Arch, I know what you mean about the premium for the Busse line. I have a couple, and only one of them I am sure I will keep. I love bowies and the HG55 I picked up was a project blade from the previous owner so I am just taking it to the next step on it. I do have a BWM but yet to use it, so who knows. I DO know I love the offerings from the Yard and most from the Swamp because of the value they offer!

Dan nailed it: "Superior Performance to Price Ratio"!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I have knives from all three companies and think they are all great! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Sumo and PK,

You guys summarized it precisely. The value of SY and SR's offerings are irresistible. What other consumer product can take more abuse than their competition, and beat their prices too?

I love the satisfaction of knowing I have the VERY BEST KNIVES made, and that they were an incredible VALUE too <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I've never held a blade that "felt more brutally durable" than my DF. Its simply a "beast".