Woodlore knife on ebay.

[tenbears10]

Hope this is in the wright part of the forum?

Is this any of you guys?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2226214310&category=475

If not do you think it is an original first batch knife. Also what do you think they've done with the sheath?

Thought people might be interested. Oh and sorry if any of you were watching it hoping nobody else had spotted it, I know we've all done it.

Bill

 

[Celtic Dragon]

Its a belt sheath not the neck carry. just checked on Ray's site, and its £165, bit of a bargin wouldn't you say. Which is where the picture comes from funnily enough.

ATB
Simon

 

[TAHAWK]

If he's "borrowing" the pic, does he have the goods?

 

[JakeR]

I wouldnt trust it.

Cheers,

Jake

 

[Rob]

Does seem strange, think I would definitely ask for some more pics.

Very low feedback to be sending that sort of cash.

Probably find out it is someone on here now and have to eat my bush hat or something

 

[Adi007]

The early version were the ones with the extra-thirsty maple handle that warped when exposed to water. Although WS seem willing to accept them back, I think I'd pass anyway ...

Remember, in an auction, you win by paying the most!!! :shock:

 

[Stew]

If he's "borrowing" the pic, does he have the goods?

He does have a pic of the proper thing, as I asked him out of curiosity (I don't want it). It's a bit blurry so doesn't look as good as the pic he's using.

 

[maddave]

I always find it quite amusing how, with the sophistication of even cheap digi cameras nowadays, some pictures on ebay look as though they've took the time and effort to smear the lens with vaseline in the hope to blag the potential bidders. Whenever I advertise something, I always put any flaws in the description and try to highlight them with photo's

Honesty is always the best policy

 

[Adi007]

:rolmao:

some pictures on ebay look as though they've took the time and effort to smear the lens with vaseline in the hope to blag the potential bidders.

 

[Martyn]

I hope I'm wrong about this, but I've just recieved my WS maple woodlore replacement blade today. It came directly from WS and was wrapped without a sheath (everyone who bought one of the first run, already has a sheath, so no need for a replacement). It came with a pre-paid envelope containing a cardboard sheath for the return of the faulty knife. I sincerely hope this individual hasn't decided to put his on ebay - if that's the case, I think that's a disgusting abuse of good will and trust. I would urge people to take steps to satisfy themselves this is NOT the case before bidding on this knife. If it is one of the first batch, not only will it have a less-than-functional handle, but you will be acquiring it dishonestly.

I may be wrong, I hope I am and if I am I apologise unreservedly.

But it does explain the absence of a sheath.

 

[Adi007]

Good point Martyn ... hadn't thought about that. If it is he is selling it before he's had his replacement as the Feb batch was the first set of replacements.

BTW, what's the new one like???? :-D Got it wet yet? I understand the new ones come with a certificate or something.

 

[Adi007]

Any mention why there's no sheath? Brand new knife yet the sheath is lost ... hmmmm

If he's "borrowing" the pic, does he have the goods?

He does have a pic of the proper thing, as I asked him out of curiosity (I don't want it). It's a bit blurry so doesn't look as good as the pic he's using.

 

[Stew]

I didn't ask. I did ask if it was in good nick though. He didn't say anything in his reply, just sent the picture. Sounds a bit dodgy!

 

[Martyn]

Whether it's dodgy or not, it has to be one of the first issue knives. The original price is £165. Subtract £40 for the sheath, that leavs £125. The current bid is £112. For a knife with a potentially sub-standard handle, it's hardly a bargain.

 

[Andy]

the highest bid has dropped on this knife. i sent a question to the seller but got no response

 

[Stew]

Well the bidding has ended. It finished at £77. I asked the seller what happened to the sheath and I got a response about an hour before it ended saying he sold it to his mate who had lost his!

So what do you reckon, £77 for a (potentially dodgy) WS woodlore knife. Do you think it's worth it, considering that you could fit your own handle slabs?

 

[Martyn]

If he paid £165 for it and it's unused, why would he sell it for £77? Unless of course he's had, or is expecting a replacement. Why would he sell his sheath, leaving his own knife without one? Why didn't his mate just buy a new sheath from woodlore? Sounds fishy to me. There is nothing wrong with the blade on these, but if somone asked me to rehandle it, I'd flatly refuse. As they should all be returned to WS and so, there should be no "dodgy handled" versions in circulation.

 

[Adi007]

Martyn, are WS picking up the tab for insured post back, or does it have the potential to "get lost in the post"?

Seems dodgy to me, especially considering WS wouldn't have to honor any warranty on the knife ...

Someone's going to have a real surprise when it get's wet!

 

[Martyn]

Martyn, are WS picking up the tab for insured post back, or does it have the potential to "get lost in the post"?

Seems dodgy to me, especially considering WS wouldn't have to honor any warranty on the knife ...

Someone's going to have a real surprise when it get's wet!

Yup, postage paid by WS.

You know *all* the first issue were recalled and replaced, unless this guy has refused his replacement and decided he want to keep the original, then this knife *must* be one of those that has been recalled and replaced by WS. I was very high on the list of the first issue, I've been told by WS that they are replaced according to the original order list. So the batch that went out to me and a few others, was the first lot of replacements. This knife was on ebay before any of the replkacements had been issued. Ergo, it's one of those that has been recalled - no question.

The question I'd be asking the guy is "hasn't WS recalled all the first issue of these knives?"

 

[Stew]

Sorry, I should have phrased the question better.

Do you think £77 is a good price for just the blade of the knife?

I'm pretty certain it's one of the first batch.