I know finances are tough for a lot of people other than just me right now. But, I think passing on the M9LE is going to be a BIG mistake. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I think there is going to be a LOT of demand for that knife once people start getting them in their hands, posting pics, and posting impressions. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I think the M9LE is destined to be a CLASSIC!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

As much as people keep praising how GREAT the NMSFNO is (I concure, - The NMSFNO "IS" a great knife!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> ) and how GREAT a bargain the NMSFNO is for INFI at $327.00,....

Consider this about the M9LE:

*** it IS AWESOME differentially heat treated SR-101 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

AND

*** I personally feel and believe that SR-101 "IS" "UBER" tough / PLENTY tough with a LONG and PROVEN record of taking EXTREME abuse!!!!

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*** with edge qualities/properties about as good as INFI (+/- very close)!!!

AND

*** it is SATIN <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> ( *** Which would cost an extra $300 or so on a Busse!)

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*** it has a GORGEOUS (functional toughness adding) Temper line <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

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*** it is an inch longer with full height grind which should both chop VERY well and still be pretty nimble in the hand. I "Think" it will have very good feel and balance! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

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*** it is about $80 less than the NMSFNO - you could almost have a S5CG and a M9LE for the price of a NMSFNO!!!



I WISH I could afford to have a SPARE! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

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