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I bought this from a forum member several years ago (pre-owned) before I got into carrying knives as a dealer.
It is an awesome VERY strong-springed Automatic
Pro-Tech Knife
Brend Auto #3 (medium) Model #1306-C
Black handle, cocobolo Wood inlays, black blade. MSRP $360

Soooo. I was using it and the Lock failed luckily no injury!
I called them and they wanted it back for $15 shipping/handling fee *^&$##^%$!
So it arrived over the weekend
BRAND NEW-Sealed!
I was pleasantly surprised.
So here's what I need help with:


Question:
Should I keep it
or offer it up for sale for $275?

Choices:
Keep it
Sell it

 


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Keep it, that is a nice knife!



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If the lock fails, I wouldn’t keep it, unless I was doing something that would cause the lock to fail from misuse or something along those lines.

That said, 99% of the time, my knife is just a box opener. So maybe I would keep it.



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quote:
Originally posted by Beancooker:
If the lock fails, I wouldn’t keep it, unless I was doing something that would cause the lock to fail from misuse or something along those lines.

That said, 99% of the time, my knife is just a box opener. So maybe I would keep it.


They replaced it with a brand new knife.
I have not removed it from their packaging. Also note I have access to lots of knives being a distributor for Cold Steel, CRKT and Bear & Son


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Posts: 8309 | Location: 18 miles long, 6 Miles at Sea | Registered: January 22, 2012Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Protech makes THE best automatic pocket knives. Keep it!
 
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Seems to me there was probably a defect in design, workmanship, or materials. And them wanting “handling” (whatever that is) on what should be a warranty repair kind of turns me off. I think a knife at that price point should be failure-free, if not abused.

I wouldn’t keep the replacement.
 
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You bought a used knife and it failed. I doubt they sent you a brand new knife hoping you would sell it. Roll Eyes



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Originally posted by arfmel:
Seems to me there was probably a defect in design, workmanship, or materials. And them wanting “handling” (whatever that is) on what should be a warranty repair kind of turns me off. I think a knife at that price point should be failure-free, if not abused.

I wouldn’t keep the replacement.


The knife has to be at least 3 years old although I just started to carry it the past 2 months.
It was never abused by me or the previous owner.
Pro Tech said when I called them the switch sometimes wear out. (which I believe that wear wasn't the real issue, since it was not activated but maybe, 30 times.
The $15 is their standard charge for all their service dept. knives.

old rugged cross
"You bought a used knife and it failed. I doubt they sent you a brand new knife hoping you would sell it. Roll Eyes"

Not sure what you're insinuating, my "used" knife was more like pre-owned no signs of blade wear or carry wear Our fellow member sold a spectacular specimen.
Again the reason for the poll question is that since it is now BRAND New AND given the fact that I have over 150 knife models ahould I keep this one or let it go.
If I do part with it the new owner gets a brand new knife with a brand new warranty.

And Yes, Pro-Tech makes a VERY hi-quality instrument. Their service deptartment turn-around time was within 24 hours!
I really like their line with the highest price knife at $6000!


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99% of the time, my knife is just a box opener.

Same here.
downtownv: It's a neat looking knife but I have no opinion on whether or not you should keep it because I don't carry high-end knives. If I did, I wouldn't want to dull them on common use items.



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I think that if you have no particular attachment to it, such as if it were a gift or inherited from someone, for example, then sell it or gift it to someone.

It is a very nice looking knife, by the way.


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you just can't have too many good knives. You just can't. Keep it.
 
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I voted to keep it.


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You are in a business to make money. If you happen to purchase a "pre-owned" item and it fails, and, you get a brand new item from the warranty, why would you not want to sell it? Unless you have some sentimental ties to this, go about your business!
 
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Res ipsa loquitur
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^^^^^
Valid points.

However, if you want to be the knife Dave Truong or 12131, I'm in. Wink Big Grin
Beautiful knife.


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It purty. And a Protech. Keep it.
 
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It's a tool. Use it or look for one you will.

Can you get a line on the mid priced case cutters? There's some interesting designs out.


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I'd sell it and get something else I want.

Take advantage of the NIB condition.
 
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I have the Godson, but that is a very nice knife. Keep it.





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Happily Retired
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It seems you have no affinity with this knife. Sell it and buy something you like.



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