Tell me about my Ritter
I have a nice Ritter tucked away, I could no with finding out some info before a advertise it, I know it’s pretty rare but don’t know when it was made and if it’s one of 240 300 or 500.
Could also do with figuring out what it could be worth, the only similar knife I can see is up for $4XX which sounds a lot but I don’t want to give it away as I’m only parting with it as it could fund something important.
Any info would be great.
Could also do with figuring out what it could be worth, the only similar knife I can see is up for $4XX which sounds a lot but I don’t want to give it away as I’m only parting with it as it could fund something important.
Any info would be great.
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is that serial #1? 0 -
Aeromedix is excited to announce a limited edition of Doug Ritter’s RSK® Mk1 and Mini-RSK® Mk1 folders in Crucible's CPM M4 high speed tool steel. CPM M4 represents the next generation high speed tool steel from the conventional M2 high speed tool steel used in Doug's highly coveted previous limited edition run. The CPM M4 alloy has roughly 50% more Vanadium and a complimentary increase in Carbon compared to conventional M2, producing more hard vanadium carbides in the microstructure. This higher Vanadium content is made possible by use of the patented Crucible Particle Metallurgy (CPM) powder metal production process. CPM produces a finer grain and more homogenous structure than conventional steels, the bottom line for CPM M4 being a combination of an edge that will stay sharp longer and higher blade toughness.
Please note that CPM M4 is not a stainless steel and while the blade is coated for protection, the ground edge and laser markings must be properly cared for to prevent rust. The coating is black Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) with a semi-matte Tumbled Finish. DLC is a very thin (1.5 – 2 microns) but highly abrasion resistant coating that is bonded to the metal by physical vapor deposition (PVD) under vacuum. DLC is a much more abrasion resistant coating than the BK1 black coating used on the CPM S30V stainless steel blade of the standard RSK® Mk1.
Note: To protect your CPM M4 blade, Doug recommends Sentry Solutions TUF-CLOTH which applies non-toxic dry film corrosion inhibitors as a water-displacing micro-bonding crystal barrier against rust. You can add a TUF-CLOTH to your Aeromedix.com M4 RSK® Mk1 order.
This limited run will be 240 pieces of each. As always, serial number 001 is reserved for the Equipped To Survive Foundation for future fundraising purposes. Benchmade has told us that we can expect deliveries in February 2010, but that is subject to the vagaries of production and out of our control. They will be delivered when they are done.
The general specifications are identical to the highly acclaimed standard Doug Ritter RSK® Mk1 and Mini-RSK® Mk1 with the following particulars:
* CPM M4 blade steel, 60-62HRC
* Plain Edge
* Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Tumbled Finish (semi-matte) blade coating
* Laser Marked "CPM M4" on front behind thumb lug, Doug Ritter logo on blade as normal
* Laser Marked with three-digit Serial Number on reverse behind thumb lug, Benchmade logo and model number on blade as normal
* Black Noryl GTX Handles
* All Black Hardware
* Parkerized Clip (now standard on all RSK Mk1 and Mini-RSK Mk1 except Pink)
* Made in the USA by Benchmade Knife Company in Oregon City, Oregon
* Limited Lifetime Benchmade Warranty
* 240 each, RSK® Mk1 and Mini-RSK® Mk1
RSK® Mk1 model 552DLCM4-500: $155
Mini-RSK® Mk1 model 558DLCM4-500: $145
Aeromedix is accepting pre-orders on a first come, first served basis, except that collectors of earlier limited editions and first production runs may specify their serial number and Aeromedix will attempt to satisfy your request (make sure you order under the same name previously used as that is how we keep track and please don't bother requesting a specific number if you haven’t been a collector before). Anyone pre-ordering both a full-size and a Mini at the same time will get matching serial numbers. Orders will be limited to no more than 3 of each size to any one email and shipping address.
Click here to place pre-orders on the Aeromedix Website.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Doug Ritter RSK® knife goes to support the non-profit Equipped To Survive Foundation.
Doug Ritter and RSK are trademarks of Douglas S. Ritter.0 -
Awesome info, Thank you for that!
No it’s not #1, but it is a nice number, reading the above info the first would be 001.0 -
but in the pic above doesnt it say 01? 0 -
I’m guessing it’s 01x. X hiding behind the thumb stud. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by BM-EDC:
I’m guessing it’s 01x. X hiding behind the thumb stud.
Seems like a pretty good guess.0 -
I don't know..? Looks like 01 from here...unless that 3rd digit is way offset...
Stock/Hijacked photo?0 -
Oh yea..
I take it
PM sent
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quote:Originally posted by Patrick:
Oh yea..
I take it
PM sent
Hahaha. I sent one a couple hours back as well. He's looking for info and is going to have a dozen thirsty blood suckers making him offers in his inbox.0 -
Correct, there is another digit behind the thumb stud, as I can’t decide what to do with it I chose some anonymity for her.
This week I’ve been using one of my other Grip’s which is a backup for a backup for X10, it got me thinking that I’d could trade a knife for a couple of plane ticket’s (Cheap seats) and some fun memory’s, allowing me to retire my Edc and pick up an M4 550 to love and use.
I’m torn as I’m unlikely to get another.
Can anybody tell me where the 500 in the serial came from, I assumed that was the quantity but reading the info BM did 240?0 -
quote:Originally posted by WeAreTheRomans:quote:Originally posted by Patrick:
Oh yea..
I take it
PM sent
Hahaha. I sent one a couple hours back as well. He's looking for info and is going to have a dozen thirsty blood suckers making him offers in his inbox.
I was kidding...I haven't sent a PM...but I know the routine..
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quote:Originally posted by Patrick:quote:Originally posted by WeAreTheRomans:quote:Originally posted by Patrick:
Oh yea..
I take it
PM sent
Hahaha. I sent one a couple hours back as well. He's looking for info and is going to have a dozen thirsty blood suckers making him offers in his inbox.
I was kidding...I haven't sent a PM...but I know the routine..
You Guy’s can get in touch about anything anytime, my door is always open
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Just wanted to say thanks for the info, I’ve decided not to part with it as I’m sure I’d regret it, I’m a massive Grip fan and this is a special for sure.
I’m still at a loss to where the 500 in the serial comes from?0 -
I want to say it's because the knife came out in 2005. 0 -
I thought because there was 500 total. Never mind 480 total. 0 -
Where do you see 500 in serial number? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by wulfftruble:
Where do you see 500 in serial number?
I assume he meant in the SKU.0 -
Or there was 500 made total and 10 of each were released? Still wondering g where the 500 serial number you’re talking about is. I’m so confused. 0 -
Oh gotcha. 0
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