Welcome to spydercovt.com

Site updated 1/19/12

I am currently in the process of reevaluating my business model, and am not taking any new preorders or special orders at this time. All knives listed on this site are in stock, and ready for immediate shipment.

My name is Tom Berry. I am an authorized Spyderco dealer located in northern Vermont. My goal is to provide personal service and competitive prices to Spyderco enthusiasts (like myself), and anyone interested in quality knives.

I will be updating inventory & availability regularly, so check in often.

When you are ready to place an order, or have any questions, email me: tom@spydercovt.com

All knives are New In Box, unless otherwise noted.

Just In/Coming Soon

C95GP2 Manix 2 XL, Black G-10, S30V, Full Flat Grind, Caged Ball Bearing Lock left/right tip-up clip PE $99.95 In Stock and ready to ship.

Misc. Knives From My Personal Collection

C95GP Original Manix USED, very good condition, Black G-10, S30V, Full Flat Grind, Back Lock left/right tip-up/tip-down clip PE $169.95

C12PBN Matriarch Sprint Brown FRN, VG-10, Full Flat Grind, Back Lock left/right tip-up clip PE $99.95

C115CFP Ralph Turnbull T-Mag Carbon Fiber, S30V, Hollow Grind, Magnetic Lock left/right tip-up clip PE $99.95

C29PET Cricket Etched USED, excellent condition, Etched Stainless Steel, VG-10, Hollow Grind, Frame Lock Right hand tip-down clip PE $74.95

In Stock Sale Items

C41GP5 Native 5 G-10, S35VN, Full Flat Grind, Back Lock right hand tip-up/tip down clip PE $119.95

C150GP DiAlex Junior G-10, VG-10, Full Flat Grind, Compression Lock left/right tip-up wire clip PE $119.95

C139GP Jason Breeden Rescue G-10, VG-10, Hollow Saber Grind, Liner Lock, left/right tip-up wire clip PE $109.95

C83GP Ed Schempp Persian G-10, VG-10, Full Flat Grind, right hand tip-up/tip down clip PE $109.95

C105GP Ed Schempp Mini Persian G-10, VG-10, Full Flat Grind, right hand tip-up/tip down clip PE $109.95

C11FP, BN, PR, BL Delica Brown, Purple, Blue FRN, VG-10, Full Flat Grind, left/right tip-up/tip-down clip PE $49.95

C28PYL2 & SYL2 Dragonfly 2 Salt Yellow FRN, H-1, Hollow Grind, left/right tip-up wire clip PE $44.95

LYLS3HB Ladybug Hawkbill Salt Yellow FRN, H-1 SE $26.95

C122GP Tenacious G-10, 8Cr13MoV, 4-way clip PE made in China $29.95

Preorders

I am taking preorders for upcoming models & sprint runs. Prepayment is not necessary. All I ask is that you commit to purchasing the knife when it comes in. I only take preorders for the amount I have on order with Spyderco. I do not oversell. In some cases (particulary high demand sprint runs), Spyderco may allot me less than I ordered. Placing a preorder is not a 100% guarantee that I will have a knife for you. PLEASE NOTE: In the case of certain high demand sprint runs (such as the Brown CTX-XHP Military), I will not be taking preorders from first time customers.

I will notify you by email as soon as I confirm that your preorder has shipped from Spyderco.

I make every effort to be aware of new models, and get my orders in early. However, due to the way that Spyderco allocates product to it's dealers, I cannot guarantee that I will receive a particular model immediately when it is first released from Spyderco. Sometimes I will be among the first to get it, and sometimes there will be a delay. There is no way of telling this ahead of time.

I will not necessarily be stocking every item. If you know for sure you want something, preordering is the best way to get it ASAP.

I will match the REGULAR prices of New Graham, Grand Prairie, and Knifeworks (assuming they are lower than mine ;)).

US shipping via USPS Priority Mail (2 or 3 day delivery) is $5.60 for 1 or 2 knives in standard size boxes (3+ knives, or larger items, may cost more). I will ship to Canada with certain conditions (please contact me for details). For in stock items only, I will consider shipping to other countries on a case by case basis.

My preferred payment method is paypal. If you use paypal, I can often ship the same day.

Paypal eChecks are acceptable, however, the funds must clear before I ship.

If you don't wish to use paypal, I will also accept a money order or bank check by mail (US orders only).

Return Policy: I personally inspect each in stock knife, and will not ship it if there is a problem. In order to keep my prices low, I cannot accept returns. The exception is if I make a mistake (i.e. send you the wrong knife). Please ask questions and be certain that the item will suit you, before placing an order.

If you are interested in any of the above (or other models not listed), email me: tom@spydercovt.com

A Word About Internet "Bargains"

There are a number of sites offering Spyderco knives, some at very low prices. Most of these "bargain" dealers are not factory authorized Spyderco dealers. They get their knives from a distributor. A distributor is like a convenience store for retailers. They are a one-stop (or one-call) wholesale source for items from many different maufacturers.

Nothing wrong with that, but what some neglect to tell you is that the knife you order never actually passes through their hands. Your order is forwarded to the distributor. The distributor ships the knife to you from their inventory (Sometimes with the dealer's name on the label & invoice, but never the distributor's.), and bills the dealer. This is a service, offered by the distributor, known as drop-shipping. If you've ever wondered why your dealer is located in one place, but the package ships from another, now you know.

It is entirely possible to sell Spyders on the internet without ever handling one in person. When buying & holding inventory, or handling, packing & shipping it, isn't necessary, expenses are minimal. All that's required is a computer and a website. Someone can take your money and pass responsibility for making sure you get what you ordered to the distributor. The distributor may be reputable and reliable, but the dealer is their customer, not you. If an internet dealer is offering bargain basement prices on Spyders, it is likely that they are a drop-ship only operation, and seldom, or never, handle the actual product.

The distributor ships a large volume of knives, and various other items, from their warehouse every day. They have systems in place to insure the correct item(s) are shipped, but it is highly unlikely that they will open the box and inspect your knife. If there is a problem, you have no way of reaching the person(s) who actually picked, packed & shipped your knife. You must contact your dealer, who in turn must contact the distributor, and, hopefully, resolve the problem.

When I tell you I have a knife in stock, it means I am in physical possession of it. If you order it, I am the one who picks, inspects, packs and ships it. If there is a problem, I am the one who will resolve it.

As a factory authorized dealer, I buy directly from Spyderco. I also have an account with the same distributor used by many of those other sites. I have done enough business with them to know that they are dependable and reliable. If I don't have something you are looking for in stock, I may give you the option of having it drop-shipped from this distributor. This will get it to you faster than placing a special order with Spyderco (They don't drop-ship.). If there is a problem, I will resolve it, same as if you ordered from stock. I'll always tell you up front when your order will be drop-shipped. That way, you can make an informed choice.

Tom Berry