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06/21/08 05:22 PM
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I have read from others that the newer Chopweiler out chops the lighter Camp Tramp. Since I am set up, I think I'll do a little mini-test. Not THE BIG ONE coming up that will be more extensive. Just a little chop-off to see if they are competitive. The knives are about the same size, but the Chopweiler is heavier by nearly 5 oz. The Tramp is a bit more blade heavy. It balances at the choil, while the Chopweiler balances right at the finger guard. Both have similar grinds of the .25" thick SR101 steel. ![[Linked Image from i173.photobucket.com]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rivershaman/SRKW/CWvsCT002.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i173.photobucket.com]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rivershaman/SRKW/CWvsCT003.jpg) I selected the other end of the same piece of maple I used on the YH test. After 20 chops, they were darn close. ![[Linked Image from i173.photobucket.com]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rivershaman/SRKW/CWvsCT004.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i173.photobucket.com]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rivershaman/SRKW/CWvsCT005.jpg) After 40 chops, the Tramp seems just a bit ahead of the 'weiler. ![[Linked Image from i173.photobucket.com]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rivershaman/SRKW/CWvsCT006.jpg) But at 48 chops, they both broke through. ![[Linked Image from i173.photobucket.com]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rivershaman/SRKW/CWvsCT007.jpg) No definitive winner here. I really thought the Chopweiler would run away with this test. The Camp Tramp is starting to impress me. Stay tuned.
Last edited by Horn Dog; 06/21/08 08:37 PM.
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Re: Chop-Off: Camp Tramp vs Chopweiler
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06/21/08 05:26 PM
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06/21/08 05:27 PM
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Re: Chop-Off: Camp Tramp vs Chopweiler
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06/21/08 05:31 PM
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bruce... I think you were right after all... wow! I'd say they are about even! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> VERY cool.
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Re: Chop-Off: Camp Tramp vs Chopweiler
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06/21/08 05:33 PM
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i refuse to accept this. i keep lookin at those pictures and i want some closure. how did the chopweiler come back from behind? that makes no sense.
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Re: Chop-Off: Camp Tramp vs Chopweiler
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06/21/08 05:34 PM
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that surprises me.
i'm looking forward to the full shebang when you get the sarq in.
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Re: Chop-Off: Camp Tramp vs Chopweiler
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06/21/08 05:34 PM
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Unlike with the YH, I will have to do more chopping and slashing to determine which is the better chopper. With the YH, it was obvious from the start. At least I know the tramp is going to be very competitive in the BIG Test between the Sarsquatch, Chopweiler, and Camp Tramp. The CT is a heck of a knife. I know that already.
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Re: Chop-Off: Camp Tramp vs Chopweiler
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06/21/08 05:36 PM
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i refuse to accept this. i keep lookin at those pictures and i want some closure. how did the chopweiler come back from behind? that makes no sense. Operator error?
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Re: Chop-Off: Camp Tramp vs Chopweiler
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06/21/08 05:38 PM
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I think you were going too easy on the Weiler Vic !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Chop-Off: Camp Tramp vs Chopweiler
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06/21/08 05:39 PM
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I think you were going too easy on the Weiler Vic !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Bias?
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Re: Chop-Off: Camp Tramp vs Chopweiler
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06/21/08 05:39 PM
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i figured it was you. get some beer and do it again!
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Re: Chop-Off: Camp Tramp vs Chopweiler
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06/21/08 05:44 PM
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The CT was ahead, but the CW broke through in the same total number of strokes. As I said, too close to call. I'm still of the opinion that the chopweiler is the better overall chopper, but my confidence is shaken by the outstanding performance of the much lighter Camp Tramp. It is raining now, so I'll find out in the BIG TEST.
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