As you know by now, a pic of the Scrapper 5 with an INFI logo was taken from my, supposedly, private account and posted on these forums. My account was set to private, not public, and was password protected. A few phone calls to Photobucket and they have now fixed the problem.

I was quite surprised to see it posted here and was very disappointed that someone would post it without asking permission. Doesn't it seem obvious that if I had wanted it made public, I would have posted it myself? If not, wouldn't it have been common courtesy to email me and ask for my permission? I NEVER posted a direct link to my photo gallery. It was accessed by copying the picture property code and then deleting the pic id, etc. I thank those who had access to the pic but refrained from posting it. 'Nuff said. Let's move on.

Now, for the rest of the Scrapper 5 story. The reason that the word "INFI" was covered in the photo was because I really don't know what the LE is going to be made out of yet. The Scrapper 5 INFI pic was a private joke between my brother and I. Everyday I email him a link to that pic with a different heading to prod him into going along with my latest bourbon soaked idea.

Here's the idea;

I have been trying to work with the production team at Busse to see if we could make this happen. So far, not so promising. Jerry is currently in the middle of a very large run and I am trying to convince him to use bar stock that is 6 inches longer than what they are currently using. If they do this, then the remaining length needed for the Scrapper 5 can be gleaned from the webs that they are discarding. He is getting 4 knives out of every web at this time. Using my idea, each 6 inch longer web would produce a single Scrapper 5 LE that would be priced within most everyone's range. (Under $200.00)

I was hoping to surprise you guys with that pic if we were able to make it happen out of INFI. If not, then nobody would be the wiser. No harm, no foul. The LE would be made out of 154CM as is the current plan. So, the cats out of the bag, sort of. Actually, at this point, the cat's not even in the bag. But either way, its going to be a great knife whether it's made out of INFI or 154CM.

Getting Jerry to part with additional INFI is tricky, but I've been greasing him with as much scotch as I can afford. I'll continue to keep working him over.

Now, for some really exciting news about the Combat Grade Scrapper 5. It will be made out of through-hardened SR101!!! I am very excited about this steel for this model. It truly is the best steel choice for this blade in a coated version.

Keep your fingers crossed, your glasses filled, and I'll keep you informed.

Dan

!!!!!!!!SR101!!!!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!
I hope it works out with the INFI Dan, But i'll be buying regardless!!

Thanks Dan, sorry about what happened, that's too bad to have a surprise spoiled. Infi would be excellent though, I hope Jerry will come through, thanks for all the excellent products so far!!

HELL yeah, sign me up. Thanks for clearing everything up and don't worry, I'm sure you still have many, many customers eager for that beautiful knife. I speak for myself when I say I can't wait. 154CM is an excellent steel for an excellent design. INFI would be gravy, but I wants me some meatloaf <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Thanks again.

Dan, I am also sorry this played out like it did.

I would also like to add...Yippee!!!! S5 in 101!!! I'm so in!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!

okay...this is pretty cool.

SR101!!!!! I will probably just get the CG instead of the LE. AWESOME!

154 CM for the LE would still be a fine knife, but the BIG news is SR101 for the CG. I may have to get one of each. Sorry about posting the pic (which I copied from somebody else), but it was an exciting idea.

Theres always a chance that it could still be INFI though. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

Dan with your designs ,whether INFI , 154 and SR101 you have all the bases covered....the same knife for different applications. SMART! Let me know when you release the SR101...I have a mission for him.

This is great news!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

I'M IN FOR BOTH!!! Reguardless of which steel is used on the LE's!

Thanks Dan, for the rest of the story! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

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

Yes. Let's hope that the unauthorized picture was a glimpse of things to come. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />