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04/09/07 10:18 PM
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LMAO! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Good one, Rich. Micarta handles do seem to be the kiss of death for reasonably-priced Busse knives, all right. Why not both? I love the Res C, especially for choppers, since it absorbs some of the shock. But you must admit that micarta is nice.
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04/09/07 10:21 PM
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Re: Poll: How much will the DFLE cost?
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04/09/07 10:25 PM
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Might be nice on an LE model every now and again.
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04/09/07 10:27 PM
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Re: Poll: How much will the DFLE cost?
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04/09/07 10:28 PM
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No, you're right, I'm not saying that I personally would prefer it (but I'm sure I'd pay the extra anyways!), just saying that it doesn't sound like a good idea for his CG knives.
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Re: Poll: How much will the DFLE cost?
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04/09/07 10:36 PM
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Right, diceman. But an LE will probably cost at least $50 more than a CG. How much more than that would you be willing to pay for micarta handles? And more importantly from Dan's perspective, how much performance could you expect to gain from using micarta instead of Res-C? Your logic and reason are inescapable, Bruce. Micarta is expensive. It requires drilling and cutting and sanding. I was suggesting that maybe for the LE models, he could do it. How much would I pay for a DFLE with fat micarta scales? About $250 to $300. What's a FBMLE sell for?
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Re: Poll: How much will the DFLE cost?
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04/09/07 10:40 PM
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I'd pay it for sure on a DFLE. Would pay $140 for a DMLE (oooh, anyone thought of asking about that yet!!?) w/ micarta slabs.
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Re: Poll: How much will the DFLE cost?
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04/09/07 10:52 PM
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Can't say I'd agree with that statement. Have you tried the new HRLM? It's seriously a lot more knife than the original HRs. The new handle makes a bigger difference than you would expect. That's not the point, Kraz. How much does a HRLM with micarta handles cost compared to a Dumpster Mutt with Res-C handles or a Scrapper 6 with Res-C handles? And would you consider the HRLM to be a lot more knife for the money than either of those? I'm comparing like blades to like blades from the same manufacturer. I think Tony or Andy calculated a $30 price increase from the HR to the HRLM? If the first knife was great at its original price and the second knife is even better then the only question is it $30 better. And, IMO, I believe the answer is yes. I don't measure the goodness of the knife solely by the amount of steel in the blade. Certainly the blade length, width and thickness are factors in choosing a knife. However, if you have a specific application for the knife you'll find the handle ergnomics matter too. IMO, the DM with the micarta handles would be an incrementally "better" knife from an ergonomics standpoint and worth paying more money for. You can always improve things a little more but it always costs extra to do so. To say so is not a complaint against Scrapyard knives. I would buy a Swamp Rat Dumpster Mutt with micarta handles if such a hybrid ever existed.
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04/09/07 11:13 PM
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Re: Poll: How much will the DFLE cost?
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04/09/07 11:20 PM
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How much would I pay for a DFLE with fat micarta scales? About $250 to $300. What's a FBMLE sell for? I understand your point, Vic. But it continues to lead me back to Dan's stated goal of producing the best performing knives at the lowest possible prices. If he extends that philosophy to the DFLE as he did with the S6LE, then micarta is simply out of the question. Oh, I know. The DFLE will be a satin version of the one I have. I'm just saying that I would LIKE one with fat micarta scales, just so it would be pretty. There is no doubt that Res C is a superior user handle and much cheaper to make. I hope he never quits making res C handles.
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Re: Poll: How much will the DFLE cost?
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04/09/07 11:29 PM
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On a 6" blade or longer I agree Res-C rocks. On a sub 6" blade is where I find micarta to be nice.
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04/09/07 11:44 PM
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