Thanks Nick! This vid is 6 ?] years old, but since you take a facts & analytical approach its as relevant today as back then. You are a great contributor this hobby and well, a terrific entertainer which is a rare, very rare talent. Thanks again, George
If you pay full price for a heavily used knife, no wonder you always lose on eBay! You need to hold on until a better deal comes along. It almost always does, usually right after a bad deal is made!
What a bunch of good, sound advice, much appreciated. I have gotten some good deals on Ebay but got a Case Peanut once, used, with a slightly bent tip that didn't show in pics. Case actually rebuilt the knife under their warranty, free, with 2 new blades.
The benchmade card falling into the shot made me laugh out loud. 😆Because you are 100% Correct. knife prices in general are beyond over priced considering the cost of labor and materials.
I would also point out that lower end knives can be had for better percentages than higher end knives. I just picked up a cold steel code 4 (70ish retail) for 35 for a 50% savings. You will never find a norseman for 50% off. BUT, entry level knives get the crap kicked out of them, so buyer beware
Nice vid and good tips. Another tip: be patient. If there is an out of production model of the Spydermade ParaRift offered, it will not be the last to be offered. So do not immediately pay the overpriced offering. There always be another opportunity in the future. Just to protect paying to much. Maybe it takes another 4 weeks, or 4 months, or a year. But the offering with a more realistic price will come. A few examples: The Kershaw TIlt there was a time they sold for $ 1200 or higher. The ZT 0600 sold on a particular moment for almost $ 1000,-. And now, the Tilt has come to price levels around $ 650,- and the ZT0600 around the $ 500-. So patience will be rewarded.
I try to use PayPal if at all possible, most use it...I bought a bu-t-full Victorinox from S. Africa. It never arrived, but the seller had tracking numbers and it arrived in NYC, where some jerk stole it, I guess. Anyway I let it slide, cause the seller did his part. Sometimes you lose..sometimes you win...
There was a HUGE bubble around Rolex watches for a while. The GMT Batman was selling for 2-3x retail for a long time. People finally realized that a $7,000 watch isn’t worth 16-18,000.
I really wish i could buy a hinderer or Chris reeve,but no one can be bothered to ship outside the Us. I could buy from an american store but Hinderers are never in stock & the Sebenza 21 is not made anymore. There's a lot of talk of how good the knife "community" is & how people help each other out in the knife groups....but filling out a damn customs form is apparently too much.
Over the years, I have bought many thousands of items on eBay, and getting burned has been very rare… probably not more that 3 times, out of maybe 7K purchases.
Great video, Nick Can you do the same for watches? I know, I know. DON'T GET INTO WATCHES, But it is too late, so I need to know how to buy and sell watches.
I try to use PayPal if at all possible, most use it...I bought a bu-t-full Victorinox from S. Africa. It never arrived, but the seller had tracking numbers and it arrived in NYC, where some jerk stole it, I guess. Anyway I let it slide, cause the seller did his part. Sometimes you lose..sometimes you win...
Very well done video Mr Nick. but I guess I'm just a big fool. I only buy knives new and only buy what I like. if I see something I might like I goto San Francisco to the big knife store and put it in my hand to see if it's really something I would want. if it is then I seek it out online or pick it up local. might be a bit more money but I don't ever have to worry about flushing any money down the toilet. I have a few knives I like so much that I have 3 and 4 of them. but at 45 years old your collection gets big. been doing this for over 30 years. only got into high end knives in the last few years.
@@NickShabazz it was at cabelas.. I figured the most use its seen is opening and closing a couple hundred times and maybe an accidental drop.. but the blade looked fine, ended up getting the 940-2 for $133 after tax
What's that red knife far left? It's beautiful in a minimalistic way. If you mention it in the video I apologize. Saw it and had to know immediately haha.
Man I'm glad I discovered you channel, I've learned so much from binge watching your videos lol, I have never taken my knives apart and cleaned and oiled them until I saw u do it in some videos
With "used" knives, they are likely to have any number of defects, not to mention the chance to get a fake one. The used junk being sold on ebay is often not much cheaper than buying them new at Blade HQ. I'll pay a few extra bucks to get a new one.
I actually bought my PM2 used for $80. It seemed like to good of a price and I was paranoid at first because I thought I was getting into a Chinese clone, but everything checked out in the end and I was satisfied with the knife. Thank you for sharing your wisdom of buying used with us. I will keep this in mind when I buy used again.
+Nick Shabazz Very dangerous indeed, my friend! The key to know whether you have a clone or not is the embedded liners. The liners in a real PM2 has 3 drilled out pieces, in the clone only 1. It is truly scary to see fantastic midtech, custom and product knives cloned. I feel bad for first time buyers and people who are not experienced in recognizing a real from a clone.
PM2 clones are getting better each day, even those signs aren't always as reliable. The best thing is comparison, and as they say in the watch world, "don't buy the watch, buy the seller".
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Thanks Nick! This vid is 6 ?] years old, but since you take a facts & analytical approach its as relevant today as back then. You are a great contributor this hobby and well, a terrific entertainer which is a rare, very rare talent. Thanks again, George
Good vid man. People like you make the knife community awesome.
This is an excellent vid Nick, well done.
love that flying benchmade note! and i agree,lots of good info hear,thank you.
The Benchmade bit was PERFECT.
I always lose on eBay. I'm not paying full price for a used (often heavily used) production knife...
If you pay full price for a heavily used knife, no wonder you always lose on eBay! You need to hold on until a better deal comes along. It almost always does, usually right after a bad deal is made!
lol yes benchmade has such horrible prices
people will pay up to 600 dollars for the benchmade 42 which was retail under 250ish
What a bunch of good, sound advice, much appreciated. I have gotten some good deals on Ebay but got a Case Peanut once, used, with a slightly bent tip that didn't show in pics. Case actually rebuilt the knife under their warranty, free, with 2 new blades.
The benchmade card falling into the shot made me laugh out loud. 😆Because you are 100% Correct. knife prices in general are beyond over priced considering the cost of labor and materials.
Great video. Thanks for this overview, I recognize a lot of this list. Let the hunt for a second hand Z-hunter begin!!
I personally like cold steel. My Finn wolf holds the edge and is a great knife
I would also point out that lower end knives can be had for better percentages than higher end knives. I just picked up a cold steel code 4 (70ish retail) for 35 for a 50% savings. You will never find a norseman for 50% off. BUT, entry level knives get the crap kicked out of them, so buyer beware
Nice vid and good tips.
Another tip: be patient. If there is an out of production model of the Spydermade ParaRift offered, it will not be the last to be offered. So do not immediately pay the overpriced offering. There always be another opportunity in the future. Just to protect paying to much. Maybe it takes another 4 weeks, or 4 months, or a year. But the offering with a more realistic price will come.
A few examples: The Kershaw TIlt there was a time they sold for $ 1200 or higher. The ZT 0600 sold on a particular moment for almost $ 1000,-. And now, the Tilt has come to price levels around $ 650,- and the ZT0600 around the $ 500-. So patience will be rewarded.
I try to use PayPal if at all possible, most use it...I bought a bu-t-full Victorinox from S. Africa. It never arrived, but the seller had tracking numbers and it arrived in NYC, where some jerk stole it, I guess. Anyway I let it slide, cause the seller did his part. Sometimes you lose..sometimes you win...
Useful advice - well presented.
Thanks, Nick!
There was a HUGE bubble around Rolex watches for a while. The GMT Batman was selling for 2-3x retail for a long time. People finally realized that a $7,000 watch isn’t worth 16-18,000.
I really wish i could buy a hinderer or Chris reeve,but no one can be bothered to ship outside the Us. I could buy from an american store but Hinderers are never in stock & the Sebenza 21 is not made anymore.
There's a lot of talk of how good the knife "community" is & how people help each other out in the knife groups....but filling out a damn customs form is apparently too much.
Nick I love your channel can't stop watching lol
the benchmade tag was funny! and I agree
Chinese knockoffs, saw a PM in orange from China, seller said it was a "special just for China" A call to Spydie, and I got the truth, aha!!
This video desperately needs to be updated. A lot of the info is no longer correct.
Over the years, I have bought many thousands of items on eBay, and getting burned has been very rare… probably not more that 3 times, out of maybe 7K purchases.
Whats the name of the 3rd knife in the second row Spyderco knife
Wish I would have seen this video before 😀😃😄😁😕😟🙁
You are wise beyond your ears. Or years. +1, all good!
Great video, Nick
Can you do the same for watches?
I know, I know.
DON'T GET INTO WATCHES,
But it is too late, so I need to know how to buy and sell watches.
Question I'm looking to buy my next knife. I love the design of the Kizer Zugang. Don't own a kizer. But is zero tolerance a better buy.
+JohnnyStorm1111 ZT is definitely more consistent in quality.
Kizer is good with their midtech priced knives but some of their sub-100 usd folders can have a fair amount of lock stick.
Lightly used is better! Near new
I LOVE YOU NICK!!! You make GREAT reviews and I can HONESTLY say... I TRUST YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS. You Da Man!!!
I try to use PayPal if at all possible, most use it...I bought a bu-t-full Victorinox from S. Africa. It never arrived, but the seller had tracking numbers and it arrived in NYC, where some jerk stole it, I guess. Anyway I let it slide, cause the seller did his part. Sometimes you lose..sometimes you win...
So where do I go to buy second hand knives?
Earned my sub with the benchmade joke at the beginning. Good videos. Also good first name (we share that in common).
I’m looking for a pro Tech Dark Angel if anyone knows where I can find one.
Loved that diss on benchmade, their stuff is way overpriced
“Sketchball9215@yahoo” 😂
I bought a unicorn, it’s a zt 0022. Why does everybody hate it,it’s a perfect wallet knife
Very well done video Mr Nick. but I guess I'm just a big fool. I only buy knives new and only buy what I like. if I see something I might like I goto San Francisco to the big knife store and put it in my hand to see if it's really something I would want. if it is then I seek it out online or pick it up local. might be a bit more money but I don't ever have to worry about flushing any money down the toilet. I have a few knives I like so much that I have 3 and 4 of them. but at 45 years old your collection gets big. been doing this for over 30 years. only got into high end knives in the last few years.
Hey, sometimes, it's just not worth waiting around for a used in good condition, especially for more obscure knives.
What is that wooden knife at the beginning, sounded like you said minardi?
David C. It’s a Chris Reeve Mnandi
Hey man I just found your channel today and I subbed, I love your stuff, take care
from a "random jackass" on blade forums. Frickin gold.
what a great video! excellllllllent points ! keep it going!!!!
heh, that zdp delica looked horrible
so correct on Benchmade
Do you know where I could buy a florescent green zhunter???? Very rare after the ban lol
Amazing how different your accent has become over the years….
Moving to California is one helluva phenomenon.
benchmade retail 2023 europe prices
not sure if you check these videos comments still... but how do you feel about buying a knife that is a "display" model??
If it's working fine, no problem! You'll just want to give it a cleaning and sharpening.
@@NickShabazz it was at cabelas.. I figured the most use its seen is opening and closing a couple hundred times and maybe an accidental drop.. but the blade looked fine, ended up getting the 940-2 for $133 after tax
I send my wife to get the display models she gets the price cut in half. Got a zt an benchmade that way.
What's that red knife far left? It's beautiful in a minimalistic way. If you mention it in the video I apologize. Saw it and had to know immediately haha.
Rudolph Drasler it's a Chris Reeve Mnandy.
Thanks Nick..
1:22, brilliant😂
Sage advice
Haha nice move on Benchmade sticker
What blade forums would you suggest ?
bladeforums.com is what he was talking about in the vid
So i just bought a Spydie on ebay that ticks ALL red flags. bye 58$
Man I'm glad I discovered you channel, I've learned so much from binge watching your videos lol, I have never taken my knives apart and cleaned and oiled them until I saw u do it in some videos
Nick, can you please provide a link to a secondary market. I have been spending crazy cash on new knives
"A bright pink Hello Kitty Umnumzaan." That would be the ultimate incongruity in the knife world. LOL
Lol I loved the benchmade snub! SO TRUE! The 756 at $400? HA!
5:14 Somewhere, a feminist puts away her Cold Steel Espada XL with a satisfied smile.
great video, I was watching and my girlfriend said you were funny. keep it up
Your voice sounds higher than usual, different mic?
Since my last name is graham can I have your graham knives
The best way to buy knives is to buy them new from Blade HQ. If you buy them used, you never know what you are getting.
With "used" knives, they are likely to have any number of defects, not to mention the chance to get a fake one. The used junk being sold on ebay is often not much cheaper than buying them new at Blade HQ. I'll pay a few extra bucks to get a new one.
“Unicorns”
Nick what is the name of that small wooden knife
Chris reeve mnadi
Not to mention Benchmade’s politics
knife- club?
I got my Real PM2 for $80 bucks.
great video Nick !
Can't believe you voided the warranty of the CRK Um on camera!
+Michael K ...? How?
+Nick Shabazz CRK says if you flick it open you may void the warranty. it's kind of a running joke now.
Oh, lol. Yeah, well, I suppose it's null and void as heck now!
thank you
Love listening to his voice east coast right?
JohnnyStorm1111 uuuu
JohnnyStorm1111 oh yeah he's almost definitely from somewhere deep in NYC
iLoganC yup Jewish part of NYC is my guess
I actually bought my PM2 used for $80. It seemed like to good of a price and I was paranoid at first because I thought I was getting into a Chinese clone, but everything checked out in the end and I was satisfied with the knife. Thank you for sharing your wisdom of buying used with us. I will keep this in mind when I buy used again.
+Joshua Jacob That's excellent. PM2s are dangerous, because there are so many clones. But I'm thrilled it worked out for you. Enjoy!
+Nick Shabazz Very dangerous indeed, my friend! The key to know whether you have a clone or not is the embedded liners. The liners in a real PM2 has 3 drilled out pieces, in the clone only 1.
It is truly scary to see fantastic midtech, custom and product knives cloned. I feel bad for first time buyers and people who are not experienced in recognizing a real from a clone.
PM2 clones are getting better each day, even those signs aren't always as reliable. The best thing is comparison, and as they say in the watch world, "don't buy the watch, buy the seller".
Nick has a mousy voice.