Just got my first Scrap Yard knife and had to post my impressions. The satin finish is not as good as on a Busse but you know what, I don't care. This is a cheaper knife and with a name like Scrap Yard knives I think it fits the bill. I am impressed with the heft and balance of this knife and after reading up on the steel, I have no doubt it can take and give a good beating. The weight and thickness surprised me even though I knew the specs. I've loved the resoprene handles ever since my Howling Rat, missed out by a week on the Camp Tramps so now I wait patiently for the Scrap Yard bowie. They've got me hooked. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

weloome book'em....my 1st taste of anything Busse is my Scrapper6...and I'm most impressed! thinking about getting a Swamp Rat Mischief next....

Welcome Book! I am still impressed with the heft of the LE.

Hi book'em, I got the regular S6 with penetrator tip. The PT grind isn't that perfect..but I don't care also <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> You're right about the feel of it. My sentiments exactly on the camp tramp <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> I was taking my sweet time. Never thought they'd discontinue that thing. Can't wait for the bowie either, and the rest of what's coming <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

How many Penetrator tips is that? Is this a bonus or an accident!? I want one!!!!

I guess they made the more recent ones with them and the first ones without the PT. I didn't exactly ask for it when I ordered (not that I'm complaining), but the knife came with it anyway. And since I don't have a scrapper w/o the PT, I want one!

haha X welcome to the Penetrator Tip club! It's nice here.

Hey Blondie! So who else has the PT? Or does every S6 that comes out now have it?

Nice sheath by the way (on that other thread)!

Congrats!! That LE looks sharp!! (Pun intended.) Well, it does!!!

book'em - Howdy and Welcome to the Scrap Yard ! Glad to hear that you are pleased with your Scrapper - it's a great knife. Many of us are anxiously awaiting the Bowie, which should be AWESOME !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Tom <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I hope they tantalize us with pictures of it, like waving scraps in front of a rabid dog to get the bank account flowing!!!! er...I mean Blood! Pictures, sketches.......origami...O don't care, we just need a taste of what is to come!

We need pics!!!!

Good score!

Pictures of the bowie and the mudder are well over due... Book'em welcome to the yard (I also missed out on the CT/BR's so I know your pain!)

Morning y'all, thought I'd contribute my first post in here since I too just received my LE. I'm pretty impressed with it so far, just wish I hadn't trimmed my palm fronds earlier in the week, it would've been a great first test for it. Guess any testing is going to have to wait a bit. I was definitely pleasantly suprised by the handle, wasn't expecting to really like it, but it turned out to be pretty comfortable and looks like it should hold up pretty good. Overall, without any use yet, it looks to be a real bargain for the money.

BurkStar,
Welcome, glad to see another new fan of the Scrap Yard. The Scrapper LE is quite a piece of steel! Mine is not as sharp as I would like but I got a new strop from Lee Valley Tools so I am looking forward to putting a hair popping edge on it this weekend. I tape sandpaper on one side and the other is loaded with the green compound. It has worked for me on other convex edges so far. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Burkstar I think the handle is what really sets these knives apart from everybody elses (apart from that awesome warranty). For the money these are very hard to beat... Book'em- what's green compound? Not heard of it over here... I'm assuming it's a gentle abrasive?

Welcome to the Yard!


Yes. It's a very fine compound for stropping with to polish the edge and remove the finest nicks. Here's a page I found real quick on grits: 3M Abrasives

BurkStar - Howdy and Welcome to the Scrap Yard ! Good to hear that you're happy with your LE, I got a CG myself. They are awesome knives! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Tom

Paul,
Chromium oxide. Bar form.
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=32984&cat=1,43072

I just got my LE today. It's a great addition to the Busse family of knives.

Mines getting a rough and ready looking leather sheath soon.
A black one. I'll get pics up when it's done.

Gary

It looks like you and I are the only proud owners of PT Scrapper6s.

Cool,huh?

Thanks for the info guys on the green compound, you are a well informed bunch! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I love my Scrapper LE ! For anyone considering one, buy it!