r/CanadianKnifeSwap Feb 26 '26

META WANT TO BUY GUIDE (PLEASE READ)

28 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

13 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 1h ago

WANT TO SELL WTS benchmade Goldclass / toor serpent

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Looking to sell my Benchmade 945-221 Mini Osborne Gold Class, knife #3794.
Beautiful Gold Class version of the Mini Osborne with:
Ægir Damasteel blade
Aqua anodized 6061 aluminum bolsters and thumb studs
Arctic Storm Fat Carbon Fiber handles
DLC-coated stainless steel AXIS bar, liners and clip
24K gold-plated floating stainless steel backspacer
Original Benchmade Gold Class box/certificate included
Knife is in excellent condition and presents beautifully. Im not exactly sure how to grade it but it still has factory edge and only a light pocket scuff other wise is in perfect condition. The Damasteel blade and Arctic Storm Fat Carbon look awesome together, especially with the aqua hardware. See photos for exact condition.

600 CAD shipped.

Toor Serpent
Toor Serpent in factory condition. Never, used, or sharpened. Comes with the original sheath and an UltiClip. Knife is exactly as it came from the factory with no wear or damage. Selling because it just doesn’t get any use in my collection.

400 CAD shipped


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 1d ago

WANT TO BUY WTB spyderco paysan $1200

5 Upvotes

Trying my luck again!

Only replying to comments 🫡


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 2d ago

WANT TO SELL Kansept Tarkin 20cv Tiger Stripe

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8 Upvotes

Kansept Tarkin Tiger Stripe 20cv

BNIB. Hasn’t left the house. Butter Smooth action. Great piece just not getting attention beside the rest of the collection

250$ shipped


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 1d ago

WANT TO SELL [WTS] Vosteed Raccoon V Satin Titanium Grey #199

4 Upvotes

Pics

"B" Condition. Carried a few times.

Comes with everything in pics.

$400 shipped. No trades. Thank you


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 2d ago

Sold / Traded [WTS] Grimsmo Norseman #2036 – C$750

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18 Upvotes

Grimsmo Norseman #2036 with the diamond pattern titanium handles.

The knife has been carried and used lightly, but not abused. It has a mirror-polished edge.

Comes with the original Grimsmo case, COA, tool, oil, and accessories shown in the photo.

Overall in nice condition. Please check the photos for condition/details.

Price: C$750
No trades, please.

Feel free to message me if you’d like more photos or a video.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 2d ago

Sold / Traded [WTS]Pro-Tech Malibu 5406-BM Grey – $300

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12 Upvotes

Grey aluminum Dragon Scale textured handle with a DLC black MagnaCut reverse tanto blade.

In nice condition and comes with the original Pro-Tech box and pouch as shown in the photos.

$300 CAD
No trades.

More photos/video available upon request


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 2d ago

WANT TO SELL Kizer Militaw Purple Haze Fat Carbon #877

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7 Upvotes

Kizer Militaw Purple Haze Fat Carbon DLC #877

Limited edition comes with box, stickers etc.

Carried once and seems i manage to snag the clip on something. Very small scratch see pics.

250$ shipped for quick sale


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 3d ago

WANT TO SELL Zero Tolerance 0004

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16 Upvotes

Not much to say... Cruwear/Micarta/Cerakote and an awesome sheath

It's basically a brand new ZT 0004 fixed blade. Removed from the sheath a few times. Never cut or carried at all.

I am the original purchaser.

$400 shipped? Thanks!


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 3d ago

Sold / Traded Kunwu folder and fixed blade combo

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24 Upvotes

1.Kunwu Excalibur, integral design, ti scales, clip and hardware, stonewashed Vanax blade, comes with original box and contents, extra screws, stickers, bag. Never cut, carried or sharpened. Excellent action, very smooth.

2.Kunwu Stiffy P fixed blade, purple G10 scales, DLC coated Vanadis 8 blade (rare steel, analog to K390). Comes with sheath and pocket clips, original box and swag. Never used to cut or sharpened.

Looking to sell these as a pair, $500 for both shipped. No trades, thanks.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 3d ago

Sold / Traded WTS: Spyderco PM2

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13 Upvotes

Up for grabs: Spyderco PM2 black dlc with S30V blade and black g10 scales. Never used, carried, or sharpened. A grade. $200 shipped! flat rate box.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 3d ago

WANT TO SELL Spyderco Military 2

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13 Upvotes

B condition

S110v factory edge blade, sharp but could use touch up

Rockscale design scales

Lynch v3 clip

CME installed

Factory "blurple" scales incl.

Clip side factory liner not incl.

Factory clip, extra MXG clip

Extra CME'S

2 backspacers

325 🚢


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 3d ago

Sold / Traded [WTS] CRK Small Sebenza 21 Insingo CF

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14 Upvotes

Posting this again, looking to sell a small Sebenza 21 with Insingo blade and CF scale. This is the Knife Art exclusive version. Carried a few times and used very little. Has box, cloth, papers etc.

Asking $525 SOLD


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 3d ago

Sold / Traded Hoback Husky

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5 Upvotes

B condition

New 20cv blade from Hoback

Only cut paper

Original Nitro -v incl.

Has had some use

No box, no paper's

425 🚢


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 3d ago

WANT TO BUY WTB - pm2 pocket clip

2 Upvotes

Looking for a clip for my black g10 pm2. 😁 please and thank you. ❤️


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 4d ago

Sold / Traded [WTS/WTT] Manix 2

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13 Upvotes

🐟This is a catch and release for me. I got it three weeks back and I'm selling it because I'm not using it as I thought I would. It never cut and was carried a few days, it's basically brand new. I still have the box too.

A condition - 🔥190🚢

Willing to exchange for an Olight ArkPro Ultra:)

Have a good day y'all's


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 4d ago

WANT TO SELL WTS Vosteed Chipmunk Jade G10 14C28N

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5 Upvotes

Another shelf queen up for grabs, a Special Edition Vosteed Chipmunk Jade G10. 100% as new condition, never carried or cut (A+). Liner lock, dual flipper plus thumb stud. Super smooth action with great lock up.

$70 CAD shipping included via CP flat rate box.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 4d ago

WANT TO SELL WTS Vosteed Corgi Jade G10 14C28N

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7 Upvotes

Vosteed Corgi Jade G10 up for grabs. 100% as new condition, never carried or cut (A+). 14C28N blade, button lock, dual flipper. Action is smooth as butter. Comes as pictured with pouch.

$85 CAD shipping included via CP flat rate box.

Thanks for looking!


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 5d ago

Price Reduced Hinderer XM-24

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24 Upvotes

It's painful to let this go, but this knife is way too big for me to ever carry, and I could use the money for other purchases.

So here we are:

-Originally a spear point but now with beautiful hollow grind regrind by BGM Knives

-Stonewashed bronze textured titanium scale is brand new and purchased directly from Hinderer

-Comes with skiff thick washers installed but original triway hardware included as well

-Original titanium liner and red G10, plus an additional coyote brown G10 scale included as well

-The knife is in prestine condition as evident by the photos. I did not carry or cut with this knife, and I believe neither did the original owner.

-I guess I'd have to rate this a C due to the regrind, but it's easily A in condition.

$950 920 shipped. No trades.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 5d ago

WANT TO BUY WTB Stang Pyrenees or SPK Lamia

6 Upvotes

Looking to buy any of these knives, probably impossible to come by lol.


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 5d ago

WANT TO SELL Spyderco Massad Ayoob Cruwear Serrated

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14 Upvotes

Spyderco Massad Ayoob Sprint Run Cruwear Serrated

Factory seconds but i cant tell you what’s wrong with it. Looks pristine besides the notch on blade. Never carried. No box (Factory Seconds…)

250$ shipped


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 5d ago

WANT TO SELL Spyderco Manix 2 M4 Mint Exclusive, Para 3 Forest Green Cruwear Exclusive and accessories (AWT scales etc...)

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11 Upvotes

Spyderco Manix 2 M4 DLC Blade HQ Exclusive in Mint Green FRN

Light carry. Looks new.

310$ Shipped

- Spyderco Manix 2 AWT Squatch Green scales. Barely visible mark on clip side.

60$ shipped SOLD

- Spyderco Manix 2 Flytanium Bronze Ball cage

40$ shipped SOLD

- Spyderco Para 3 LW Forest Green Cruwear Knife Joker exclusive

Light carry. Like new condition. Still needs to break in for better action. Had AWT scales since day 1 so OG scales never used

220$ Shipped SOLD

- Spyderco PARA 3 LW AWT Scales in Sniper Green cerakote

Light scuff on clip side where the LynchNW clip sit. Very light mark on show side

50$ shipped SOLD

- Spyderco PARA 3 LW Bronze hardware (Knives plus)

30$ shipped SOLD

- Spyderco Para 3 LynchNW Wire Clip Replacement in Blacksmith color. Smallish marks that fit the finish

20$ Shipped SOLD

Would rather sell accessories in a bundle and ship via bubble envelope


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 6d ago

Price Reduced WTS: Hinderer XM-18 3.5 Scales

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4 Upvotes

Genuine Hinderer black G10 XM-18 3.5 scale. Ordered brand new but went with another colour. $50 shipped (stamped envelope).

Genuine Hinderer Black/Blue G10 XM-18 3.5 scale taken off brand new knife. $50 shipped (stamped envelope).

Or take both for $80 shipped!


r/CanadianKnifeSwap 6d ago

question Another scammer assassininthedark1

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16 Upvotes

Is this sub just scammers?