All that for me as well.

However, in regards to Swamp Rat using SR-101 and Scrap Yard using SR-77, let's try to view the whole pictures. Swamp Rat and Scrap yard have BOTH used BOTH steels now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

So, I don't want to say SR-77 is only for the Yard or SR-101 is only for the Swamp.

They way I see it, since both companies have used both steels, the distinguishing factors are NOT steel type and use anymore, but rather handle materials.


So, now, I only "Somewhat" feel guilty.
I might have felt more guilty, but now that Dan is using SR-101, I feel I can say the following with at least "less" guilt:


I prefer SR-101 for my uses and REALLY hope to see more of it used. SR-101 is EXTRORDINARILY TOUGH! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> and I REALLY prefer the edges I get on my SR-101 over what I can get and keep in SR-77.

Similarly, it really seems I can get and keep VERY comparable edges on my SR-101 over my INFI. Sometimes I think my SR-101 edges might even be better! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> - although honestly, so close it is hard to say for sure.

And again, both are MORE than sufficiently tough for me.

So, like Mag, aside from maintenance, which I find I can handle and deal with pretty well on SR-101, I am not convinced INFI is worth SO much more than SR-101.

**** ESPECIALLY, considering I like and really ONLY want satin finishes. When taking the cost of satin finishes into consideration, the cost of INFI is just WAY higher. Typically, WELL more than double.

I wrote more, but I have deleted and will leave it at that. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />


If I buy INFI in CG models..... which is what I have to do, I still pay more for INFI and spend HOURS stripping it and grinding out pits! - Which is just VERY frustrating for me to feel I have to do to a NEW knife. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

I have a big pile of knives waiting to be "Fixed". <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" />

I guess for various reasons, I would still have to give INFI the NOD for King of Knife Steels. - "IF" price is NOT a factor.

But, price "IS" a factor to "ME".

More power to those who can afford satin INFI. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> - INFI is obviously being marketed to: "price is no object for getting the BEST crowd".


But, for my money and for my uses, I EASILY consider SR-101 to be a great value and the best Busse and kin bang for the buck for me and my uses. I really have NO concerns about SR101 NOT being tough enough. And it STILL comes with a LIFETIME warranty. So, I am VERY good with SR-101.

I keep hoping for more GREAT designs using SR-101 both here with Res-C and at the Swamp with micarta and G10. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

And personally, I REALLY will still keep hoping for more SATIN SR-101 blades from both companies. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> - and for those of you who like coatings, I hope they offer both satin and coated blades to keep us all happy. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

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