I am getting such a bad case of remorse for cancelling my M9LE order. It is beautiful. Maybe I will score one yet.
I didn't even place a pre-order, but I should be getting mine soon. Email Eric and ask to be put back on the list - I believe quite a few folks canceled or just flat-out didn't pay for their knives, so you may be able to score one direct from the source yet.
I just sent Eric an email. Maybe this will work.
I canceled my order for the M9 due to my financial situation at present (couldn't
get the NMSFNO for the same reasons). The return email that Eric sent back
indicated that he had a waiting list for the M9. Perhaps he could put you on
that list. I'm sure that there are more out there like me who have had to drop
their orders.
