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 Re: Have any other knives that hold up as well Sykco?
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05/17/11 02:09 AM
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El CacaFuego
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My most used and abused is cold steel. The recon scout has taken a beating I have had mine since 95 or so. it has never failed me. I have recently started to use Esee knives and they are tough as well. Chris reeve one piece hollow handles hold an edge and haven't snapped or broken on me yet. If you can find one grab it they don't make em any more. I agree tops makes a strong product as well. I had the anaconda designed by Ron hood. It was a great chopper. Not having used one yet, just playing with it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />(the knife!) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> The ferhman extreme judgement line could pass as a Busse kin relative. It feels great in the hand and looks to be a good chopper yet handle some detail work as well. Good thread steeley! Schrade produces an exact copy of the Chris Reeve Project II. I think it held up slightly better than the Chris Reeve did on Nos's site too, IIRC. A lot less expensive too. Might be a more affordable option, but the Chris Reeve's sure are nice.
"Teaching is not showing others new things, but reminding them that they know as well as you."
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Re: Have any other knives that hold up as well Sykco?
[Re: El CacaFuego]
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05/17/11 07:35 AM
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KnifeParty
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Ive been a big fan of Ranger Knives. All designs are made by OKC now. I beat the hell out of my RD6 and it never failed me. Sadly I just recently sold it to fund my scout rifle project. The Reg Bowie ended up taking its place.
For now my DogFather , Reg Bowie , Dumpster Mutt , and Swamp Warden are more than enough. I know blasphemy right? lol.
Junk Yard Dog #38
[P]ositive [E]nergy [A]lways [C]orrects [E]rrors
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Re: Have any other knives that hold up as well Sykco?
[Re: KnifeParty]
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05/17/11 09:04 AM
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DogTired
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Yes, it IS blasphemy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
- Benjamin Franklin
"A free people ought to be armed."
- George Washington
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Re: Have any other knives that hold up as well Sykco?
[Re: DogTired]
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05/17/11 12:35 PM
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sf45acp
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Most of the knives I own are SwampRat and ScrapYard. I have been a fan for just over of year. If your looking for the best eventually the path will bring you to Bussekin knives. I have two ESEE knives that I like a lot but have just one flaw in my book (Note my book). The RC4 has allen heads holding the handles on and after field dressing a deer, I notice fat and other matter collects in these small holes and this bothers me. They both hold edges and ESEE knives get good scores on knife tests.com
History, in general, only informs us of what bad government is. (Thomas Jefferson)
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Re: Have any other knives that hold up as well Sykco?
[Re: sf45acp]
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05/17/11 04:17 PM
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Steeley
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I love the Busse Knives I have love em love em <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Bussekin, the trinity of toughness. JYD #130
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Re: Have any other knives that hold up as well Sykco?
[Re: Steeley]
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05/17/11 04:48 PM
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pitman
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Anyone have any experience with Mad Dog Knives ? They are crazy expensive even compared with Busse's, just wondered why they cost so much ?
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Re: Have any other knives that hold up as well Sykco?
[Re: pitman]
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05/17/11 10:40 PM
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coyotebc
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Jeff Randall speaks highly of scrapyard knives (actually all Bussekin knives).
I do like my HEST and would not hesitate to put it to hard use.
I just haven't found a knife in the same price range as a yard knife that gives the same performance.
I wouldn't mind getting a swamprat knife, but for myself I don't see the need
The stripes of a tiger don't wash away.
Be a man of steel not clay
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Re: Have any other knives that hold up as well Sykco?
[Re: coyotebc]
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05/18/11 12:01 AM
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Rainwalker
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I prefer my Busse kin for most fixed blade needs, but I've got Some TOPS and ESEE that serve me well too. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Have any other knives that hold up as well Sykco?
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05/18/11 12:44 AM
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DogTired
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Short answer: other knives that hold up as well as SYKCO? Yes: Swamp Rat and Busse <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Depends on the need. I'm not going to fillet a bass with my Dog Father nor would I hack down a tree with my folder. Or would I?
Last edited by Dogtired; 05/18/11 01:28 AM.
JYD #126
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"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
- Benjamin Franklin
"A free people ought to be armed."
- George Washington
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Re: Have any other knives that hold up as well Sykco?
[Re: Rainwalker]
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05/18/11 12:49 AM
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kuanomar
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The most bomb proof knife that I own is NOT a SYKCO blade. It's a Busse ASH-1.
But, to be fair, I don't have a SYKCO blade in the same class. I'm sure the Regulator would give the ASH-1 a run for its money.
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Re: Have any other knives that hold up as well Sykco?
[Re: kuanomar]
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05/18/11 01:03 AM
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Massive Metal
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The 6.5" Ganzaa Reg is supposed to be VERY similiar to the ASH 1 CG...I would love to get one...of either!!
I have come to love my Reg and no longer care about the swashbuckler tip...its all the better to stab zombies with
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Re: Have any other knives that hold up as well Sykco?
[Re: Massive Metal]
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05/18/11 01:09 AM
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sumoj275
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I have had an ASH-1 and prefer the TT Regulator to it.
Men you can't trust, women you can't trust, beasts you can't trust, but Bussekin steel you can trust
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