As an owner of several swamp rats with the res-c handles, I am curious how this s-77 compares to the sr-101 I already trust. Anyone out there know the answer to this yet? I know it's supposed to be tough, but what exactly does that mean for impact and cutting resistance, etc?

And let's get a set of howling rat and bandicoot equivalents in here quick......

-Brendan

This should help: SR101 vs. SR77

I'm pretty eager to see the SR77 in action!

I'm really anxious to compare the Scrapper to one of my Camp Tramps. I always thought the Tramp would be nicer with a slightly more pointed blade, like the Scrapper appears to be.

Since I missed out on the CT, I'm looking forward to a similar sized SY knife.

Well Andy, you will just have to get a larger Scrap Yard knife, and then trade me for one of my Camp Tramps ! Tom

Andy you should be able to trade a user you have for a CT, but I would just wait for the Scrapper7....maybe both in a chop off!!

Certainly not a bad idea. Keep us updated on your quest for a Tramp.

Yeah, I was thinking the Scrapper7 might be an affordable option for a substitute for a CT. Have to wait and see. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

That CT is very nice... I hope the Scrapper 7 can hold its own!

I have great hopes for the Scrapper 7 and 9 - it should have a more pointed blade than the Camp Tramp. I have always felt that the Tramp's "bull nose" should be a little more pointed, like the Scrapper's tip. Either way, they should all be great choppers for their size. Now, if the shop can only get them a little sharper ......

You know I hate to beat on the rotting horse again, but what is with that...dull blades? I got a Fehrman once and was scared to handle it because it was scary sharp!.....I mean that thing could cut a fart! Hair would just fall off before the blade got near it....I think that is why I am losing whats on top of my head now. It really isn't a standard..i have gotten some that were perfect, shaved hair and chopper beautifully, but then others would rip paper!

None of my Rats were sharp enough for me. The only reason I've been able to think of is that perhaps they keep them a little on the dull side for inexperienced newbies who buy an "indestructible knife" to prevent them from damaging the edge (rolling, microchipping) by using a supersharp edge on a really hard surface to "test it", then trying to return it to the shop as "damaged".

Where-as an experienced knife owner would know to not use a straight razor sharp edge and, I dunno, cut another knife in half with it. An experienced knife owner should have no problem sharpening a knife to the level that they want it, without it being too sharp/too thin edged for the desired task. That's the best reason I can think of. To protect the dummies from themselves. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Kinda like when you give a kid a really dull pocket knife, and don't have to worry about him cutting himself with it, because by the time he's old enough to learn how to sharpen it, he's responsible enough to know how to use it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Good call on that one, have n't thought of that angle yet.

Interesting quandry! Yet companies such as Becker and Cold Steel can ship blades shaving sharp. I wonder if they have a big problem with fraudulent returns ?!? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Tom

right -- seems like they vary a little (one of my S6 shaves, the other doesn't), but mostly come with a "working" edge -- what i expected after reading the description -- very hard use knife geared to torturous use on very hard media... plus it seems a lot easier to make a thick edge more keen than to try to take out large dents/rolls (god forbid - chips!). just a thought...

Andy, some cheap Tramps floating about here and there....get on it MAN!

Andy - Keep checking eBay, as well as maybe post a message over at the Swamp. A few guys over there have sold extras of some models at little or no mark-up to fellow Rats. Good luck! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Yeah, the only problem is that I'm broke right now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Haven't found much to sell for a while.

Hit the Goodwills, garage sales.......look for boxes on the side the road......my buddy actually found some new harley parts like that!

That's what I do. Sometimes I'll hit 7 Goodwills in one day. And I go to the Salebarn auction every week.

Estate sales......open garages...explain that one to the cops...officer I stole this lawnmower to buy knives!

Speakin' of lawnmowers, I was thinking last night...wouldn't it be great if Scrap Yard or Swamp Rat made lawnmover blades? They'd stay sharp forever and resist dings/chips from rocks. Maybe they should start a new company to make them... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I was thinking about that also! along with scissors and bullet proof vest trama plates!

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What! What is that supposed to mean...are you upset cuase you didn't think of it first?

No GF. I was just trying to imagine our troops in the desert wearing steel-plated armour vests. The flak jackets we had in VietNam were bad enough, but steel plates? Have you given up already on your quest for the big choppers ? I think you need to keep reminding them at the Yard. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

We had ceramic plates in the desert....when I was on the police force here we had steel trama plates. I actually brought it with me and kept it, the ceramic plate and a few playboys in my vest!

Well, there ARE priorities! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I put the playboys there incase anyone tried to stab me.....I always heard how good phone books work at stopping knife attacks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Don't feel bad, Andy. I never got around to getting a camp tramp either. I just figured they'd be around forever.
My new scrapper is helping me get over any feelings of loss I was experiencing, though.

GF - now THAT is being prepared! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

rooikat - good point about "blade substitution". I still don't understand the Swamp's decision to drop the "flagship model" BattleRat and excellent Camp Tramp. I have great hopes for the Yard, and would really like to see them make more great knives at affordable prices. Tom <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Same thing happened to me with the Rat Trap...had to go to the secondary market for it!...Turned out better than I had planned, but this was the exception...not the rule!

I guess we will have to keep ourselves and our brethren buying Yard knives so the Shop will be too busy to quit! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

They may strike! I hope the isn't a Union!

I doubt it. I hear that Dan and Patti treat the employees so well that they wouldn't WANT a union. After all, just think of the benefits - KNIVES !

Oh, all the glorious knives...accsess to the equipment to customize your own.....like taking the catch off the MoJo..OH! I am so sorry is that horse dead already!?

GF - I think it has already arrived in Horse Heaven!

Hmm I think the horse died as a result of bowie product testing and a lack of band-aids!

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So the American Humane Society don't go after Dan we should point out to them the horse is imaginary, no horses were harmed during the discussions on the forum... The straw in the 'yard is just a coincidence, the fact lots of band-aids were used recently is just plain strange... (Shh Mr Ed just sit down and stop complaining about your leg being sore!)

Good one Paul, good one! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I couldn't resist that one!

A little humor always helps!

Yep!

Paul - Wouldn't it be a joyous occasion if Dan put the Bowie on sale?!? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Christmas time
Big bowies and wine
Children singing Slades old rhyme
With logs on the fire
Bowie'd from a tree
It's time to give thanks
For the joy that we feel...

(sing to Cliff Richard's 'Mistletoe and wine' song, anyone heard of him over there? Slade are an ancient band who did a big xmas hit in about 1974 which gets played on the radio lots every xmas... I must point out I'm NOT a Cliff fan!!!)

The poem is nice, though I can't address the music etc. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

No problem PK, did you finish your cool xmas song?

nice one bro!!!

Paul - I think I will release the song when the Yard releases the Bowie! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Better rewrite it and mention Indians (sorry native Americans) and turkeys then!!

No sorry needed. I don't think we're the "politically correct" B.S. type. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

HARUMPH !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hehe! Well I figure it's best not to go out of the way to offend a roughty-toughty bush-craft warrior race/tradition! HARUMPH! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />