Right on Brother! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

You got that right Bruce - and good morning! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

nice
I will pass but I am eager to see the yard's next release!

Good evening gents' from Blighty! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I orderd one today/ THis thing needs a horizontal carry sheat

+1

I would also be on board with an ss4 in another steel.

Hard to compare the "STEAL" of a DEALS we got on those Marbles Trailcraft blades - eh Bruce?

But, it is unreasonable to compare it at $25.00. That was a Blowout rare situation. The non-stainless version apparently normally sell for closer to $50 or so (????)

**** If anyone is interested, I know of another place that has a handful of the "Fieldcraft" carbon steel versions for about $33.12. The Fieldscraft is similar to the Trailcraft, but a hair longer and a little more upswept. (* PM me if interested and I can direct whomever. I don't want to post that type of info.). I believe the steel is 0170-6 at 58Hc made in 2003 and now discontinued. I wish I had picked up a Sport, but missed. I did get a Trailcraft and a Plainsman. I have been modifying the blade shape a little on the Plainsman. I will probably consider some mods to the Trailcraft some day as well.


Anyway, I think I understand you on the price comparison. I don't feel the HC should cost as much as a DFCG or RMD.

On March 22nd, Eric said: "it is sure a sweet knife, and the price is just right".

In all fairness, "just right" price is a VERY subjective statement. No doubt many will be fine with the price.

I was initially set back a little by the price and I still am a little. I think the price should be closer to S$118.95.

But, if the design is JUST right, sometimes it is worth an extra $20.00 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> .... Although, I am still concerned about what appears to be a full spine length swedge. (A flaw I also consider to be had by the Trailcraft <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> .... But, just my opinion.).

Nevertheless, I am sure I will have to get a HC. It appears to be a nice looking knife except for the apparent full length swedge (which isn't the biggest knock against the HC either.)

With a 3.5" blade, I would generally lean towards NOT having a choil, but it may still be fine and the choil design appears good. Preferrably, I need to handle it, but even some different angled pics might help.




I have no interest in a CG HC, unless it is WAY cheaper and I can strip it myself.
But, I would still be interested in more mudder gripped knives. Especially, an AD blade / mudder combo like the following SS3.5 Concept (free for Busse and kin use and free for different name!) ...... And "Especially" if SATIN!!! and around $69.95 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />:






* Honestly, for this type of blade and size, I would rather have something like the SS3.5 concept in 154CM than SR-77. (* Just my opinion.)

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Ditto. I was also very surprised at the price on this one. That price tag is what is going to make me pass on this release even though I am eager to own a Busse family blade in stainless. IMO, the RMD is a much better buy at that price point and the HC should be adjusted accordingly.

It's an LE though, that takes more time to do eh !
I don't think the price is bad when you look at other makes such as Bark Rivers etc, it's still outta my price range anyway so I guess I'll keep my nose out !!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />