There ARE good reasons to buy LEs, Recon. First, the blade on LEs may be ground differently than on CGs. A perfect example of that is the DFLE (flat ground) and the DFCG (saber ground). Different grinds can result in different handling characteristics. And the larger the knife, the greater those differences can become. Second, if you're primarily interested in investing in Busse knives, LEs tend to appreciate more quickly than CGs do. And third, LEs are just plain prettier to look at than CGs are. (It's far easier to see your admiring glances reflected in an LE blade than in a CG blade. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> )
If I were going to buy an M9LE to use, I'd stretch myself and buy a few more to put up. The M9LE really speaks to what The Swamp stands for. It's a big, bad, beautiful, bombproof knife. I truly believe it will become one of the more sought-after Swamp Rat knives in the months and years ahead. And its aftermarket price will surely reflect that fact.
very good posting bruce. however, as your post kinda reflects, LE's are better for collecting and are worth more. i dont plan on investing in busse knives, selling my knives, etc. the CG's are my niche and i am perfectly content with them. but you are right, the satin finishes are nicer to look at. but there again, that cosmetics. satin SR-101 is not a good choice IMO. THat thing will rust faster than the CG rats do. I told Eric, if they release a CG version like the one pictured in the promo shot, Im all over it. I like SR101. I like SR. SY is closer to my heart though. But even then, if SY released a S6LE or SODLE again, i would not buy it. I do not buy LE knives. To me, they are collectors and not users. i know you can use them, vic does, but if i got one, i would not use it, because they are nicer and prettier and just a good collector. CG for me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
