More Scrapper 5 Action.
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08/08/09 04:26 PM
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I did a little comparison today, just out of curiosity. I compared the Cold Steel Rajah II with the SODLE, the Condor Combat Machete with my DFLE, and even used a Fiskars saw and my Rat Trap. I was just testing out what tools worked best for some woods tasks vs their size and weight. I did some slashing, chopping, splitting, sawing and slicing. When I was done, I wondered how my new Scrapper 5 would do if it were my only tool. It did just fine. I took my baton and beat the S5 into a thick piece of hardwood to chop it in half. Once my notch was cut, I turned the wood over and cut through the back, again using a baton. Then I picked up a gnarly piece of wood and split it using my S5 and baton. Then I used the S5 to cut some thin slices of wood for fire starting. I'm impressed with this rugged knife. I think it will become my favorite fixed blade for my little hikes into the woods. This is a versatile knife. I'm quite sure I could skin animals with it as well. I like the thinner stock and superior edge holding of the SR101 steel. I prefer this knife to my YK or Mutts, and I like those. The mudder handles work for me, and the 5" blade is one of my favorite sizes for EDC.
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Re: More Scrapper 5 Action.
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08/08/09 04:35 PM
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silverbullets
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Awesome pics Vic, I agree this should see a lot of time on my belt up in the woods.... (once I get my sheaths.....)
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Re: More Scrapper 5 Action.
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08/08/09 04:43 PM
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I agree. 5" is just right. The S5 makes a sweet belt knife. I haven't been able to beat mine. I've just used it around the kitchen.
Maybe the infi S5 might just replace my RMD... What a dilemma.
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Re: More Scrapper 5 Action.
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08/08/09 04:45 PM
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somberbear
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very cool vic... dig my s5
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Re: More Scrapper 5 Action.
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08/08/09 04:45 PM
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banana-clip
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Sweet pics and comparison. I'm sure that convex edge you have on it helps with it cutting much better.
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Re: More Scrapper 5 Action.
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08/08/09 04:47 PM
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Magnum22
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dammit i gotta stop clicking these threads.
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Re: More Scrapper 5 Action.
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08/08/09 04:48 PM
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Little Green Men
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Nice Vic! I really need to get a Scrapper 5 the more I look at these threads the more I want one.
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Re: More Scrapper 5 Action.
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08/08/09 04:50 PM
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I'm impressed with this rugged knife. I think it will become my favorite fixed blade for my little hikes into the woods. This is a versatile knife. I'm quite sure I could skin animals with it as well. I like the thinner stock and superior edge holding of the SR101 steel. I prefer this knife to my YK or Mutts, and I like those. The mudder handles work for me, and the 5" blade is one of my favorite sizes for EDC. I agree with ALL that and more. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> The S5 is a GREAT knife! In some ways I might prefer the S5 to my RMD. There are some compromises and they are BOTH GREAT. But, the lighter weight and general "Handy" size, shape, weight, design of the S5 is HARD to beat. And there just really isn't ANYTHING the RMD can do that the S5 can't. If I could skeletonize the handle of my RMD to remove some handle weight (and drop the point on my RMD a bit - which I will probably do), then the RMD vs. S5 would even be harder to choose. Still.... Both right at the top of the list. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> .
Last edited by KnifeGuy; 08/08/09 04:54 PM.
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Re: More Scrapper 5 Action.
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08/08/09 04:54 PM
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dammit i gotta stop clicking these threads. Mag, did you skip on the S5????? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> .
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Re: More Scrapper 5 Action.
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08/08/09 04:55 PM
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KnifeGuy
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......I'm sure that convex edge you have on it helps with it cutting much better. Pretty much always the case. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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I prefer "SATIN" blades!!!
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Re: More Scrapper 5 Action.
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08/08/09 06:38 PM
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......I'm sure that convex edge you have on it helps with it cutting much better. Pretty much always the case. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> The Scrapper 5 came with a decent edge, but for fuzz sticks and such, a sharper edge is better. This is a rugged knife for survival or other hard use. It's light weight makes it a knife likely to be carried, and let's face it, a 5" blade can do stuff a 4" blade can't, so this knife is very competitive with the smaller 4" blade survival knives out there with about the same weight.
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Re: More Scrapper 5 Action.
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08/08/09 07:26 PM
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Private Klink
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Well done Vic, and great pics! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <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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