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I was at a local hardware store today that also carries quite a few knives. They stock a lot of the Benchmade models, and I noticed several knives that were engraved as 1st run (1 of 1000) and one that was pre-production. Are these worth more to collectors because of these markings? If so, why? Just curious. By the way, I don't have the $$$ to buy any of these myself, but I'll list them below in case anyone on BF.com wants them. I don't know how the prices compare, but I'd happy to send them to someone in exchange for postage and maybe a TINY finder's fee. Here they are:
Pinnacle 750 labelled 1 of 1000 First Production Run- $120
710 McHenry & Williams w/ Axis lock labelled First Production Run 1 of 1000- $130
720s Pardue design. Labelled Pre Production Run 0961/1000- $110.
Actually, looking at the benchmade catalog I picked up, the prices are below MSRP by quite a bit, especially if these markings give them higher collector's value. Anyway, just thought I'd find out and offer these up to people who are interested.
Pinnacle 750 labelled 1 of 1000 First Production Run- $120
710 McHenry & Williams w/ Axis lock labelled First Production Run 1 of 1000- $130
720s Pardue design. Labelled Pre Production Run 0961/1000- $110.
Actually, looking at the benchmade catalog I picked up, the prices are below MSRP by quite a bit, especially if these markings give them higher collector's value. Anyway, just thought I'd find out and offer these up to people who are interested.