Massdrop III: Kamon

[daddy yo yo]

PayPal takes about a 10% cut for this transaction from Hong Kong too.

Yeah, right. But don't forget that you have insurance included with PayPal... insurance that is included in your postal service cost most likely, insurance that PayPal will claim back from Postal Service... So, you're paying double insurance, Postal Service and PayPal! What a rip-off! And everybody still loves PayPal!

EDIT: I am now back to envying everyone getting one of these gorgeous knives from Ben despite all the F/X-fuss.

 

[RockyBasel]

Its
“Pay” and then “pal” - I think that says it all

 

[tchan001]

What insurance? It is just a payment to a friend or family.

 

[daddy yo yo]

What insurance? It is just a payment to a friend or family.

I stand corrected. Sorry, my fault.

 

[tchan001]

What I am unsure of is whether it is because payment was made during the weekend rather than the weekday. I would guess that weekend exchange rates may have higher costs.

 

[WildBoar]

yeah, PP was an eye-opener. I wasn't in a position to do a bank transfer though (I need to go in person to a bank branch).

 

[Corradobrit1]

I use Wise now for Fx transactions. Fast and the cheapest option at the moment. PP are the last company I'd use.

 

[Jville]

It cost me $921 for the 260 mm. When I googled it I thought it was going to be like $881.

 

[captaincaed]

The PP exchange rate was much worse, plus a fee.

“Pay” and then “pal” - I think that says it all

"Pay, Pal" - oh I see, they were missing the comma! It's like "helping your uncle Jack, off his horse". What a difference a comma can make.

 

[Nuts63]

What kills me is the shipping and fees for a 595 euro knife to 770.50 swiss franc shipping and fees

 

[Delat]

It cost me $921 for the 260 mm. When I googled it I thought it was going to be like $881.

Ouch just double-checked and my total was $906 for the 230. $875 with currency conversion plus the $31 fee.

 

[Delat]

Just to be clear - this is in no way any sort of complaint aimed at or implied to our 3 massketeers. It’s just general whinging at The Man who imposes fees and taxes and whatnot. Anybody who buys a $700 knife can afford to pay The Man.

 

[Jaszer13]

I'm late to the game but if there are any "no shows" add me in to the waiting list please.

 

[KAMON Knives]

Update to raise the spirit .

 

[Knivperson]

Update to raise the spirit .

The satisfaction it must be to lay them all out like that, neat and tidy.

 

[KAMON Knives]

The satisfaction it must be to lay them all out like that, neat and tidy.

It's satisfying but also nerve wrecking as I'm always scared to drop one . Never happened so far, but I know it will some day .

 

[demcav]

Ben, do you have a weight range for each of the two sizes that you could share while we wait (and drool)?

And congratulations on your charity auctions -- great cause and responses!!

 

[Jason183]

It cost me $921 for the 260 mm. When I googled it I thought it was going to be like $881.

Same here

I never buy any knife for over $500 USD before, but I think this Kamon knife worth it as time goes on. It’s going to be my best All-Rounder knife for sure.

 

[nakiriknaifuwaifu]

PAID/NOT PAID LIST: ​

Update: All paypal payments are in. Due to the 2 day timing of bank transfers, we are waiting until tomorrow for funds to arrive in @RockyBasel's account. We will confirm paid when the funds arrive.

BANK TRANSFER PEOPLE: Please (re) send a screenshot of your transaction so we know if/when to expect it. Some have sent it to me already, please reply back to the message so I can keep track.

Thanks all.
NKW

Paid (Y=1/N=0)	User	Region	Country	Size	Index	Info Sent (Y/N)	Payment (Bank/PP)
1	@cooktocut	NA	USA	260	5	1	PP
1	@Jville	NA	USA	260	8	1	PP
1	@Keat	NA	USA	260	17	1	PP
1	@Jason183	NA	USA	260	18	1	PP
1	@drsmp	NA	USA	260	20	1	PP
1	@Acidwash	NA	USA	260	21	1	PP
1	@captaincaed	NA	USA	260	32	1	PP
1	@climbclimb	NA	USA	260	39	1	PP
1	@WiriWiri	EU	UK	260	40	1	PP
1	@rob	APAC	Aus	260	31	1	PP
1	@0x0x	EU	Austria	260	27	1	PP
1	@Josh	NA	Canada	225	4	1	PP
1	@Delat	NA	USA	225	23	1	PP
1	@Ikonaka	NA	USA	225	26	1	PP
1	@hendrix	NA	USA	225	30	1	PP
1	@zeaderan	NA	USA	225	34	1	PP
1	@Definegood	NA	USA	225	36	1	PP
1	@demcav	NA	USA	225	37	1	PP
1	@Bodine	NA	USA	225	38	1	PP
1	@Smidderton	EU	Germany	225	24	1	PP
1	@Knivperson	EU	Denmark	225	25	1	PP
1	@pow_pow	EU	Germany	225	35	1	PP
1	@tchan001	APAC	HK	225	16	1	PP
1	@Geigs	APAC	Aus	225	29	1	PP
1	@WildBoar	NA	USA	225	14	1	PP
1	@Nuts63	NA	USA	225	13	1	PP
1	@Bico Doce	NA	USA	225	6	1	PP
1	@toddnmd	NA	USA	225	9	1	PP
1	@LostHighway	NA	USA	225	10	1	PP
1	@esoo	NA	Canada	225	12	1	PP
1	@nakiriknaifuwaifu	NA	USA	260	1	1	Bank
1	@RockyBasel	EU	CHE	260	2	1	N/A
1	@lemeneid	APAC	SG	260	3	1	Bank
s	@gogogo545	EU	Sweden	225	19	1	Bank
s	@julius777	APAC	Malaysia/SG	225	22	1	Bank
s	@Tristan	APAC	SG	260	15	1	Bank
s	@Hz_zzzzzz	NA	USA	225	11	1	Bank
s	@Sdo	EU	Ireland	225	28	1	Bank
s	@Froztitanz	APAC	SG	225	7	1	Bank
s	@Dgilks	APAC	Aus	225	33	1	Bank

 

[RockyBasel]

Can I get some more pics from @KAMON Knives from Vienna please. These Austrian knives (not to be confused with Germany) are so purdy

 

[KAMON Knives]

Ben, do you have a weight range for each of the two sizes that you could share while we wait (and drool)?

And congratulations on your charity auctions -- great cause and responses!!

Damn. I always forget to weigh my knives . Should have something between 200-240g I'd say.

And thx a lot about the charity. I'm very happy with it so far. Didn't expect that amount and it still goes on.

 

[Tristan]

The lack of a 1 next to my name is causing me anxiety given how many days ago the bank happily took my money

 

[nakiriknaifuwaifu]

The lack of a 1 next to my name is causing me anxiety given how many days ago the bank happily took my money

still waiting to confirm funds but I hear you.
I've added an "s" next to the users who have sent in screenshots of their payment to me so far.

anyway, here is a cute cat pic to soothe your anxiety

 

[Sdo]

Screenshot sent.

Cheers!

 

[Geigs]

When do we get to pick the number of hammer indentations and is it too late to ask for mine to make the shape of a phallus?

 

[Froztitanz]

Screenshot submitted.

 

[Jville]

still waiting to confirm funds but I hear you.
I've added an "s" next to the users who have sent in screenshots of their payment to me so far.

anyway, here is a cute cat pic to soothe your anxiety

View attachment 155215

That makes me feel better.

 

[KAMON Knives]

When do we get to pick the number of hammer indentations and is it too late to ask for mine to make the shape of a phallus?

I like challenges

 

[Bico Doce]

Update: All paypal payments are in. Due to the 2 day timing of bank transfers, we are waiting until tomorrow for funds to arrive in @RockyBasel's account. We will confirm paid when the funds arrive.

Did all of this get sorted out or is it still pending?

 

[nakiriknaifuwaifu]

PAID/NOT PAID LIST: ​

Update: All payments are in. @RockyBasel has sent funds via bank transfer to @KAMON Knives - which will take 1 to 2 business days. Upon confirmation of funds by @KAMON Knives the knives will be shipped.

Thank you,
NKW

Paid (Y=1/N=0)	User	Region	Country	Size	Index	Info Sent (Y/N)	Payment (Bank/PP)
1	@cooktocut	NA	USA	260	5	1	PP
1	@Jville	NA	USA	260	8	1	PP
1	@Keat	NA	USA	260	17	1	PP
1	@Jason183	NA	USA	260	18	1	PP
1	@drsmp	NA	USA	260	20	1	PP
1	@Acidwash	NA	USA	260	21	1	PP
1	@captaincaed	NA	USA	260	32	1	PP
1	@climbclimb	NA	USA	260	39	1	PP
1	@WiriWiri	EU	UK	260	40	1	PP
1	@rob	APAC	Aus	260	31	1	PP
1	@0x0x	EU	Austria	260	27	1	PP
1	@Josh	NA	Canada	225	4	1	PP
1	@Delat	NA	USA	225	23	1	PP
1	@Ikonaka	NA	USA	225	26	1	PP
1	@hendrix	NA	USA	225	30	1	PP
1	@zeaderan	NA	USA	225	34	1	PP
1	@Definegood	NA	USA	225	36	1	PP
1	@demcav	NA	USA	225	37	1	PP
1	@Bodine	NA	USA	225	38	1	PP
1	@Smidderton	EU	Germany	225	24	1	PP
1	@Knivperson	EU	Denmark	225	25	1	PP
1	@pow_pow	EU	Germany	225	35	1	PP
1	@tchan001	APAC	HK	225	16	1	PP
1	@Geigs	APAC	Aus	225	29	1	PP
1	@WildBoar	NA	USA	225	14	1	PP
1	@Nuts63	NA	USA	225	13	1	PP
1	@Bico Doce	NA	USA	225	6	1	PP
1	@toddnmd	NA	USA	225	9	1	PP
1	@LostHighway	NA	USA	225	10	1	PP
1	@esoo	NA	Canada	225	12	1	PP
1	@nakiriknaifuwaifu	NA	USA	260	1	1	Bank
1	@RockyBasel	EU	CHE	260	2	1	N/A
1	@lemeneid	APAC	SG	260	3	1	Bank
1	@gogogo545	EU	Sweden	225	19	1	Bank
1	@julius777	APAC	Malaysia/SG	225	22	1	Bank
1	@Tristan	APAC	SG	260	15	1	Bank
1	@Hz_zzzzzz	NA	USA	225	11	1	Bank
1	@Sdo	EU	Ireland	225	28	1	Bank
1	@Froztitanz	APAC	SG	225	7	1	Bank
1	@Dgilks	APAC	Aus	225	33	1	Bank