You are certainly free to pre-order, and I have done it many times, but it may be best to wait. Seems like when I pre-order, the knife I am so eager to get my hands on becomes available elsewhere both quicker and cheaper. Mr. Sal will make as many GB2's as the market will buy, so I don't think there will be a food shortage with this one. You will see them pop up at different vendors right around the same time, and then you can take your pick. Just my take on things. Rock on.