? @ Thickness
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09/29/06 12:34 AM
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Just got my Scrappers- got one of each 'cuz I'm tired of "wanting" and at these prices, I can have! Thanks ScrapYard.
What I'm wondering (and I wondered this about Busses too) is this: This steel is known for it's toughness, right? So why are the blades even thicker than Busses and Swamp Rats? Shouldn't that allow for a thinner blade?
Don't get me wrong, I love the feel of these knives and they have much better balance than my M6 which I feel has too much handle for the blade (Sorry SR!).
Also, there is a bit of difference in the handles (the LE handle is a bit smaller)- is this just normal production tolerance or is there supposed to be a difference?
Thanks for more great knives!
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Re: ? @ Thickness
[Re: MVF]
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09/29/06 12:36 AM
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Gravelface
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Welcome MVF....great questions....as we seem to have some top experts in our midst, I am sure they can answer your questions! I just really like thick blades, so I don't ask why and just keep asking for more!!
EMail if you have a spare 460!!!!
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Re: ? @ Thickness
[Re: Gravelface]
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09/29/06 01:58 AM
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I've got too many thick ones- need more slicers & EDC types!
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Re: ? @ Thickness
[Re: MVF]
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09/29/06 02:04 AM
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Gravelface
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My Howling Fat is 1/4 and it's an EDC....thick knives slice too.....sounds kinds like fat girls need lovin too.......
EMail if you have a spare 460!!!!
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Re: ? @ Thickness
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09/30/06 10:18 AM
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Paul the Brit'
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I figure on a partial tang knife thick steel stock is very helpful for strength, with the deep grind on these I figure the weight is kept down and the chopping potential kept up. Thin blades are great for knives your not going to try to use brute force with but for a chopper weight up front always works for me!
JYD #3 Poor, but still dreaming of a sage and black SOD CG...
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Re: ? @ Thickness
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09/30/06 04:51 PM
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greens
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With the spine over 1/4" thick, you have a lot of prying power yet retain cutting efficiency with a full flat grind. I like them thick like that, it allows me to baton on the spine without the wood breaking in half so easily. While the scrapper will be outchopped by a camp tramp or ratweiler, it does well for a 6" blade.
Last edited by greens; 09/30/06 04:52 PM.
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Re: ? @ Thickness
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09/30/06 06:28 PM
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Gravelface
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With the spine over 1/4" thick, you have a lot of prying power yet retain cutting efficiency with a full flat grind. I like them thick like that, it allows me to baton on the spine without the wood breaking in half so easily. While the scrapper will be outchopped by a camp tramp or ratweiler, it does well for a 6" blade. Just imagine what the Chopper will be like.......
EMail if you have a spare 460!!!!
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Re: ? @ Thickness
[Re: Gravelface]
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09/30/06 07:16 PM
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Paul the Brit'
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Drool! Scrapper 9 now please Dan!
JYD #3 Poor, but still dreaming of a sage and black SOD CG...
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Re: ? @ Thickness
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09/30/06 07:48 PM
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Have I mentioned that I think the BOWIE should be next ?
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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Re: ? @ Thickness
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09/30/06 07:56 PM
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Paul the Brit'
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I think you may have but something that important stands saying a few times! BOWIE BOWIE BOWIE! (or a Scrapper 9)
JYD #3 Poor, but still dreaming of a sage and black SOD CG...
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Re: ? @ Thickness
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10/01/06 12:54 AM
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Gravelface
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Or a Scrapper 10.5......whichever you choose!
EMail if you have a spare 460!!!!
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Re: ? @ Thickness
[Re: Gravelface]
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10/01/06 01:50 AM
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Paul, GF, and all the others desiring BOWIES, great minds think alike! The next release should be the BOWIE !!!!!!!
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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