It was like a Swamprat concept type of deal but it never gone into production even with all the "I want a MINI" posts...

I'm not sure, but I believe only a few "Mini"s were made.

it might now. with the economy tight, bussekin might push as much steel out as they can.

The mini posts I believe went on for years lol. Yah that was how bad we want one or two.

The "Mini Spec Ops" was a psudo Tanto based on the Howling Rat.

Kind of a "Mini" Tali-Wacker of sorts.





I prefer the Tali-Wacker, but I was never a big fan of either.

To me, Tantos are good for whacking, slashing and stabbing. And I just don't really have much use for that blade shape on a small knife. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Neither the Tali-Whacker or Mini should have a choil like they do IMO. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

However, I would like a 9" and 13" tanto (long enought to WHACK with <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />) to compliment my Waki. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

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I agree. And "Weight", balance, feel, etc.

And why I wouldn't want the Scrapweiler concept too thick.

I "Think" if kept close to 0.20" - 0.22" thick it would stay reasonably close in weight - maybe an ounce or two more, but would balance and feel way better than the Yard Guard by having the weight distributed better.

If the Camp Tramp is 14.5 ounces and the Yard Guard is 16 ounces, I think the Scrapweiler could be around 15.5 - 16.0 ounces if kept around 0.20" - 0.22" thick (????? - just speculating.)

I wouldn't be upset with the Scrapweiler concept being 7.5". But, I think it would be better closer to 8" - 8.5" and thinner - close to 0.20" - 0.22" thick.
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As opposed to shorter and thicker (like the Yard Guard was.)

If too thick and/or too heavy, I think it becomes too much of a chopper that can't compete with the DFLE or BR and looses it's "Camp" use and Carry versatility - which I would HIGHLY prefer to maintain! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

IMO - the dropped point and improved choil design help in use for most tasks.

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here ya go KG

sorry i forgot to mention thats to my my new desert dog father a crappy pic but there ya go KG

+1 Lowder...are ya ready for our chop off!!!!

anytime your ready i am fast camo. well after a couple of small modifications anyways <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

DANG big BRUTE knives Fastcamo and Lowder.

Disregard much of my PM reply Lowder. I replied before seeing you had posted your pics here. Glad to see it on the thread. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Now you guys need to post pics of CARNAGE! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

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Thank you KG it is a brute,and hopefully me and fast camo can have some carnage photos up here in a little bit for ya. The knife is still a little infinished though i need to rework the scales and open up the pomel a little. We havent really gone full carnage with them yet cuz we are still waiting on competitor#3,we would post ya some pics but theres no need cuz it looks almost exactly like fast camos and you would probably be waiting another three years to see it. Me and fast camo have allready been waiting about 6 months. I will talk to fast camo and get some carnage photos for ya K <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Ahh the more I look at the Mini the more I like it. I have a thing for small choil too...