the prototype is headed home

solidorange · Jun 22, 2012

I never dreamed I would get so many e-mails on the status of the 0750 prototype I purchased several weeks ago, but here is some resolution for you guys. After much discussion with Thomas, this proto has been confirmed as real and is now headed back to KAI. While it was probably the rarest knife I will ever own, I am very happy to get it back to where it belongs and can't wait to open the box containing whatever Thomas is sending me in trade!

chester22 · Jun 22, 2012

So was it stolen or not meant for public. I've seen a couple prototypes on the market

The Logical One · Jun 22, 2012

Interesting....

solidorange · Jun 22, 2012

chester22 said:
So was it stolen or not meant for public. I've seen a couple prototypes on the market

not stolen, but not meant to be on the secondary market either.

bluejayburly · Jun 22, 2012

I bet whoever sold it will be tracked down and talked to about it. Hopefully it was worth it.

phrenik · Jun 22, 2012

bluejayburly said:
I bet whoever sold it will be tracked down and talked to about it. Hopefully it was worth it.

Well lets not forget the possibility of accidental shipment

jvarn81 · Jun 22, 2012

solidorange said:
I never dreamed I would get so many e-mails on the status of the 0750 prototype I purchased several weeks ago, but here is some resolution for you guys. After much discussion with Thomas, this proto has been confirmed as real and is now headed back to KAI. While it was probably the rarest knife I will ever own, I am very happy to get it back to where it belongs and can't wait to open the box containing whatever Thomas is sending me in trade!

He is sending you a 0600 with super rare orange colored carbon fiber inlays..............

orangish ducktape · Jun 22, 2012

Well I'm glad that the proto is making it home!
Post pics of what Thomas sends you, I'm sure it will be something special!

-orangish ducktape

Elsilrac1 · Jun 22, 2012

Very good of you and I know Thomas will make it worth your time.

Ore_Ele · Jun 22, 2012

I think Thomas should give another 0750 as well as one of the new three (0600, 0888, or 0560S110VCF).

solidorange · Jun 22, 2012

jvarn81 said:
He is sending you a 0600 with super rare orange colored carbon fiber inlays..............

Ore_Ele said:
I think Thomas should give another 0750 as well as one of the new three (0600, 0888, or 0560S110VCF).

hey, all i asked for was an 056X and i would be more than happy to get it. one can always dream though.

Opticon · Jun 22, 2012

Good for you for doing the right thing

JuJu- · Jun 23, 2012

Glad to hear you did the right thing and worked it out with Thomas.

Schuey2002 · Jun 23, 2012

It's good to see that it's going back to its rightful home.. :thumbup:

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phrenik said:
Well lets not forget the possibility of accidental shipment

Once again, I blame this whole fiasco on the cleaning lady! I mean, who else could have done it??

emopunker2004 · Jun 23, 2012

solidorange said:
hey, all i asked for was an 056X and i would be more than happy to get it. one can always dream though.

Seeing how generous Thomas is on this forum, I doubt that you will just get what you asked for lol.

thenextarcher · Jun 23, 2012

are kershaw prototypes customs? I know all spyderco's protypes are customs

DrOpPoInT1110 · Jun 23, 2012

thenextarcher said:
are kershaw prototypes customs? I know all spyderco's protypes are customs

No, I don't believe so.

EagleScouter · Jun 23, 2012

I'm interested to see what comes out of your trade with Thomas. You might get something really fun.

BobSig · Jun 24, 2012

Thanks for sharring, I had been wondering what came of that proto.

PG5768 · Jun 24, 2012

EagleScouter said:
I'm interested to see what comes out of your trade with Thomas. You might get something really fun.

Based on my experience, you might get a couple fun things (or even more). What a great example of honesty and integrity solidorange! You rock!