#29340 - 07/21/04 03:35 PM
SAKs 10 for $45.00
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Major Surplus ( MajorSurplusNSurvival.com) latest catalog has 10 assorted SAKs for $45.00 or 30 for $119.00. The photo in the catalog shows what looks like Pocket Pal lists at $12.00, Classic lists at $15.00 and Sportsman lists at $21.00. Add states " An assortment of 10 geniune Swiss made knives(our choice) assorted colors, all in Used/Excellent condition. Victorinox and Wegner brands, some personalized. If new , value of 10 pack is over $250.00". Photo shows red, blue, yellow and green handles, some with promotional markings.
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#29341 - 07/21/04 11:41 PM
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I couldn't stand it anymore, so in the interest of posting the findings I ordered 10 SAKs for $45.00. They should arrive next week and I'll post what exactly I received. With tax and shipping it came to $58 and change. I guess I can justify some stocking stuffers at that price or worst case return them.
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#29342 - 07/23/04 08:14 PM
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X-ray Dave: I'd think twice about buying these -- or at least make a gentle inquiry of the vendor. They sound to me like knives that were confiscated at airports. I don't think I'd want to support that.
Bear
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#29343 - 07/23/04 09:31 PM
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#29344 - 07/24/04 01:16 AM
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dchinell:
Yes, yes!, we do want them to be knives that were confiscated at airports. If we can tie them in as illegal profits by the TSA which I believe is supposed to destroy them, we could hang a few goose steppers out to dry in the courts.
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#29345 - 07/24/04 11:59 AM
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Want your SAK or Leatherman back from the TSA? Go here. <img src="/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />
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#29347 - 07/25/04 11:32 PM
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It could very well be that these are seconds from imprinters - specialty advertising - and that is what the "personalized" indication is.
I will be very interested in your findings, though.
~Sarah
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#29348 - 07/26/04 12:57 PM
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Correct, cedfire. Logic and the screenerNazis are mutually exclusive terms.
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#29349 - 07/26/04 04:51 PM
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Wow !!, thanks for all the replies and input. I'm also wondering what exactly I'll wind up with. They should arrive this week, and I'll post a full breakdown.
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#29350 - 07/26/04 08:26 PM
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Looks like it's time for Sarah to get out the cookie jar and see how much change we've collected...
Panz
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#29351 - 07/27/04 12:52 AM
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At one point Smokey Mountain was selling collections like that. Their stuff was always mostly engraved. It was a leftover stock when either clients couldn't make a payment for their customization, they made too many cutom pieces or they made a mistake in customization.
Matt
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#29352 - 07/30/04 10:38 PM
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I received 10 knives, 8 SAK Victorinox and 2 wenger. All are in 1 toothe pick was missing. Still not sure where these really came from, but they are no where close to new. SAK Camper , Red SAK Tourist , Blue, Sun Alliance marked " " , Yellow, Atlas Copco marked " Sportsman " Small Tinker, Red " Bantam , Red, well used " Ambassador, Red, Cyrce marked " Classic, Red, well used, missing toothe pick
Wenger Highlander, Blue Zurich Insurance marked " Traveler , Red
All are servicable, but not in nice enough shape to use as stocking stuffers. I'm satisfied with them and now I have another weekend progect.
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#29353 - 07/30/04 11:07 PM
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And the 2nd sentance should read, all are in used, scuffed and dirty condition. Only 1 toothe pick was missing, nothing broken.
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#29354 - 08/01/04 07:16 PM
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Well I cleaned them all up, got rid of the dirt, grime, grit and lint. Gave them a good going over and didn't find anything broken or badly damaged. They all got sharpened and then I had to decide where they would go. I ended up going thru all the car kits and everyone's BOB, upgrading as I went along. Found a home for all but the 3 smallest and 2 Tourist models. The Tourists will probably upgrade my parents stuff. A nice weekend project. The cost worked out to be about what I'd pay at a pawn shop for the knives ( picked up 2 SAKs earlier this year for $5.00 each) without all the hassle. These knives were all used and not over runs or seconds from custom logos. Maybe they were confiscated at airports.
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#29355 - 08/04/04 11:32 PM
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Airport confiscations? You tell me. NTSA Airport Property Auction This guy even admits it. eBay Knife dealer So now the questions becomes personal... snap up a deal because you can, or refuse because it indirectly supports the confiscation of weapons. ~Sarah
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#29356 - 08/05/04 01:09 AM
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When I travel, I always take prelabeled shipping envelopes. Twice I have had to send things to my destination or home because of various security issues. If only there were FedEx boxes at the security check points...
Rena
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