If the Koster is in 3V I wouldn't worry about it. Dan is supposed to be great about taking care of any damage should it ever happen.

+1 for Bark River. Mike usually goes for cutting performance over maximum strength. Sometimes the edges get ground just a bit too thin. 52-100 is superb steel. Your Nessie can be redone with a stronger edge. I did that myself on a BRKT golok one time when the edge rolled. Never had another problem with it.

scrappy, send your muk to HD!

+1

Unless you just break it in half like I did my Vest Pocket Bowie. Then send it to Mike. He is making me a new 9" bowie in 50-100B as a replacement for my 5" bowie in 1085. Seems fair to me! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Bark Rivers are tough, but it varies with the model. I broke the VP Bowie batoning. I finished the job with the Gameskeeper without a problem. They aren't Scrappers. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

So sorry Terry that your Barkie let you down. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbdn.gif" alt="" />

I am certain that beyond all doubt the Scrap Yard Muk will NOT let you down. They are all right! It is a beast. Mine has seen EDC for a month now and it is still factory RAZOR sharp! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

It have pried,chopped.picked things out with,made dreaded PB & J sandwiches and no signs of use still. What is very odd is that the satin finish still has no scratches either after all the abuse I have issued on it it shows brand new. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Have heart my old friend it will surpass your expectations. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

Peace.

Vic.... nice job on that Barkie of yours! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
NO ONE knows how to test a blade more than you,and you do a fantastic job always!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Peace.

Sometimes I forget that every knife I test isn't as tough as a Scrapper.

Scrappy, got a picture of the damaged Nessie?

Man, that sucks on the vest pocket bowie! Batoning isn't extreme use. Good thing it wasn't a true necessity situation I assume.

Edge rolls can usually be stropped right out on a kitchen steel or even the lip of a beer bottle. If the roll extends beyond the sharpened edge then you have a bigger task to get it back in shape. Pictures would help!

wow, I can't believe the vest bowie failure!
I don't think it would be fair to say it let me down. I also forget not every knife is a busse or even a cold steel. this knife probably wasn't designed for it. I have mentioned it before. I surf the web on a phone so I can't load pics. I tried to at the library but it wouldn't work because of the permissions.

but the last of the scrapmuks are now shipping and I will be good to go.