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 Out with some Rats today !
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07/04/12 09:58 PM
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pitman
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Headed out with Satsumatengu today and took a few Rats along for the hike ! Hiked up to some pretty nice views~ ![[Linked Image from i910.photobucket.com]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac306/Pitdog_2010/P8110025.jpg) There were lots of Turkey Vultures around today, you might just be able to make out some of them at the top of the tree in this pic.......my little ' point and shoot ' wouldn't zoom in far enough to get a good shot ! ![[Linked Image from i910.photobucket.com]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac306/Pitdog_2010/010-001-1.jpg) I took my new Vex along and my Swampwarden, ST took his Rodent 4 ~ ![[Linked Image from i910.photobucket.com]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac306/Pitdog_2010/005-001-3.jpg) ST is new to Swamprat knives and still keeps trying his R4 out to see if they really are as tough as people say, here he is battoning like a man possessed through some real hard dead wood we found ~ ![[Linked Image from i910.photobucket.com]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac306/Pitdog_2010/012-001-2.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i910.photobucket.com]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac306/Pitdog_2010/013-001.jpg) Of course the edge showed no ill effects from this task and remained just as sharp as before.
Last edited by pitman; 07/04/12 11:12 PM.
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 Re: Out with some Rats today !
[Re: pitman]
#638474
07/05/12 05:24 AM
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SkunkHunter
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Hehe, Pit, you might tell him all he is gonna do is make his arm tired.
If you’re not Paranoid, You’re
not paying attention
Be a Sheepdog
JYD#105
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Re: Out with some Rats today !
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07/05/12 05:29 AM
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SatsumaTengu
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Hey Skunk, nah- the branch broke! LOL
Actually, I was really impressed with the way the little Rodent 4 held an edge. Great little blade!
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Re: Out with some Rats today !
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#638476
07/05/12 12:27 PM
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Renee
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Very nice pics and that area is gorgeous! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
JYD #106
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Re: Out with some Rats today !
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07/05/12 12:41 PM
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SkunkHunter
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Suma, I though I had good knives in the past, but NONE of them have held up (edge retention) like my Bussekin blades. They continue to amaze me all the time. Guess I am turning into a knife snob, I only buy Bussekin blades now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
If you’re not Paranoid, You’re
not paying attention
Be a Sheepdog
JYD#105
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Re: Out with some Rats today !
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07/05/12 02:11 PM
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RN
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What did you think of the Vex Pit?
JYD #109
"I came here for the knives and stayed for the people."
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Re: Out with some Rats today !
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07/05/12 02:55 PM
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SkunkHunter
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I should have bought a Vex when they came out. Oh well, I snooze I loose. sides, I got my 311 and even better, my Muppy! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
If you’re not Paranoid, You’re
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Be a Sheepdog
JYD#105
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Re: Out with some Rats today !
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07/05/12 03:57 PM
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pitman
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What did you think of the Vex Pit? I love the Vex buddy, great size for a woods edc.It's very light yet large enough for making traps, fuzz sticks, food prep etc. I'm thinking this knife is going to get carried a lot.
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Re: Out with some Rats today !
[Re: pitman]
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07/05/12 04:04 PM
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SkunkHunter
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IF you have one Pit, how would you compare it to the Mud Puppy?
If you’re not Paranoid, You’re
not paying attention
Be a Sheepdog
JYD#105
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Re: Out with some Rats today !
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07/05/12 04:27 PM
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pitman
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IF you have one Pit, how would you compare it to the Mud Puppy? I missed out on the mud puppy but looking at the specs I'd say they are very close: (SY) Mud Puppy (LE) (154CM) = 5 oz; .185”; 3.25” blade; 8.25” oal (SRKW)Vexillarius (Linen) (D2) = 5.25 oz; .14”; 3.75” blade (from front of choil); 8.25” oal
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Re: Out with some Rats today !
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07/05/12 04:34 PM
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SkunkHunter
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I thought they were close but it looks like the muppy is .045 thicker and a half inch shorter?
If you’re not Paranoid, You’re
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Be a Sheepdog
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Re: Out with some Rats today !
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07/06/12 02:28 PM
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yesh
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Could you give us some insight into your opinions on the Rodent 4 after using?
Junk Yard Dog #152 - Woof!
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