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I remember when the DF was released too.

I remember watching everybody frantically putting in their orders and being excited about a big bad knife coming their way.

But, I also remember (at the time) the DFLE was to be released shortly after and I remember "knowing" I would prefer a DFLE and would probably just pass on the CG DF so I could get the DFLE <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> ...... That was a long time ago..... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> I have been waiting.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> and waiting.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> and waiting.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> and waiting.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> and now I am getting concerned about whether it is really coming or not and what the actual price may be. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />


Conversely, when the DM was released, there was no indicated reason to believe an LE version was coming. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> When the S6 and DF were released, it was known (???????? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />) that that there would be a LE version.
So, I purchased the DM and spent a lot of time and effort stripping and polishing mine to make it satin. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Then the DMLE came. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I don't really have much need or justification for the DMLE now that I have stripped mine. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />
I don't have much regret for purchasing the DM and stripping it myself. I actually like the uniqueness of the super thick blade of the CG DM. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

*** And at $60.00 less than the LE, the CG DM was a much better deal IMO.
I am sorry to see that either prices are going up dramatically or that LE versions are just generally being given a high premium. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I am very glad that Dan has released a few LE models - I guess....... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

And I "guess" I hope the trend to release LE versions of each model continues.... although based on $60.00 premiums for LE's - I am not so sure. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

But, I guess I wish they would be released together so I would know what my options are.

I know I am sorry to see the LE prices are so much more than the CG versions.

Unfortunately for me, if $60.00 is the standard increase for CG to LE on a 5" knife and possibly more for larger knives, then I may have to reconsider future LE purchases. I may have to start looking for a good deal on a DF on the secondary market - probably a user at a user price. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />

Somehow things are working out a little backwards for me here???? ....


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I think your kinda missin the point bro, the main thing about the LE is the Flat grind which will make it a much better cutter than the Sabre version the coating or lack of etc makes little difference to me as that wears off anyway !!!



I don't feel I am missing any point from my perspective.

I agree the DMLE should be much better suited for cutting than the CG DM.

But, from my perspective, the original CG DM was unique by being chunky and tough.

The DMLE is NOT very unique and there are better cutting knives to be had (IMO). The RMD being one of them.


I already purchased three RMD's as I wasn't expecting a DMLE.
And I may have to sell one. But, I am sure two is plenty.

I have already stripped and convexed one of my RMD's.
I feel the RMD is an outstanding knife!
And stripped and convexed as mine is, I am very pleased with it and doubt the DMLE would/could compete with my already customized RMD (for me!).


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Last edited by KnifeGuy; 10/28/07 07:09 PM.