I recently picked up a model 770 Osborne in green/black G10. The blade is marked as a prototype, 2003, in D2 steel, and came in a nice presentation case. This model is discontinued, and I don't see where it ever made it into full production in a D2 blade. It is a nice, small EDC pocket carry axis lock, and very smooth. My question is- is it collectible? I have been resisting the urge to carry it. Are prototypes good or bad? Stop me before I open a box.
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IMHO---prototypes would be collectors. i would open it and fondle it but never carry it! just have fun with it 
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770 is so great for edc but i wouldnt mess with that little gem
fastlt1nos
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Congrats you got a nice little knife, typically there are only about 50 benchmade prototypes made of one particular model. I would say keep her mint.