I just got the email and am having second thoughts. I am not a collector, and I am not sure the special coating, special tool, tin and number are enough to justify the extra $75. I am sure the regular run is sold out as well, so I am thinking about just getting LE since I don't want to wait. Like I said, I am not a collector and this blade will get used, but I am also not a patient man and will not be happy waiting for the next production run of the standard knives, if there will be one. Someone decide for me. I really don't want to wait till Nov. 8, when the email says the reservation will cancel, to decide for me. If I was a richer man this would be an easier decision.