If I don't score:
I would kindly ask one of the dogs who bought more than 1 to sell one to me for the same price/or slightly higher if they want to make a profit. If no one is willing, then I'll just kick myself.

I will sit in my bedroom closet and I won't come out again. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

Buy? There's nothing to BUY! What else is there in the world? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />

No... I will sit in the closet and that's it for me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Others?


Peace.

But seriously there's probably no way I could get a decent knife from the States for $84.90 including Postage & Handling... the shipping I paid for the Mini mojo was $33, and $40 for the DF.
1) $84.90-$33=$51.90
2) $84.90-$40=$44.90

As you can see... what decent knife could I buy??? Recommend me one...

Can't think of any decent high performance fixed blade around 5inches or so for $69.95... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />
Recommend me one!

WOW, that's 2 times shorter than the Mutt and 1095 Steel? The Mutt just got better... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
But seriously, if I don't score a mutt, would any kind hearted dog who bought 2 or more mutts be willing to sell me one? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

Thanks bld522, I feel a whole lot better, by the way what is the Central time over there right now?

After crying and throwing fits, lopping a few heads, maybe a rat-5 maybe, I have the TAK-1 in D2 and it's a very nice blade.

Can I just sit in the corner and cry?

It's 77.90 without shipping <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> But it's not a DM!

Cool, so that's around 11:30 to 12:30 Syd time...
Thanks, mate! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

It is a good knife but as you know scrapper's are such amazing blades and deals, you can't replace that!

Mr JYD (bld) could you tell me the points system? I mean how many till my next step! and then after? TY

I would cook up a plan to obtain my fathers Bandicoot from him.

"Dad, that Bandicoot you have is way out of fashion now. Vic Classics are back with a vengance, you will need about 7 of them to be really cool. I will give you $84.90 for your Bandicoot so that you can go out and go nuts on Vic Classics."

W

O

W!

I'll be happy with a D.M.! but thanx I was just wondering the "pecking" order of things lol

2 nice leather sheats for the mutt, one I'll trade with one of the lucky multiple scorer for one of their mutts <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I would send a check to Dan as advanced down payment on the next SYK <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I'm a big Ranger fan too, I have the RD7 with orange G10 scales, you could get the RD6 for about the same deal.

W.D. There are several JYD deathchats along with others that are used to boost upward.

Oh man....


OK I've thought about picking up a Fallkniven from time to time so I would pick up a Fallkniven F1 Swedish Military Knife 3 3/4" laminated stainless drop point blade with VG-10 core and soft stainless exterior, 8 1/4" overall, Thermorun elastomer handle.

From Hillbilly sales Co.


$75.95
$7.36 sh

Total $83.31

Arg! cannot spend more than $84.90 ??

shucks.. i was gonna say Game Warden! been seein those [censored] things floatin around on BCS.. just Taunting me! ha ha ha la la la falalala peek-a-boo..
it's makin me Angry! i wanna buy one so i can Spank it!

I would probably try to get something from Bark River. There site doesn't list prices, but I am sure there is something. Their array of handle choices is impressive.

Yep but not many choices for $84.90.

I would buy an Ontario TAK-1 in 1095. I was looking to get one of those or a RAT-5 anyway, until I got involved in the SR-77 Cult. Neither of those is as appealing to me as the Dumpster Mutt.

Wow bld522.. you run a Tough scenario!
i'm settin here scratchin my head.. $84.90..
..there's Nothing i would buy! not (1) knife anyways that could do what the Mutt could do! and put the Giggles & Grins on my face for That price..
Lemme think even Harder here .. ok, almost.. almost there, ok Got it!..

$25 -a CS throwing knife, cuz i need a thrower.
$10 -a 12-pack of MGD, might as well drink
$ 8 -2 packs of Camel cigarettes, gotta Smoke.. when i Drink..
$ 7 -gas to the strippers.. gotta get grins somehow..
$10 -2 drinks at the strip bar.. don wanna get thrown out.. yet.
$24 -dollar bills for the strippers.. more grins..
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$84.90 ok there.. that's what i'm doin if i don't score a Mutt.

Another knife I would consider is the Becker B1. It sells for $84.95, but that includes the sheath, so the price is comparable.

Right. Like the DM, while they last.

I would probably get a PSK knife from Scott Gossman of Razorback Knives....they are only a small knife but are made of 01 with a nice convex grind,lifetime warranty and a cost of $45 + shipping !!

I have the F1 and luv it, for a smaller blade it is sweet!

I'll just order another BATAC. I won't spend anything right now <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

That's just it bld, they don't cost ANYTHING....right now <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Very popular wih Allah Akbar Airlines.

Here's a couple little neck knives from Buck:





Street on the top one is <$25, bottom one around $80 I believe

Yeah...,[censored] and I haven't even had a drink....must have Rangerknives on my brain for some reason !!!!!!!

I know this knife does not qualify because of its price, but what do you guys think of the Al Mar Sere 2000 Operator?

hmm.. $84.90

Actually I'd Really like to try a Fallkniven,
one of the Low end ones of course.. $80.95 +/-
http://savsonswordsandknives.com/militaryfn1t.html



I'd also like to try out Mora!
61Rc hardness knives for ~$18-$79+, depending on model..
http://www.swedishknives.com/

+1 on the Mora. Got my son one for his birthday. Skinny blades, not full tang, but decent steel and the price is right! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

The sheaths stink, fyi. And you will want to sharpen it when you receive it.

I heard they hand them out to first class....

opinel n6.


kidding. took too long to read this whole thread, but m2k and get the rest of my money back. or kershaw's new jyd. or if i could find one, copper alox cadet.

The Mora are great little knives been using one for years.


Hillbilly has the F1 for $75.95
http://hillbillysales.zoovy.com/c=zeQz3AGkR4FLBQXfCIc7vKoc5/product/FN1

I think maybe this one would be cheaper and a pretty nice little blade. Of course, there are those who will not buy CS.

Over on BF there are huge long rants against Lynn Thompson. Of course, like most of you, I would prefer to buy from Dan, but I don't have to agree with all of Cold Steel's advertizing to enjoy their knives. Most of them have given me good service.

Is the tang on the fallknivens radiused? or is it T shape like Cold steel knives?

I'm with you on that one HornDog. I never cared about the over the top advertising of cold steel however they do make good bang for the buck stuff.

I don't know, but I don't think that it is critical in a small knife. I have never owned a Fallkniven, but have lusted after their Odin bowie for some time.

I like the look of that one too and the Thor. Nice leather handle.

greens,Like Horn Dog said.. the majority of their military/wilderness knives are shorter blades VG10 stainless.. I think more for light bushcraft?
Not sure how that steel would fare under prying, batoning, heavy chopping, etc.

Not sure about their high end models..

I have tried to tell myself that the name has nothing to do with the appeal of a knife named Odin, but the voices in my head aren't buying that. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

they are not the strongest knife as they claim but they are great knives for the price. I have used my recon scout very hard. I don't love the handle but it is my favorite mid sized knife.

vic,
I have an almar sere operator and the quality is great. it is one of, if not the nicest small blade I have. S30V steel.

Did you know that the steel used in Beckers and Carbon V are one and the same?

Interesting! Where did you find this out H-D?

and people love their beckers. personally my CS knives have been sharper.

Thank you very much, scrappy. I have owned some Al Mar knives that were better than others. I appreciate the info. I am considering one, but I wasn't sure. They are sort of high end for me (except for my Busse FBM). I like the look and size of the SERE Operator.

scrappy,
cs recon scout is ~1" longer and a bit thicker than Scrapper 6 ?
how do the two feel/compare for you?

There was a guy on the Camillus forum who actually formulated the heat treating for the steel. Sadly, the steel is no longer being made. Camillus made the Carbon V blades for CS, and the 0170-6C Beckers. Those steels are the same.

Here's a size comparison of the Scrapper 6 and the F1.

tony22r,
unfortunatly my S6 has not arrived. Patti says it shipped on monday.

Who is no longer making the carbon V? Cold Steel or Camillus? Very interesting HD!

You should get it real soon tony, I just got mine yesterday, it was shipped monday too, us-post <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

It's really too bad about Camillus. The ripples will be felt throughout the industry for awhile I suspect.

I can tell you the handle is very comfortable but if you beat the handle the kraton will start to break up a little, the edge of the blade is very nice. my scouts have really abused it. no problems.

Cold Steel does not make knives. They contract them out. Now, there will be no US-made CS knives. Camillus made all the Carbon V knives, or at least the blades. CS's new replacement steel is called SK-5. It is a Japanese version of 1080.

DOH! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> Never mess with a good thing!

scrappy,oooh nice..
is there gonna be a Scrap? a welter weight prize fight, no holds barred Chopping contest??
If so, take pics! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Yes I'm afraid you are probably correct. A lot of people outsourced to them.

For those who care, here is my source about Carbon V steel: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4301656#post4301656

Interesting thread H-D. Thanks!

It seems the importance of developing a quality heat treating regimen is a common denominator for all the companies that make high quality knives. Here we see it reiterated one more time.

Dan the man has said as much on this forum. It is his propietary heat treatment that makes SR-77 what it is.

Heat! (pours tobasco on knife...)

Sorry I got hear a little late,
Thins is a tough one, but a Ontairo RAT 3, Becker Necker, or a Spyderco folder(not sure wixh one)
Of courase none are in the same feild as the Dumpster Mutt, but on my wish list.

You darn right...BEST BANG !!!!!

Go for a Ranger knife! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Or do it preemptively!

Ranger knives or Hookers for me. I'd prefer a Ranger... but if all else fails <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Just kidding... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Well, I just hope you are talking about a Ranger Knife

In all honesty, the RAT5 would be a good score, I've already got one though.

Thats about all I can think of in your price range. The Rangers would run you about $100 shipped for the RD6. Other than Ranger, Ontario RAT... heck, thats it... in this price range, you'd be nuts to not get Ranger, O. RAT, or Scrapyard!!!

Yes, the knife, not Justin himself. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Glad you clarified that... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Is a satin RD4 with cool colored handles < $100?

I suspect so or very close. I went with a package from Justin this past week. Wanted one with blue&black g10 handles sort of like my CGFBM.

RD4 = same price as RD6 = $90

Satin finish is another $20

G10 and spacers will run you another $15

Still a great deal <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Leatherface sheath for a 4" blade = $40.

$165 for the ultimate EDC? Very reasonable!

Yeah, that's pretty reasonable after all those upgrades. Cool! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

The fact that it has that custom touch really makes it worth the dough $$.

and it's perdy...
RD7 125 total

Whichdog - awesome Ranger!

These are my 3

I've got an RD set coming in.. RD4,6,7 & 9. Justin's service was good & I can't wait to get my hands on them! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

The satin finish and new handles really dress those bad boys up...I like! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Yeah, they look good!

Thanks guys, I love 'em.

Chris - that is going to be an awesome set - can't wait to see it!!!

Dice, clean out your PM box! It is full! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Shweeet diceman! I like the newer RD models, gonna get one, or two..

Wow, talk about catching up! I bet you got a sweet deal too..

Yeah, I had a lot of lost time to make up for!

Cleaned out - thanks for the heads up Chris

WD - Ranger and Scrapyard all the way for me - my 2 favorite companies - the only 2 that I am 100% loyal to. The old RD's are cool as well - wish I had some!

Good, pm sent! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

gawd, hard to top them diceman, "We Got's Tanks!"

Right on bro - I like my knives tough as h$ll, and SYard & Ranger deliver that at an awesome price.

When I ordered, Justin gave me a call and was a pleasure to do business with, and Patti was sweet and very nice also!

Both companies have been amazing. Swamp Rat and BC are the same as well, it is a pleasure dealing with them & these days that seems rare in the world of customer service!

Justin, and Dan & Patti, are all about taking care of thier customers. Thats probably why they both have very, very loyal customer bases.

I like Dan's method of knife releases sooooo much, and the forum here is very, very active.

Justin is quick to do custom upgrades on any of his products.

Between the 2 companies, they cover everything that I need in my knives.

Gonna call it a night, I have an early, early morning appointment w/ my Dogfather to go kill more trees out at Fort Fizzle. I'll post pix of that and my new damascus tomorrow afternoon!

G'nite guys!!

To have good customer service, all you need to do is call people back! I don't mind having to wait for something I really want, but let know your company is still out there!

G'nite Dice!

G'night dice!

sweet metal dreams dice..

Thanks guys!

Make sure you keep youf DF in it's sheath if you take it to bed with you! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

How about one of these.....
http://www.coldsteel.com/80ft.html

I don't deal with them any more.