Broke down and ordered my current Grail....

DoubleTap1 said:
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I also received the same email this morning and was surprised. I have one of the original Black and Gold Bodega’s, the original model Bodega prior to the Field Grade Bodega models.
What’s so surprising is that a few months ago I had to send my knife to them because I screwed up my lock bar. (Don’t want to get into that right now, my bad)
Anyway they made me a new Lock Bar but told me that they couldn’t guarantee a match to the original black color lock bar. They had done one other knife with the gold crushed ice finish but need to confirm with the other owner if he minded they did another one for me. As it turned out they were able to anodize mine in gold with the crushed ice finish; I believe mine is 1 of 2 original Black & Gold Bodega’s with this gold lock bar. Apparently Begg Knives liked the looks so much they decided to make a Field Grade Black and Gold Bodega; very nice at a more affordable price.
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That knife is absolutely gorgeous. I'm not a big fan of tattoos personally, but that's definitely a work of art I would be alright with having forever :D
 
Only thing I don't like is the Cerakote... good for a safe queen but I think boron carbide is much more handsome especially with carbon fiber and it holds up to use well. Would have been nice to see a better coating on a $2400+ knife.
 
asdf12345 said:
Only thing I don't like is the Cerakote... good for a safe queen but I think boron carbide is much more handsome especially with carbon fiber and it holds up to use well. Would have been nice to see a better coating on a $2400+ knife.
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Not quite that expensive but not cheap either. Just under $1300. Still, your point is valid...
 
Got my paycheck today which is just about 1200 per week... I thought so hard about turning that sucker over to Mr. Begg, i cant allow myself to live above my means even for that gorgeous piece. Ill just go pick up the 0770CF from UPS in a few hours and turn the lights out, pretend shes a Bodega.
 
SaintlyBrees said:
Not quite that expensive but not cheap either. Just under $1300. Still, your point is valid...
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You'll pay $2000 or more for Todd's first generation Bodega's. They are titanium sides with carbon fiber overlay. Those knives were made when Todd was living in Washington State and were mainly responsible for gaining the attention he received. Soon after he enlisted the help from his two brothers and moved his operation to California. He considers the 1st generation Bodega's DNC (darn near Custom). To hold down cost and increase production to meet demand, they began producing what they call the Field Grade Bodega's, and was able to lower the cost of production and overall cost to consumers. The quality of both models is excellent, but I carry my Field Grade occasionally and my original Begg's Bodega seldom leaves home.
 
asdf12345 said:
Only thing I don't like is the Cerakote... good for a safe queen but I think boron carbide is much more handsome especially with carbon fiber and it holds up to use well. Would have been nice to see a better coating on a $2400+ knife.
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I believe the original version (ti Bodega) of the Black and Gold had a different coating. Not sure if it was Boron Carbide.

DoubleTap1 said:
You'll pay $2000 or more for Todd's first generation Bodega's. They are titanium sides with carbon fiber overlay. Those knives were made when Todd was living in Washington State and were mainly responsible for gaining the attention he received. Soon after he enlisted the help from his two brothers and moved his operation to California. He considers the 1st generation Bodega's DNC (darn near Custom). To hold down cost and increase production to meet demand, they began producing what they call the Field Grade Bodega's, and was able to lower the cost of production and overall cost to consumers. The quality of both models is excellent, but I carry my Field Grade occasionally and my original Begg's Bodega seldom leaves home.
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Yes, but he was talking about this knife in perticular, which is the Field Grade version of the Black and Gold bodega, and sells right now (or pre-sales, depending on how you look at it) for just under $1300 new from Begg's website.

The standard Ti bodegas usually sell for more like $1400-1800 depening on inlay type, condition, rarity, etc. The black and Gold original Bodega sells for a relatively unknown amount though, because they don't show up too often. Probably right where you mentioned though.

Also, I really need to man up and buy a field grade. I am always apprehensive about getting one because of the fact that there's very little metal to support the frame, but I should just get it. Trying to save up for an original Ti Bodega isn't really working out well anyway...too many other knives I can get for way less money and carry without concern.
 
Charr said:
I believe the original version (ti Bodega) of the Black and Gold had a different coating. Not sure if it was Boron Carbide.



Yes, but he was talking about this knife in perticular, which is the Field Grade version of the Black and Gold bodega, and sells right now (or pre-sales, depending on how you look at it) for just under $1300 new from Begg's website.

Yes I know he was talking about the Field Grade Black & Gold Bodega. As I said in my first sentence, you will pay $2k for the first generation Bodega's; that is what I had to pay for my 1st Gen Black and Gold. I paid $1000 for my Field Grade, so $1300 for the Black & Gold Field Grade is in the ball park.
It's alright to be apprehensive especially when paying so much for a knife, but those G10 handles on the Field Grade are very robust. The field Grade being lighter is a better EDC than the 1st Gen all Ti, however it’s still a big knife.
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DoubleTap1 said:
Charr said:
Yes I know he was talking about the Field Grade Black & Gold Bodega. As I said in my first sentence, you will pay $2k for the first generation Bodega's; that is what I had to pay for my 1st Gen Black and Gold. I paid $1000 for my Field Grade, so $1300 for the Black & Gold Field Grade is in the ball park.
It's alright to be apprehensive especially when paying so much for a knife, but those G10 handles on the Field Grade are very robust. The field Grade being lighter is a better EDC than the 1st Gen all Ti, however it’s still a big knife.
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Sorry I misundrstood.

I will have to look at them more seriously. I'm not worried about larger knives as much really. I carry a Shirogorov 95T most days, and while slimmer than the Bodega, it's about the same blade length and it fits me perfectly. The only other thing I hesitate on the Field Grade about is not being able to get the cracked ice finish on the hardware, but I guess for daily use that's not really a bad thing I guess. The stonewash will hide wear better.

Thanks for the opinion. It helps put some of my reservations about the Field Grade to rest
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That is super sweet! I promised myself that if I can get all my credit cards paid off I'll buy a Bodega. I hate promises to myself!
 
@DoubleTap1 & Charr

DoubleTap1 said:
It's alright to be apprehensive especially when paying so much for a knife, but those G10 handles on the Field Grade are very robust. The field Grade being lighter is a better EDC than the 1st Gen all Ti, however it’s still a big knife.
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FWIW, the handles on this particular model are not G10, but are Carbon Fiber.

"Features a Cerakote fluted blade and a carbon fiber handle that has been given our scallop pattern for added grip. Jeweled ice finish on gold anodized 6AL4V titanium lock, back spacer, and clip. Includes IKBS with ceramic ball bearings."
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So, perhaps a touch nicer than the standard G10 FG Bodega. :)
 
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SaintlyBrees said:
@DoubleTap1 & Charr

FWIW, the handles on this particular model are not G10, but are Carbon Fiber.


So, perhaps a touch nicer than the standard G10 FG Bodega. :)
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Yeah I noticed the CF. It's a very nice upgrade, but the star of this model has to be that gold Ti. You can get the Field grade with CF as well with the stadard stonewashed Ti, but this blows that out of the water.

I would probably grab the G10 model to carry everyday though personally. I don't really see a huge advantage in the CF over the G10 for the price, with the exception of the Black and Gold.
 
Charr said:
Yeah I noticed the CF. It's a very nice upgrade, but the star of this model has to be that gold Ti. You can get the Field grade with CF as well with the stadard stonewashed Ti, but this blows that out of the water.

I would probably grab the G10 model to carry everyday though personally. I don't really see a huge advantage in the CF over the G10 for the price, with the exception of the Black and Gold.
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I don't disagree, especially the part about the star of the knife being the gold Ti. But I have a strong personal preference to CF over G10, so that also makes a big difference to me. Love CF - the look, the feel, the whole package. Given a choice on a knife, I'll take CF every time. That said, I do recognize that as a personal preference and understand that opinions will vary on that subject.
 
SaintlyBrees said:
I don't disagree, especially the part about the star of the knife being the gold Ti. But I have a strong personal preference to CF over G10, so that also makes a big difference to me. Love CF - the look, the feel, the whole package. Given a choice on a knife, I'll take CF every time. That said, I do recognize that as a personal preference and understand that opinions will vary on that subject.
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Oh trust me, I love CF too ;)



But I would rather just not spend the extra price bump for it honestly. If i had the extra cash for it, I would jump on CF over G10 every time :D

Just didn't phrase what I meant that well.
 
Charr said:
Oh trust me, I love CF too ;)



But I would rather just not spend the extra price bump for it honestly. If i had the extra cash for it, I would jump on CF over G10 every time :D

Just didn't phrase what I meant that well.
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Gotcha. :)

BTW, very nice knife! Is that a Diskin Fire? I've only seen one, so could be wrong, but it was a very fine knife. Love the lines.

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Also - for anyone else reading this thread, note that the B&G Bodegas we are discussing here are now showing "Sold Out" on Todd's web site.
 
SaintlyBrees said:
Gotcha. :)

BTW, very nice knife! Is that a Diskin Fire? I've only seen one, so could be wrong, but it was a very fine knife. Love the lines.

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Also - for anyone else reading this thread, note that the B&G Bodegas we are discussing here are now showing "Sold Out" on Todd's web site.
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Correct Sir! Diskin Fire Dual Action. Had this for a while and love it! It is the second-most carried knife I have right now :)
 
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