So what are the odds of getting a Scrap Yard Hawk?

The super shock resistance of S77 seems like it would make for a great hawk... I would buy one... and can only imagine how good it woul dlook with the ScrapYard mascot's head engraved on either side. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

What say you?

the Swamp Rat Crash axe is already made of SR77

How about a full sized axe? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I guess you hadn't heard about them. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I ordered one. They should be shipping any day now. Mwa-ha-ha-ha! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Sorry ya missed out. I'm sure a few will end up on BF and eBay if you really want one. I'll be sure to take and post a bunch of pics when I get mine. Here's some pics and links in the mean time so you know more about it.

Swamp Rat Crash Axe For Blade Show 2006
Blade Show Special...Swamp Rat Crash Axe- Pre-order Now!





Closeup of Spike


Closeup of Pry-bar

Yeah, I always thought that'd be cool. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I forget I've got this one on order but every couple of weeks, I remember. This will be sweet.

The Taliwhacker is to Busse-->Swamp Rat
What the Crash Axe is to Swamp Rat---? Scrap Yard.
No?

Exactly my thoughts.






HEY!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING READING MY THOUGHTS??!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Actually, I was teaching my kindergarten-age daughter... you have to start out on a primitive basic level with the five year olds. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Way to go Stacey - it's never too early to teach the kids survival !

I'm teaching them early that it is fun to poke Troy with a stick. ;-)

And I can't wait to meet 'em. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

doh! I guess I did miss the boat on that one... someone sell me one!

PM - looks like your daughter is training for a future "Survivor" run. She is really cute, even in her 100% organic camoflage. Tom

Thanks, Tom! She and my yard-baboon 2.5 yr old boy are more fun than a X-Box! It's fun to drag my daughter off on Daddy/Daughter days on the weekend. She is all about pink/flowers/glitter but happily picks up worms, gets muddy, and likes to go on river trips in the kayaks. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

PM - next thing you will be hearing is "Daddy, can I have one of those Dog knives, and I will need a Crash Axe to match it. One needs to be prepared!"
Some of my most cherished memories of my kids when they were little revolve around camping and vacation trips. Enjoy them while you can ! Tom

I would love to see a hawk that swamp hawk is killer I wish I would have known about them. Nice pics.

It kinda reminds me of a more modern version of the Vietnam hawk with the spike on it. I can't wait to get it. I wanted a good hawk for a long time. This is the coolest one I've ever seen. And it has the best warranty in the industry. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> If you really must have one, I'm sure a couple will end up on the secondary market shortly after they're released.

Come on Andy, sell him one of yours.

Unfortunately, I could only afford one. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> I wish I had 2. (at least) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I feel your pain! I decided to wait and buy two Scrap Yard knives instead of one Crash Axe. Now I just need the Yard to make other models available.

I know someone with several axes on the way........if you really want 1 you should contact them.

Hey Gravel, who might that be, you?

I always need ammo for a good trade!

GF - you old pirate - so YOU'RE the one who bought up all the axes!!!

You forgot the emoticon! Arrrrrrrrr!!!

No pirate here....just a scurvy SeaDog with eyes bigger than his CC!

Amazing how the "Busse Group" affects so many of us in the same way. That is why I didn't get a Scrapper LE version, though I would love to have one.

Andy - I still haven't tried to figure out how to post with emoticons, etc. See what I mean about "computer challenged"?

Well, instead of typing in the quick reply box at the bottom of the threads, you have to click either reply, or quote on the right side of the posts. Then when the page loads, you can click one of the "Instant Graemlins" and it will insert the code into your post.

If you want to use a special one not listed (like the pirate one I used) you first copy the emoticon link by right clicking on the emoticon you want to use and choosing "copy image location". Then when replying using either the quote or reply link, you click the Image link under " Instant UBB Code". When the box pops up asking for the address, you paste (CTRL V) the emoticon url into the box, just like when you display a picture.

Hope that helps. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
That was a quick reply, so if you still can't figure it out, lemme know.

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Andy - You are THE man! Tom (and mucho thanks!)

A small "survival hatchet" from the Yard would be great - similar to the Kommar hatchet, but made with better materials. Tom

Lets just try for the Scrapper9!!!

No problem. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Hawks are great and all, but I find just not as versitile as a good chopper....Now if an Axe was to be made....that would really catch my interest.

GF - let me guess; you're favorite Presidents are Washington and Lincoln ?!? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Just the Dead ones !

What a morbid sense of Presidential humor! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

Money!!!.....come on...don't make me explain it....that takes away from the humor!!!

Well GF - give me a break! I guess I'm getting slow in my old age. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" /> I may be a little slow, but I'll get there sooner or later! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

It ok...I w i l l t y p e r e a l s l o w !

GF - You ARE a character! (I won't say what kind!) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Nothing I haven't been called before, I am sure! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I guess so! After all, you had to change your avatar to keep from being identified(and scaring people)! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Well we do have happy-go-lucky nature photographers among us!

Yes, and it's about time we hear from Mike (evolute) again!

BTW GF, Lebowski is one of my favorite movies. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> That rug really tied the room together, did it not?

<a href="www.imdb.com/title/tt0118715/quotes" target="_blank">Lebowski Quotes</a>

Aloha!

M

I think Barton Fink is my favorite Coen Brothers movie.

Mike

I guess I'm missing something, as I never saw that movie. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />

What!.....Go right now to Blockbuster...or the nearest gas station/deli/video rental store you have in Podunk and rent it!

Is there an ATM around here?

No Blockbuster for about 60 miles - the closest video rental is one of the grocery stores, about 20 miles away. But I'll look for it next time I go to town. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Thats what you get for having 165 acres and only a mule drawn wagon to get across it!....Be sure to wire me next time you are in town. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I'll try to remember to do just that!

See a fella like you needs an Axe....make a 2nd home on the other end of your property when you need some space. SR77 AXE! That would be fantastic!

I have the same problem, Blockbuster is about 15 miles from me. So what I did was sign up for their rental by mail service. As low as $10 a month for one rental at a time. I have the plan that's $20 a month, and I get 3 movies at a time. The postage back is pre-paid, you just stick it in the envelope and put it in the mailbox, and they send your next movie from your list that you chose.

When I first signed up, I was deciding between them and Netflix. They're prices were the same, so I went with Blockbuster. The reason was, BB also gives you free in store rental coupons each month, so if you're in town and see something you like, you can rent it free. So, you're really getting more for your $ than Netflix.

Thanks for the suggestion Andy. My son rents from Blockbuster quite often, and receives the coupons for free rentals you mentioned. Of course, he works in Huntsville, Alabama, so the BB store is quite handy for him.
I usually just wait for movies to come out on DVD and then buy them. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Alabama! Next time your in the South...send me that wire!

I'll keep that in mind GF. I think a get-together would be pretty cool! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

wooooooooow "scrapper"... i'm never going to make it to 500 posts at this rate...

Don't despair, it gives you more time to spend with your Scapper 6! Remember it is about quality..not quantity!

Hang out with us dogg - we'll help you get there! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Tom

It as an extended conversatation! Look how far Tom has gotten me!

And look how far GF has gotten Tom! I have never typed this much in so little time, mostly thanks to Gravelface. We are happy to have anyone join us - don't let GF's face on his avatar scare you! He's really a good guy, and Andy's knowledge library is awesome. Jump in and hang on!!!

Yeah, we need more people joining in our daily conversations. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Are you saying we are stale and our conversations are stagnant?

No, just that more people = more conversation. Imagine if we had just 12 more people that post as much as we do. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I'd post more, but these new little pups will not stop peeing.
Luckily, my scrapper seems to be immune to the chewing frenzy. A smarter man would probably put it away, but a smarter man would most likely not have gotten 2 pups on the same day.

Roo - I really think that two pups at a time are the way to go, if you have the facilities and room. They will have each other for companionship even when there are no owners around. Consequently, they seem to cause a little less damage. But the chewing frenzy will drive you crazy!

Andy - you are right again! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> If we could get more guys posting, ALL of us would climb the ladder quicker. Plus we could get some new and different thoughts discussed.

By the way, are you going to start a new topic for GF's wife's birthday? We will need it late Sunday night, as Monday is April's birthday. We have to help out GF make some major points here! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Good looking out fellows! I understand about the puppy thing...I just got mine yesterday and so far you can mark him down for 1 #1 and 1 #2 INSIDE!!!! Oh the training he needs!

If you sleep on the floor with him he will learn quicker! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> At least you will more quickly know when he needs to go out - just don't get peed on! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

now this is what happens when I step away from the forums for awhile! Missed out on this one! (the crash axe)

You missed the Crash Axe......For Shame! We can hope for a Yard Axe offering!

Hello Gary - welcome to the Yard! You may have missed the Crash Axe from the Swamp, but you're just in time for a Scrapper. It's a sweet knife!

man that crash axe is rockin' Would love to see it in action <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Soon, it will be very soon! I will post a few pictures...I do side work for a Rental company and get old apartment doors....I am gonna crash my way through one! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

GF - I knew you couldn't stay bored for too long! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Those should be some interesting photos of the axe in action. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

By the way, what's your first name? (for April's birthday post reference)

It is tomorrow!...Holy smokes I have to get her something other than the knife....By the way my name is Jason.

Jason - do NOT wear your hockey mask when you take April out to dinner! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> You might consider a bouquet of flowers, and maybe her brand of perfume. I hope you BOTH have a great day tomorrow! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Tom

It was lovely...a great BBQ and then a night out on the town to our favorite Bar and Grill...then off to the bar....where she drank too much and had a horrid hang over the next day!

Well, I hope the night before the hangover was nice ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Sure was.......

Glad to hear it ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Does that mean a lot more SR77 blades in your future ? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I don't know about alot, but my in-laws are trying to figure out what to get me for my birthday...I can think of a certain CG Scrapper 6....or if I knew when the next one s coming out, I could hold out till then!!!

Alright GF - I hope that you get at least a Scrapper, and with luck the newly released BOWIE as well!

Well I cut about 9 trees out his back yard.....saved him about 2000 in professional fees....He live in the city on a 1/4 acre lot and since the last hurricane put a tree into his house, he wasn't taking any chances. So I got my come-along and a chainsaw and went to work...I could get a bowiefrom him....IF it comes out next!

Sounds like all that work was worth 2 BOWIES - send one to me!

How about we just convince Dan and the Gang to release it next...If he paid me the full 2K I would be more than happy to send you one...if you pay shipping!

Sounds good GF - especially since the BOWIE will be next!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> And yes, I would gladly pay the shipping cost, but pardon me if I don't hold my breath! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

hell's yeah!and,with a ScrapYard dog's head on both sides of the hawk's head,a fitting name might be Cerebus(?)the two headed dog that guards the gates of Hades..

The dog had 3 heads....so maybe an extra logo an the handle, or a logo on the sheath!

All good ideas!

You could always go 'Gil Hibben' thrower style and have a double bitted axe with another little axe blade, or even a nice little double edge blade on top! Three nice pointy 'heads' on your dog!

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Huh?!

Remember GF, Paul is from England, where they used to use battle-axes, some with spikes on the top-end. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Yep our old battle axes and polearms often had long stilletto spikes on top for getting through the gaps in armour to finish off a knight... Gil Hibben (to the best of my knowledge) is an American knife maker though who makes lower end throwers etc.

I'd love to see a Scrapyard Khukuri. 13" blade, 5" Res-C handle, 3/8" thick SR-77.

Also a Scrapyard Machete. 18" blade, 5.5" Res-C handle, 3/16" thick SR-77.

Those blades WOULD be impressive!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Those would be awesome choppers, 'Rich S' has a good idea there...

Sounds good to me too.

The OLD British Army pattern parang 'Golok' in decent steel (sorry Martindale but it could be so much better!) would be a truly great heavy working blade.

Golok is a good idea...made from good steel that isnt overly hard

If it could be made in res-C and SR77 (using 3/16 or 5mm stock) with a taper from around 4.5/5mm thick at the grip edge to around 3/3.5mm toward the tip it would be a chopper to re-write the book... The typical dog hardness would be ok I think, rather than going softer.

Forget the Hawk - start selling the Bowie!!!

I have been noodling my own Golok....

5160 or A2 steel with a nice convex edge...have a "thinnish" blade around .125 or so...MAYBE go up to 5/32 if tha feeling hits me

hmm I really need a Golok...anyone got one? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


Ohh yea


BOWIE!!!!!

Thanks L/F - we needed that!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Is that what they call it these days? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Great one Andy!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

He'll go blind!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

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