Benchmade 710 m390 here for good?

[michaelm466]

I'm a little upset as a 710 LE owner, My resale value just went for a little over what I paid for it, to at least $50 below what I paid for it (about a $75 drop), If I had known this was going to happen I would have just waited for this version and saved $50. As I don't think "49 of 250" inscribed on my blade is worth $50, I've spent well over $1000 at Knifeworks, I may have to rethink where I will be making my future purchases.

 

[SpartanSaint]

I'm just gonna shake my head at a couple of you guys.

As for this I'm pumped. Always wanted a 710. No excuses now... gonna have to wait till after a few other purchases though.

 

[steveg30]

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[steveg30]

Just orderd one knifeworks is the best.

 

[JNewell]

The KW LEs had rounded spines. I don't know whether this one will or not. Otherwise, it's the same, as far as that description goes.

KW describes the new M390 BM710 as "Plain edge/satin finish coating, highly compressed epoxy and woven glass composite handle." Is this the same as the production and sprint run G-10 handles?

 

[din]

I didn't buy mine to resell, so I'm not butthurt about that. I'm hella stoked that I'll be able to buy a second one now, without the crappy writing on the blade, for less than I paid for my first one. also nthing the desire for a full-sized grip in m390.

 

[michaelm466]

I didn't buy mine to resell, so I'm not butthurt about that. I'm hella stoked that I'll be able to buy a second one now, without the crappy writing on the blade, for less than I paid for my first one. also nthing the desire for a full-sized grip in m390.

How do you feel knowing you overpaid/wasted $40 on the first one?

 

[kreole]

How do you feel knowing you overpaid/wasted $40 on the first one?

Models of everything go down over time--cars, computers, knives, everything. If you don't want to lose money like that, just keep waiting for tomorrow to buy what you want

 

[michaelm466]

Models of everything go down over time--cars, computers, knives, everything. If you don't want to lose money like that, just keep waiting for tomorrow to buy what you want

Except LE's because they're limited edition, when's the last time you saw S90V Manix 2 or Military below the original retail price?
(If you do buy it for me and i'll give you a $20 finders fee )

 

[din]

How do you feel knowing you overpaid/wasted $40 on the first one?

I'm fine with it. it's been more than worth what I paid for it. if you want to look at it as a waste of money, that's your prerogative. the fact that you're willing to live in provo suggests poor cognitive function anyway.

 

[michaelm466]

I'm fine with it. it's been more than worth what I paid for it. if you want to look at it as a waste of money, that's your prerogative. the fact that you're willing to live in provo suggests poor cognitive function anyway.

only til December then I'm out of here! Back to Oregon.

 

[flatface77]

I may end up having mine re-scaled & sending the blade off to be brought up to 62. How's that for wrecking resale? I almost always end up missing the sprint runs & find myself paying a premium on these things. I'm on a roll as of late & nailed me a TSEK & the upcoming AFCK. I was still kicking myself for missing the 710 sprint when I saw this yesterday.

 

[jeepin]

only til December then I'm out of here! Back to Oregon.

Your lucky. What part of Oregon?.

 

[Apec]

Except LE's because they're limited edition, when's the last time you saw S90V Manix 2 or Military below the original retail price?
(If you do buy it for me and i'll give you a $20 finders fee )

That would be awesome. I'd like to see the reactions of the flippers and the people who paid their asking prices.

And of course I'd grab one for myself at a non-ridiculous price.

As for declining price, it depends on the LE in question. If it had some blade steel and handles everyone thought was cool, then sure it might appreciate. If it was an LE that nobody cared about, it might not appreciate at all.

 

[shawn_ray]

How much was the 710-1?

 

[FlaMtnBkr]

I think it was either $180 or $190 if I remember correctly.

 

[shawn_ray]

I think it was either $180 or $190 if I remember correctly.

Really? The dlc-coated version (which by the way seems now to be out of stock) was 192$ and MSRP was 260$. Uncoated retailed for 230$. Were they really that close? BTW I remember that the 710-2 was first 140$ (200$ MSRP) It's now 150$. Did they raise the price or am I mistaken?

 

[Buffalohump]

I'm waiting on a Ritter Grip in M390.... that will rock out pretty damn hard.

 

[A.P.F.]

if thats true, I'm going to be one happy son of a bitch.

If it is true, I am going to be one gnarley SOB. I bought a plain and a black on the understanding that they were limited editions.

 

[sensei78]

You need to get him an AFCK in M390.
He'd love that thing to pieces.

+1 on that bro.... But ya gotta wait till mid to late June, per KnifeWorks website, I'm on the list as well......