WTC knife numbers

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I pulled my WTC knife out the other day to snap some pics and I was just curious what numbers other people had and why they got them. I know some people requested special numbers and I'm sure there are some good stories out there. Mine is #0158, no special request, just what they sent me. Also curious as to how many of you carry yours. Mine is displayed only, no carrying for me.

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IIRC the numbers are at random, it could be possible that certain survivors or relatives asked for special numbers (like badge numbers) but i never saw this confirmed. Mine is 1502 and is on display, it has never been opened only held once.
I have no knowledge of anyone actually using their numbered WTC knife.
I do frequently use the D'allara DP and have the origional D'allara resque in my collection.
Just the fact that the WTC knife contains a hystoric piece of metal of the actual towers makes it a solely collectable piece, out of respect of the implications it has in history and the future.
It is my strong belief that both attacks on the WTC complex, the bombing of the USS Cole, and the attacks on the embassies and 9/11 are the first strikes of a long lasting conflict between the Islam and other religions.
 
You could request a certain number, first come first serve. By the time I found out about the knife, any number of interest was long sold. I also got a randomn number possibly 1508...I can't remember, it sits in the safe at home. I've never even opened the blade.

I know Sal still has some of the skyline metal in his office, because not every knife sold. We had a thread on Spyderco.com forums last early September looking for a good way to use that steel. No one came up with a great idea as far as I know...at least that Spyderco publically acknowledged.
 
The numbers I have are all random, 1458, 1504, and 1508. The last two were purchased when Spyderco announced the program would be ending. Two are displayed as part of my collection, one open and the other closed. The third spend most of its time there as well, in its box, but starting this year, got taken out and carried on September 11th. Will continue to do that in the future.
 
Bush has #911 and Giuliani has #2001.


They were the only pieces not paid full boat.

sal
 
I called and requested my radio callsign (741) and it rests in the display-box on my desk at work. It rides with me every Sept. 11th, for that day only.
 
Sal Glesser said:
Bush has #911 and Giuliani has #2001.


They were the only pieces not paid full boat.

sal
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Wow, I didn't know they had any of these, though it doesn't surprise me. Thanks for the responses, guys. So Sal, how exactly did the president order a WTC knife? Geez, can you imagine getting that phone call...:D
 
truthseeker said:
Wow, I didn't know they had any of these, though it doesn't surprise me. Thanks for the responses, guys. So Sal, how exactly did the president order a WTC knife? Geez, can you imagine getting that phone call...:D
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I'm guessing they were offered by Sal and Company, not ordered.:)
 
I ordered mine shortly after they were announced...

I requested and recieved number 922 - my birthday.

Chuck
 
Anybody ever see one lower than 0158 on these? I've asked a few buddies who got them and they all got numbers >500 even though they got them within a week or so of when I ordered mine. I'm curious to know how fast the early ones sold and who ended up with #0001.
 
cmassicotte said:
I ordered mine shortly after they were announced...

I requested and recieved number 922 - my birthday.

Chuck
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Yeah. Yeah. Yeah....rub it in Chuck!! :grumpy: I asked for my birthday too but noooooo, Sal saw fit to give it to some Bush guy.....and he didn't even pay for it!!!! :mad: Who the hell does he think that guy is .....the President or something???!!!!


Number 068 is mine and will be passed along to Java the Younger at some later date. Never carried - Always displayed.

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J
 
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