Question about ETA of S!K 2nds from Monday sales?

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First and foremost, not trying to hold anyone's (specially Ellie's if she feels like responding) feet to the fire, but was just wondering as to how long it would typically take from a Monday when orders are placed till their actual fulfillment? I gather that some forum members can perhaps enlighten me with their experiences which I understand may not be the norm. GUYS AND GALS, I AM NOT TRYING TO OPEN A CAN OF WORMS!!!

Objective about knowing:

My Brother's BD is in mid May and I was hoping to receive my orders (2) from the past Monday. However, if it takes longer, say 8 weeks till they arrive, I am still cool with that because:

Brother is not a serious bush person like I am but he is a salmon fisherman in No. Cal where he has a leisure property for bugging out to once in a while. He may go in June, hence with me having no issues even with 8 weeks ETA from when order is placed. Even if longer, I have a barely used TOPS BoB which I can gift him and then offload one of my two GSO 5.1s either on here (I'll try that first) or on eBay if I don't get serious bites on here. I'm just waiting to get both before I decide as to which way to go because one is in 3V and the other in 20CV. Either one will be an overkill for the Bro which will be over the Moon even with the BoB!

Also an earlier ETA will perhaps encourage me to order more S!K products (thinking about a Necker II and an SK 4.7 MS) than say an ETA of 3+ months (again, I am referring to 2nd or promo productions and NOT preorders!).

Lastly, I gather that method of shipment is USPS, so do they combine shipment on multiple orders (it won't matter to me) and does the package require a signature for transactions over $250? (I think this was an older PP rule)

Thank you for the input, CS~
 
I don't think you have anything to worry about. Ellie has stated the goal is to have Monday sales shipped in 5 business days. Now, my N2 order took more time than that, it was like 3 or so weeks, but they also put some goodies in there which made me a happy camper. They're not listing knives on Mondays (except the 4.7 mystery steel) that aren't ready to be built so that ensures a much quicker fulfillment.
 
Thank you AAA.Pi ;)

Not worried at all just giddy like a lil kid who can't wait patiently enough for Christmas.

As stated, if the turn around is that quick on their 2nds (within 4 weeks) I'll but some
more variety of S!K products at the expense of letting go of some of my TOPS and
WRKC made blades. Maybe my FK A1 too!
 
If you ordered a 4.7 MS it will be several weeks (blades still have to be coated), if I understand what I've read.

My 2nd 5.1 took about 3 weeks from order to receipt, about a month ago. Seems like it took about 2 weeks to fill the order, and a few days to ship. Ellie has said their aim is 5 days or they have been sweetening the deal with a little extra giveaway.

Also, if you have a special occasion give it a little time and then enquire in an email to them. They've helped out others when there was something important coming up.

Good luck. Your brother is going to be thrilled.
 
My 5.1 arrived the following Thursday and my 4.7 which was ordered last Monday is expected tomorrow(Thursday)
 
A lot of good information already presented, so I don't think I have too much to add.

Remember hunter is one of those lucky SoB's (:D) that bought one of the 10 pre-made 4.7's. Everyone who ordered one this week does have to wait until the end of May for cerakoting.
 
If you ordered a 4.7 MS it will be several weeks (blades still have to be coated), if I understand what I've read.

My 2nd 5.1 took about 3 weeks from order to receipt, about a month ago. Seems like it took about 2 weeks to fill the order, and a few days to ship. Ellie has said their aim is 5 days or they have been sweetening the deal with a little extra giveaway.

Also, if you have a special occasion give it a little time and then enquire in an email to them. They've helped out others when there was something important coming up.

Good luck. Your brother is going to be thrilled.

Thanks TR. I think I had buried the info (or maybe I completely overlooked) somewhere in there that I had ordered 2 x 5.1's from their 2nds. Anything less than 4 weeks to deliver would be a pleasant surprise and a bit over that, is no problem either. I am more thrilled than him because I know and he doesn't. But then again, you may be right because he won't be paying for it :D
 
A lot of good information already presented, so I don't think I have too much to add.

Remember hunter is one of those lucky SoB's (:D) that bought one of the 10 pre-made 4.7's. Everyone who ordered one this week does have to wait until the end of May for cerakoting.

I may get a 4.7 on one of their upcoming Monday offerings. But I am realistically shooting for a Necker II. I know neck knives are a bit of a love / hate paradigm, but I like a big blade by my side, one small one around my neck and there will be a flipper somewhere on me too. I have a skeletonized WRKC BaclPacker which is a very well made, very light and super sharp (S30V) neck knife with a superb kydex sheath, but the Necker II being shorter with a different ergonomic is also very intriguing as a second option neck knife!
 
I may get a 4.7 on one of their upcoming Monday offerings. But I am realistically shooting for a Necker II. I know neck knives are a bit of a love / hate paradigm, but I like a big blade by my side, one small one around my neck and there will be a flipper somewhere on me too. I have a skeletonized WRKC BaclPacker which is a very well made, very light and super sharp (S30V) neck knife with a superb kydex sheath, but the Necker II being shorter with a different ergonomic is also very intriguing as a second option neck knife!

I like the idea of a little knife that is always on you out in the wild :thumbup:

I love flippers! I have two Kershaws that fit my needs... or lack of true need. What's your favorite flipper?
 
I like the idea of a little knife that is always on you out in the wild :thumbup:

I love flippers! I have two Kershaws that fit my needs... or lack of true need. What's your favorite flipper?

Own a few flippers but have rlegated the cheaper ones like the Tenacious and RAT I & II to box cutting tasks only. I currently just carry a couple of temporary "higher end" Spydies: PM II (camo/black blade) and Manix 2XL (Blk G10 / satin) on my trail walks. Neither are technically CA legal because of the blade size issue (all assisted ones are absolutely illegal in here) and I live in one of the more relaxed ordinances area, but I don't EDC to work or anything. Just carry one on me in the eves when walking the dog which I sometimes replace with a neck carry (not the dog ;) ) We have many coyotes up in here which have known to become brazen at times, hence why the German Shepherd is my second backup! LOL!

* regarding calling those two spydies high end: one man's treasure is another man's trash, or the other way around :D
 
Mine took a month, they did throw in some extras and to be honest my 5.1 second had one miniscule nick on the top of the blade.... It was worth the wait, a very nice knife and while not cheap by any means, I feel I got a very good deal! And like others have said the grind is the best ive seen outside of one other knife that cost twice as much and this one is crazy sharp! I now understand the hype...
 
Mine took a month, they did throw in some extras and to be honest my 5.1 second had one miniscule nick on the top of the blade.... It was worth the wait, a very nice knife and while not cheap by any means, I feel I got a very good deal! And like others have said the grind is the best ive seen outside of one other knife that cost twice as much and this one is crazy sharp! I now understand the hype...

:thumbup: :thumbup:
 
According to 2nd paragraph in the newsletter (MONDAYS CAN SUCK), it is stated---"From here on out, Guy will be finishing and sharpening the knives before they are listed at SK.com. Orders will still be built to your specifications, but they will be ready to ship within 5 business days".
 
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