Here are the final pics of our extensive, destructive testing! The first pics show the enormous lateral strength of the Dog Father! We bolted a 4-foot long solid steel bar to the tang of the Dog Father and then bent it all the way to the floor without breaking! The knife remains unbroken! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />







The pic below shows the cutting and edge holding horsepower of the Dog Father!. . . We cut over 300 pieces of 1inch hemp rope without dulling! Our deep proprietary heat treatment and cryogenic treatment sets our SR-77 apart from any other S-7 blades on the market. We’ll be more than happy to perform a LIVE side-by-side cutting demonstration against ANY other maker or manufacturer with their version of S-7! The Dog Father will spank them! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />



The pics below show the Dog Father during and after chopping through 2 concrete blocks! You can see the chunks flying in the first pic! The other pics show the edge AFTER the concrete buffet! The extremely minor edge deformation was easily fixed with very little sharpening!








Enjoy,

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











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WOW! Great pics Dan, thanks for posting them for us! I've got the money, I've got the motivation all I need now is for the DF to appear on the company store.

BRING IT!
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"Rablefragetgajawuzil*!"....pu-leeaassseeeee GET THAT DOG OUT HERE NOW!!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> I'll take 2 - who CARES about a SUPER BOWL? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> G'me G'me G'me the Dog Father!!!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Will - I think you said it so well for ALL of us !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Tom

Wonderful, absolutely wonderful, now get back to work! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

DAN, RELEASE THE DOG FATHER!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

So how far did it bend and go back to normal?

Even survivng that bend was awesome! Who'd lever anything to that angle just using the grip? Wow that knife is impressive, can't wait to get one! So glad I didn't get the FBM, the DF is just such a user!!

Did the DF return to true after that bend?

Also is it differentially tempered? It has to be. I can't imagine a through hardened knife surviving that kind of bend.

Simply amazing. I think for the first time in my life, I may actually purchase more than one of the same model knife when it comes out.

Brind it Dan!!!

I got 300$ worth of kydex and eyelets on the way and 150$ worth of 9oz leather already here


BRING IT!!!

HOLY SMOKES!!

Just the fact that the knife DIDN'T BREAK is AmaZING!

You can see the 4' solid steel bar Bending TOO!

just.. W O W !

::speechless::

I am still totally blown away by those tests! THAT is INCREDIBLE!!

i don't think it went back but i really don't care. just release that hound!

bring it!

i'm not ruling it out, but i'm not counting on it.

I don't care - just bring it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I took the knife to 32 degrees and it sprung back to true. It may have gone farther and sprung back to true, but we did not test it for "return to true" after the 32 degree mark. Also realize that this knife tested out at 59.2 rockwell.

You should also realize that I park in at just about 300lbs and pulling just on the handle (no pry-bar) I could only get it to bend to 20 degress.

With the 4ft pry-bar and one of our guys coming in at 250 lbs doing the bend developed arm tremors that lasted for almost an hour after the photo shoot.

As I told you earlier, you will simply be amazed at the toughness and performance of this knife.

Dan

I believe SwapRats are differently tempered

The Dog Father is through hardened.

You know that I am all about performance and I have to admit that these test even blew me away. To deliberately take a knife beyond any conceivable punishment that could occur in the field is a bit insane, but fun.

At $139.95, absolutely no one can touch the performance to cost ratio.

The Dogs Rule!

Dan

Dan you have excelled yourself! There won't be much (frankly anything) that comes close to that monster! Just superb! That could be THE ultimate field knife. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

We all wear face shields and everyone not involved with the test is moved outside the shop. When a piece of steel is bent to this degree and is 59.2 Rockwell you have the potential to generate a bunch of shrapnel...no such luck.

During our test we actually snapped one of the bolts holding the pry-bar on. That should give you some idea of how much energy is being applied. Think about the toughness, the bolt was sheared but the tang remained complete and unaffected.

The Dog should have fun with this bad boy

Dan

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn!

oop, i popped my mongrel cherry with a curseword!

Thanks for the kind words, look for my heads-up early in the week <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Dan

Dan, that is just awesome performance! You are nearly too good to us!

Incredible, just incredible.

Dan you need to throw down the gauntlet and challenge Jerry to a live test!

We have already discussed that...there is nothing that Jerry loves more than a head to head competition, he hasn't had a true competitor in so long I wonder if he remembers what thats like. Knowing the Busse steels as well as I do, I know they will have better qualities in certain areas but no body can touch the ScrapYard Performance/Cost Ratio challenge.

Dan

That is pretty unbelievable! I have seen the Cold Steel "Proof" videos but they don't compare to those pics at all. I can't wait to get mine.

hah, YEAH! i love bacon! i'll eat it raw, fried, burnt, or stuffed into sausage. i wanna shave some pig fat off a rump and watch it sizzle.

You know thats a good point. Isn't it interesting that the first thing we do is compare our knives to the Busse line. We really should look outside to all those tatical wanta bees and start making our comparisons there.

Thanks for bring that up

Dan

No need to Dan, there is no comparison. The only competion you have is from the other Busse lines. And from what I've seen here, there is may not be much competition there either.

Dan, you are the man!
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bld522 slipped in there before me, but we both think alike on this subjec.

Well put bld522 and Rich!

I was just thinking, that through-tempered Rockwell 59.2 blade bent an astounding ammount without shattering.. 'Conventional wisdom' says that harder than 55 to 56 makes knives brittle and prone to catastrophic failure! I guess some folks have never heard of the Busse boys! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I don't think CS will want to play.. Mind you if they DID that video of theirs would be almost compulsory viewing! Watching a TM get completely stuffed by a DF would be sweet!

I don't think many companies would bend their Rockwell 59 blades that far without there being shrapnel.. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

That's insane! Congrats!

Sign me up for a CG and LE!

WOW this should be a sticky. I have been testing the SS4 cutting cardboard trying
to dull it and have not even got close. We may have to develop harder tests for the scrapyard knives because the old measures take to long.

Through hardening is usualy tougher than differential. My cheness katana 9260 is
through hardened because it makes for a tougher blade than ones with a hamon although they are more traditional and better looking.

Well, where are you going to go to find competition? There is absolutely no one that can match that performance at twice that price. Rc of 59 and you bent the knife that much...Man. Xan you warn us 3 days before it comes out so I am ready with some money. Jerry and Johnny Walker have all my money right now.

The trade off is that through-hardening is supposed to make a knife more brittle than differential temper which will flex more.. Seems the DF doesn't know that though! Short of destroying trees or SUV's the SS4 holds it edge through pretty much anything..

As I recall the CS folks had the chance to take the original "Busse Challenge" some years ago and they declined. It seems that the "main line" knife companies like to deal with the Busse question by either ignoring it or pretending that Busse performance claims are overblown.

I would like to suggest just the opposite. It has been my experience that Dan's brother under states the performance of his knives. Dan's sister-in-law does the same. From the example I have of my two previous purchases from Scrap Yard, it looks to me like Dan and Patti are following the tradition.

I am seriously impressed by what we have seen here and I really believe that once the word gets out Dog Fathers will be more sought after than even the infamous Battle Mistress!
This knife appears to be absolutely amazing!
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That is very impressive Dan! Your brother has all my cash right now, I hope you are planning on having these available for a while. I am sure the first batch will sell out fast. I can see a big brother to my Scrapper 6 in the future. The scrapper is a great knife by the way. I got a week out of it before it started to rust, this is why I will never stray too far from INFI (I am not one for meticulous equipment upkeep if I don't have to). I hit it with some naval jelly and then cold blued it. It will make a fine user around the garage and yard.

You showing up for Blade this year? You could just throw the gauntlet down then and there. I am sure CS will have a TM sitting around their booth. Maybe we can take one out in the lot and chop it up with a DF. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I would buy a ticket to watch that!

Very nice!

I'm looking forward to it being released!

I would like to see that!!!!

Didnt Mick Strider do pretty much that same thing once with a SnG?

Welcome to the yard Rat-30! Stick around and enjoy the fun.

Thanks, Rich! Will do!

Bring on the DF! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Dan, that is truly amazing!! I am even more impressed than ever!!

Welcome to the Yard.

The Dog Father is going to be scheer choppiing fun

Dan

Rat-30 - Howdy and Welcome to the Scrap Yard! You picked the right time to join us, just as the DogFather is about to be released. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> That knife is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Rat-30: Welcome to the Yard!!

The Yard is getting a sizable pack to run together...very cool

Dan

Well Dan, paraphasing (just a little) what the voice said in the movie "Field of Dreams", "If you build it they will come." Brother, you are building it and they are coming in crowds! Just don't let your sudden popularity go to your head. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I am so happy. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I'm going to buy the best chopper in the WORLD!!! for $140. How awesome is that?!?! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Three more cheers for Dan Patti and SYK! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Here! Here!

Only 2 things to say:

I think other knife makers will soon be shaken by the performance of the Dog Father and will start throwiing stones immediately.

Second, LF you better have enough supplies on hand to make more than a few sheaths.

AKMatt

I know that Dan has promised us fair warning before the DF goes up for sale, but I just checked the company store anyway. I just can help it.

Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?
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I believe that you are right on both points AKMatt. I would hope that other makers would watch and learn. But they will probably just go into denial.

Rich,

You just gave away a big secret advantage. Thanks for the tip! Just kidding as I check the store first then have a heart attack later when someone posts that the Dog Father was listed and sold out in record time.

Let's keep our fingers crossed and pray Dan made enough.

AKMatt

I've got your back on this one buddy. If the DF slips into the company store unannounced I will fire of a PM immediately. Right after I get my order in. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

LOL, It will not slip into the store...I promise

Dan

Thanks Rich,

I don't care what everyone says about you...you are all right in my book. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I do appreciate it a lot. Maybe that is what we ought to do...make an e-mail tree and the first dog that sees them in the store launches the e-mail to all dogs. How could we do that? Maybe a moderator has an idea.

AKMatt

i'm still speechless..
just Looking at those pics gives me the shakes!

for $140.. i feel like i'm stealing them.

I'm gonna buy one for me, one for my son, one for my brother, and one for me.

I'm running around the house right now lookin for stuff to sell, just so i can buy More of THAT!

Dan you ARE the MAN!
Patti you are GREAT!
that guy pulling on that 4' steel bar.. HE'S GREAT!

Scrap Yard Knives RULE!!!

I can't agree with you more Tony. Me be running around the house too. I hope I am not in dutch with the missus when I sell her silver off!

I think Dan knows he has a fantastic price point. I feel like I am going to owe him big time even after I pay him in full.

AKMatt

Hey Pavlov.....how about stop making us drool and give us the DF!!

HOLYCRAPHOLYCRAPHOLYCRAPHOLYCRAP

I

CANNOT

WAIT!!!

Great analogy GF - and right on target too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

The CC is ready. My ordering finger is ready. All I need is for the DF to show up on the order page. Man, this is as much fun as an Extravaganzaaaaa!

I suspect that we have a better chance at getting a blade here though! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I believe you are correct. I have participated in a number of 'ganzas and only scored once. On the plus side they were all a lot of fun.

bld522,For those who are about to Rock.. we salute you!
man.. we've been ready to rock for over a Month now!


Rich,Me too Rich!
I've *heard* about these 'ganzas, never done one yet.. can't wait!
Got my backup CC just in case the first misfires.
ok Dan.. waiting for your signal.. to Unleash HELL!

[censored], I'm impressed!

Good work Dan! Really!

Can't wait to order ! For the first time, I'm psyched to spend 139 bucks to get one!

Usually, it hurts me to see my dollars going out of my bank account...

That will the easiest $140 I EVER spend! Can't wait..

That knife is just like the (totally awesome) S6 but even more so.. wow!

This knife is going to blow ALL the others away!!

What- you mean there are other big knives apart from the DF? Are you sure??!

Well...I don't think it was magical beans I have been spending my money on!!!

Some competion for the Dogfather could be a big Strider ,Ontario Rat whatever their big one is called and the Tops Armageddon or even a Rinaldi custom armageddon? I think the DF is the closest you can get to one of the custom cutting competion bowies in a production knife. Dan should enter one of those comps with
a DF straight off the rack(maybe with a reprofiled edge) and see how it does?

Competition implies the other knives could stand up to the punishment within some degree. The competition of the Dogfather would be knives made by Dan's brother and by Justin Gingrich and Bill Siegle, maybe Dan's sister-in-law, too.

So that's this week, huh?

Fellas,

Valentine's Day is next week and women think that jewelry, flowers, and romantic getaways pale in comparison to trudging in frozen wilderness looking for stuff to chop and pry to bits. Give the one you love the gift of SR-77 in a Scrapyard Knifeworks Dogfather Valentine's Day Bowie. If she doesn't love it and love you more for your thoughtfulness, you accidentally married a d00d.

Thom - what a great idea!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Tom

I got it from the new McDonald's commercial where the wife asks her husband if he remodeled the doghouse.

Giving ME a Valentines Day DF would go over very, very, very well!!

Yeah, with ME too !!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I'm going to make SURE my wife sees this thread! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Email this thread to Mr. TKC, then. Or print this page and highlight the idea with a pink gel marker.

And the same for Mrs. Private Klink, too, Tom.

Mrs. Gravel needs to stay Far far away......

How will she know what to buy you for Valentine's Day?

She wouldn't buy me Frost Cutlery...much less a DF! My knives are my baby...she has even set me up with my own bank account so I don't interfere with normal living expenses!

What a Gal !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> And good-looking too; GF, you're a lucky man! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Mrs. GF sounds awesome!!

Did I miss pictures of her?? I always like pix of pretty women. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I don't remember seeing pix of GF's wife.

They're at SwampRatKnifeworks.com in the general forum

Ahhhh, I see!! That explains why I haven't seen 'em.

Anyone who hasn't seen this look at page 1!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

Ya know, I was just looking through an older CS catalog today and read the TrailMaster page where it says:

Why buy a Trail Master? That’s simple. Because it is, without a doubt, the most knife for the money ever commercially built! In terms of sharpness, edge holding and strength, it will out perform—by a wide margin—any factory made knife we know of and 99% of all hand forged knives as well! We know we’re “going out on a limb” with that statement, but since 1987 we have challenged the industry to make a better knife and yet, to this day, we’ve had no takers.

Sounds like they need to be taken down a notch! As though they’re so bada$$ that no one will challenge them! Hurmph! Tell them you accept their challenge!

Just thought I'd bring this thread back to the top to give a refreshing look at some serious performance for all of us. I get goosebumps while viewing those pictures. I'm also curious as to whether Dan took Mr. Thompson up on that challenge that Andy suggested. Any comments Dan???

I MISSED THIS EARLIER



holy crap
that is awesome. good work DAN & STAFF

Great pics and demonstration. I have seen it, but it's cool enough to see a few more times.

I am so glad this has been bumped up. Maybe my Busse could do this, but none of my other choppers could pass this test. Truly amazing steel! As far as the Cold Steel challenge, I would not worry about that. Carbon V is a great steel and I personally like some CS knives, but Dan's version of S-7 is in an even higher class of performance. The Dog Father may not be the prettiest knife in the world, but that demonstration of its power is beautiful! Please bring on the LE!

As I believe the tang set up is the same on every Dan knife (bar the SS4), darn aren't they tough little buggers?!! Still great pics.. It would be nice to see a DF spank a CS TM at Blade- get some good pics for me guys!

I'd also be interested to know what a Busse family employee carries in his pocket as a folder.(5th pic down)

Good spot and great question! Prototype Busse folder maybe??

one can only pray <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

WOW!! I was at a knife and gun show a couple of months ago and I got a chance to talk to a "schooled" knife maker he happen to have a knife he did his journeyman test with (don't know if the story was BS or not) but the test was to hack through 2 2x4's, cut through a 1'' free hanging rope, and then bend the knife to a 90 degree angle without breaking, I picked up the 10+ inch bladed knife and that sucker was soooooo sharp you could set it on a piece of paper and it would cut through! I believe he said it was differentialy heat treated?
Now I am going to beat my DF to death this weekend!! Woo Hoo!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

That is just to cool! I had to see the DF test pics again!!!

when I first saw that I was like: "WOW!"

It is good to be reminded. Thanks for bringing it back to the top.

Dan,
I missed it, I need it, please release it, now!!!!!

Good Lord! Now that's a knife! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Is there a DFLE in the Yard's near future?

Working on it

Dan

I cannot wait!
Every once in a while, when i look at mine, i think, wow, a satin blade would look cool...
So far, i have resisted the call.

Me, too. Not quite there yet.

wow, still very nice bro!

I doubt if I'll ever "finish" this one. It is a user and the dimpled steel areas just don't bother me enough to grind them out. I really want a real DFLE, though.

Bring on the DFLE!

LOL! Still awesome photo's, even now..

Waiting on it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Horndogs DF with that slick satin look and more finished back edge looks incredible.

Yep, it's a DFVE.. DF 'Vic Edition'.. VERY limited! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Just a reminder of why I like my Dogfather so much!