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 SMLE #12 Has Arrived!
#267252
02/28/09 04:59 PM
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Horn Dog
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Junk Yard Dog
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When I returned from my morning walk, I had two packages in the mailbox: my new SMLE and my new kydex from Jeff for my Ranger Afghan. ![[Linked Image from i173.photobucket.com]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rivershaman/SYKCO/SMLE020.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i173.photobucket.com]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rivershaman/SYKCO/SMLE021.jpg) The SMLE has to be THE hardest to sharpen Busse-made knife I have ever done. It ought to hold an edge forever. I really like this knife. It balances just in front of the first finger, just barely blade heavy. The knife has a little heft to it, a rugged substantial feel. This is a very fine outdoor knife. Perfect for skinning or chopping vegetables or any number of tasks. But that 154CM steel is a bear to sharpen, even on my Delta belt sander. Now that I finally have it sharp, I'll just strop it to keep it that way. ![[Linked Image from i173.photobucket.com]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rivershaman/SYKCO/SMLE2004.jpg)
Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.
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Re: SMLE #12 Has Arrived!
[Re: Horn Dog]
#267253
02/28/09 05:01 PM
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RN
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enjoy! good day at the maibox!
JYD #109
"I came here for the knives and stayed for the people."
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Re: SMLE #12 Has Arrived!
[Re: RN]
#267254
02/28/09 05:05 PM
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walnutbear
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AWESOME PICS!
CONGRATS!!!!!
HOGS RATS & DOGS
SIMPLY THE BEST!
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Re: SMLE #12 Has Arrived!
[Re: RN]
#267255
02/28/09 05:07 PM
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Steel Fan
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It looks a cracking edge HD...the heat treatment must be good if it took you a while to sharpen it...probably at a higher Rc hardness than normal...I have some blades of Cowry X at Rc64...they took a long time too...but as you say they "last" longer too!
JYD #75
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Re: SMLE #12 Has Arrived!
[Re: Steel Fan]
#267256
02/28/09 05:15 PM
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This is a serious knife, Peter. As soon as Jeff figures out how to make some kydex for this curvy beast, it will be one of my favorite EDC knives. No rust no worries, and laser sharp. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.
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Re: SMLE #12 Has Arrived!
[Re: Horn Dog]
#267257
02/28/09 05:31 PM
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Steel Fan
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Yes...if I were not economising and fairly well stocked on smaller knives...this would be a most welcome addition! It has a great shape to the blade for utility tasks...looks like there might be an element of a sharpened clip curve to the blade? Very handy for ferro rod use! As much as the "experts" say use the spine...I find the shower of sparks can be low to none existant depending on the spine angle and I like a "clip" for this use! It also prevents "slipage" and scratches to the side of the blade...the deeper "bite" gives more control...at least for me.
JYD #75
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Re: SMLE #12 Has Arrived!
[Re: Steel Fan]
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02/28/09 07:18 PM
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Ironballs
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Wow, yours already had an edge to it... my #144 came today in NV. I hope the prep 3 slabs of baby backs tonight with her... for smoking tomorrow.
"All your Busse are belong to us"
"All your Scrp Yard Knife are belong to us"
No Regrets!
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Re: SMLE #12 Has Arrived!
[Re: Ironballs]
#267259
02/28/09 07:23 PM
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P-Easy
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Ah, nothing better than getting home and having a package or two waiting for you!
Enjoy every sandwich.
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Re: SMLE #12 Has Arrived!
[Re: Horn Dog]
#267260
02/28/09 07:28 PM
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Bors
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This is a serious knife, Peter. As soon as Jeff figures out how to make some kydex for this curvy beast, it will be one of my favorite EDC knives. No rust no worries, and laser sharp. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I completely agree and will add that with the MUK and the DFLE pretty much all the bases are covered.
JYD#14
Do you need one, of course you do it's a knife and you like knives.....
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Re: SMLE #12 Has Arrived!
[Re: Ironballs]
#267261
02/28/09 07:42 PM
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Horn Dog
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Wow, yours already had an edge to it... Not really, IB. I worked on it for quite a while.
Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.
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Re: SMLE #12 Has Arrived!
[Re: Horn Dog]
#267262
02/28/09 09:16 PM
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cazio
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HD you are one serious knife guru and that looks like it could cut just looking at it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />.
JYD #136
My mother told me if didn't have anything nice to say then don't say anything but that never stopped me before.
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Re: SMLE #12 Has Arrived!
[Re: cazio]
#267263
02/28/09 10:38 PM
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VANCE
Junk Yard Dog
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nice pics hd
***ot
my trailmaster arrived today
wow
thanks
JYD #22
Always drink upstream from the herd.
-- Will Rogers
aka"LUCKY DOG"
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