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MM, on the Site's main page (where you click on Forum to go there) they list it as 1/4 inch thick.
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
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02/14/12 02:42 PM
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Ok, here is a copy and paste.
Specs at a glance:
Overall Length: 8"
Blade Length: 3 1/2"
Thickness: Approx: 1/4"
Steel: SR-101 / 58-60 Rc
Handle: Resiprene C
Blade Width: 1 1/4"
Grind: Flat Saber
Finish: Black
Shipping and Handling $14.95
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Oh and at $69.95 it's a really good price.
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
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02/14/12 02:45 PM
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I for one am glad the 311 is made in the that handle! I too like it much more than the proto.
However I do hope that the 411 will made in the mudder handle. I wouldn't change a thing on the 411 proto!
As for the thickness... Well, if it is sharp and the grind fits the thickness I'm good.
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
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02/14/12 02:55 PM
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Rasmus, Yeah with the full flat grind, it won't be like a sabre grind. I used to think FFG blades were more fragile, but over the last couple three years I have changed my mind. I LIKE FFG blades, always have, but as I said I considered them not as strong as the sabre ground blades. Glad I found Dan's stuff!
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
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02/14/12 02:56 PM
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This is an interesting twist... It does have a better look to it. 1/4" is a problem for me, but it is a super cool knife. I am surprised to see the handle change...I would have thought if you change from the Mudders, you would go with the WarDog handle. That would make it pretty close to a Fatty B4, SYKCO style <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I'm sure Dan worked hard to make this one just right in hand....the Yard will eat this up! Image from main site, to keep the thread jumping: ![[Linked Image from scrapyardknives.com]](http://www.scrapyardknives.com/images/sykco311.jpg)
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
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02/14/12 03:02 PM
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Rasmus, Yeah with the full flat grind, it won't be like a sabre grind. I used to think FFG blades were more fragile, but over the last couple three years I have changed my mind. I LIKE FFG blades, always have, but as I said I considered them not as strong as the sabre ground blades. Glad I found Dan's stuff! Randy / Rasmus...the grind is listed as "Flat Saber". My bet is that it likely has a sabre flat on the blade...however, without more pics or description, it's hard to know how much.
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
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Ishi I agree, with your thinking about the handle change. What with the Wardog handle just coming out, but I think this one does look better on this blade. Who knows, Dan might have tried the Mudder, Wardog AND this handle. Personally I think this one just flows better with the blade. But that is just my personal opinion and is only important to me.
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
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Ishi I agree, with your thinking about the handle change. What with the Wardog handle just coming out, but I think this one does look better on this blade. Who knows, Dan might have tried the Mudder, Wardog AND this handle. Personally I think this one just flows better with the blade. But that is just my personal opinion and is only important to me. I concur...I'm sure Dan tried them all and went with what worked best in the end. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> It looks super slick. Now, I need a 5/32 LE version <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
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Man, I am bummed about the lack of a mudder handle....I'm sure it's a great knife but i prefer the mudder handles - especially on the smaller blades. It would be interesting to hear from Dan why they made the change? I guess I'll order 2...Would have ordered 3 or 4 if they had the mudders. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
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Ishi, you're right! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> I need to start reading what I read!
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
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I have to add one more comment... With a flat grind...that means it could make a fantastic Stripper <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Mmmm....
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
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I know that all three Companies share equipment and such, and that will contribute to the time required for Dan to get blades out to us. BUT I would also wager that Dan puts A LOT of time into prototyping, trying different grinds, thicknesses and blade profiles and heights along with handle shapes. I suspect THIS is what takes so long, the desire to get it "Just right" for us. Is it possible that Dan is a Perfectionist! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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