Yes there is, when someone buys the last one available, and I don't have mine yet <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I don't know...when I buy 2 of each knife I want 3, and if I get 3 I regret not getting 4. It doesn't end.

I love these kind of tests! It's nice to know that I don't have to worry about any of my Scrap Yards breaking. Thanks! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

First off I wanted to say that I found those pictures and tests entertaining and well documented. Beautiful country up there, I frequent the deep Sierra Nevada forrests every year and love it. I also agree that the tools you carry you have to rely on, that said I have a question for you, did you buy a second SOD? I mean you prooved to yourself it was a worthy tool to carry but destroyed it in the process so now you no longer have it to rely on? I am not going to comment on the knife jumping mainly because I have done plenty of stupid things while drinking in the mountains, our annual firewalking rituals or boulder tossing, albeit fun are considered highly dangerous and stupid.
Seed, you seem like a really nice guy, you really do, you should be commended for you service to your country and your gung ho spirit, that said I think you are missing the point of what people here say regarding your posts. I have been following your posts ever since you joined the Swamprat forum, yes toughness is important but you come across like some evangelical preacher you see on TV, even though I believe in God and live my life accordingly I blow right thru those channels and would never listen to them, they are really hard to take seriously, when you talk about the knives it is hard to take you seriously because that is ALL you talk about. I think the folks here all like you and respect you and are not trying to insult you, merely trying to get a point across. This is not a dig, just an observation <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

No offense taken. Each of us have certain qualities in knives that urge us to lean more towards others than... well, others. For me, given my profession, I must have something that WILL NOT break. I can always put an edge on a knife. But I cannot replace it if it breaks. So, for me, toughness is the biggest issue. Period. People like Horn Dog and Bruce dont have the same profession that I do and use their knives more than I do or more regularly. They are pro knife collectors. (not saying that a collector doesnt use his knives) They have a wide array of applications for their knives. I do not. I have an SOD that I have beaten the hell out of. And truth is, aside from camping occasionally, i have no real life use for it. (in terms of my profession - be honest, you arent going to carry a SOD on your LBV as a 2LT) I have a few Busse SD's. they see daily carry and serve me wonderfully. I have 2 DMCG's. I havent beaten the hell out of either of them at this point. But as someone else pointed out, just because one doesnt beat the hell out of their knives, doesnt mean that they cant use them or attest to their strength. For example, I dont have to beat the hell out of my S6 to say its one of the best knives made. Or that its one of the toughest. Why? Because NUMEROUS others have done so already. I can use mine and know that I have one of the best. The DMCG is the same way. Ergonomically, it is one of the toughest knives made. Period. .285 inch thick saber ground SR77 with a penetrator tip on a knife that is 5 inches long, is [censored] near indestructible. There is this sentiment that because the main threads I join in on are about SR77 and its toughness, that "im not taken seriously." Well, to each his own. I dont ask to be taken anyway. Im here because I love SY and the Busse family's mastery of knives. I am not here and not concerned with how members take me. I do not offend people on this forum and i abide within the rules of the forum. Im respectful to others and take shots from others more often than others, for the most part and its all fine. But alas, for me, given my chosen profession, i stand by and proudly carry the torch of toughness when it comes to buying knives. If this doesnt make sense to some, well, it doesnt have to. I mean I could always take Andy Wayne as not serious because he carries a HUGE knife to the mall and takes pictures in the bathroom. Most people consider that odd or well... crazy. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> But for me, I dont care. I dont think he is crazy. He does his thing and thats fine by me. Im a liberal and am cool with others doing their thing. Respect others' posts and what means something to them and they shall do the same to you.


and oh yea, for all you haters that say i dont use my knives... get some!!

Seed- I don't think SB is a hater- I think he was merely " trying" to explain something. We all love ya little guy-Thanks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I appreciate tests like this (esp. when appropriate safety measures are taken <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />). Although I would (probably <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />) never do this normally to my SOD, it IS very nice to see the toughness on display, and if I should ever have to rely upon it (should my mind get me into a situation that my body can't get me out of <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />) it will not fail. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Recon, everyone takes you seriously, at least I do. It just so happens you are the biggest SR77 fan of us all.

I don't think "haters" hang around here long. This has to be one of the mellowest forums around. But we occasionally tease each other a bit. I have received my share of it from time to time. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

LOL !!! Nice one !!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />