Ignorance isn't bliss. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Go get yourself a RatManDu. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I can't believe Magnum doesn't have a HRLM and a Ratmandu. Those two rats have been all over this forum. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hard choice, but HELLRAZOR... if not that, then the S6!

S6. No contest, my INFI never stood a chance..

So, I have been thinking about this for a long time. Only one knife. Like everyone here, it is not an easy choice. Where I live, I cannot carry a fixed blade. So even with all its limitations, a folder is tempting. My Griptilian maybe? For what I would give up, it would mean I could legally have it on my person 24/7. I don’t own a lot of Scrap Yard knives (yet), but my YardKeeper would be a good choice once I get the sheath where I want it. Comfortable handle and versatile blade. I have a strong sense that the SS4 would be my choice if I owned one. [censored] aftermarket prices. As I don’t baton or skin large animals very often, a smaller blade would be perfect for every day use and handle most kitchen tasks.

But if I look at what I use the most frequently and would probably bother me the most to get rid of, it would be my Shun 8” chef’s knife…

Out of the few I have owned I would say my ASH-1

My SS4 then my DFCG.

I'm keeping the FBM and the girlfriend gets the scandi-ground puukko with a pretty wood handle so she can make my food hehe J/K about the food. I'm not scared of cooking. Third in party would get a SJTAC. 4th with SS4. X-Men style.

RMD!!! RMD!!! Chant with me!!!

(hey that rhymes <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />)

Now that I think of it, it's kind of hard parting with the RMD. It is one of the best sized knife to come from SRKW. It's pretty much decent at everything. I don't know, I may to change what I said about the FBM.

But.... in a zombie fight first thing I'd reach for is my FBM, not the AK-47, not the Rat Daddy, not even a big samurai sword. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> (sorry to bring this off topic a bit, but I just had to <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> )

I wish it were mine.... but, then I would be wishing it looked more like this:




I love a lot of Busse knives, but the over-sized non-functional choils are getting to be a big thing with me. I hope they quit doing that to the knives.

I am good with a functional finger choil on a lot of knives, but this knives and many other small ones are not well served by these types of choils.

This Euro4 is supposed to have a .25" thick blade if my source for dimensions is correct.

I like the Scales on this Euro4.

Even more, I like the scales on this Satin Jack:







*** The above Satin Jack and the BAIII would likely be great candidates for only owning or keeping one. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I don't mind a functional finger choil on the Satin Jack - I just wish it were in a lot closer and tighter. But, I would rather have the BAIII without the choil and more like the photo-chopped Euro4 above. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> - I think Jerry needs to hire me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


See more photos here: Off to the woods - from Busse @ bladeforums

Those scales on the Satin Jack are gorgeous. Yet, I doubt that it took the custom shop that much more time and effort. I think it shows what type of scales could be provided on Busse and Swamp Rat knives and I am sure they could provide them at reasonable prices. - Oh well, better luck for others.

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