With Scrap Yard using SR-101 for the upcoming S5CG, I thought I'd show you guys some info that dates back to 2002, so many of you may have not seen it.

SR-101:








More info here: http://www.swampratknifeworks.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=10;t=000118#000000











SR-77:





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Without getting into differentially/thorough heat treating, it looks like to me like they're pretty equal in these two test. The SR-77 does bend a bit further, but you won't find me trying to do that. SR-101 is definitely Scrap Yard worthy, bring on the S5CG!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

thanks for BTT'ing those pics! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

it certainly does show that sr101 and sr77 are very close in toughness!

i believe that rat being used is a battle rat <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Yeah it's the battle rat and dog father.

I can't wait for tuesday! I wonder if it's going to be offered in black and tan and if it's going to sport a "SR-101" stamp.

i cant wait for tuesday for some other reason as well (knife package!)

im going to have to get one in the dark colors...tan just aint my thing <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Thank you for posting the pics and link. The SR101 being tested was differentially heat treated correct? Just curious have through hardened blades been tested?

The BR being tested on the pictures was differentially tempered.

Id love to score a NEW SR Bandicoot with the penetrator tip on it!!!

But yea, this debate has gone on forever it seems. Both steels are good both have their strong suits. Personally, I like SR77 better and thus think it is a better steel all around. I have used the mini mojo from SR and the S6 and others in HEAVY use when in the field and the abuse that the S6 took was simply unreal. THen again, the Mojo was beaten hard too. Both are good steels, but for me, SR77.

In light use with the smaller knives, I didn't notice much difference. Had I done more extensive cutting I would have found out that SR101 holds an edge much longer than SR77. I first discovered the difference after some extended chopping with my Chopweiler. It just never seemed to dull, while I had to lightly touch up my DF with a ceramic rod from time to time. The point is, Recon, until you have used both steels side by side for a while, you won't know the difference. You can be sure that SR101 is plenty tough for use in a military knife and has superior edge holding to SR77.

Excellent pics. I hadn't seen these before. I have great faith in the Yard's products... hurry up tomorrow!

Both seem to be super tough steel. [censored] that SR-77 blade sure does bend. Im sure the S5 will be a great knife no matter what steel is used.

For what it is worth I think the heat treat on the SR101 might be slightly higher than that given to INFI....by this I mean my RMD seems to keep a razor edge slightly better than my smallest INFI blades...which are 6 inches...save that my first Skinny Ash which has been sharpened by far the most....now does match the RMD...it is as if the INFI blades need to have a bit of steel removed to get to their best...whereas the SR101 RMD seems able right from the off...

I have heard other HOGS mention this in the past...and it seems to pan out so far for me...regarding some INFI edges improving after a few sharpenings....naturally none has ever said SR101 holds a better edge....maybe my experience is just a reflection of this need to take the INFI edges down a bit with sharpening before they give of their best......

I always love seeing those pics, helps remind me of why I love my Scrappers and Rats. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />