Father's day just came one day early....two new SYKCO blades in hand



I had held off getting a 311 in hopes that Dan would release a tan or MO version. SCORE!! This will be my new truck knife, most likely. Sure needs to be stripped first...naughty little knife <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

On to the ELMAX. No working pics (yet)...this is just data / information collecting for those that are interested in drawing comparisons against familiar blades.

She is amazingly light. Lighter than the 311 and Basic 04 Anorexic both. Lighter than my Gene Ingram #1. Way lighter than the SS4. A group shot, handles aligned...Top to Bottom: SS4, B4, Scrap Max, Gene Ingram.



And...spine shots (dropped the GI, included the 311). Top to Bottom: Anorexic B4, Scrap Max, SS4, 311.



A lot of folks have been looking for an SS4 in ELMAX. Thought I would do a solo comparison of the SS4 and Scrap Max. Here they are side by side...notice how the SS4 looks much leaner, but I think this is a result of the mudder handles which sway back (compared to the straight handle of the Scrap Max):



This pic took the longest to get right. I aligned the Top of the spines near the handles...so best to compare the blade profiles of the SS4 / Scrap Max. Scrap Max is on top, and you can see the SS4 below (longer):



For giggles, I threw the Gene Ingram on top of the Scrap Max, for additional comparison (since the Ingram is one of my favorites for processing game):





Now, for a bit of data. I've been hearing about the "belly" on the Scrap Max...especially in comparison to the SS4. Interesting tidbits that follow...

SS4 is ~1.117"


Scrap Max is ~1.040"


and...the GI #1 Drop Point is ~.982"




NEEDLESS to say, I cannot wait for Father's day!! "What you wanna do honey?"...."Sorry, can't talk, gotta go cut some stuff" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I want an Elmax!

Nice comparison thanks Ish.

Dan put out a TAN 311! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Oh MAN. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> NOW I wish I had waited. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> BUT I still like the one I have.

Thanks for share!

Super pics and great info! Thanks Ish! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Great pics- hope you can use the sucker today and post more!

The tan 311 is nice too..

Congrats on the new blades, great comparisons! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Quick update...

The Scrap Max is like a box cutter (razor) on steroids! I had a pile of boxes building up that needed cut down and put into the recycle bin. Slice and Dice, baby...no problem. Did I mention this is the sharpest blade I've EVER received from one of the companies...it shaves hair with no pressure. Anyhow, took me about an hour, but I cut down several large boxes and a buttload of little boxes so that it would all fit in the recycle. Scrap Max still shaving sharp.

Next, I went and cut a small limb (about 3/4" dia) off one of our red oaks. I don't have any dry stuff, unfortunately. First played around clearing the limb, then stripping it, then making some fuzz sticks, then using a baton to help me "cut" diametrically through the limb at the fat end. This knife is amazing. I beat it with a 2x4 to cut the wood, np. The SM makes one fine cut (no tearing of the wood grain). I wish I had some bigger stuff local to do some real batoning with...maybe next weekend when I get out to the lease.

I also had a piece of furniture wood (not sure what type...but a hardwood) laying around. So, decided to drill a hole in it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> NP so far...but didn't get all the way through, probably only 1/2" or so and I had to help the wifey with another project.

Anyhow...fun with the SM thus far. Love the lightweight feel...yet, I don't feel like I'm close to "stressing" the blade. So far, very comfortable in its element. Pics of dirty ElMax later <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Nice!

Kitchen update...

Slicer is RIGHT. Onions, Chicken, Potatoes, Carrots, Broccoli...none of them stand a chance against the powers of the Scrap Max. Took a few pics, but they are rather boring. Will try to post them if I have time.

This little knife continues to amaze. Edge is holding up great so far. Handle is perfect for this blade design.

The only downside is...this knife makes me want to kill something <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

LMAO! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />