CG "DOES" mean "Combat Grade". But, a CG blade (Combat Grade blade) is just a coated blade. - CG / "Combat Grade" has "Nothing" to do with thickness or any toughness rating or "Rated for Combat".

Although, as I mentioned above, many people in the military prefer the non-satin coated blades to reduce glare..... "stealthier". So, I think you could define combat grade in multiple ways. In Busse's case, though, it just means coated. Reasons and justifications for coatings are for others. I like satin - every time for me.


Some CG blades have been thicker than their satin counterparts. But, not always. There is no "rule" about CG vs. LE in one being thicker than the other.

In many cases, where the LE blades might be about 0.015" - 0.025 thinner, I think the blades are (or were inititially) the same and the satin finished blades are just a couple tenths thinner from grinding away the pits to make them satin (?????).

However, in some cases (particularly a few INFI blades) some of the LE blades were sometimes quite a bit thicker than CG blades. Obviously, those LE blades started out as much thicker blanks of stock steel.

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The DMCG and S6CG are both "EXTREME" examples of MEGA thick blades made with MEGA tough steel. With the DMCG being 0.285" thick and so short, there are very few examples of such super tough knives.

Although, the Busse "Off Duty" - a thick variation of the Active Duty at about 0.35" thick with a 3.5" blade in INFI might take the cake as best I can think of.

Still, the YKCG only has a 4.5" blade. As tough as SR-77 is, 3/16" at that length is still a more than sufficiently tough knife. (IMO)... But, I guess it depends on what you intend to do with it. I am very confident you can BEAT the SNOT out of it and I wouldn't be surprised if it just giggled at you.

What do you think you intend to use it for where you would be concerned about breaking it?

If you are hoping to pry the turret off of an Abrams, you might want to stick with the DMCG.

The YKLE was designed to be more of a knife than a pry-bar. But, I am confident it can pry VERY well for it's size and you should be able to beat the snot out of it if you so desire.

Again, if you need a "Ultra" Pry-Bar, stick with the DMCG. Or check your local hardware store. You can buy nice pry-bars up to 0.75" - .875" thick for under $20.00. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


..... although, for the record, I wouldn't spend too much time trying to pry the turret of the Abrams. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />...... - golden rule in tools: "Use the right tool for the job". <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

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