DANG, so many choices so little money (at least for me) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I've just done a search and the ScrapMuk does sound good nevermind how nice it looks. But having said that I'm battling to distinguish between my needs and my wants... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

What makes these purchases even more painful for me is that the shipping is half the price of the knife... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

I've ordered myself a 511 and this will be the start of a few descent knives for myself. Maybe 1 or 2 for my better half as well. I really like the plain handles and the black finish, not gaudy or anything like that... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Plain, neat and clean, not to mention the specs... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I think the 511 will make you a GREAT all around user/camp chores blade. It should also make a fairly good skinner with the belly it displays. Probably better than the S5 or Rodent solution or the wardog. And YUP, a person doesn't really need flash, but if you can get it with functionality for a descent price it's nice!

Now all you gotta do is settle on a larger blade and then a small one. Personally I like the Swamp Warden for a companion blade as it is a Skelly blade so you could piggyback it with a larger blade so they are always together. And it will work fine for most things that you would use a 3 inch blade for. The Scrapivore is smaller and would work well on much smaller game though, and possible even better on snakes because of it's size.

Ok The 511.....Check

Large blade....Still checking

Small blade....Swamp warden ( I would still get a Scrapivore and use it as a neck knife so you would always have one on you).

Nice to have.....ScrapMuk as a GREAT skinner mainly, but as I said those that have it LOVE it for all kinds of work.

** If you can do it, order a Scrapivore with your 511 and have them shipped together.

just to put up i got a scrapivore sheath bundle and its a great set up the only thing i dont like about it is the sheath didnt come with a belt loop or anything so i either have to make one or go and get me a chain to put around my neck either way the knife is amazing i love it

ZX, I'm going to sign off for now. I will probably be back on later. I've really enjoyed the conversation and hope we have helped you solve some of your concerns. Take it easy and take care! Keep your eyes and ears open' it's a dangerous world out there.

I've taken S-H's advice and contacted Renee in respect to adding the Scrapivore to my exisitng order... Good timing considering that the 511 hasn't been shipped yet... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

yeah it is youll love the scrapivore for sure i didnt order a 511 im working on getting another knife from a secondary deal and just really cant afford to buy two at the same time of this type of stature but if i can come up with the money i will deffinatly be getting the 511 as well. would like to have the whole 11 series just dont know if it will be in the cards or not just yet

Thank you for the confidence in my suggestion. Might I make another one. IF YOU CAN STAND IT, wear it as a neck knife. AND get you a firestarter steel and the I think it's called the smith's pocket hone or either the Smith's or Eze-lap model S. They are both aluminum.
SMITHS ROD:
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q...ved=0CGIQ8wIwBw

Eze-lap:
http://www.knivesplus.com/eze-lap-sharpener-ez-s.html


What I am getting at here is that with those three objects, IF you are ever lost OUT THERE you have a means of signaling/warmth and or keeping some animals at least at bay and hopefully you will reach your destination or get rescued before it gets TO bad.

And again, I would also STRONGLY suggest you still or also get and carry with you or ON your 511 sheath the Eze-lap model M. All brass and steel construction.

Here's the Model M
http://eze-lap.com/control/model-m/

Hope I have been of some help.

I've got a few of these, on each bunch of keys for my 2 vehicles, of course one in my 'BOB', 1 amongst my First Aid Kit on my Kayak and then one attached to my house keys... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Howdy ZX. Glad to see you've got some of them. I know you ocean kayak fish but didn't know how "prepared" you were or are for land misadventures. It is at least by now obvious I know nothing about kayaking except you want to keep the side WITHOUT holes in the water!

That's a very, very important part of Kayaking... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I imagine it is! But with someone who is gravity challenged and with not a really good sense of balance, I think I had just better stick to John boats or Pontoons! Besides if I fell in the water everybody around would start shouting "FREE WILLY FREE WILLY" And that would be embarrassing for the whales!