The Scrap Muk Limited Edition will be the next knife offered!

Expect it within 10 days. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

The price of the Serial Numbered Limited Edition will be $99.95!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

This will be a one-time-only offer as the Limited Edition will not be offered again! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />


The following are the specs for the Scrap Muk Limited Edition (SMLE):

Overall Length: 9 1/4"
Blade Length: 4 1/4"
Blade Thickness: 3/16"
Steel: 154 CM
Hardness: 58-60 Rc
Finish: Satin
Handle: Resiprene C "Mudder Grip"

Awesome! I can't wait!!!!! This looks saaweet, even though I am dying for some SR77!

Excellent! That is a great choice of steel for a SYKCO version of the Nessmuk design. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

4 1/4" blade? 3/16" thick? 154CM? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> I expected much more....NO THANKS....I'll pass. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbdn.gif" alt="" />

It looks to me like the blade says "154CM".

Okay, so are these released and you just have to be lucky enough to catch one at the store at the right time?

Yeah I know it's 154CM, I said "even though" I'm dying for SR77.

If you order one while they are available at the store, you will get one. Unless I am mistaken, there is not a limited number being made, but every knife will be numbered.

I was hoping for a 4" version of the MPLE. This is even better. This looks to be one sweet hunting knife. This design is useful for skinning and bushcraft, and that 154CM steel takes and holds a super edge. Very nice. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

This will by my first SYKCO!

How does the 154CM stack up against the SR77?

Different type steel altogether. SR77 is a shock steel, able to withstand lots of shock and lateral force on the blade. The 154CM is a premium stainless, often used in folders. It has superior edge holding and corrosion resistance to SR77, but not quite as tough. 154CM is a very good steel for this type of knife.
Dan posted some pics of abuse testing Busse's 154CM, and it is plenty tough enough.

sweet! You guys are cranking out the knives!

I did a double take when I saw the post thinking someone was joking!

Although it is a nice looking blade I will pass. I do have one question though, is this going to be in the store for a while and follow the new plan or is this going to be an old style release?

Thanks HD. You all have been incredibly helpful since I found the forum. I'm excited to finally get a SY.

Well I like it a lot. Jeff will have to make some more kydex for me. Those mudder handles fit me like a glove, and that is a very useful blade.

Well, those of you that wanted a knife without a choil got your wish! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Dunno if I want to pick this one up or not. I really had my heart set on a Khukri or Bolo... *SIGH* <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />



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

We will keep this up for 4-6 weeks just like we did the SOD. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

OOOooooooohhhhhh my!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

Thanks for the info Dumpster Diva!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Count me in!

A Muk with Mudders!!!! Cool! Cool! Cool! Cool! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I'll take it !! Or two- or three. I like it-very cool. Now I need study this blade and see what it is all about. Heck-I just got back online and here it is. GO-GO-GO- Thanks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

aaahhrrrgggg

Renee stop it. When we said we wanted more communication we didn't mean such a great offering. Stunning knife.

And stainless isn't a bad choice for a cutting work horse ++ mudder handles.

Here are some websites I've found; they are reviewing Nessmuk knives made by other manufacturers, but they talk about the history of the knife and the utility of the blade shape:


http://www.oldjimbo.com/survival/racquette/nessmukbydale.html

The blade shape and size seem to be an attempt to achieve a balance in performing multiple tasks as a field/hunting/general utility knife. While big choppers are fun, this is exactly what I NEED in a fixed-blade right now, and I feel fortunate that this happened to be what SYKCO decided to put out next.

It's no Khukuri or Sword, but still a pretty cool nessmuk. I've been very short on extra cash lately so I'm sitting this one out.

my reaction exactly.

That sweet.....I agree with HD nice choice of steels.


Jeff is going to be busy... LOL

Soooo, in about ten days I can place an order? Then, when the knives are ready I will have mine shipped?

If that is correct it is basically like ordering a knife from Busse. Not like the Swamp, where it is like, "here they are get them while they last"?

the edge should go all the way to the grip, though. i could fix that at home, though.

is a combat grate coming too?

I have had my eye on some new steel bottom metal for my Remington 700, but I wanted to wait and see what SYKC was going to put out before I ordered it.....Sorry SYKC, I just called Brownells!

You seem to actually dislike this offering and find it disappointing, as opposed to simply not wanting one. Can I ask what you dislike about it?

Thanks CR78 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> !!The more I study this- the more I like it !! How about it guys- any info on this type of blade welcome <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. Maybe we should start a new thread on this ? This is one very SWEEEEEET offering. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Sorry if some don't agree with me. Thanks

This blade with a Third World Grind Shop convex edge will satisfy a lot of my EDC needs. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Awesome <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I have to admit I like the overall design, but I think I will have to sit this one out as it just doesnt speak to me.

I LOVE the mudder grips, I really hope to see more of them.

I think it looks awesome and functional to boot! count me in!

To answer your question CR78....I'll tell you. I'm new to the yard, a "newbie" you could say. I have a collection of large heavy combat/survival type knives. Among those I have a Yard Hook and a SOD, and they are my all time favorite blades. Scrap Yard and Bussekin knives are superior to every other knife out there. I was drawn to Scrap Yard Knives because of their unwordly strength, and toughness. I was hoping for another large piece from SYKC. Not a small skinning type blade in a common steel. I have been truely changed by SYKC, in the fact that I will never buy another knife unless it is a SY, or Bussekin. So now I'll search the secondary market, and a gun show that is coming for some new Bussekin steel.

Looks awsome!! The blade shape looks unique and very useful! Great Job Guys <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Hmmm... looks like an interesting offering. At 3/16" thick with what looks to be a full height grind, it seems that this could be a very useful "heavy duty" slicer. It looks to be a good EDC design (as someone already said). The only thing I don't care for is that it's stainless. I used to only want stainless knives and shunned anything that wasn't. Once I left my Cold Steel Carbon V SRK outside in it's sheath for a couple of weeks and realized that it barely had any rust on it, I stopped fearing the corrosion of non-stainless steels. At this point in my knife interest, I've come to realize the benefits of high carbon tool steels. For me, stainless is more of a folder type steel. I'm not saying this isn't a good knife, it's just not for me right now. Plus, I don't really have the cash to buy one at the moment and I'm really looking for a carbon steel blank to use a block of cocobolo on! For all that want this knife, good luck!

Good point! For a knife this size, I don't think it needs to have the toughness to chop through cement blocks.

Agreed..

Actually, I think Dan did chop some cement blocks with one of the 154CM knives. I can't wait to put a scary sharp edge on mine as soon as I get it. This knife appeals to me a lot. As for stainless, it makes a lot of sense for a knife used to skin amimals or do food prep--two things this blade should excell at.

Oh yeah. I remember that when the pictures of the Hairy Carry abuse tests were posted!

I can see the usefulness of skinning animals with this design and stain resistance. I just don't skin animals, so I don't worry about those types of chores so much. Maybe once I'm done with school and don't buy so many knives I'll have enough money to buy a decent hunting rifle to give the whole hunting thing a try. As for now, knives are my interest!

Is this the digital interpretation or can you please send a couple more pics (top side..etc) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

Thanks Renee! Of course I'll be on it like pigs on slop, but I personally thik nessies should not be stainless.

Nessie tradition states that the knife be easy to sharpen in the field without carrying special tools, and that the blade be capable of throwing a nice shower of sparks when used with a firesteel. But hey, who said the Yard was traditional <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />!

Okay okay, enough complaining...It looks very cool and I love the design! It makes me extremely happy that it has a mudder handle, and for my uses I am stoked that it is 154CM! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

That should be a very interesting and useful knife - I'm in for one! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I have a traditional Nessmuk in carbon steel and the DH Russel Survival Knife in stainless, by Grohmann. The Scrap Muk is closer to the survival knife pattern, but his version is a little smaller. The BDLE is about the same size as the Scrap Muk. Personally, the idea of a high-tech version of the Nessy appeals to me. I am definitely getting one. And in keeping with the modern interpretation, I am going with kydex for the sheath.

I hear ya Vic. I was just sitting here think about the sheath. I was even toying with the idea of a multi type sheath that would include the Nessmuk, and maybe one or two other items, maybe even another knife. Not a piggy-back like some of us have with a big chopper and then a smaller knife, but something more along the lines of a flat wide leather sheath that would hold the "Muk" and possibly some other tool in normal sheath type fashion, and then have a pouch/pocket for some other items on the front...

I realize that probably makes no sense to anyone but me right now, but I can see it in my head. Maybe a skinning/Camp kitchen kit. Heck I don't know what I'm thinking. I bet Jeff can help though... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Horn Dog, in your personal experience with this blade shape/style, have you found it to be useful for more than just hunting/skinning?

I have batonned and even done some light chopping with my Grohmann. While it is a skinner, it can do a lot more. The other one is my onion dicer. I never bought a sheath for it, so it stays in the knife block in my kitchen. Nowadays, my idea of "survival" is getting through the super market for under $100. Lately, I'm more of a collector/tester than user. But that broad curved blade is very useful in camp and kitchen. And I really like the size of the Scrap Muk. Very nice for EDC in high ride kydex. And not too "tactical" or weapon-like so as not to frighten the sheeple. So far, this is my favorite Scrapper design in 154CM. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

How is this knife different from a Canadian Belt Knife in performance or function?

When I saw the new release post about about had a stroke. I had vissions of a SR77 Monster Nessie such as Koster makes.....not quite the same. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I am sure the 154cm is exceptional in the hands of our resident master knife maker...I was just hopeing for something grizzly large and made of some retarded strong shock steel.

Like the Nessie concpet and the mudder grip...

AI

Giggity Giggity! I was actually hoping for something smaller with a mudder handle! On top of that I've been wanting a good skinner, can't go wrong with the Scrap Muk.

i love that grohmann.

There's only one way I know of to find out, AI. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

The more I think about the Muk, the more I think that the Muk combined with the BDLE will make a nice pair... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> They would really complement each other in their individual design shapes.

Although I keep thinking about the Muk as an EDC blade too... Ever since seeing the Busse protos I've been warming up to the design and shape. Been looking forward to giving it a try, and now that it's a Scrapper with the Mudder handles, I'm really stoked about getting my hands on one... or two! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I can't wait to see what other possible combo ideas you guys have. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Great blade for the newest release!

The oldjimbo site belongs to a fellow that I know. He lives up here in BC and
is a BIG Golok fan. The nessmuk is a nice design. The one in this picture
belongs to my brother. He has 2 of them.

HD, who made the top knife in the picture?

Thks

Per George Washington Sears:

Nessmuk bio

Like you said Vic! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

THIS MODEL PROVES BEYOND ANY DOUBT DAN BUSSE DOES LISTEN TO THE DOGS IN THE YARD!!! A GIFT OF A LIMITED PRODUCTION ONE TIME RUN OF NESSIES IS NOTHING SHORT OF A GIFT FROM THE BIG DOG HIMSELF. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

This is more than I could have asked for! A nessmuk in Busse 154CM !!!

Mudder handles and a sweeping 4 plus inch blade....SOLD. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I'll take number 9 please. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Thanks Dan. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

Peace.

I'll buy at least a couple.

Jeff White. Steel is 1095 about 1/8" thick. Scales are Cherry. I got it cheap on ebay.

Nice! Not really my cup of tea, so I probably won't pick one up, but I think a Nessmuk will complement the SY line pretty well.


Now if I can just convince Dan to make a SYKCO version of the Argonne Assault, I'll be smiling for a month.

A big problem with the AA is that some states have "knuckle duster" laws that make them illegal to own or transport (CA, MA, ...?), so my guess is that Dan probably won't make them unless it's a military overrun.

That's nice. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Almost in the lines of the traditional skinner.

Ian.

Scrap Yard 154CM is different from other 154CMs. Here are some pics of Dan testing the MP. It's a bit tougher.

My Gosh ...how does he get 154cm to perform like that!

His brother is my Hero!

AI

I thought that stamp looked familiar, I bought one of those too, except that mine has curly maple handles, and the guy who was selling them (Robert Jones / handsewnleather.com) made a sheath for it. It's a nice, lightweight knife and came with a very sharp convex grind -- bottom line with shipping was $59.28, which I consider quite good for a custom knife and hand sewn sheath.

I am learning something

So in reality Bruce...your saying that all the steels, even SR101... has been worked and made what it is by Jerry? I thought Dan did his own thing to our steel. Is Dan mainly the designer and assembler of our blades?

Thanks
AI

Now you know why we buy knives with Jerry's heat treat. Even if you were to break one, all of the Busse companies will replace the knife. As you can see, that has to be the toughest 154CM steel on earth. I would not hesitate to use the new Scrap Muk as a survival knife. I guarantee it is tougher than my Grohmann, which seems pretty tough. You would not believe the abuse my Mud Puppy has seen.

OHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

way to instigate a bitter sibling rivalry.

Oh hell yeah!

Beutifful blade, I already have my MPLE though.
If I didn't, I would be all over that.

Perfect! I know everyone had an entirely different picture in their mind for the next offering but for a daily user this is ideal.
The fact we are getting something so soon is awesome news to me!
Plus, the price is right. I needed something this size. My SOG seal pup is about the same size but doesn't fit the bill for thickness. 3/16 is what I was looking for and 154CM is a heckuvalot better than AUS6. I was checking out the Koster Nessmuks and although I like the looks I'll take Scrap Yard anyday!

Thanks Dan, Patti, Renee and the rest of the Yard!

Also, being stainless and holding a better edge works well for me.
When I'm in the field the less maintenance the better, that's why I carry multiple blades. Each for their own task.

Ive never held or used a knife of that design.
What does that design lend itself to be used for?
I cant think of anything offhand... maybe skinning
an animal or something (which Ive never done).
I am sure it will be a quality knife,but I dont see
any use for "me". Maybe you guys will enlighten me
to some practical uses for that thing.
Im on the fence on this one.

Now a Giant SYKCO BM Style Chopper I could use! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

When camping or out in the "bush" I've tried the larger blades for basic tasks and for me it is a bit cumbersome. Smaller blades are less tiring and allow for the job to be finished quicker making the experience that much better. Also, blades with serrations are okay when cutting through fibrous or tough material but for basic skinning/cooking tasks a clean edge like the one on the Muk is ideal.

Who here hasn't been on kitchen duty and when someone asks "Who has a knife?" hesitates because either the one you have is too big and mean or more of a looker and not a user. Thanks to MC and some of the other guys I got hooked up with the Mora's and I was well pleased with my purchase. Still, the desire for a really solid camp knife was begging for a Muk and I would have gone Koster but the Yard has done me one better.

The curve is designed for what you just said; skinning large animals, where you'd make a sweeping gesture to seperate the skin from the meat.

There are other uses for a blade like that, but the main usages would be as said before, survival, and to prepare the meat of any animal you're slaughtering.

The more I look at it, the more I'm thinking of ordering it now. Hmm, 1 for me, 1 for my dad, 1 for my cousin.... Yeeesh! This is gonna cost me a fortune by the time I gt sheaths made for them as well! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />




<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

It is a general purpose knife. The curved belly does lend it to skinning, but it is also useful for food preparaton like chopping and slicing. This model is thick enough for splitting wood for kindling and other bushcraft chores. The blade style was made popular by outdoorsman George Washington Sears, who went by the pen name Nessmuk. He was a popular outdoor sports writer in the 1880s and advocated a minimalist camping style.

I am so in it is crazy7...never been a fan of patina which has kept me from getting a traditional carbon steel nesmuk....so in.

I know thinner is better in the world of Nessmuk's along with carbon rather than stainless but I'm an outside of the box kind of person. If GW saw the performance of these blades, which do you think he would have ventured into the wilderness with? The traditional or the modernized? HD, what do you think the weight difference will be due to it being 3/16" rather than 1/8"?

Has anyone here done skinning with a 3/16" blade? How much difference will that make vs a blade of 1/8"?

i was thinkin i'd rather see it in 1/8" too, Art. it's not very authentic, which shouldn't be all that important, but i'd have preferred a thinner stock with the edge running to the grip.

The good thing is that it can be reduced where as for those who prefer the thickness would have been s.o.l.
I think it'll be workable, as messy as the work is the mudder grips and "choil-less finger-saving edge" might save my trigger finger from potential dismemberment! lol.

that stuff doesn't work so easy, to my knowledge. i have bought better belts since i last tried it on my mple, though.

I think HD has been successful with his attempts, I know I wouldn't try to do it myself without the right equipment. I would probably send it to someone I trust wouldn't kill the treatment on the blade.

Are you kidding? There are lots of good skinning knives with blades 3/16" and thicker. The Bucks are that thick. Bark River has some skinning knives, like the Gameskeeper that are .21" thick. Many of the old Marbles knives and Solingen hunting knives are thick. As tall (wide) as the Scrap Muk is, with a full flat grind, it should do very well, with a good edge. Of course, a thinner blade is easier to sharpen, but may lack the strength for some chores. My Grohmann is 5/32" thick. I deliberately ordered it with the optional flat grind so I could get a finer edge. I think the Scrap Muk will do fine for skinning and a whole lot more. Yes I have skinned with knives that thick. Dan skinned a deer with a Scrapper 6.

The Scrap Yard Smelly to go with my Enfield Smelly! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Here is my HCLE, which I guarantee will skin. My MPLE and BDLE are just as sharp. You just have to take the edge down a bit.

Well.... hmmmm. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> I am glad Dan is making this knife, but I just don't know that the heavily upswept curve is what I personally want. This knife is a good multi-purpose design and 154CM (Especically Busse 154CM) "IS a good steel choice for this knife.... even if I might still prefer SR-101. But, IMO, the upswept belly is more suited for skinning and some kitchen use - even if still versatile in the field.
Again, I still feel the design is quite versatile, but I don't skin many animals much anymore and without the need to skin animals, I lean towards a much shallower belly as I like a shallower belly for my chore and task uses. Yes, I have many knives already with a shallower belly. And yes, the original Nessmuks have a curved belly very similar to this Scrap Muk. So, this is a fairly good representation combining Mudder grips into a Nessmuk design.


I don't think it would be fair for me to post my original Scrap-Muk concept, but I missed out again. I am very happy with how the MPLE came out though. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I passed on the SOD as I already have a Camp Tramp and while there may be some subtle changes and possibly even some subtle pros and cons in SOD vs. Camp Tramp, I felt covered with my Camp Tramp. - I (selfishly) was really hoping for something closer to the Scrapweiler concept.

Similarly, with this Scrap Muk I was hoping for a shallower belly like my Scrap Muk concept. On my concept, I had the blades edge up VERY close to the grip and even under part of the leading edge of Mudder grip. But, I would be fine with the ricasso as this Scrap Muk has which allows for choking up.... I just would have prefered a shallower belly.


Maybe, I will get lucky with the Mega-Muk concept or Scrap Ruck or some sort of Scrap-kukri or something. I would probably prefer the Mega-Muk in differentially heat-treated SR-101, but the Scrap Ruck and a Kukri "BEG" for SR-77. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

.

I figured you'd be all over this offering since you did a concept version, KG. Admittedly, yours was not exactly like this one, but a Nessie none the less. I immediately thought of yours when I saw this. I do think your version might have inspired Dan to make his, but only Dan can tell us for sure. People on other forums are mixed in their reactions to the Scrap Muk as much as here. I know it's a bit different, but I really like it a lot. I guess this design is one of those that provokes such controversy. Like on another forum a maker came out with a new handle material. Most seemed to like it. I hate it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I'm thinking about having Rainwalker make up some kind of cool sheath that will hold the new Nessmuk, a BDLE, and a MudPuppy. It'll be my "Triple Threat Set" that I grab when I'm going hunting or fishing. Should take care of any field dressing and skinning duties.

For those of you who have never owned or used a Nessmuk before, they also make excellent kitchen and Camp Cook duty knives. They are super duper veggie choppers!

It could strap to your forearm. Great for eating those strange foods at the Mall Food Court, too! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Sounds interesting Tolly, that would cover a nice range of chores on a successful hunting trip. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I like the idea- maybe i will go that direction too. Will have to see what ya come up with Jeff <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

By the way Jeff, I'm actually giving this some very serious thought, so in your free time(yeah right huh?) be thinking about it.

i asked him for an arm guard that would sheath a knife while i was shooting my bow.

Hey Vic, I'm blaming you for the complete destruction of one of my favorite well worn 15 micron silicon carbide belts today. I decided to give the "edge into the belt" grinding method a try on a DMDC that needed a little work and everything was going good on the 20 micron belt, then I switched her over to my favortie 15 and convinced myself I was an "edge in" pro after 4 minutes of grinding and "WHAP!!", bye bye belt! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />

Actually it's ordawg1's fault, he called me while I was grinding and the ringer made me flinch.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />. At least that's my story.

I actuallt got the hang of it after that little incident pretty quick and I think I like the edge leading method.

Very nice!
I have never owned a Nessmuk style blade, but having read about them a little now it does make perfect sense. Especially in stainless with mudder handles. Weather here during hunting season is usually anything but dry.

I had thought my YKCG was going to be my woods knife next season, but perhaps not.

*Sigh* more funds drained away from my other evil schemes...

Vic and Bruce, thanks, but I don't know that I can take or really deserve so much credit for the current Scrap Yard offering.

My concept was, in all fairness, based on Jerry's original Buss-Muk concept. "But", I just took the Buss-Muk concept blade, flattened/shallowed the curves (more to my liking) and photo-chopped a Mudder handle on it. To me the Mudder handle is an "Obvious" choice for a Nessmuk.... Probably obvious to Dan and Jerry as well.

Further, Dan's Scrap-Muk design is much more true to the original Nessmuk design than my concept.

Since the Scrap Yard Scrap-Muk is more like the original Nessmuk and more like Jerry's Buss-Muk concept than my concept, I don't see that I deserve so much (if any) credit for this one.

I think there will be many people who appreciate the Scrap-Muk being more true to the original design (probably count Pitman in on this list ????). And while the design might be controversial to some, I am very confident the design "IS" very versatile.

I think for many people, the design is aesthetically unusual and it is just one of those knives that has to be used a bit to be appreciated.

As Tolly said, the Nessmuk design is a great kitchen or camp cooking knife, plus a good skinner, plus a pretty decent Bushcraft knife. So, it has a LOT of function to offer.

With less belly like my concept, I still think it would be a great kitchen/camp cooking knife. But, it would not be as good a skinner - compromise - as I think my design would be a better bushcraft design (IMO).

For me, the curvy belly just offers features and benifits that I don't use or need much. And IMO, the curvy belly takes away in "some" function on the types of tasks I do most.

I am actually still torn and not sure. I may very well end up getting one (????). But, I just have a pretty good feel for what I want in a knife for a user and how I use my knives. For this type of knife and most knives for that matter, I just like and prefer less belly. I am confident I would prefer my concept. But, I am just one person and Dan and Jerry have to make decisions for their company to appease the most they can and hopefully sell the most knive as they can. Maybe their design will sell very well.

Side note: I like the black mudders better. I wish my MPLE had black mudders.

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Wow- I caused all that <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />? I think it was Vic's fault <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Hey Bob, after we got off the phone I started modifying a Breacher Bar for somebody who lives in Oregon.....Hmmmmm, who could it be???

Now that sounds good for sure. Just keep me posted on that Camilus steel that Jerry bought. Priority #1 for sure <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. This MUK is going to be SWEEEET <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I hope they will come really sharp! I'm still working on getting my 154 CM knives sharp. It's some hard stuff. It would be nice if the JYDs who ordered could get their JYD #'s... (hint hint) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Wow, I am away from the board for a day and a half and this pops up.
I like the looks of the blade for a field knife and I like the grips for the extra gripping. I will have to read up a bit more on this knife design and make my mind up==as to how many I want!

Gee Andy - what a GREAT idea!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

How about it Renee ?!? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

As far as the LE #'s, we go in the order that the order came in, if you get in fast enough and the number you are assigned is before your JYD # then you could request to get that number, but you would have to send me an email the day that you place your order so that I can see if it works out. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I was hoping for a thick hunk of SR77 as well. I will pass, Dogs come feed that love 154CM. You are getting a good knife, just not for me this time around. I am going to let other Dogs feed <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I will wait for the next thick piece of SR77 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

We just had a thick SR77 big knife in three flavors. Now we get this cool hunting knife in stainless. I'm not complaining. I can remember when the Swamp was putting out more knives than the Yard. Now it seems to be the other way around. BTW, a Swamp Rat version of the Scrap Muk with G10 or micarta handles would be cool, too.

It's not a big deal to me, but worth a try. Scrap Muk #12, oh yeah!



Thanks, Renee!

I am liking this concept knife more and more. For me, this knife cold be the one to bridge the gap between a good folder and my SOD. In the field this knife could really shine.

This is not your mothers 154cm. This has been though the Busse ringer (proprietary process of heat, cold, etc).


I think one would suit me good in my kitchen for regular use,... (Looks Dishwasher Safe to Me).. and maybe once yearly for camping/rafting. And likely this will be my boys first knife when he matures a bit (he is 1.5 years old now).

Yep, this is gunna be in my kitchen for slicing tasks 80% of the time. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I just checked and was told you had to be a moderator to sticky the thread, if I am wrong, sorry, but that is what I was told. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I would like mine VERY sharp and with my JYD # on it please. But- if not I will just take em however they come- all is good- these are awesome and I am happy- great work guys- Bruce sticky this thread please - or I think actually Tom or Chris might do that. Thanks Guys & Gals <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Thanks Bruce- much appreciated <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Sticky, Sticky, Sticky! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

And Renee for Moderator! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />


I thought she already was a mod actually... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />


Shows how little I pay attention... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Will do boss! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

What's.... "free time"??? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Any plans for a larger survival-oriented knife ala scrapper 6 or SOD in the near future?

I am a field geologist who often works alone in remote areas...jungles of south america, boreal forests of northern canada, etc. Your current offering looks like a wonderful sportsman's knife, but I was hoping for more blade. Some jurisdictions do not permit me to carry a firearm in the field, or it is too much of a hassle doing all that customs stuff.

A bit more blade gives me reach for large snakes. I carry a belt knife to cut one off of me if it drops from a tree. Big blade with chopping and peircing power gives me a feeling of security in bear country as well. I have never been attacked, but have surprised countless black bears and they run off. I'm hoping that this trend continues and I don't bump into any grizzlies either !

Oh that knife looks so sweeeet!!

I want one!!!

I just gotta toss a comment on the pile. No knife is a good weapon against a bear. Bears are bigger, stronger, and faster than you... and they come with 20 claws and some number of fangs. The best weapon against a bear if you must kill one is a stout rifle, followed by a 12 gauge with slugs, and distantly trailed by serious handguns (.44 magnum, .454 casul). Even if you manage to kill a bear with a knife, you're going to take damage in the process, and it will likely be your end.

Of course, simply being alert and seeing the bear before it sees you (bears are not, by nature, subtle creatures) will prevent a situation from developing. Snakes, now, they are sneaky bastards. I don't have any snake experience other than watching them zap into the grass with startling speed as you're about to step on them.

Wow, a multi-tool in the pouch on a Spec-Ops sheath with a good sized fixed blade is pretty hefty.