XM-3 FIRST RUN OKC KNIFE ITALY N690CO TACTICAL TANTO 289/300 ONTARIO LIKE XM-1

Description

Ontario OKC XM Bohler N690CO Tanto XM3 ITALY FOX KNIFE like XM-1 XM-3 FOLDER.
From what i have found out about this long discontinued knife, is that it was made in Italy by Fox Knives, for OKC and the MSRP was 6.50
This auction is for a pretty cool discontinued knife, in excellent shape. We'll call this one near mint condition, maybe carried a couple of times, but looking like new to me. It has a few rub spots on the finish of the blade spine, which is what makes me say it might have been carried. I took some closeups to help with your decision making process. The photos are honest and are of the actual knife. I also included a screenshot of a website showing the price and it being sold out. Please ask any questions and read everything before making a bid. No international bidders, or shipping, sorry. This knife looks to be unused with original edge and point, and only small cosmetic handling/carrying marks.
They originally advertised it as easy deployment, but i personally find it kind of tough to open. The same is the case with the other one i have, which will be listed shortly. Maybe they need to be oiled and broken in a bit still, or maybe I need to work out more. The knife has some cosmetic/surface blemishes, but it appears whole and in pretty nice shape, overall and it locks very solidly. It comes in an Ontario box where it fits extra snuggly. It's an original Ontario knives box, which matches the era of manufacture for these knives, but I'm not sure of it being the exact corresponding box for it. Both XM3 knives which i have listed have the same box.
The text and specs below I got from the internet
The X-treme Military XM-3TBS from Ontario Knife Company has the features and design you have come to expect from the XM series of knives.
The XM-3TBS is a limited edition version of a military used and combat deployed knife. The construction of this knife is robust and overbuilt – ready to handle anything you throw its way.
The N690Co Cobalt enhanced stainless steel blade provides excellent corrosion resistance while maintaining top-notch edge retention and ease of resharpening.
Combine the high quality blade with the precision machined aircraft aluminum handles and titanium liner and what you have is a knife that provides heavy duty performance in a lightweight package.
The blade easily deploys with the thumb stud, so a safety has been added to the knife to eliminate accidental deployment. When you're done with the blade, an easy press of a button unlocks the blade for containment. These limited edition knives won’t last long and are only available while supplies last.
Limited Edition X-treme Military Knife from Ontario Knife Company
N690Co Cobalt Enhanced Stainless Steel Blade
Aircraft Aluminum Handles
Titanium Liner
Made in Italy
Specifications
Product Information
Overall Length
8.5 Inches
Folding or Fixed Blade
Folding
Closed Length
4.625 Inches
Blade Length
3.875 Inches
Blade Finish
Black
Blade Steel
Bohler N690Co Cobalt Enhanced Stainless Steel
Blade Shape
Tanto Point
Blade Thickness
0.19 Inches
Handle Color
Black
Serrated
Yes
Handle Material
6061 T6 Aircraft Grade Aluminum
Pocket Clip
Yes
Number of Blades
1
Assisted Opening
No
Locking Mechanism
Button Lock
Opening Method
Thumb Stud
Carry Options
Pocket
Liners
Titanimum