Yes the first editions I think were the first 100 cues made otherwise they are the same so it has the C4 butt. I know the price is close to the price of an IKON1 but have you ever felt the wrap on the IKON series? It has driven up the price of the 5K series with linen wraps because those IKON wraps are so weird. Anyway good luck with your cue search!
-Mike