if ScrapYard ever does limited/special runs,they could stamp matching ser. numbers on the knives and tags,along with the original owner's name...

I would love to know how many hands a few Busses have seen. Give serial numbers with the knife, then do an online tracking service, register when you get it and whoever gets it after you. It would be interesting!

I know a few have been around the world!

Serial numbers would be a great idea for LE's, folks could post threads saying who has/had what. Nice idea guys!

Serial numbers would also be useful if your knife were ever stolen too. I know there have been a few people that have had Busses/Rats stolen.

Good point Andy!

And since most of us stay in contact on the forums, it would probably be harder to sell a stolen knife. If your knife were stolen, you could just report it here along with the number, and then everyone could be on the lookout if someone tries to sell that knife with that serial number.

Andy, if serial numbers should come to be a reality, we will appoint you to investigate cases of knives for sale. With your intel gathering ability you would be the perfect choice! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

If we and 'Blade forums' were on the lookout for nicked 'serialed' knives that would kill the market pretty much! Good thinking Andy!

When it comes to having a great idea, Andy's full of it ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Sorry Andy, I just couldn't pass up such a great opportunity. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I knew I smelled something!

Cough... splutter, ugghh...

Full of good IDEAS guys ! Geez, this is a tough crowd! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

I had'nt thought of using the serial numbers to i.d.stolen knives,or as a means to track the history of ownership;good thinkin'!I'd be willing to pay extra if that was offered as an option.In the event ScrapYard finds the serial number/dog tag idea a no-go,maybe someone who's set up for it could offer that as a customising option?Would'nt take much to rig up a press to stamp out aluminium tags,and there are several options for marking knives...

It would be kind of nice to have ownership registered against people. Wilkinson Sword (knife company) used to do that before they 'went bump', knives should have provenance and have 'a history'.

be kinda cool to think that yer blade could be on a Antiques Roadshow in the year 2275..."recently discovered in an ancient basement of what seems to have been a repository for discarded and recycled materials,located in a barren wasteland surrounded by the remains of what the experts tell us were a species of hulking,predetary,bi-pedal canines..."

Oh very good, wolf! Nice to hear Brit' tv gets everywhere!

Yeah, and it would be cool if there were a database or something where you could look up who all the previous owners were.

That sounds like another good job for YOU Andy ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I second Andy our resident IT expert as registrar!

Keep working it Paul - we'll have you at Scrapper level in no time !

I third that motion...so carried!Congrats Andy,yoo da Man!,beside's bein' way cool helpin' us F.N.G.'s(frikkin' new guys)

I like the serial # & dog tag idea.

Well we should impliment the idea...outsource if need be....with approval of course, and get our Dogs some IDs!

I suppose retrospectively we could use the invoice number as a serial and add a,b,c etc on orders of multiple knives... just a thought.

Good call, that would certainly help in tracking the original owner of the knife. This could be a great little idea!

Thanks! It was kind of spontaneous on seeing the posts in the thread but instantly struck me as a pretty good idea (plus Patti knows who ordered what!) these knives 'deserve' serial numbers as they are a bit 'underground cult'.

man oh man,I gotta hang out here more oftener...I feel like I is gittin' smarterer all da time bein' 'round yous guys!nex time sum mook tellz me I is illigitimate,I kin say fer truly dat I is not,as I can too read!

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Wolf - You lost us on your last posting! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Tom

Yep...

I wonder what Patti & Dan think of the serial # & dog tag idea.

Lets ask them, Patti does read the posts.. So Patti how about dog tags then? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

OK, make that a thrid vote for Andy as our registrar!

hi guys,sorry I've been MIA,been kinda hurtin'and busy these days...regarding my last post,it was in relation to the brilliant idea of using invoice #'s for the serial #'s...an'dat's why i iz wanting ta hang out wit youse guys,cuz i feels so much more smarter after...

Right you are mate!

Just to let you know, we are checking things out.

Patti

Checking on what...!!!!!

Dog tags probably GF! Go buy another Busse FBM while you wait for Dan's bowie! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Don't tempt me! I need another chopper! I am hoping she is checking on the Bowie....

Me too Jason!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> Let's get the Bowie next, then worry about other things! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Other things like INFI mudders!!

Come on Paul - only 182 more to go!!! We need more Junk Yard Dogs - and Bowies! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Bowies...did someone say Bowie!?

(On behalf of the BCAA) BOWIE BOWIE BOWIE!

Sounds pretty sweet to me!!!!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hell yeah!

Hell yeah !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />