For the benefit of the newer members, here is the YK. I stripped and polished mine so it looks a lot like the YKLE, only thinner. Here it is in its Rainwalker
horizontal carry sheath. Actually a multi-carry sheath.



This ain't no little cream puff, either. Check it out next to the Bayley Bear Grylls knife.

Here it is with the BRKT Bravo-1 and Bayley:



I just wanted to give the newer dogs an idea of its size relative to some well known 4" knives.

I have a yard keeper and love it, i really like the bravo-1, its looks like a stout knife and its the perfect size for me,i may have to get one.

Hey Vic, what does the spine measure at on your Yard keeper at about an inch or so out from the handle?

Looks like a great all-around knife. Just what I need.

-Coley

Cead Mile Failte

I don't have a micrometer, but my tape measure reads 3/16" all the way out to 3", where it begins to taper.

Great comparison pics, HD. This is just what I need and appreciate. I'm looking forward to receiving my first fixed blade, the MPLE out of the Dog Bowl. And, I just bought a Ratmandu off of the BF. I am seriously looking at the Bravo !. My goal is to have one each of 3", 4", 5", ETC. Your compare of the SS4 and F1 was great! I'm a student of you and KnifeGuy.

Thank you sir!

how tough is the YK in comparison to other SY knives for hard use in the field. or is this knife made for more of a EDC type blade?

HD, what are the specs as far as thickness of the blade goes?

We have so many new dogs such as you, I thought it might be useful. It is sometimes hard to tell, even with the specs, just how one knife compares to another in size. Congrats on the Ratmandu. It is my favorite 5" knife. You are going to love it.

The Yard Keeper Specs:
Blade Length = 4 1/2"
Overall Length = 9"
Blade Thickness = 3/16" thick blade

The Yard Keeper is SR77. That should answer any of your toughness questions.

Of course the one being offered for sale is Tan instead of Black

As the specs say, recon, 3/16" thick blade. Yes this is a tough knife, easily able to take batonning, prying, and other hard use. It is also a nice EDC type knife, being only 9" overall length and weighing about 6 oz.

I'm gunnin' now for a 4" and since I'll probably only dream of finding an SS4, I know I can't go wrong with an F1. I'll go for the YK in Dog Bowl 3 but if that doesn't work out I may be ordering the F1.