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Obtaining a Chris Reeve knife can be a bit of a saga, can't it?
I've been looking at Chris Reeve knives for over a year now. I stumbled upon them when I misplaced my old camping knife (a Buck something or another) and so I needed a replacement fixed blade. Long story short, I hemmed and hawed for a few months, then decided to order a Mountaineer II. A few days later, the dealer called to let me know that the knife had been back ordered and that it would be something like 10 weeks for delivery.
So I canceled the order, got busy with other things, and sort of forgot about it all. I think I was trying to suppress the beast. Y'see, in the process of researching fixed blades, I'd become fascinated by Sebenzas. It might have had something to do with all the messages around here about what great knives sebbies are. So I blame all of you.
Time went by, Christmas came and went, and camping season is approaching. The kids are asking when we're going to head out again. So I decided I'd better do something about that Mountaineer II because I REALLY don't like going into the woods without a fixed blade.
Went to New Graham Knives, found one (and I do mean ONE) in stock and so I ordered it. Got the UPS shipping notification. It was coming by ground, so 7 days for delivery. No problem. Kept an eye on things. Oh, look! It's here in California now.... It'll show up tomorrow....
Then I read the note about how the shipment was missing. The box was empty, so UPS threw it away.
Ummmm.... what?
Read: someone at UPS got themselves a brand new Mountaineer II.
New Graham called me up the next day to let me know what had happened. Not their fault that UPS **multiple expletives deleted**. I can't imagine a better test for an outfit's customer service department than this. I think NGK did great. They called, they were responsive, they wanted to know what I wanted to do. If I still wanted the knife, it would be 10 weeks for delivery.
*sigh*
I told them I had to think about it.
So I looked around and found a Mountaineer II at SRKnife. Called him up. Yep, he has one. So he's shipping it to me... US Postal this time.
Then I called New Graham to tell them to cancel the order completely. I felt bad. They felt bad. The sebbie demon was lurking (yes, I really DO blame you all). They had a small classic with micarta inlay in stock. So ... that's coming via US Postal service too.
Now I'm waiting to find out what else can go wrong. Two knives on the way from different dealers via US Postal. What do you think... will I finally get at least one of them?
By the way, the new sebbie, if it shows up, will be my EDC. I'm expecting it to last the rest of my life.
Two expensive knives in one day.... *Urp.* Fortunately, my wife doesn't see that particular credit card bill.
I've been looking at Chris Reeve knives for over a year now. I stumbled upon them when I misplaced my old camping knife (a Buck something or another) and so I needed a replacement fixed blade. Long story short, I hemmed and hawed for a few months, then decided to order a Mountaineer II. A few days later, the dealer called to let me know that the knife had been back ordered and that it would be something like 10 weeks for delivery.
So I canceled the order, got busy with other things, and sort of forgot about it all. I think I was trying to suppress the beast. Y'see, in the process of researching fixed blades, I'd become fascinated by Sebenzas. It might have had something to do with all the messages around here about what great knives sebbies are. So I blame all of you.
Time went by, Christmas came and went, and camping season is approaching. The kids are asking when we're going to head out again. So I decided I'd better do something about that Mountaineer II because I REALLY don't like going into the woods without a fixed blade.
Went to New Graham Knives, found one (and I do mean ONE) in stock and so I ordered it. Got the UPS shipping notification. It was coming by ground, so 7 days for delivery. No problem. Kept an eye on things. Oh, look! It's here in California now.... It'll show up tomorrow....
Then I read the note about how the shipment was missing. The box was empty, so UPS threw it away.
Ummmm.... what?
Read: someone at UPS got themselves a brand new Mountaineer II.
New Graham called me up the next day to let me know what had happened. Not their fault that UPS **multiple expletives deleted**. I can't imagine a better test for an outfit's customer service department than this. I think NGK did great. They called, they were responsive, they wanted to know what I wanted to do. If I still wanted the knife, it would be 10 weeks for delivery.
*sigh*
I told them I had to think about it.
So I looked around and found a Mountaineer II at SRKnife. Called him up. Yep, he has one. So he's shipping it to me... US Postal this time.
Then I called New Graham to tell them to cancel the order completely. I felt bad. They felt bad. The sebbie demon was lurking (yes, I really DO blame you all). They had a small classic with micarta inlay in stock. So ... that's coming via US Postal service too.
Now I'm waiting to find out what else can go wrong. Two knives on the way from different dealers via US Postal. What do you think... will I finally get at least one of them?
By the way, the new sebbie, if it shows up, will be my EDC. I'm expecting it to last the rest of my life.
Two expensive knives in one day.... *Urp.* Fortunately, my wife doesn't see that particular credit card bill.
