Scrapper 6 or Camp Tramp...? Hmmmm???
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01/31/07 01:38 AM
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Will
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Well y'all - I have no experience with any of the Scrap Yard blades...have owned a Camp Tramp 7 in the past...have a Muddy Mastiff and SS 4 coming shortly...will grab a Dog Father as soon as they become available (tomorrow morning? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />)...but will still want an all purpose blade for playing in the back country, shelter bulidin', skinnin', pryin' and....whatever else is asked of the blade...SO, what's the better piece - the Camp Tramp or the SS6???
and feel free to make other suggestions in the 6"-7" survival blades <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> thanks dogs
Last edited by Will; 01/31/07 01:39 AM.
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Re: Scrapper 6 or Camp Tramp...? Hmmmm???
[Re: Will]
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01/31/07 02:01 AM
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Dumpster Dan
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Well y'all - I have no experience with any of the Scrap Yard blades...have owned a Camp Tramp 7 in the past...have a Muddy Mastiff and SS 4 coming shortly...will grab a Dog Father as soon as they become available (tomorrow morning? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />)...but will still want an all purpose blade for playing in the back country, shelter bulidin', skinnin', pryin' and....whatever else is asked of the blade...SO, what's the better piece - the Camp Tramp or the SS6???
and feel free to make other suggestions in the 6"-7" survival blades <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> thanks dogs Will, good question. I will let the Dogs respond because I am just a little bit biased. For what its worth, you cant go wrong with either blade but the SS6 beats everything on the Price/Performance ratio...hands down Dan
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Re: Scrapper 6 or Camp Tramp...? Hmmmm???
[Re: Will]
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01/31/07 02:03 AM
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diver316ss
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I have one Camp Tramp- that's what got me into this mess. Immediately after buying it, I found out it was discontinued. I have never used the Camp Tramp because I wanted it to retain its value. However, based on the feel of it, and using similar blades, I would go with the Camp Tramp. I have used the Scrapper 6- to qualify SYK in anticipation of the DF. It's a very substantial knife- seems like it's bigger than it is. I can't figure out why they didn't debut with a 7- 1/2" knife. But... the leverage of a knife 1" + longer would probably be better. Just something to think about.
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Re: Scrapper 6 or Camp Tramp...? Hmmmm???
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01/31/07 02:11 AM
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Will,
I have a Camp Tramp and Scrapper 6....I think you would be best off with a DOG FATHER..opps...errr..sorry about that. The CT is a better Chopper, the 1" of length does add a bit of weight, but the Scrapper 6 is very substantial. I perfer the Srapper for more of the Hiking/skinner, the slightly smaller size allows for more manipulation in smaller spaces. Though a fellow did skin a Cow with his CT...picture on Rat Chat.
Diver....go use it...you lose about $25 in resale.....it is worth so much more as a user than that!
EMail if you have a spare 460!!!!
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Re: Scrapper 6 or Camp Tramp...? Hmmmm???
[Re: Gravelface]
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01/31/07 03:10 PM
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To me, the Scrapper 6 is a knife that falls into the catagory of a knife trying to do it all. And for knives that try to do it all, the Scrapper 6 is very good.
If you feel you will need to do some chopping, the Camp Tramp is a better chopper. But, I don't think the Camp Tramp is very good for many smaller and more detailed cutting tasks. I feel the Camp Tramp definitely needs a partner. There are many smaller 4" +/- bladed knives that are excellent for lighter and more detail oriented tasks that could be carried with the Camp Tramp.
To me, the Camp Tramp and a Street Scrapper make an Awesome combo. To me, a well paired combo is always going to do more than any single knife.
If you only want to carry one knife into the field, the Scrapper 6 is more versatile than the Camp Tramp and a very good choice.
Or, if you don't expect to need to do any chopping, I feel the Scrapper 6 paired with a good smaller knife would be a great combo as well.
Bottom line:
Camp Tramp is a better chopper. Scrapper 6 is more versatile.
Both would be well served with a good 3.5" - 4.5" smaller partner.
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Compared to the M6, I personally strongly prefer the Scrapper 6. I like micarta, but the M6 has a full tang and feels excessively handle heavy to me.
The Scrapper 6 is a very stout and heavy duty knife, but the M6 just feels too heavy for a knife of it's size.
I also prefer the feel of the Scrapper 6 handle over the M6. Again, I like micarta and Res-C. If the handle fits, I can be happy with both micarta and Res-C. But, I feel the shape of the handle is better on the Scrapper 6 than the M6.
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I prefer "SATIN" blades!!!
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Re: Scrapper 6 or Camp Tramp...? Hmmmm???
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01/31/07 03:56 PM
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Paul the Brit'
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Will if you don't currently have a CT get a Scrapper 6 on the next run, it'll be so much cheaper and it's a great all round carry. It (S6) can certainly be used for building a shelter or chopping wood for fires.. At $90 plus the cost of your prefered sheath nothing else will touch it!!
If you want the last word in economy chopping get a DF when they debut in the next few weeks! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
JYD #3 Poor, but still dreaming of a sage and black SOD CG...
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Re: Scrapper 6 or Camp Tramp...? Hmmmm???
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01/31/07 10:34 PM
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scrappy
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Scrapper 6 is a better deal i think.
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Re: Scrapper 6 or Camp Tramp...? Hmmmm???
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01/31/07 10:48 PM
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tony22r
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Will, Standard Dog/Rat/Hog answer.. buy BOTH!
Use both.. then sell the one you don't want.
JYD #5 "If you don't buy one now, you'll just kick yourself later.." -Karnack
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Re: Scrapper 6 or Camp Tramp...? Hmmmm???
[Re: tony22r]
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01/31/07 10:50 PM
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tony22r
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Fwiw.. i've seen several folks now post Scrapper6 vs SwampRat M6.. and it seems all of them prefer the Scrapper 6!
Now i want one even more!
JYD #5 "If you don't buy one now, you'll just kick yourself later.." -Karnack
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Re: Scrapper 6 or Camp Tramp...? Hmmmm???
[Re: tony22r]
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02/01/07 02:24 AM
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rooikat
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The scrapper is better..... because it is.
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Re: Scrapper 6 or Camp Tramp...? Hmmmm???
[Re: rooikat]
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02/01/07 02:29 AM
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tony22r
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rooikat, The scrapper is better..... because it is. LOL.. can't argue with that! did you see all that emotion?? overpowering!
JYD #5 "If you don't buy one now, you'll just kick yourself later.." -Karnack
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02/01/07 02:47 AM
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