My Bog Dog is 4 5/8" of blade length and the 3/8" it is missing to get to 5" is the difference in the mudder grip. If you measure from the ricasso forward I bet there is almost no difference between the Bog Dog and the Scrapper 5.
I concure. When I measure mine from the top of the Mudders, I get 4 5/8". If measured from the bottom of the mudders, I get 5.0" on the nose.
I don't know how dan is measuring or even if S5 means 5.0" (?????)
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The Bog Dog is one of the most under-rated Rats out there but I don't know of anyone that has one that doesn't love it. If the Scrapper 5 is similar it is a winner.
I am not so sure I would say the Bog Dog is under-rated. I think it has just not been a subject of discussion much because it is so long past. As you say, most everyone I have heard discuss it has loved it.
I think the S5 is destined to be a winner - even if I would personally wish for a couple of minor tweaks.
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The square choil and the thumb ramp add some visual interest and I would say that the Scrapper 5 is more aesthetically pleasing than the Bog Dog.
While I appreciate visual interest, I MUCH prefer function. I still prefer the guard/choil arrangement of the Bog Dog.
I actually think the blade shape and grind is more aesthetically pleasing on this S5 than the Bog Dogs anyway. But, I still prefer the Bog Dog's guard/choil.
