I'm more of a collector than a user, Jerry. But I can tell you that the DF is one knife I won't part with. For me, the reason is simple. The DF represents the epitome of what Scrap Yard Knives stands for, "maximum performance to price ratio". It's the biggest, baddest knife I own. And I feel privileged to have one.

PS: Great video, Darn Norseman. Thanks. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Hey Dogs. I hope things are going good over here in the yard. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Anyway, I have been agonizing over the thought of selling my Dog Father. Even though it would be to fund more INFI. The DF just feels so perfect to me. So I decided that I'd give it a day or two and if no one jumped on it in the exchange on BF then it was meant ot stay here with me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

That being said I decided to give it a little test on a 2x4. It still has the factory edge and coating. I was able to chop through a 2x4 in 14 chops. It shaved hair before and after. And when I say after I mean after chopping through a 2x4 4 times in a row. I think that is good.




I plan on stripping this beast and giving it a scotch-brite satin finish tomorrow. And perhaps thin the edge just a tad. I have to say, the DF is the baddest mofo I have used so far.<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Thanks Dan. And thanks for such a beast! I had one right after they first came out. Used it. Then sold it to grab a quick "impulse" deal on a chunk of INFI. I hated my self the next day because the DF felt so awesome in the hand. Now I admit, I am usually more into micarta handles (just a preference) as many of the Res-C handles just feel a tad small. It's probably all in my head. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> But the DF handle feels perfect. And the balance is 2nd to none. IMHO. As thick as it is, it feels super light. You worked some magic on that bad boy. Keep'em comming.

Note: I may be shot for treason back at the trough but the DF is my favorite chopper so far. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

You would be way better off grabing a Chopwieler now than trying to find a DF on the secondary market. I sold my DF to pay for a WW2 FS Dagger and because the
DFLE was coming soon. I made over 100$ on the DF and still flt bad about it.
I even offered to buy it back plus a little extra and he just laughed.

I like the HookGuard better than the DF though. It is better looking ,better balanced and is a handier size plus the recurve makes it chop like a bigger blade.
The Hoker and SS4 are the 2 I would never sell.

I remember when the DF was released too.

I remember watching everybody frantically putting in their orders and being excited about a big bad knife coming their way.

But, I also remember (at the time) the DFLE was to be released shortly after and I remember "knowing" I would prefer a DFLE and would probably just pass on the CG DF so I could get the DFLE <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> ...... That was a long time ago..... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> I have been waiting.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> and waiting.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> and waiting.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> and waiting.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> and now I am getting concerned about whether it is really coming or not and what the actual price may be. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />


Conversely, when the DM was released, there was no indicated reason to believe an LE version was coming. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> When the S6 and DF were released, it was known (???????? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />) that that there would be a LE version.
So, I purchased the DM and spent a lot of time and effort stripping and polishing mine to make it satin. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Then the DMLE came. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I don't really have much need or justification for the DMLE now that I have stripped mine. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />
I don't have much regret for purchasing the DM and stripping it myself. I actually like the uniqueness of the super thick blade of the CG DM. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

*** And at $60.00 less than the LE, the CG DM was a much better deal IMO.
I am sorry to see that either prices are going up dramatically or that LE versions are just generally being given a high premium. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I am very glad that Dan has released a few LE models - I guess....... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

And I "guess" I hope the trend to release LE versions of each model continues.... although based on $60.00 premiums for LE's - I am not so sure. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

But, I guess I wish they would be released together so I would know what my options are.

I know I am sorry to see the LE prices are so much more than the CG versions.

Unfortunately for me, if $60.00 is the standard increase for CG to LE on a 5" knife and possibly more for larger knives, then I may have to reconsider future LE purchases. I may have to start looking for a good deal on a DF on the secondary market - probably a user at a user price. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />

Somehow things are working out a little backwards for me here???? ....


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