My dilemma.....

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My girlfriend called me at work yesterday and tells me that she has a surprise for me when I get home, of course my mind goes directly to the gutter from that point, and she won't tell me anything or give me a clue. I get home, and there is a package waiting on the kitchen table for me from NWCutlery. I tear the box open, and it's a new BM43. I drive everybody nuts with my flipping, except for my brother and her, they don't mind the clicking, and it was our anniversary very recently, she heard me talking about ordering one but I was short of funds at the moment. I take it out of the sheath and start looking for some defects, etc., and can't seem to find anything. I do a windmill on it to check out the blade and see this on the side of it :

Frist Production Run
June 2001
71/100

or something to that effect. Now the dilemma is, do you guys think that it may be worth something some day? I haven't flipped it at all since I saw the printing on the blade. It's driving me crazy!!! I thought that the tanto would be my favorite out of the three new BM models (I already have a 42 and 47a), but the Collver Clip-Point is incredible!! It's just lunacy to have it just sit there, it was such a big tease to only flip it open that one time!! I was just looking for opinions on whether or not I should use it at all or not, I doubt I will. Sorry for the long-winded post, and thanks for your replies.

Peace,
George
 
If you already have a 42 and a 47, you are more than adiquately supplied for constant flipping, and you also suck hard core for it!;)
Save it, tell your girl she did a fantastic job of finding the perfect gift for you and that it is too perfect for you to flip, so you can save it for all time to admire. Tell YOURSELF that you already have a 42 and a 47 and that if you want to flip a Collver Clip Point you'll have to save your pennies for a new one that is not so significant.
 
.........;).........., remember, BM only numbered 100 this time. There are a whole bunch out there with NO numbers.
 
As a gift from your girlfriend for your anniversary would you ever sell it anyway? She bought it for you to enjoy, so I say enjoy!
 
I couldn't imagine a better dilema, or a luckier bastid'. :D If you don't marry her quick, I will. ;)

Normally, I'd say that if it flips, then flip it. But, seeing as you already have two to play with, and BM is only numbering 100, I'd keep that baby shiny and scratch-free.
 
Wow what a nice gift!! Lucky you!! I wouldn't flip that one either and I did get two consecutivley numbered ones from Leslie (NW Cutlery).

For anyone interested she still had #19/100 when I spoke with her, and some "Proto" 47's left also. :)

"Hunters seek what they [WANT]..., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"
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Perhaps the primary skill involved when one purchases a fine piece, is the skill of restraint. I can say no more. :D
 
FLIP IT!! FLIP IT!! Balis are meant for flipping!

I have custom Perrins and I use them. Fred made them with the intent of them being used.

I've recently acquired my DREAM KNIFE, a Steve Ryan Biohazard Model 1. Will it sit in the safe? NO! It will be carried EVERY DAY!

Knives are tools, no matter how sweet. Customs are very personal, but how can they be personal if left in a drawer or safe? Carry and use them! Baby them to death if you must, but ENJOY them by having them with you and by FEELING their beauty and strength.

Here's my DREAM KNIFE, my Ryan M1. :)
 

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Flip it and use it. I totally agree with Elvislives, your girlfriend will be happier when she sees you enjoying the bali.
 
I was lucky enough to have the same problem. I ended up sticking mine in the safe. Im waiting for my 43blk to come in to use as my EDC

Good luck... it's a hard choice, but it's still your knife either way, so be happy:D
 
Don't feel bad 53, i just a mod. 47 drop tanto, intro model #034/100. It may not be my EDC, but I do play with it:D . Drop the guilt and have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
it really comes down to the question of are you going to sell it?
if yes, then leave it be.
if no, then flip it like mad.

I'm almost hoping to not get a numbered 43 or 47 when I order- The guilt would be too much ;)

Now here's the real dilemma: Which two will be my EDC's? (of the 42, 42S, 43, and 47)
 
George, I understand your dilema. My black 43 arrived last week and it's marked "Collver Bowie Introduction June 2001 043/100". When talking with Travis at BM, he indicated that the black ones were not supposed to be numbered. Who knows how many alipped through?? I'm expecting delivery next week of a satin finished 47, identicallly marked, but numbered 099/100. Personally, I'm thinking I'll just flip my 42 and keep the others new. Good luck. :)
 
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