Re: Poll: Scrap Yard SR77 vs SR101
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05/09/09 01:16 AM
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I would also go with SR77 because of the toughness factor. I love sharpened pry bars, and Scrap Yard has the best of them! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Poll: Scrap Yard SR77 vs SR101
[Re: KnotSlip]
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05/09/09 01:35 AM
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Okay, before KG takes away my right to vote <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> - let me clarify...
I have never used either steel but I came here thinking that what differentiated SY, SR and Busse were the steels. As a person who likes choice, and given the restrictions of the poll (If SY could only use one steel) I would choose SR-77 because I can get 101 at SR. If SR and SY only used 101 then I could never get 77 at all. Make sense? I am not a Moderator and can't take away your vote. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I can appreciate wanting options. I like options myself. I can see where many might think what differentiates the Swamp and Scrap Yard might be the steels. But, a more specific definition of Dan's Business model was to take advantage of "Scraps" which implies most any steel he can scrounge up at some sort of bargain or similar. Your scenario doesn't seem to give the "option" of SR-101 with Res-C. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> I like both Res-C and micarta/G10 materials. But, I have actually been dissappointed for the last couple and a half years because of NOT having the combination of Res-C and SR-101 I like some SR-101 with Res-C and some with micarta and some with G10 and and and.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Poll: Scrap Yard SR77 vs SR101
[Re: MAJORSDAD]
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05/09/09 01:39 AM
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easy, the choice is 101....you would have to literally be trying to break the knife to tell the difference in toughness between 101 and 77, where as the edge retention most everyone will notice
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Re: Poll: Scrap Yard SR77 vs SR101
[Re: fastcamo]
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05/09/09 01:43 AM
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learn something from every thread...
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Re: Poll: Scrap Yard SR77 vs SR101
[Re: Jim]
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05/09/09 02:52 AM
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I recall the DFLE being $70 less than the M9LE. anyone recall the prices of the HC and MPLE? Release price for the HCLE was $138.95 (nearly the price of a DF CG); MPLEs were $79.95 (and BDLEs were $89.95) Thanks for bringing this up. But remember, the price difference had nothing to do with the steel and everything to do with the handle material between the SY and SR offerings. To me it seems like the real question is not which steel but which handle material (as it seems that SR101 and SR77 are pretty close in price and INFI is way out there). When broken down as the above post shows, how many would prefer micarta or G10 over res-c for an upcharge of almost 50%?! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by damon; 05/09/09 02:52 AM.
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Re: Poll: Scrap Yard SR77 vs SR101
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05/09/09 02:52 AM
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SR-77 all the way <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
When things turn ugly & your chips are down I NEED some SR-77 in-hand <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
338, it just rolls off the tongue.
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Re: Poll: Scrap Yard SR77 vs SR101
[Re: 338 Stalker]
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05/09/09 03:04 AM
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I should also add. If one MUST rely on ones knife like I do at times. SR-77 is a much stronger & more dependable steel IMO, that's according to some tests I have conducted. But that's MO of course.
338, it just rolls off the tongue.
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Re: Poll: Scrap Yard SR77 vs SR101
[Re: reconseed]
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05/09/09 03:30 AM
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on another note, i think the massive love affair with SR101 is due to its lack of appearance in the past few years and its resurfacing. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> SR77 aint going nowhere, so i can sleep good at night <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> lack of appearance? what? recent years? aren't you new to these knives? "love affair." i have had one rat until now and sold it. the swarden. i have no devotion to sr101 and i did not purchase an S5. the M9 is the first rat i both own and love. coulda been SR77. coulda been infi. it happens to be sr101. the designs the clan produces are the deciding factor for me, never the steel. i'll taking any of them, including 154CM. now lets be clear about why people like the SR77 knives. it's not the "superior steel." it's the price or the respirene-c handle. i will question, even challenge, any data i see (i haven't) that indicates the superiority of SR77 to SR101 or infi.
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Re: Poll: Scrap Yard SR77 vs SR101
[Re: fastcamo]
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05/09/09 03:31 AM
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easy, the choice is 101....you would have to literally be trying to break the knife to tell the difference in toughness between 101 and 77, where as the edge retention most everyone will notice it's that simple. this post should be read twice by anyone who disagrees.
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Re: Poll: Scrap Yard SR77 vs SR101
[Re: damon]
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05/09/09 03:39 AM
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Release price for the HCLE was $138.95 (nearly the price of a DF CG); MPLEs were $79.95 (and BDLEs were $89.95)
Thanks for bringing this up. But remember, the price difference had nothing to do with the steel and everything to do with the handle material between the SY and SR offerings. To me it seems like the real question is not which steel but which handle material (as it seems that SR101 and SR77 are pretty close in price and INFI is way out there). When broken down as the above post shows, how many would prefer micarta or G10 over res-c for an upcharge of almost 50%?! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> i think the point of my post was missed. the goal of any business is to make as much money as they can and as swamp rat has risen in the ranks they earned the ability to charge more. scrap yard's claim to fame is the fact that their product is affordable. when they gain the same devotion the yard's prices will go up. with the explosive growth of the forum, it may be sooner than later. i don't think a pair of g-10 slabs alone command an additional $60, but a more prestigious logo sure will. look at acura, infinity, audi, and worst of all: lexus.
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Re: Poll: Scrap Yard SR77 vs SR101
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05/09/09 03:41 AM
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I should also add. If one MUST rely on ones knife like I do at times. SR-77 is a much stronger & more dependable steel IMO, that's according to some tests I have conducted. But that's MO of course. if you've conducted tests then it's not an opinion, it's data. i'd love to see it and will retract my previous posts if it's conclusive.
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Re: Poll: Scrap Yard SR77 vs SR101
[Re: Magnum22]
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05/09/09 04:14 AM
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Perhaps a better question would be which steel folks prefer - IF they were the same price. For price, SR77 is terrific and definitely "Superior Performance to Price Ratio". All three steels Busse uses are great, and the average person will NEVER really notice much difference. So, price is a major concern for many of us. I have knives made from all three steels and I'm happy with all of them. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Junk Yard Dog #1 Moderator/Leader of the Pack Good night Mrs. B, wherever you are! Long Live the Brotherhood of the Yard!
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