Chili Ron Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Howdy, I bid on a swiss army knife with yellow grips. I thought it had stayglow grips but that is not the case. I asked the seller to cancel my bid but so far no go. SOOOOOO if any pard is considering a nice swiss army knife please take a look at the climber model with yellow grips. I own a climber model, they are nice and include the corkscrew. If you win the auction, let me know and I can ship you a brand new mini screwdriver that threads into the corkscrew for storage. If I still win the auction it will soon be on our classyfieds. Best CR missing the badger knife show this weelend in Wisconsin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I love Swiss Army knives. But not being a wine drinker the corkscrew always turned me off. I have found other uses for the corkscrew, like; pulling cotton from a pill bottle, loosening knots, unseating stuck, corroded batteries, poking holes in things, meeting pretty girls on camping trips (they forgot their corkscrew), tipping packing tape, poking a hole in a water bottle to make an impromptu squirt gun. I found there are definite uses for them besides pulling corks. Here is a link with some interesting Swiss Army Knife trivia but the thing that really stands out is this guy’s unique idea for starting fires with a Swiss Army Knife. Check it out: https://www.offgridweb.com/gear/5-surprising-uses-for-the-swiss-army-knife/ Chili Ron, if you “win” that bid and decide to sell that knife shoot me a PM. If the price is reasonable I will buy it from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Thanks, Pat, I bookmarked that article. Those who need a corkscrew might consider- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 Howdy, The bid is 21.75 my max is 22.00. if someone wants to bid 22.25 for a knife that would probably cost twice that they have shipping included. My break even with shipping would probably be 25.50 or so. One other interested bidder might bid at the last minute?? If someone doesn't like yellow I could switch traditional red or black grips too. We will see... Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Maybe tellus where this knife is. Item number if you can't post a link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 J-Bar, that irish knife needs green scales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Howdy, the auction is closed and I "WON" . The seller is saying that I can cancel my bid now but I think he is confused or just being weird..... With the auction over it is harder for others to see the item. The yellow scales are very unusual and you could see it better if dropped in woods etc. If someone wants it I will add a NEW mini screwdriver. And sell for 25 shipped to conus. Im out a little and the buyer gets a nice swiss army knife for about half the new price. I probably wont get it for a week or so. I will update pards on the condition at that time. I will sub black or red scales. Green scales at a 15 dollar addition....yes I can. All prices subject to slight adjustment up or down if needed. Of course paid SASS pards get priority. OF course. All just in time for the camping season. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Let me know when you receive it. I looked for it on eBay but couldn’t find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Howdy, Pat the number is 173848148533. Its closed so you have to logon as an ebay member, I think. swiss climber in great condition, five nice color pix. I would keep it if I didn't have one except for the stayglow. Spring has hit and camping will soon be one everyones mind. And these little knives mostly go for 40 and up, some way up. Take a try and see it. I will include a NEW mini screwdriver or drop the price a couple bucks, What ever the buyer wants. 25 and we can adjust from there. Still open to other buyers until someone says those famous words...... Ill take it. Yellow grips unless black or red is preferred. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 I’ll take it. $25? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 Howdy, All good, are the yellow grips OK? You don't have to decide now.... I would rather leave them as that's factory. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: I’ll take it. $25? If you don't like it, I'll take it with the yellow grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Yes, yellow is great. Easy to find. PM me an address to send you a money order or if you have PayPal send me your info for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 Howdy, Pat Riot has it with yellow grips for 25 and my thanks. The seller on ebay is being a bother. I hope he doesn't mess me up further. Its a fine little knife and not over bulky as some sak tend to be. Best CR ps if anyone else wants a climber sak just bid on ebay. The hard part is the yellow grips. Pat comes up with a rare one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Texas jack Black SASS#9362 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 I have one with NO GRIPS and it cost me nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Howdy, A climber with red grips will be available soon. Around 25 or so. I can get yellow grips but they have to be ordered and I can switch em….. It would still be less that a store bought climber. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 A VERY useful tool. I've used them for everything from trimming my fingernails (scissors), cutting small pieces of wood (crosscut saw), to tightening the screws holding the cover plates on 110v outlets in missile sites! I just have to remember, when going to an airport, to put mine in the checked luggage (forgot once and lost one!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 Howdy, Trailrider, the confiscated knives are mostly excellent condtion. I bought one with what looked like corrosion, turned out to be lint. Cleaned up in two minutes. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 How do you buy confiscated knives? A TSA agent told me that they destroyed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 11 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: How do you buy confiscated knives? A TSA agent told me that they destroyed them. https://discount99.us/Tsa Confiscated?p=scb&urls=new&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5KOk4eq04QIVwh-tBh18jw5MEAAYBCAAEgILLfD_BwE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 6 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: https://discount99.us/Tsa Confiscated?p=scb&urls=new&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5KOk4eq04QIVwh-tBh18jw5MEAAYBCAAEgILLfD_BwE Thanks, Utah Bob. I did find a news article earlier that explained how the TSA turns many items over to the state where they confiscate the knives and other items and then the state sells them or auctions them off. I have lost a few knives and a couple of multi-tools to the TSA. Knowing about these auctions probably wouldn’t have done me any good to try and buy back my very first Leatherman that was confiscated in Sacramento. This is where California items go: https://www.kcra.com/amp/article/where-do-confiscated-tsa-items-go-try-an-auction/17004721 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 Howdy, Sure seems like TSA could have some small bubble envelopes ready to mail pocket size items where ever. A dollar for the envelope and five for postage and your item goes back home or on to your destination. I hear the post office needs funds. How easy would this be?? Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Some airports will let you mail things home. Some won’t. I always encounter the ones that won’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Chili Ron, Got my new Swiss Army Knife in the mail today. This thing is nearly brand new. Thanks very much, Pard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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