Different BenchMade Logos on Same Knife!!

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Just got a 710 from another forumite and noticed several differences when compared to mine!
I super-imposed one on top of the other for better comparison purposes.

Most obvious is logo.

I purchased mine from a gun/knife show about a month ago.
My logo is larger and does not say "bali-song" and appears to be a dark brown color.
Their logo matches the logo I have on my several years old CQC7.

Their liner is almost entirely skeletonized.
My liner has machined holes.

Their thumbstuds are attached via set screws.
My thumbstuds are attached from one side with a Torx.

Their pivot pin is silver. Mine is black.

My clip torx are smaller - theirs are larger.

My radiused edges have a double bevel - theirs is a single curve.

My false edge is not as deep as theirs.

My main grind is taller.
Mine seems to have a more consistent edge grind.

Are these both production pieces?
Is one a pre-pro or what?
Are we seeing normal production variation?
What is the story behind the different logo?
Which one is older?

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[This message has been edited by joeG26er (edited 04-24-2000).]
 
Hmmm....
So that means the "new" one (to me) is the older one actually.

The difference in the liners is pretty intriguing to me - I thought they all had the holes in the liner but this older one is almost entirely hogged out.

I wonder why there is such a difference in the "fit-n-finish" of the two?

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[This message has been edited by Gollnick (edited 04-24-2000).]
 
Ohh a misprint, I say you hold on to that one. Could be worth a lot someday! Well then again, knowing Benchmade almost all their knives probably have some sort of "misprint".
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I have been told and am inclined to believe that the 710 with the Balisong Butterfly is merely an older production model?

Anyone care to inspect their 710 closely?

Thanks

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