to mod or not to mod ?

[darkenbui]

I bought this knife thinking that this is a early 42 model. should i customize it or leave it be?

 

[darkenbui]

This will just be a flipper.

Does anyone know what that "2nd" on the blade mean?

 

[jkarp_53]

This will just be a flipper.

Does anyone know what that "2nd" on the blade mean?

That means there's an imperfection of some kind that didn't pass their scrutiny, yet most would be hard pressed to find the detail in question.

 

[darkenbui]

the latch pin is a little mucked up.

 

[darkenbui]

I thought it was a fake benchmade.