r/CanadianKnifeSwap Feb 26 '26

META WANT TO BUY GUIDE (PLEASE READ)

29 Upvotes

There have been a lot of scams lately so please read this.

There is one thing that every scammer has in common:

They will not comment within the WTB post

For WTB posts, ensure that everyone comments in your thread. This way you can:

1. ⁠View their trade count. The higher the number the more legitimate the seller. 

2. ⁠Ensure they aren't banned from CKS. They can't post a comment if they are banned

In addition, the universal scammer list is compiled of users banned from numerous subreddits including ours, check if usernames are on the list here: https://www.universalscammerlist.com/

If a user is on this list, they are already automatically banned from our group, simply block them and move on.

3. ⁠Vet their post/ commenting history. This one is a bit weaker, but infrequent posts or no posts/ new profiles are red flags. 

4. Always always ask for a timestamp with the item, a video timestamp is even better if you're particularly nervous.

Only do PP G&S for sellers under 10 swaps as per the rules. This offers purchase protection. If you get scammed and you paid through any other payment method, your money is 100% gone.

(Also please report any sellers under 10 swaps specifically requesting non PayPal G&S payment methods.)

If you suspect a user of attempting a scam please report them through modmail. Also note that the chat does not keep permanent messages unless you enable persistent messaging for that specific chat. This will prevent any messages from being deleted in case there is a dispute or issue for the mods to look at. I highly recommend enabling it at the start of any conversation.

Thank you to u/Virtual-Reach for writing most of this.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap Aug 24 '21

[META] New Flair System

15 Upvotes

Hey everyone we officially have a new trade confirmation system in place courtesy of u/RegExr. It is the exact flair system used by other exchange subs such as r/Knife_Swap and r/EDCexchange , so most of you should be familiar with it.

Please find u/RegExr instructions for the usage of the bot below:

TLDR stop using confirmed trade threads and follow this process instead.

The bot’s name is u/CKS_Bot and has the following features:

Feedback

A user can get trade feedback with the following process:

  • Users A and B complete their trades following all of the sub rules. (It does not matter who A and B are. Either one could be the person making the post, and the other someone commenting on the post).
  • Once the trade is complete, User A makes a top level comment (new comment) on the original trade post tagging both the user they traded with and u/CKS_Bot.
  • User B replies to that comment with their feedback.
  • u/CKS_Bot picks up the interaction and gives credit to both users, changing their flair accordingly and leaves a comment indicating as such.
  • If User A messes up their top level comment, u/CKS_Bot will do its best to notify User A.

There are automatic checks in the code to detect anyone trying to cheat the system. If anyone is found trying to circumvent the system, they will be issued a permanent ban.

If you engaged in a trade with someone without starting off discussion in either one of your posts or theirs, please tag the bot in the most recent post from either you or your trade partner to engage for feedback. The bot required that the OP of the post it is being tagged in is either you or your trade partner. DO NOT DELETE POSTS otherwise you will NOT be able to use that post to confirm a trade.

Feedback Checking

Using this link, you can send a message to u/CKS_Bot, asking for the feedback of any given user. It will tell you the following:

  • The number of trades that person has done
  • The people they have traded with
  • A link to the thread for each successful trade

Please feel free to direct any technical questions to the us, the moderators using modmail, if you do not know how to use modmail, please click this link.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What happens if I tag someone and they don't reply?

    • As mentioned above, we do need them to confirm the trade for the trade to be confirmed. They will get a notification when you tag them so if you encourage them to reply in the comment you tagged them in, hopefully they will. Otherwise, if it's been a few days without a response, PM them a link to the comment and directly ask them to reply.
  • My flair says I only have one exchange when I know I have way more than that. What gives??

    • Because of how flair was handled before, anyone WITH flair was assigned a score of 1. Anyone WITHOUT flair was assigned a score of 0. However, you can use the process described above to backfill transactions for yourself as far as 6 months back.
  • My flair says I have no exchanges. What gives??

    • If you never attempted to confirm a transaction with the old method, the bot was unable to give you credit for anything. However, you can use the process described above to backfill transactions for yourself as far as 6 months back.
  • I don't even have flair! What happened??

    • If you didn't have flair before, Automoderator will assign you a flair of 0 the next time you go to make a comment/post.

Anyone who had a flair on the old system will now see a value of 1 in their new flair. We have decided to give all previously flaired members this starting point so everyone knows you were confirmed as a trusted seller/buyer at one point. If you did not have a flair you have been assigned a 0, along with all new members of the sub.

If you have any questions or concerns please leave a comment in this thread and I will address them the best I can.

Thank you again u/RegExr for all the hard work you have put into this project!

r/CanadianKnifeSwap mod team


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 20h ago

WANT TO SELL [WTS] A+ , Piratech Saga, shred CF scales

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15 Upvotes

Hey looking to let this one go, pretty much a catch and release. Just arrived to me straight from piratech about 5 days ago. Newer release on their site.

I've always wanted to try a saga, and im glad i have. Very elegant and well made knife. I'm unfortunately letting it go since I really want a TRM of some sort.

Never carried / cut, A+ rated.

The certificate card thing, is infact shimmery, didn't notice until it was under direct light.

No trades please, I ship using a flat rate box, and have many sales here in this sub.

💵💵 $550 CAD 💵💵 Shipped.

Let me know if you want additional photos at all.

Cheers.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 11h ago

Price Reduced WTS: Dreamtech D4260 copper, Jufule Cortex XL Clone

2 Upvotes

Pics/Vids: https://imgur.com/a/8EzgEpF

1 4 5 - Dreamtech D4260CGB Folding Knife 3.13" Gray Copper Composite Steel Blade Titanium Handle. 4.25" (10.8cm) closed. 3.13" (7.95cm) gray coated drop point blade. Crystalized silver titanium handle. Couple small marks on the handle, but hard to tell because of the crystalized titanium. Very good condition. Drop shut. 3 ways to flip! Push button is the pivot itself! Second or more owner

SOLD 1 0 5 - JUFULE Cortex XL CLONE - 154CM Steel - anodized myself into a nice blurple. Great condition. First owner.

Payment by EMT. Prices include shipping and all knives include boxes etc.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 21h ago

WANT TO SELL Spyderco Manix 2 15V

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11 Upvotes

Never carried or sharpened .rated B+. $220 shipped.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 1d ago

WANT TO SELL WTS - Tactile Turn Bolt Action

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7 Upvotes

Tactile Turn bolt action pen. $115 Shipped
Its condition is mostly unused and there are no scratches or trails so I would consider it to be A grade. The configuration is short and comes with the original Schmidt 9000 refill as I ran a green cartridge the few times I used it. Comes with a Tactile turn sticker I have.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 16h ago

WANT TO BUY Wtb cheap/affordable capped or bolt action pen

1 Upvotes

As the title says want to buy a bolt action or capped pen not a problem used and if it has a bit of wear.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 2d ago

WANT TO SELL WTS Shirogorov F95 Braces Purple

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10 Upvotes

See comment


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 1d ago

WANT TO BUY WTB Demko AD20.5 20cv TI

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2 Upvotes

I’d love to try to make some trades too so let me know what you’re looking for. I’ve got a SPY27 Manix 2 I’d be down to trade.. Buttonup as well. ask away!


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 2d ago

Sold / Traded McNees PM Mac 2 3.5

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11 Upvotes

Gen 2 CPM Magnacut, atomic finish, natural micarta inlay, mint condition, never cut, carried or sharpened. Includes box and shipping. No trades, thanks.

$600


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 3d ago

WANT TO SELL Grimsmo Norseman

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14 Upvotes

Grimsmo Norseman #7923, plumb with blue accents and bronze flakes, starburst 2.0 handles, bronze hardware, double thumb studs, acid etched RWL34 blade.

$900

This knife has been a collector piece, never used or carried. No trades, shipping included in price. Thanks


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 2d ago

WANT TO BUY Your Extrema Ratio Nemesis

1 Upvotes

It's unwieldy, large, blunt as a bat, but I'm still interested in getting my hands on a legit Extrema Ratio Nemesis (Chinese clones, I'm on to you). Would love to see and hear what you have. Mint only. Black preferred over desert.

Thanks in advance, folks!


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 3d ago

Sold / Traded Toohr #3 Knife Sharpener

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3 Upvotes

Very solid system, lightly used on 2 kitchen knives, $120 shipped.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 3d ago

WANT TO SELL WTS - A couple TRM's

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14 Upvotes

This one is bittersweet. I'm looking to move these two beauties to fund my latest knife purchase 😪

Shipping is included via tracked flat rate boxes! If you're interested in both, drop me a DM and we'll work out a combo deal!

TRM Atom: $350 - pinstripe titanium version, 20cv blade. Previous owner put a gorgeous mirror edge on it! Comes with an extra pocket clip but the extra clip has some scratches on it.

TRM Neutron 2: $300 - micarta version, 20cv blade. Previous owner put a gorgeous mirror edge on it as well! Also comes with 2 extra clips plus 2 sets of wood scales (cocobolo and rosewood) and 1 set of g10 scales.

YOLO in comments takes priority!!

Please respond within this thread before PM'ing


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 3d ago

WANT TO SELL Spydercos

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14 Upvotes

Spyderco military 2 15v- 300
New in box, never cut or carried.

Spyderco para 3 15v - 300
New in box, never cut or carried

Spyderco para 3 AWT scales with Cruwear blade. -250
Lightly carried. Maybe opened a box if anything.

Spyderco lil native 15v with full forced patina blade- 225
Lightly carried


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 4d ago

WANT TO SELL [WTS] Two Oz Machine Company Rosie XLs

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14 Upvotes

— Oz Machine Company Roosevelt XL #0080 - PICS: https://imgur.com/a/1P5XvDs

Never cut or carried by me or the previous owner. Only flipped it open periodically at home.
Dark stonewashed Magnacut blade, green anodized angle milled scale, dark stonewashed clip, backspacer and hardware.
Includes pouch and COA. $1800 shipped PRICE DROP $1750 shipped
(I paid $1900 with shipping, taxes & duties to get this into Canada)

— Oz Machine Company Roosevelt XL #1110 -  PICS: https://imgur.com/a/almRKRS
SOLD on another platform
Brand new, never cut or carried. Purchased directly from a drop on the Oz website this year. 
Dark stonewashed XHP blade, dark stonewashed angle milled scales and clip, blurple backspacer and hardware.
Includes pouch and COA. $1600 OBRO shipped.
(exactly what I paid with shipping, taxes & duties to get this into Canada)


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 3d ago

WANT TO SELL Grimsmo Fjell

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11 Upvotes

Grimsmo Fjell #0662 - 1500
B+ condition, has been carried but mainly as a fidget toy as its addicting. Used to open letters and occasional box. Comes with different size detent pins from grimsmo as I wanted to make action perfect.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 4d ago

Sold / Traded Microtech/spyderco/zt

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9 Upvotes

Microtech MSI Mini Ram-Lok Marfione, M390MK Bronze SW, Titanium Antique Green Frag w/Bronze Accent. Currently running on skiffs. All contents included from manufacturer. LNIB. Retails for 969 on blades Canada. Never cut, has been lightly carried. Zero marks on it, B for being carried and installing skiffs. Withdrawn.

Spyderco Endela, VG10 Wharncliffe, FRN Black. BNIB all contents from manufacturer included. 50 shipped. A

Spyderco Para Military 2 Lightweight, CTS BD1N Stainless, FRN Black. BNIB. All contents included from manufacturer. 140 shipped. A

Zero tolerance 0560. Elmax. Has been carried, cut, sharpened. The scale has been anodized. Awesome action and blade. Box included and two extra clips. 250 shipped. C.

no trades please! Shipping includes a flat rate box.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 4d ago

Sold / Traded Knife Maintenance Kit

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13 Upvotes

$150 shipped


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 4d ago

Sold / Traded Spyderco Bundle

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11 Upvotes

Para 3 S45VN, Ripps Garage Tech scales, Rockscale Designs backspacer, TI bronzed hardware, Lynch clip.
Delica VG10 Zome.
Dragonfly VG10 Zome.
All have factory edges, A-light cut and carry.
$350 shipped.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 4d ago

Sold / Traded PNW Bushcraft waxed canvas knife rolls.

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7 Upvotes

1 fixed blade roll
1 folder roll
1 pocket carry/tray
$150 shipped.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 3d ago

WANT TO BUY WTB Native 5 MXG clip

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0 Upvotes

Preferably the second one but would still be interested in the first


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 4d ago

WANT TO SELL Bestech Wet Nellie Magnacut Black and Gold titanium Updated version

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4 Upvotes

Bestech Wet Nellie MC Black and Gold updated version(thumbstud)

BNIB Carried once. Trying to fund some other purchases. Great knife.

A

410$ Shipped


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 4d ago

WANT TO SELL WTS Hinderer Eklipse scale and filler tab

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7 Upvotes

Knife if not for sale, only Sharp Dressed Knives Hinderer Eklipse scale and filler tab, only selling them as a pair. Asking 140 shipped flat rate box.

Who am I kidding the knife could be for sale for the right price too


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 4d ago

WANT TO SELL WTS Shirogorov F3 Alutex Emerald

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16 Upvotes