dl, any update pics of the after?

Sorry Big Dog. Didn't mean to focus on another maker. I figured a size comparison picture would be alright, but I'll limit any comparisons to actual usage. Just gives me more reason to go out and use all of my knives! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Sumo, I realized that I left my mouse pad and sandpaper back home, so I'll have to wait until I'm done with school to fix the edge. Maybe I'll just get a sheet or two of sandpaper and use cardboard backing for now.

Ah, pics whenever. I still need to get pics of a few things (know what I mean)!

What ever could you mean?!

I was just thinking, I've had this S5 for a while and not really commented on it here in the forum. The S5 really does seem like a knife that everyone really needs to own. It's the most practical size knife that I own, along with my Ratmandu that I'm too pansy to use (it was a bit pricey for a college student budget). The reason the knife is so dirty is because I went to it when I needed to split some kindling and shave some fatwood for starting a few fires. I think for one fire I used a standard Ranger RD6, but unless much chopping is in order, the S5 is a great size for most chores.

I was wondering the same thing......... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I was wondering the same. I figured that discussion of other manufacturer's knives in comparison to any Busse kin blades was fine, but if actual use comparison needs to be done, that's fine with me. What Dan says, goes.

Seriously Dan? Are you kidding us? Guy posts some pictures with a "Scrap Yard" knife and another makers blade, and some people comment on it, and you get all torqued off. God forbid someone should mention other than a Bussekin brand around here. Everyone knows that you make great blades. I own a couple. Your attitude towards other makers is childish. You should clarify the rules to say "Only Bussekin knives allowed or else you are in big trouble by me". Then everyone would know how you don't like other makers on your site. You make a decent knife, but so do alot of other people out there. Stop bitching, and handing out kool aid, and go make some more knives.

Well, I admit that it's difficult for me to know when it's okay to discuss other knife manufacturers here, but then I realize that it IS the Scrap Yard forum. I have made very brief mentions of other knives that I favor, and never any mention of those that I do not. This IS Dan's forum, but maybe it's time for a clarification of the rule(s). I will say that I try my best to keep my comments on other manufacturers products to other open discussion forums. But Scrap Yard knives are by far my favorite, so I'll continue to roost here and do my best to follow the rules.

Well put Bruce.

I have...but I like it here, and if I have to make adjustments in my knife discussing habits to continue to hang out here then I will. I AM guilty of disliking these whim driven interpretations of the rules. I do like to discuss other knives. I have many favorites, and I like to talk about them. Not necessarily comparing them, just discussing what I like about them. Scrap Yard will always be tops in my book. If Dan would come out with a camp axe and a folder, I would have all bases covered.