Got Vic's knife back. . . . Looks good! . . . It did what it was supposed to do. . . Details are forthcoming. . . For those who are freaking out. . . grab a beer, stop panicking, and get some popcorn for the show! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

We are busting up some Mud Puppies this weekend to put your fears to rest. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Pics should be up by Tuesday or earlier...

I'll be drinking bourbon and beating on steel! Does it get any better than that? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />


Dan

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

Nice! I always like to see a knife get seriously abused. Unless of course it's mine!

Great news Dan! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

This is what a lot of us were hoping for, I can't wait to see some Mud Puppy abuse!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Thanks, have fun and be careful! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Now a toast to the Mud Puppy! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I'm looking forward to more 154CM abuse (on somebody else's knives). When I get my replacement, I will refrain from such abuse on mine. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> In spite of my putting just too much lateral force onto such a thin point, I was very impressed the the toughness of the edge. As you can see, it is still very sharp even after splitting that oak using my baton.

Dan, the MP needs a spanking and a prying- there are lots of concerned dogs out here..

I wonder if Dan and the boys are out there beating on the knives now. That is so much fun. I just wish I didn't have to buy knives to do it. BTW, I'd volunteer to test a Sarsquatch for free, if I get to keep the knife. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Dan [/quote]

I'm looking forward to more 154CM abuse (on somebody else's knives). When I get my replacement, I will refrain from such abuse on mine. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> In spite of my putting just too much lateral force onto such a thin point, I was very impressed the the toughness of the edge. As you can see, it is still very sharp even after splitting that oak using my baton. [/quote]

When battoning you actually don't stress the edge after the initial entry into the wood as clearance is then formed and the contact is on the sides of the blade ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I guess that is true in splitting. I also drove it across the grain to cut through a 1" piece of hardwood in another test that isn't in the pics. In any case, it does seem to hold an edge well.

+1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...... Or if Scrap Yard needs a volunteer tester for a Scrapweiler Prototype! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />


I haven't had time to abuse mine yet, but I did spend a little time on one of my MPLE's yesterday evening on the belt grinder - reprofiling and then some time on my leather strop with compounds.

I have a pretty nice convex on it and it is getting pretty sharp..... I didn't have time to work on it till perfect...... plus, I intended to do my own testing on this MPLE. But, Dan might save me the effort.
I will still probably take it out and give it a "Fair" workout on some chores I expect it to handle. Just strapped for time right now.

You can tell from hand stropping the carbides are HARD on this blade. "Sometimes" that hardness seems to "Possibly" equate to brittleness (????). But, sometimes it tends to equate to a hard blade that holds a sharp edge for a while. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
.... There are typically trade-offs and compromises in knife steels. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Field use is a MUCH better and more relevant test.... But, just noting a less than scientific observation on my strop compared to other knives I have worked on.


Can't wait to see your tests Dan. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

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Oohhh...

I can't way to see this test. Should be very interesting.

+ I'd volunteer to test any knife from the Busse Crew. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />