Please give me some information and opinions of BM 970st

[robcelani]

I'd like some information about the knife in this listing - http://www.ebay.com/itm/281070246967?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649.

It's being offered to me in trade. The handle screws are different than the other 970st I see pictured. Is it a legit BM 970st? At one time I owned the switchblade version of this knife. That's my limited experience with this model. What else should I look for to verify its authentic?

I am a gold member so if anyone has an opinion on current market price I'd appreciate that as well.

Thanks!

 

[jkarp_53]

That Is genuine and in very good condition, the blade being bead blasted and in ATS-34 steel. As a rule, the saying would be "know your product", and from what I see if you're interested in this it's going to be expensive. BTW - there are a lot of reasons for us to not share what makes this and other older Benchmades authentic. There are plenty of copies of these to prove the point...but just know this is a good one and very real. Good luck!