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Who NEEDS a Spartan?

us Offline El Corkscrew

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Who NEEDS a Spartan?
on: April 05, 2017, 07:45:15 AM
Hey people!
I've got a few used Spartans and Tinkers laying around and before I fed them to the eBay wolves I wanted to see if ANYONE around here earnestly needs a Tinker or Spartan.   I know most of you probably have NIB Spinkers from 1937 but if you or anyone close to you is in actual need of a Tinker or Spartan please let me know and I will send one your way free of charge.  Most of them are in good shape. I would rather it go to someone who will actually appreciate than someone offering a buy-now of $1.17 for a perfectly good, lifetime-guaranteed, piece of Swiss elegance and ingenuity.  :cheers:



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us Offline Aloha

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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #1 on: April 05, 2017, 07:47:46 AM
Great offer guys and gals. 

Let me say you are a good member for doing this.  :salute:
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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #2 on: April 05, 2017, 08:05:05 AM
:hatsoff:

Thanks for this offer! but I would be lying if I said I really NEED one  :D

It would be great if they go to some members who are still new to SAKs, so you could infect them with the SAK-virus  :D :D
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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #3 on: April 05, 2017, 08:15:25 AM
:hatsoff:

Thanks for this offer! but I would be lying if I said I really NEED one  :D


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My friends don't need one either, I took care of that already. It feels good giving away something really useful, and with a lifetime warranty.


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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #4 on: April 05, 2017, 09:26:20 AM
Very generous offer.   :cheers:

As mentioned, spread the SAK virus to other unsuspecting victims.    :D


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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #5 on: April 05, 2017, 09:40:35 AM
Lovely offer E-C  :salute:
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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #6 on: April 05, 2017, 10:41:27 AM
Very generous offer E-C  :salute:

I can´t say that i NEED one as well, fact is i generally can´t resist a two layer, especially the Tinker  :D That spartan with no T&T also looks great.
But i must resist...   :dwts: I'm really trying to cut down, i think o have too much stuff already.
Even yesterday i had an offer from a guy i bought some sak's before of an almost new silvertech huntsman for 20€ and i passed on it too (was difficult but i did it...  :cry:)

Other guys are right, best it those beauties go for some one (especially newbies) hwo actually NEED one and put it to good use :salute:
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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #7 on: April 05, 2017, 10:45:09 AM
:hatsoff: That's very nice of you. I don't need a Spartan/Tinker (or any new SAK, to be honest), however if the are no takers here you can always spread the word among people who aren't aware of what goodness they're missing out on ;)
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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #8 on: April 05, 2017, 10:47:09 AM
Way to "PAY IT FORWARD" , Corky  :like: :cheers: :drink: 8) 8)



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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #9 on: April 05, 2017, 12:00:12 PM
I need Spartan, but I already have few.

Good job offering them and hopefully they will find a good home. :)
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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #10 on: April 05, 2017, 12:34:12 PM
That's nice of you, Corkscrewer! :rofl:

But knowing myself I'd probably pry of the scales from that black one for on another SAK :dd:


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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #11 on: April 05, 2017, 12:39:35 PM
If absolutely no one claims a Tinker, I wouldn't say no as I don't have one. But only if no one else wants one.

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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #12 on: April 05, 2017, 01:17:40 PM
hello el corkscrew. I would really appriciate it if i could get my hands on one of those. I had a sak so long ago. Now iv got leathermans and what not but I love all knives equally  :drool:  and would like it for camping and general romping around. And to get better aquainted with them in general. Im a college student so budget is  :-[   air tight. Ill appriciate whatever you throw my way.


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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #13 on: April 05, 2017, 01:35:12 PM
i don't need either of those, but this is really a generous offer
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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #14 on: April 05, 2017, 01:54:40 PM
That's a very generous offer!
I'm almost embarresed to ask how you handle international shipping? :-[

I'm interested in a Spartan and a Tinker.
The Tinker is on my wishlist for a while and when I get the chance to pick up a Spartan I will jump on it.
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us Offline Barry Rowland

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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #15 on: April 05, 2017, 02:07:30 PM
 :like: Awesome job El C!!  I've benefited numerous times from the kindness of members here!!
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us Offline irona

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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #16 on: April 05, 2017, 02:12:51 PM
I have a friend who likes knives but lost all of his, I'm sure he would appreciate one if you'd be ok with it!


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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #17 on: April 05, 2017, 02:20:02 PM
Great idea! Thanks, but I have several of each.

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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #18 on: April 05, 2017, 02:27:22 PM
Very generous offer  :salute:


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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #19 on: April 05, 2017, 04:41:15 PM
That is very generous of you and as much as I want a spartan for my self I have no real need for it.

 But I have a friend who would be more than thrilled about one and after talking about his life story last night at work I thought I would get him one and then this tread pops up. But I guess you live in the US and I am on the other side of the pond with makes the postage quite high. But if he will be one of the lucky ones I can take the postage bill if PayPal work?


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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #20 on: April 05, 2017, 04:46:07 PM
My Daughter lost her Tinker a few days ago. She could use a replacement if you have one to spare?
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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #21 on: April 05, 2017, 04:58:45 PM
:hatsoff: That's very nice of you. I don't need a Spartan/Tinker (or any new SAK, to be honest), however if the are no takers here you can always spread the word among people who aren't aware of what goodness they're missing out on ;)

Definitely, I think I've given away one to all my friends/family that have any interest whatsoever.     There was a time when I would just want to keep all these but I guess my collection/taste is getting more "refined" now.   :P


Way to "PAY IT FORWARD" , Corky  :like: :cheers: :drink: 8) 8)



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Thanks for all the kind words everyone!  :hatsoff: I figured as much, but hopefully SOMEONE needs one of the ubiquitous 2-layers and will take me up on this.  Just seems like a shame to sell 'em, especially on eBay.

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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #22 on: April 05, 2017, 05:09:11 PM
My Daughter lost her Tinker a few days ago. She could use a replacement if you have one to spare?

I do! 

PM an address and I'll send it out this week!

 :cheers: Gene!
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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #23 on: April 05, 2017, 05:10:15 PM
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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #24 on: April 05, 2017, 05:10:55 PM
That is very generous of you and as much as I want a spartan for my self I have no real need for it.

 But I have a friend who would be more than thrilled about one and after talking about his life story last night at work I thought I would get him one and then this tread pops up. But I guess you live in the US and I am on the other side of the pond with makes the postage quite high. But if he will be one of the lucky ones I can take the postage bill if PayPal work?


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For sure!

Check out the postage and see if it's worth it!  I haven't had much luck with finding decent international rates so far.   :cheers:
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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #25 on: April 05, 2017, 05:12:38 PM
That's a very generous offer!
I'm almost embarresed to ask how you handle international shipping? :-[

I'm interested in a Spartan and a Tinker.
The Tinker is on my wishlist for a while and when I get the chance to pick up a Spartan I will jump on it.


I probably should have stated in my initial post but if it's international, just cover shipping and I'll send the SAK for free.  Sorry!   :cheers:
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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #26 on: April 05, 2017, 05:34:15 PM
If absolutely no one claims a Tinker, I wouldn't say no as I don't have one. But only if no one else wants one.

Cheers  :cheers:

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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #27 on: April 05, 2017, 05:36:06 PM
hello el corkscrew. I would really appriciate it if i could get my hands on one of those. I had a sak so long ago. Now iv got leathermans and what not but I love all knives equally  :drool:  and would like it for camping and general romping around. And to get better aquainted with them in general. Im a college student so budget is  :-[   air tight. Ill appriciate whatever you throw my way.

PM me an address and I'll send one your way, Chris!

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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #28 on: April 05, 2017, 05:44:31 PM
WOW!  Cool thread El C!  :like:
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Re: Who NEEDS a Spartan?
Reply #29 on: April 05, 2017, 06:20:56 PM
I have a friend who likes knives but lost all of his, I'm sure he would appreciate one if you'd be ok with it!

Lost ALL his knives??? 😭 
For sure, maybe a good ole SAK will help ease the pain. PM an address and I'll send one your way  :cheers:
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