Hi all I got the 311 today and really cant add much to Steeley's review. It is surprisingly comfortable in hand. I am not a huge fan of the handle esp. on the 511. But on this it balances great. I am really happy with this little one.

[color:"red"] Disclaimer Dan, I still want Mudder handles!!! Please [/color] <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

But I really like this little blade. And a side not, usually anything under 4 inches I would just take a folder. But this is really a nice feel.

One of the only exceptions to this is the Esee 3 mil cp. I love this knife for daily carry. It is just a mean knife for its size.

Here is the Scrapyard 311 with the Esee 3 orange handle, 3 Mil cp, and the Esee Hest fixed blade.



I like the res c handle better on the Scrapyard 311 but I love the choil on the Esee 3 series. I miss a usable choil.

Here are the specs on the Esee 3

Cutting Edge length: 3.38"
O.A. Blade Length: 3.88"
1095 Carbon Steel
56-58 RC.
Weight: 5.2 ounces (Knife Only)

Here it is with the ever popular 511. The same handle but a totally different balance.

The specs for these two are

(SY) 311 (SR101) = ? oz; .1875" thick; 3.5" blade; 8" oal
(SY) 511 (SR101) = 6.75 oz; .1875" thick; 5.5" blade; 10" oal



Here it is with the Scrapyard 511, the 311, the Swamprat Rodent Solution, and the Scrapyard Mud Puppy with [color:"red"]mudder, hint hint Dan [/color]handles

The Rodent solution specs are as follows

Rodent Solution (SR101) = 6.4 oz; .1875" thick; 3.5" blade; 8.125" oal



A side view of the blade profile and handles



Here is the 311 and the Mudpuppy, with [color:"red"] mudder handles! [/color]


The Mud puppy specs are as follows

(SY) Dumpster Mutt CG (SR77) (Saber - small handle) = 9 oz; .27" thick; 5.25" blade; 9.75" oal
(SY) Dumpster Mutt LE (SR77) (full flat - small handle) = 7.7 oz; .25" thick; 5" blade; 9.5" oal



Here it is putting a point on a piece of green wood. No problems



Here is the 311 making a poor fuzz stick,(my lack of talent) with some very hard fat wood.



P.s. Mike you did a fantastic job sharpening the 311. It was hair poppin sharp.

thanks
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