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 Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
[Re: Ishikawa]
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02/14/12 03:12 PM
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SkunkHunter
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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.... YUP, don't remember if it is you or someone else that has an SS4 stripped but with the flats above the grind left black. I think it looks nice that way.
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
[Re: SkunkHunter]
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02/14/12 03:13 PM
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Ishikawa
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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="" /> Yes, but he has to start with a vision. No knife is ideal for every function...so Dan has to start with performance parameters in mind. If the 1/4" is true (I'm not certain yet, as mistakes have been made on the website before)....then I think it's safe to speculate that one of Dan's criteria was to build a TANK of a small knife. It's a great idea really. Modern day yardkeeper / howling rat.
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The chief cause of unhappiness and failure is trading what you want most in life for what you want at the moment.
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
[Re: SkunkHunter]
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02/14/12 03:16 PM
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Ishikawa
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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.... YUP, don't remember if it is you or someone else that has an SS4 stripped but with the flats above the grind left black. I think it looks nice that way. Me and many others. I agree, I like the look that a flat saber grind leaves when stripped....shiny primary grind with an oxidized saber. Sexxy and you know it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
JYD #121
The chief cause of unhappiness and failure is trading what you want most in life for what you want at the moment.
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
[Re: Ishikawa]
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02/14/12 03:16 PM
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SkunkHunter
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Yes, but he has to start with a vision. No knife is ideal for every function...so Dan has to start with performance parameters in mind. If the 1/4" is true (I'm not certain yet, as mistakes have been made on the website before)....then I think it's safe to speculate that one of Dan's criteria was to build a TANK of a small knife. It's a great idea really. Modern day yardkeeper / howling rat. Haha, I was thinking the same thing! When I first saw the production version on the Main page, first thing that came to mind was the HRLM (sorry Dan). I would have said the Yard Keeper but it was before my time and I've never seen many pictures of it.
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
[Re: SkunkHunter]
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02/14/12 03:18 PM
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Steeley
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Even at a 1/4" it should slice really well if its thinned out in the main grind. I personally like the look at feel of the basic handles better. The mudders are comfy but lack of a palm swell alwwts made the akward feeling at the same time IMO. I would have prefered it in 3/16"s though. Today is a good day for me. LE Rodent Solution is paid for and I got to order my most anticipated Sykco release.
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
[Re: SkunkHunter]
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02/14/12 03:21 PM
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GLOCKCRAZZ
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It's still a great offering but just different from the prototype.
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
[Re: GLOCKCRAZZ]
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02/14/12 03:22 PM
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GLOCKCRAZZ
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Hope Dan sticks with the mudders on the 411.
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
[Re: Steeley]
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02/14/12 03:24 PM
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Ishikawa
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Well...just went back and reviewed the Yard Keeper specs. It was 4.5" blade length, 3/16" thick, and of course SR-77. Even the WarDog (which I thought was thick) was listed at .235". Well, I didn't order a Fatty B4....so, ORDER IN <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> This might be the new truck knife.
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
[Re: GLOCKCRAZZ]
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02/14/12 03:25 PM
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GLOCKCRAZZ
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Interested to hear why they made the change as well. I'm sure there's a good reason.
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
[Re: GLOCKCRAZZ]
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02/14/12 03:27 PM
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Steeley
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Interested to hear why they made the change as well. I'm sure there's a good reason. I'm curious as well. The thing for me is. I hooe the FFG is a really thin one. I personally don't mind a 1/4 blade. But on one this small I don't think its necessary.
Bussekin, the trinity of toughness. JYD #130
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
[Re: Steeley]
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02/14/12 03:28 PM
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SkunkHunter
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I might have to cave and order one. I've got an MPLE, but it is special. Not only does it have my JYD number on it, but it was a gift from SOMEONE, who I still don't know the name of (And that is what truly makes it special). So I use it for some things but nothing really abusive. Now this little Brutus of a blade, could take it and laugh at our puny efforts to what we would call abuse it. Curse you Dan! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Guys, check the store! 311 is up!
[Re: SkunkHunter]
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02/14/12 03:35 PM
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RN
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1/4" thick, wow! That's a fatty!
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