Re: Chop-Off: DFLE vs M9LE
[Re: Horn Dog]
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07/22/09 03:26 PM
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HD, if you do it please get video and post it for us <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Chop-Off: DFLE vs M9LE
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07/22/09 09:03 PM
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zhangmaster122
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AAANNND,,, im gonna miss both on sale at bf <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Great chopoff anyway!
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Hehehe, got bothe the Dogfather and his son
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Re: Chop-Off: DFLE vs M9LE
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07/22/09 09:32 PM
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I love these threads! Thanks for the pics.
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Re: sharpening convex grinds
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07/25/09 12:45 AM
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Great Chop Off! My kind of knives...
Re: Convex grinds. I had some old Blackjack knives (1-7, Trailguide...) with the convex grind. They were great at first, but I could never sharpen them just right again. Any tips on tools and technique for this gind? Thanks,
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Re: sharpening convex grinds
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07/25/09 12:54 AM
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Great Chop Off! My kind of knives...
Re: Convex grinds. I had some old Blackjack knives (1-7, Trailguide...) with the convex grind. They were great at first, but I could never sharpen them just right again. Any tips on tools and technique for this gind? Thanks, The leather on wood strops with compound work very well to maintain the convex edge. They are available from several sources, including KSF, Lee Valley, and some other one I just can't think of right now. Or you can make your own. If you strop them lightly after each use, they never get dull. It takes some practice to get the technique, but anyone can do it. Also, it is not absolutely critical that you remove steel. Often, I just lightly strop the final edge on a ceramic rod or steel to straighten the edge back out after use, like butchers do.
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Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.
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DFLE vs M9LE
[Re: Horn Dog]
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08/30/11 03:43 PM
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Just saw a picture of the upcoming Swamp Rat 911. It looks like a flat grind, like the M9LE has. The M9LE is a great light chopper. So I'm bumping this old thread. A good light 9" blade of SR101 steel with the right grind can do a lot.
Edit: The Rodent 9 has a convex grind. It appeared briefly on the Scrap Yard order page for some reason.
Last edited by Horn Dog; 08/30/11 08:04 PM.
Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.
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Re: DFLE vs M9LE
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08/30/11 11:25 PM
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Thanks Vic! You are answering all my Qs! Wishin' I hadn't missed out on the Rodent 9 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
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Re: DFLE vs M9LE
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08/31/11 02:40 AM
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Great review Vic..... Now too buy the 911 or not...... JK I think I need two...
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Re: DFLE vs M9LE
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08/31/11 04:34 AM
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D/T -- that was just a "test run" according to Jerry. The Rodent 9 will be offered again pretty soon. <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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Re: DFLE vs M9LE
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08/31/11 07:45 PM
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Sounds like the hole in my wallet just burned bigger.
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Re: DFLE vs M9LE
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08/31/11 08:46 PM
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Join the crowd! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />................................................... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.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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Re: DFLE vs M9LE
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09/04/11 06:41 AM
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HD Here is the Specs that were sent out in the Busse newsletter. I'm not exactly sure what all this means but I know your the man when it comes too edges. Any thoughts. Also thanks for another great review.
The Rodent 9 is the first of the Rodent '11 Series to be offered. Featuring a 9 1/2" long blade of SR-101 steel with our new and exclusive Ultra Convex Bevel the Rodent 9 has proven to be a very effective chopper and all around great camp knife. Our new Ultra Convex Bevel delivers the toughness and strength benefits of a convex grind coupled with the overall superior cutting geometry of a near full-height flat grind. Our Ultra Convex bevel is a mere 1 degree off flat, CNC bevel, that rises to within less than 5/16" from the spine. Killer strength combined with superior cutting geometry is what the new Ultra Convex bevel is all about.
Specs at a glance:
Overall Length: 15 1/4" Blade Length: 9 1/2" Thickness: Approx: 1/4" Steel: SR-101 / 58-60 Rc Handle: Black Canvas Micarta Blade Width: 1 5/8" Grind: Ultra Convex Saber Bevel Finish: Black
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