New blade?

ShaneInDenver said:
I don't think that should matter, they make plenty of serrated knives in Golden. I'd take a picture and email someone in customer service. You'll have to pay for the regrind, but at least you'll have a functioning blade after that. I've arched tools on batteries before by accident, it happens. Don't sweat the haters and take Sal up on the regrind!
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I may send it in for the re-grind just out of curiosity. It's pretty bad.
 
Alberta Ed said:
Great excuse to go out and buy another one:D. But be careful around electrical stuff.
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I'm looking at one now. I sure won't pay retail for one again. The blade thing is kinda crappy IMO. I could go out and buy a comparable Benchmade and break the blade in half and get a new one put on for $30+shipping.
 
dougo83 said:
I'm looking at one now. I sure won't pay retail for one again. The blade thing is kinda crappy IMO. I could go out and buy a comparable Benchmade and break the blade in half and get a new one put on for $30+shipping.
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You should do just that. It's good to try other things from time to time. Would a ZT0452 be something that would work for you?
 
sharkattacksw said:
You should do just that. It's good to try other things from time to time. Would a ZT0452 be something that would work for you?
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Honestly, I got into Spydercos when I worked for Gander Mountain because we got the sweet discount. I picked up a Tenacious that I still use from time to time. Prior to that, it was Buck, Swiss Army, Kershaw, and Schrade. I have a BM Griptillian now. I keep my collection spread pretty well across production knives. That ZT looks sweet. I may look into those as well. I really, REALLY want to start looking into some customs.
 
dougo83 said:
Stuff happens. Some of us treat our knives as tools and they get used. Mine have been used in some rough conditions. This one, though not the tool for the job, was the only tool on hand. It fit the bill and got messed up.
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You should not feel the need to explain yourself. You simply asked a simple question and true to form the usual crew jumps in with their philosophy on life and how wrong you are for even thinking it. According to the responses what you did was a terrible life changing event. Somehow it never fails.
I had a Centofante a few years back and the tip snapped off, it was my fault for using it as a small pry bar. I sent it in for a regrind and when I got it back aside from the length being a little shorter. It came out so nice that I was able to resell it with full disclosure and that was part of the money for my first PM2 and it's been a great ride ever since.
Just send it in and if it's possible they will make it presentable.
 
dougo83 said:
Honestly, I got into Spydercos when I worked for Gander Mountain because we got the sweet discount. I picked up a Tenacious that I still use from time to time. Prior to that, it was Buck, Swiss Army, Kershaw, and Schrade. I have a BM Griptillian now. I keep my collection spread pretty well across production knives. That ZT looks sweet. I may look into those as well. I really, REALLY want to start looking into some customs.
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I’d love to get an 0452, but it’s just a tad too long for me to carry (legally). Plus, I’m an office dweller, so pulling out a pocket sword would most likely get me fired. And that’s no good. I could carry it on the weekends, however, so I may still get one. Right now, the 0462 is calling my name. Good luck with your choice.
 
My take here is that all makers are different. I want support - I can't expect the same support from everybody. Sal's offer to regrind seems great to me. What could that cost with shipping - $30-40? And then you have a custom ground knife from Spydero. And who else is going to do a better job? I would send it in for repair and assume Spyderco will take care of you.

And I get that Benchmade sells replacement blades at a reasonable price. I'm a big fan. I would also bet that some of that support cost is factored into the price. It almost has to be. And people continually complain about Benchmade prices. We can't have everything. Free or low cost parts + low prices for the knife just isn't going to happen.

So pick what features you like best and buy accordingly. I'm tempted to chip/break a blade just to see what Spydero does with it on the regrind. ;)
 
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dougo83 said:
I'm looking at one now. I sure won't pay retail for one again. The blade thing is kinda crappy IMO. I could go out and buy a comparable Benchmade and break the blade in half and get a new one put on for $30+shipping.
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True, but the stainless Police, serrated version, is a classic knife. BM has nothing to compare to it. I don't believe any company has anything to compare to it. Plus even BM runs out of parts for older knives after awhile :)
 
dougo83 said:
Stuff happens. Some of us treat our knives as tools and they get used. Mine have been used in some rough conditions. This one, though not the tool for the job, was the only tool on hand. It fit the bill and got messed up.
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Doesn’t sound like it fit the bill at all. Never understood why people use knives like this.
 
fq55 said:
Doesn’t sound like it fit the bill at all. Never understood why people use knives like this.
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I never understood why people have to come in and contribute nothing to the thread, but here you are. It's probably a trend in your life though.
 
dougo83 said:
I never understood why people have to come in and contribute nothing to the thread, but here you are. It's probably a trend in your life though.
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You seem to be mistaking this forum where condescending attacks and abrasive attitudes are welcome. It isn't.
 
sharkattacksw said:
I’d love to get an 0452, but it’s just a tad too long for me to carry (legally). Plus, I’m an office dweller, so pulling out a pocket sword would most likely get me fired. And that’s no good. I could carry it on the weekends, however, so I may still get one. Right now, the 0462 is calling my name. Good luck with your choice.
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I live in a 3 " jurisdiction and regularly carry 3.25. The ballsiness! :P
Planterz said:
You seem to be mistaking this forum where condescending attacks and abrasive attitudes are welcome. It isn't.
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Mmmm.... I've seen more than a few abrasive attitudes here fairly frequently,with nobody chasing them out. Attacks are, for the most part, not tolerated, I'll agree.
 
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