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 Re: INFI vs SR101 - the comparison thread.
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The "stiffness" is, in my opinion, why SR101 makes such a great "slicer".
The "durable malleability" is, in my opinion, why INFI makes such a great "abuser / beater".
I guess my opinion, AT THIS POINT IN OUR DISCUSSION, is thus:
The materials serve different purposes. SR101 is a great general knife use material for people who value keen cutting edge and edge holding ability (most knife users). INFI is more specialized in that it excels in abusive use environments.
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Re: INFI vs SR101 - the comparison thread.
[Re: Endeavour Morse]
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05/27/14 08:46 AM
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Hopefully other people will chime in...
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Re: INFI vs SR101 - the comparison thread.
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05/27/14 08:54 AM
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The "stiffness" is, in my opinion, why SR101 makes such a great "slicer".
The "durable malleability" is, in my opinion, why INFI makes such a great "abuser / beater".
I guess my opinion, AT THIS POINT IN OUR DISCUSSION, is thus:
The materials serve different purposes. SR101 is a great general knife use material for people who value keen cutting edge and edge holding ability (most knife users). INFI is more specialized in that it excels in abusive use environments. I think that this sums up rather well the difference between the two. At least it does for this old Redneck.
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Re: INFI vs SR101 - the comparison thread.
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05/27/14 08:55 AM
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The "stiffness" is, in my opinion, why SR101 makes such a great "slicer".
The "durable malleability" is, in my opinion, why INFI makes such a great "abuser / beater".
I guess my opinion, AT THIS POINT IN OUR DISCUSSION, is thus:
The materials serve different purposes. SR101 is a great general knife use material for people who value keen cutting edge and edge holding ability (most knife users). INFI is more specialized in that it excels in abusive use environments. I think that this sums up rather well the best uses for the two different steels. At least it does for this old Redneck.
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Re: INFI vs SR101 - the comparison thread.
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05/27/14 09:15 AM
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Randy,
So if you can only have one - which is better?
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Re: INFI vs SR101 - the comparison thread.
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05/27/14 09:41 AM
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Well first off I like my BWM. In my Utopian world there couldn't be ONLY ONE.
1. BWM for the big stuff.
2. INFI S5 or 4 inch blade INFI for most of the stuff, 3/16 in only, but 5/32 would work if no more than 4 inches long. (just my personal preference) Heck, one of the Mini TGLB knives would probably work as well, but I still think I prefer the blade profile of the S5.
3. A 3 inch blade INFI, rather slim in blade height. I'd say 3/4 to 1 inch from edge to spine with a straight handle. Would work for a skinner (if it was shaped like the 311) and would also work for cleaning fish and food prep.
Once again, this is just my thoughts, NOT based on any real world (cept maybe the kitchen) use.
As much as I like Dan's knives, and I DO like them, as I get older I appreciate the ease in sharpening INFI and that it requires less maintenance to keep in tip top shape.
So there you have it, INFI by about 0.000001 percent.
ETA: I think we already have #3 covered with Dan's Scrapmax blades in Elmax. Having only the 340, it would be my pick.
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Re: INFI vs SR101 - the comparison thread.
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I've got a War Dog so I guess that #2 above is already filled, but being an old fart I still like the profile of the S5 and would be happy with the one I've got. BUT this IS a wish list, right.
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Re: INFI vs SR101 - the comparison thread.
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05/27/14 10:05 AM
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A Busse BAD would work well for your #3.
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Re: INFI vs SR101 - the comparison thread.
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05/27/14 10:07 AM
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As much as I like Dan's knives, and I DO like them, as I get older I appreciate the ease in sharpening INFI and that it requires less maintenance to keep in tip top shape.
So there you have it, INFI by about 0.000001 percent.
I agree. I like Dan's knives too, and think he does traditional carbon steel better than anyone. However, I too like INFI and also the wider range of designs offered by Jerry.
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Re: INFI vs SR101 - the comparison thread.
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05/27/14 05:22 PM
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My usual hunting companion for the last few seasons has been an anorexic B4. I guess it has fully dressed three or four deer and partially dressed six or more (taking just back straps a legs etc.). It has also been used for kitchen tasks both at home and in camp. It is still sporting the edge put on by Beef before it shipped to me and will still strip the fur from my arm. It is a "little duller" (hard to quantify unscientifically) than when I received it (though then waving it around made the air bleed) but more than functional.
I am now also toying with a stripped RMD that I re-convexed (the edge on it when I received it was uneven and would not respond to stropping so I took to it with the worksharp), I had it with me last trip away and hacked away at all manner or things and it held up fine. I do believe like most that INFI does truly shine in bigger blades.
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Re: INFI vs SR101 - the comparison thread.
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05/27/14 06:18 PM
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Well first off I like my BWM. In my Utopian world there couldn't be ONLY ONE.
1. BWM for the big stuff.
2. INFI S5 or 4 inch blade INFI for most of the stuff, 3/16 in only, but 5/32 would work if no more than 4 inches long. (just my personal preference) Heck, one of the Mini TGLB knives would probably work as well, but I still think I prefer the blade profile of the S5.
3. A 3 inch blade INFI, rather slim in blade height. I'd say 3/4 to 1 inch from edge to spine with a straight handle. Would work for a skinner (if it was shaped like the 311) and would also work for cleaning fish and food prep.
Once again, this is just my thoughts, NOT based on any real world (cept maybe the kitchen) use.
As much as I like Dan's knives, and I DO like them, as I get older I appreciate the ease in sharpening INFI and that it requires less maintenance to keep in tip top shape.
So there you have it, INFI by about 0.000001 percent.
ETA: I think we already have #3 covered with Dan's Scrapmax blades in Elmax. Having only the 340, it would be my pick.
Just keep rubbing that BWM in my face Randy...  As for Elmax, I've found that the Scrapmax takes a wickedly sharp scalpel-like edge that dulls quickly to a useable moderately sharp edge that holds for a good while. I've not had any issues with my 1311 or my Chopweiller that would make me think they do not excel at being abused or beaten hard. As for the description of INFI on larger blades, sounds a lot like SR77. Gets pounded, rolled, and twisted, but comes back fairly easily. I have a War Dog (INFI) and an RMD (SR101) that both have seen significant field time--probably about 15-20 deer each. The WD strops back quickly to razor sharp but dulls quickly. The RMD holds its edge much longer but takes a little longer to sharpen. IMO, it's a wash since I figure I spend probably the same amount of time total keeping them equally sharp.
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Re: INFI vs SR101 - the comparison thread.
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Simple solution is to buy a Worksharp and a strop. The worksharp sharpens INFI and SR101 fast and the strop finishes it off. I love my Worksharp 
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