'd like to know where mine is...haven't heard a peep since I ordered it (on time while in stock).

Since Ellie is saying 1-2 weeks, I'd imagine you'll see your N2 right around that time as well as the 2nds will come once production is completed from material that didn't pass their QA inspection.

Lapp_Dance · Nov 13, 2015

xxwarderxx said:
Since Ellie is saying 1-2 weeks, I'd imagine you'll see your N2 right around that time as well as the 2nds will come once production is completed from material that didn't pass their QA inspection.

so the 15-20 business day quote provided by them is actually more like 40-45?

Hard Knocks · Nov 13, 2015

I'd shoot Ellie an email. If it's an oversight, she'll be the one you want to contact.

SURVIVE! Ellie · Nov 13, 2015

Lapp_Dance said:
I'd like to know where mine is...haven't heard a peep since I ordered it (on time while in stock).

We gave a 15-20 business day window because we knew we still had GSO-5 orders to fulfill, as well as GSO-5.1 preorders to work on. Guy should be getting the last of the Necker II blades sharpened over this weekend. They build a lot quicker since there are less options to look out for. Any existing Necker II orders should have a tracking number from us early next week.

graytshirt · Nov 14, 2015

SURVIVE! Ellie said:
We gave a 15-20 business day window because we knew we still had GSO-5 orders to fulfill, as well as GSO-5.1 preorders to work on. Guy should be getting the last of the Necker II blades sharpened over this weekend. They build a lot quicker since there are less options to look out for. Any existing Necker II orders should have a tracking number from us early next week.

That's great news! Thanks Ellie!

perchjerk · Nov 14, 2015

Woohoo!!

perchjerk · Nov 18, 2015

Has anyone gotten a tracking number yet??

AmericanAsApple3.14 · Nov 18, 2015

Nothing yet for me

SURVIVE! Ellie · Nov 18, 2015

Small delay on those, our power went out last night and wasn't on again until late this morning. Guy is back to the sharpening line and I will be working on shipping labels in a few minutes.

Standard78 · Nov 18, 2015

SURVIVE! Ellie said:
Small delay on those, our power went out last night and wasn't on again until late this morning. Guy is back to the sharpening line and I will be working on shipping labels in a few minutes.

Awesome news for everyone! I hope I can snatch up one from the next small run.

Lapp_Dance · Nov 19, 2015

SURVIVE! Ellie said:
Small delay on those, our power went out last night and wasn't on again until late this morning. Guy is back to the sharpening line and I will be working on shipping labels in a few minutes.

You're referencing the knives that we were told were going to be finished this past weekend?

Standard78 · Nov 19, 2015

Lapp_Dance said:
You're referencing the knives that we were told were going to be finished this past weekend?

The best way to seek answers is to email them.

redwood22 · Nov 19, 2015

Standard78 said:
The best way to seek answers is to email them.

...and exercise patience in waiting for a response, it's a 2 person (maybe 3 now) operation with only Ellie answering e-mails in the limited spare time she has.

Cipriano · Nov 19, 2015

I got my shipping order today for my Necker II! That is the good news.

The bad news (and this might get uncomfortable) is I finally got my GSO 5 and I moved it along to a fellow board member. It just wasn't my cup of tea. I can see how people love these knives but the boxy design just wasn't for me. Didn't feel natural in my hands.

My overall Survive! reaction is thus:
Pro's are customer service, choice of handles, quality of sheath
Con's are endless wait, clunky design, and the CPM-3V seems overhyped in my opinion. In a blind test I doubt I could tell the difference between CPM-3V and other tool steels.

But, I am still looking forward to trying out the Necker II !

Silver Needle · Nov 19, 2015

Cipriano said:
The bad news (and this might get uncomfortable) is I finally got my GSO 5 and I moved it along to a fellow board member. It just wasn't my cup of tea. I can see how people love these knives but the boxy design just wasn't for me. Didn't feel natural in my hands.

What?!!

Ok ok, this is the internet so I suppose you can think whatever you want

Really though, great news on the necker II! I'm watching anxiously for the necker II's and 5's to all get out so the starter models can start rolling out faster!