I use my DFLE hard in my yard. I use my Urban Mutt a bit, but it is coated. All Scrappers are meant to be used. Just protect the blade from rust as you would any carbon steel blade. If the LE was the only Mutt I had, I'd use it. What is the point in buying the toughest knife in the world? Even the LEs aren't exactly fancy. The satin finish doesn't mean it was meant just to look at. Just my opinion, tango6.
What Victor said!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />
Mike these are meant to be used HARD! You will have to retrain your thought process with these blades. A lifetime of being careful with your knife now has to be thrown out the window! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />
Watch Horn Dogs "Vic's" posts. He always posts tests he performs out the the wilderness of Southern Georgia. And believe me his knives are used! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Enjoy the new addiction Mike and good luck with the re-train! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Peace.
