DM, the reason given for overpriced satin, is the fact that after the heat treat the raw steel is very rough, and to send it down takes a lot of work. I don't have BWM LE, but people who do praise it as one of their favorite Busse blades. Another thing to consider that it is a lot similar to SHBM, which many consider the most comfortable and one of the best BM's around. The problem is that those mistresses can go up to a grand in price. So what you are getting is a very nice blade which is cheaper then the collector alternative.
For any satin busse prepare to spend a buck, then prepare to weep as its going to take you at least an hour to make that first whack. Then get ready for a huge grin.
There is an alternative to satin called Competition Finish. Some of them pop up on exchange, they were available on the show. On BWM its basically bead blasted raw INFI. Its more prone to rust but if you take care of it then it should be fine. You can also strip the coating yourself to expose the raw metal.
Another important thing to consider. BWM will be gone for good soon, replaced by Killa Zilla 2, and I guarantee you its going to be more expensive.
Edit: it's official
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=758544
"two weeks" can be tomorrow, or in a few years, but I think this time it means after the show.
They are discontinuing old models in favor of new ones, and thats not a dumb move, seeing how well they are doing. They are gonna offer three blades small medium and large. That means you can get a knife in the size you want when ever you want. There are rarely any design which is useless. Its like cars, I like 2002 Audi S8, but its no longer in production, instead they have the look at me how cool I am 2010 version which I don't like. Or maybe I like 1969 mustang fastback, well I'm going to have to pay a premium if I want a mint one, but then again I can just get a new version which sorta looks like the one I want.
In the past two month, they had not counting BWM and Boss street a Boss Jack Proto, Deset Storm Fighter, Team Gemini, Gladious, Killa Zilla 2, Basic 11. So you have choices. This is also the best time to buy on exchange as prices are very low, because soo many cool new blades came out.
Do you know how heavy the BMW LE IS?
