HornDog not buying more blades - I sure wouldn't bet on it!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I still have two on order. I'll probably get one or two at Blade. But in the meantime, no more knives of any kind.

Hard to tell by pictures and specs alone.

My guess is they will likely compare favorably to each other.

The M9LE is a tad longer, but appears a little thinner at the tip with more clip.


I think without handling both, it would just be speculation at best.


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I really like my 1SM, no problems with it at all. As Vic said -- smooth. Well worth the $$$$.

Just for information....the M9 is down!

I put in for regestration at the swamp a couple weeks ago. I got confirmation today that I was in...went to the site...to see the M9 is no longer available for pre-order....Beautifu! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I remember reading a post by a faithful Swamp'er that said Eric would give a heads up long before shutting down the ordering.....I guess not.

Hey Vic...it seems to me you have like three belt sanders, is the new one vastly superior to the Habor Freight cheapo that people talk so much about?

I got my registration confirmation for the swamprat forum today as well..

Send an email to those two address's that Eric gave.
Do it today, and you might still be able to get in on the pre-order.

Good luck dude.

KG,

I've decided to stick with the M9.
Put my order in a few weeks ago, but have been second guessing myself
since the NM went to the Busse Store.
It was tempting, but I already have 2 8-inch knives that are pretty good,
and the M9 will do great for me.

No Regrets

As much as I like my NMSFNO, I think you made a good choice, Dotd. The M9LE is just plain beautiful and is bound to be a fine chopper.

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Well, I still say that as far as to which one is "better" between the two, it is still hard to say until we have both in hand to actually compare.

I still say that for most everyone SR-101 is PLENTY tough with no significant known damaged SR-101 blades with the exception of one that may have (likely) had temper damage done by custom grinding.

And I personally feel that SR-101 has exceptional edge properties on par with INFI.

And again, based on size and shape, I would still guess that the M9LE and NMSFNO will VERY likely be pretty darn close in actual performance (best guess ????).

Looks are subjective and I personally think they are both pretty nice looling, but I am HUGE fan of SATIN!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

If what is left is fit and feel in the hand, again, I would guess they are likely to be close, just balance a bit different.

So, since the M9LE is SATIN and saves you a LOT of money even if the NMSFNO is a good buy for INFI, then I would have to say the M9LE is "Likely" a VERY good bet! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />


I guess my only question about the M9LE is what I would use it for. It is not likely to be as good a chopper as a DFLE or Battle Rat.

I am anxious to feel it in hand for balance and feel. I wasn't a fan of the M6. I felt the M6 was WAY too handle heavy. But, a 9 inch blade changes a lot.

We'll see. I am pretty optimistic about the M9LE. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

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