I don't mind, just so long as I get one too.

I think so too. It's gonna be a Frenzy!
Seriously.. where else can you get a Chopper with those specs?? for that price?



Camp Tramps are pretty desirable on secondary market.. not sure why Battle Rats have leveled out ..maybe time of year? (btw anyone know width specs?)

But that Dog Father looks to be a Bargain!

Not exactly a bargain but well priced for what it is... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

What does a Tops armagedon cost?
The K Bar birds head bowie is a good deal on a chopper.

Well I for one am looking to pairing my SS4 with the Bowie. Then I look forward to destroying stuff using only chopping and slicing motions. An odd couple, I think not.








Peace
Jerry

>> $225 @ http://savsonswordsandknives.com/
Tops Armegeddon, Model TP-ATRD01. 16 1/2" overall. 10 3/4" 1095 high carbon steel blade with back traction coating. Full tang construction. Black micarta handles with lanyard. Black ballistic nylon sheath with Kydex liner included. Trace Rinaldi design.
<<

$62-$75 Camillus/Becker BK9 Combat Bowie. 14 3/4" overall. 9 1/4" high carbon steel blade with black epoxy powder coating. Full tang. GV6H ergonomic handles.
::correction:: looks like there's some kinda shortage on the BK9's, so price is higher these days..
http://bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4250935&postcount=4

$41.95 KaBar Large Heavy Bowie #1277
9.00 in. 1085 stainless steel plain blade and a 5.25 in. black kraton G handle
http://savsonswordsandknives.com/

I remember seeing some "BK9 vs Swamp Rat Battle Rat" at Bladeforums.. quite interesting

Good Price on that BK9...I have been meaning to pick one up.....but too many Dogs that need my attention right now!

aye.
And the warranty can't be beat.
And if you don't like it.. you can sell it for what you paid.. maybe a little bit more even.
THAT is unheard of these days!
those 2 things are what really drew me to this family of knives..

Compared to Tops the Dog father IS a bargain! sr77 or 1095? No contest!

yeah what's up with Tops knives??
i don't know much about them..

i just saw the Tom Brown Tracker $299.. 1095 steel ..and didn't want to know any more after that!
http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?products_id=155

Me too! can't wait <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
I remember getting my HRLM from Swamp in about 3 days.
i'm in SoCal too.. so we'll see how it goes.

will do bro <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Have you considered any carry rigs for yours?

I'm thinking of getting David Brown kydex w/ Tek-Lock to EDC this new puppy.

Well, I dunno about that. It’s only about $20 less than that Battle Rat was. I read that SR77 was more inexpensive than SR101, so I expected it to be somewhat cheaper. And the black and tan BRs were, what, like $118? So I don’t think it’s THAT amazing of a deal. But of course, those knives aren’t being sold right now, so, compared to what they’d cost in the secondary market it’s a good deal, but I don’t think it’s that much cheaper than the BRs originally cost.

True That Paul! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

It usually takes 2 days for me to get the knife from Scrapyard and I'm in Northern California.

that's because our airports/railroads are usually ok.. but it's Rush Hour on our Freeways ALL the time!
why do they call it "rush hour"?? should be called "Bumper-to-Bumper from 3:30pm to 7:30pm Hour"!

Let's see those family pics pal!
here's Mine...!



SS4 & HRLM..
my only 2 ..for now!

oy, i wish i got one of those when i had the chance.

me too

Other than Custom fixed blades, I am ONLY buying Scrap Yard knives!!

I DID sell of all my Barkies too, like I said I would.

I don't know. Some of the folk who went for seconds were double dipping.

Wait. What am I saying??!!!

Sure, I'd like to be first in line for a Dog Father. Bring it, Dan and Patti! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

WHAT!!! You sold your Barkies and didn't contact ME!! grrrr
Love those knives.

Since we are posting pics


Teds HRLM
[img][image]http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/1/619570585.jpg[/img][/image]


SOON to be MINEMINE MINE SS4
[img][image]http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/1/423171790.jpg[/img][/image]

My well loved Scrappy6

[img][image]http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/9/26919203520.jpg[/img][/image]

Great pix!!

Sorry Ted!! I didn't know!!

Andy, I agree with your pricing comments as BR's normally came with a sheath too I believe.. But for a huge decent carbon steel knife it's still pretty reasonable- and it would eat a CS TM for breakfast... (And look at Tops prices..)

Cliff Stamp said the best knife steel in the world is INFI (no argument there, he also said the res-C handle on the CT was nearly the perfect handle). If you don't get INFI you're not going to beat sr77 just keep the oil and Scotch-brite pads handy for the brown and black stuff..

Hopefully I can get my SS4 soon (which will be my 1st Scrapper) then I can post some pics.


Nice sheaths LF!


Or get some Ren Wax and you don’t have to worry about Rust. But, I’ve still not oiled or waxed my Hawk, and I’ve still not had any rust problems with it. I think I’ve had SR101 rust more easily.

Guyon,
LOL! hey man dogs don't care.. eating outta the same bowl.. all slobbering..

I may get the occassional Swamp Rat, or Busse, depending on the blade and price. However, like you many of mine will be Scrap Yards. It's hard to beat that price to performance ratio.

Ranger knives

Himilayan Imports

Scrap yard knives

In no order <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I'm going to give Ranger Knives another go, especially since they've revamped the RD line. I was put off on them initially because I got somewhat of a lemon RD-7 in my opinion and had little luck resolving it with Jason.

Jerr,
I just had a Rd7 for sheathing...Really nice blade

Problems with Justin?? really??

Nice looking family, I love the thickness picture

Dan

Very clear, I hadn't actually noticed the shadows until you pointed it out...well done

Dan

looks like a happy family to me (well at least for the moment, until the next relece of INFI, SR-77, or SR-101)

Yeah, I had some issues with the blade. Sharp in some area, flat dull in others. It was just a crappy grind and the coating was flaking off.

When I inquired about fixing it I was also interested in having him do a custom hatchet, similar to the RD Hawk. Anyway I'd write and hear nothing for a week then I'd send a friendly reminder about the issue and the hawk, then I'd get a response, I'd write back, wait a week etc... etc... Anyway after about two months of this I just threw my hands up in the air and said forget it.

I was unable to return the blade because I waited so long. I'll wait a bit longer and see how the new RDs are doing. If it doesn't appear that there are any issues with them then I may take another chance. I don't know. Right now the RD-7 sits in my trunk.

I was not favorably impressed with the RD-9 I purchased from them a couple of years ago. It is real tough, but not much good at anything except being a paperweight. I was not aware that they had revamped the line until you just mentioned it. So I just went and looked at their web site and the new RD line looks much nicer than the old ones. Maybe I'll try an RD-7.

Yeah, I'm thinking another RD-7 something to fill the void while I wait for the scrapper 7.

Ummmm... Scraper 7!

What you needed was another light source from the other direction to get rid of the shadows. If you don’t have another available light source, here’s a tip that I sometimes use. Use a mirror to reflect light onto the dark area. If you don’t have a small handheld mirror for some reason, you can use some aluminum foil and tape it to some cardboard.

I'm not too good at this picture stuff. I will have a DF soon. Glad I got some Beckers while they were available. There's a BK-9 in this pic. I ground a double edge on the clip point because it supposed to be a Combat Bowie.