If Dan could only use ONE of the following alloys for ALL future Scrap Yard knives, which one should he use? single choice
	SR77
	SR101
Votes accepted starting: 05/08/09 11:22 AM You must vote before you can view the results of this poll.

I voted SR77 because swamprat uses SR101 so it gives us more options. I will buy either way though.

I voted SR77 also. I really don't care either way but I don't expect SR77's lead to hold up. There seems to be a lot of SR101 fans here that haven't voted yet.

I'm sorry I have to go for SR101 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />.

I voted SR101, but I would hope he continues to use SR77 on occasion.

Told you SR77's lead wouldn't last <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I said SR77 becasue that is what I have the most experience with. Interesting poll though.

I can't vote because I have little experience with SR77 and no experience with SR101 (yet <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />).

But does anyone else feel a little... dirty, choosing Swamp Rat's alloy over the Yard's?

I know they're all the same family yadda yadda, but isn't "sharpened crowbar" part of SYKCO's soul?

I don't know, maybe I'm too new to know what I'm talking about. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" />

yes. it feels wrong. i haven't voted yet. i will usually pick edge retention over toughness so i'm finding it hard to vote. i've been questioning the superiority of INFI over SR101, outside of maintenance. all these steels are excessively tough.

All that for me as well.

However, in regards to Swamp Rat using SR-101 and Scrap Yard using SR-77, let's try to view the whole pictures. Swamp Rat and Scrap yard have BOTH used BOTH steels now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

So, I don't want to say SR-77 is only for the Yard or SR-101 is only for the Swamp.

They way I see it, since both companies have used both steels, the distinguishing factors are NOT steel type and use anymore, but rather handle materials.


So, now, I only "Somewhat" feel guilty.
I might have felt more guilty, but now that Dan is using SR-101, I feel I can say the following with at least "less" guilt:


I prefer SR-101 for my uses and REALLY hope to see more of it used. SR-101 is EXTRORDINARILY TOUGH! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> and I REALLY prefer the edges I get on my SR-101 over what I can get and keep in SR-77.

Similarly, it really seems I can get and keep VERY comparable edges on my SR-101 over my INFI. Sometimes I think my SR-101 edges might even be better! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> - although honestly, so close it is hard to say for sure.

And again, both are MORE than sufficiently tough for me.

So, like Mag, aside from maintenance, which I find I can handle and deal with pretty well on SR-101, I am not convinced INFI is worth SO much more than SR-101.

**** ESPECIALLY, considering I like and really ONLY want satin finishes. When taking the cost of satin finishes into consideration, the cost of INFI is just WAY higher. Typically, WELL more than double.

I wrote more, but I have deleted and will leave it at that. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />


If I buy INFI in CG models..... which is what I have to do, I still pay more for INFI and spend HOURS stripping it and grinding out pits! - Which is just VERY frustrating for me to feel I have to do to a NEW knife. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

I have a big pile of knives waiting to be "Fixed". <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" />

I guess for various reasons, I would still have to give INFI the NOD for King of Knife Steels. - "IF" price is NOT a factor.

But, price "IS" a factor to "ME".

More power to those who can afford satin INFI. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> - INFI is obviously being marketed to: "price is no object for getting the BEST crowd".


But, for my money and for my uses, I EASILY consider SR-101 to be a great value and the best Busse and kin bang for the buck for me and my uses. I really have NO concerns about SR101 NOT being tough enough. And it STILL comes with a LIFETIME warranty. So, I am VERY good with SR-101.

I keep hoping for more GREAT designs using SR-101 both here with Res-C and at the Swamp with micarta and G10. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

And personally, I REALLY will still keep hoping for more SATIN SR-101 blades from both companies. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> - and for those of you who like coatings, I hope they offer both satin and coated blades to keep us all happy. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

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I say, it's the Scrap Yard, so there is no one steel for use. If there were a pile of excess INFI around, you can bet Dan would use it. But given a choice of steels between SR77 and SR101, I pick SR101. If you want one with micarta handles, get a Swamp Rat. I want the best steel Dan can get at the best possible price. Having used both steels in choppers and smaller blades, I prefer the SR101.

okay...i finally voted. 9th on the sr101 bandwagon vs 7 for sr77.