I'm not sure exactly how long its been since the last one, but to me it seems like its been forever. Anyone else feel this way?

I'm in. Nothing like a good Sip 'n Talk to get the new year going. How about it Dan?

Me like sip'n talk

Count me in for this......611?

Glad to see I'm not the only one.

Wow, I can't believe I forgot about the 611.

you know, this WOULD help generate a lot of posts. And Dan DID kinda suggest something special for 750,000 posts. Come on Dogs, POST!

Sounds like a plan to me!

Oh, and I can't wait to see what Dan comes up with on the 611 either...

And just to add more desire for a sip 'N Talk, Dan had this to say. Wonder if he is alluding to a new piece of Scrapyard steel.

Sip 'n Talk? I'm in!!!!!!

Looks like Dan's last Sip 'n Talk produced 33 new JYD's. We have a ways to go to get to the 750K mark on posts but once the fever catches it should be possible. Come on Dan, give us a bone to get things moving.

SIP AND TALK!!!!!!!!

611! 611! 611! 611!......

I think it's getting to be about time for the next knife....... I can't wait!

el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk el muk

I'm in for the sipping part... when that part is met with compliance I'll join in the talking too <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

And here's another post to get us closer! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

It's ALWAYS good to be a Junk Yard Dog <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Just sayin'... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

JYD saying ok. I like sip and talks, I miss getting to chat with my fellow dogs. And to be honest I feel remiss that I have not been upholding my end of helping/bs'ing/sharing my wisdom with the new dog here!

I'm down!

Yeeeeeeessssssssssssss

We need a lot more posts to get to the 750K mark. Hopefully this is just what we need to rouse the sleeping puppies to make their run.

Guess the dogs went to sleep too.

Yes, please

Come on pups! Get posting!

Just trying to keep this near the top.

Only two pages?????? Let's bring the noise!!!!!!!

Yea, I need to get JYD but it seems I get distracted and forget to refresh my browser when "chatting" 20 min later I'm like, "oops, I should check the forum"

LOL it happens to me all the time Ted someone will show a link or talk about something and off I go on a google trip.

Ted, ya just gotta make the run!

Dang it! It happened again!

Dang google trips

Yep just got back from one on double stack 45s lol

Ha ha nice. I'm doing homework too so that makes things difficult. What do u think about ds 45 mags? i think for me they make the frame too big for my hands

Yep', it's time for another one! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Definitely time.

Been a while

Apparently not long enough...

We need a Sip 'n Talk. Gotta get some new steel around here.

I need some more paper before we get some new steel <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Yep, time for some new steel.

I'll have more cabbage in March. Who's with me for the wait!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I know Dan loves the Sip 'n Talks! I will have to stop in on this one whenever it happens. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

That sound like fun. Should it be on a Friday, Saturday or a Sunday...let me know what you think

Dan

Maybe we target next weekend?

Thoughts

Dan

The sooner the better Dan, lets do this! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Whatever is good for you Dan. Everything else can go on hold for a Sip 'n Talk.

I'll plan my schedule AROUND Sip n' Talk, so whenever it's convenient for YOU Dan....

Let's do this!

I vote Sunday night. I'll be working Friday and Saturday nights.

Lets do it

Saturday or Sunday. If it's Friday, I'll stay up too late to go hunting on Saturday <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

sunday works for me as well its a desk day at work.

would it be totally stupid of me to ask what a sip and talk is?
or is it the obvious sounding drunken posting fest?

Consider it an online meeting with customers. Dan, the knife master of Scrapyard, virtually sits down with us and discusses ideas and just plain BS's with us while we all sip on our favorite beverage.

Welcome to the yard, Vik.

The 1311 is a direct result of the last Sip 'n" Talk. We asked (more like begged) for it, and he made it.

very cool - thanks!

so is this happening tonight, and if so, what time?

Not tonight. Dan sets the date and there will be a post saying when. Until then you should make your run. Never know what Dan will come up with for JYD's.

Dan hinted at sometime next weekend.

And yes, sometimes there are benefits for JYDs. Not necessarily during the sip 'n talk, but in the coming weeks or months after.

F#!%¤*"#¤§!!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

Last time Sip'n'Talk was up, I was in Thailand, And this time I will be in Vietnam trekking the jungle!

Will I EVER catch a break???

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/chill.gif" alt="" />

Next weekend would be perfect for me, you have no idea how much, really!!!

Can I just start drinking now?

What is your choice of beverage for today Psyop?

Mine is: Bunnahabhain 12 years old Islay single malt

Poor Rasmus. What a boring life you lead.

Now don't be like that hobbes, I for one feel his pain: the first 2 weeks of february I'll be travelling all over France tasting wines. And it's a business trip no less. It helps having friends in that particular business, mind you...

Work does take it's toll, doesn't it?

Ah yes, in this case the toll is sipping beverages (and passing judgement) I could never afford in real life.

The things you gotta do to make a buck. I feel sorry for you Bear.

Now if you could just work European knife review into the mix that would be perfect.

But it does make for a nice experience. Being a semi-professional taster of consumer goods (Is this the right expression?) is an advantage.

So, you eat and drink for a living.

In part: yes!

But: it's not like I can make a living out of it, not by a really, REALLY long shot!!

I just get asked to give an opinion and I get paid a little to cover my expences to go out and get to where my opinion matters.

And yes: I know how this reads (like one could buy my or our >> meaning my fellow testers >> opinion) but that has not happened yet, I really haven't held back on my opinion, ever, on these tests and I feel this is exactly the purpose of 'em: getting a feel of what people buying there products think. Anything else would just be a waste of time and money

Anyone have any ideas for the topic of discussion for this coming weekend?

Knives, made out of elmax.

Personally, I would like to see D2 make a return.

I think we should discuss politics rather than knives at sip n' talk..... I can rant for free whereas another knife might just bankrupt me for good!

D2 is good.
maybe a D2 611 with no choil and the 711 sized handle?

Elmuck please!

oooh... that could be nice.

El Muk, INFI Muk, other steels the Yard might be inclined to heat treat....it's all good....

I'm not interested in ANYTHING WITH A CHOIL at this point...... I can rant about this all night long..... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/chill.gif" alt="" />

I like choils <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I'll never understand why they are so popular.....

Is this going to turn into a choil vs non-choil thread? HAHA As stated on other posts, I like them on smaller knives, but not bigger knives. My spyderco dragonfly had a small one and I loved it.

No, this will not be another choil thread because it's just wishful thinking on my part....

The statistics for Bussekin blades are about 99% offerred with choil and 1% offered without choil so there's really not much to discuss.

I'm just surprised that the Swamp Rat hawks didn't have a choil on them, cause god knows they aren't designed right if you can't choke up on them.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />

My only hope is that someday we will be given the option of no choil on most if not all new designs, even if that means paying slightly more. In my eyes this would be a performance increase that I'd be willing to pay more for.

I'm not going to hold my breath on this however, I've just quietly started to look at other makers since nobody at Busse Knife Group seems to care much about satisfying the end user's requirements/preferences.

That's the great thing about knives, is there is other options. I see some of what your saying, but not all. From what I've seen Busse Combat and the Scrapyard do listen to their customer base. Guess they can't please every individuals needs. A call to the custom shop may remedy that though.

Still waitin'...impatiently....

Think it's about time...

Should we just start now

Why wait? Do you really need a reason?

I'll probably be sippin' tonight, for no particular reason.

That's the spirit. Or spirits.

Mmmmmmm......spirits......

Time for bed <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

WOOOOOOO! If it doesn't burn goin' down how can you be sure it's bad for you?

Enjoy some rest, DT.

Hmmmmm If I was to consume massive quantities would it stave off the flu?

Howdy Adam, hows the family?

I wonder if some spirits would help with this cold that's kicking my butt!??! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

At least it´s worth trying!

I've had a cold on and off since Thanksgiving!!!!!! I'm almost willing to try anything at this point!

Nope, didn't work...

They're good, Randy. How are y'all doin'?

So Dan when is the Sip 'n Talk? Are we still on for this weekend?

I think DT already started without us.

Started AND finished!

Lets do it Saturday night...say 8:00 eastern time.

Any subject ideas to start us off?

Dan

Saturday is good. How about what's next in line for the 11 series, when is the El Muk coming, and what you have in store for us for reaching 750,000 posts.

I know this topic has been beaten to death and is just as touchy as politics, but how about choilless blades?

I like choils though <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

8:00, Saturday. You got it.

It's possible I'm in the minority, but I kinda miss the Sip and Talks that were just hanging out, telling stories, not just hitting up Dan for info and asking him to do a certain blade. Sure that stuff was brought up, but it wasn't over whelming.

How about " your favorite/ most memorable vacation"
Or " your hobbies and how you got into them/ how they have effected your life "
Or if you want to get deep, " your personal life philosophy and how you formed it and how it has shaped your life"

Well, take your pick from ANY of the Scrap Yard blades that have ever been produced, excepting of course the Scrapmuk. I'm just hoping for one, myself...... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I wasn't hanging out around here during those days, but you can't deny the awesomeness that came out of the last Sip 'n Talk..... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Dang, I'll be at work.

Topics:

"Most memorable hunt"

"Worst knife wound"

"The one that got away" (take your pick of what "one" means)

How about Busse Knife Group Trivia?

Trivia...+1!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Hobbies, vacations, and the next Blade show is always interesting! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

What is the meaning of life?

Just kidding.

Whisky, <---Very serious topic.

See you guys on or about 8 pm EST Saturday evening.

Topics?? Anything and everything. Of course continued birthday conversation with Dan. Talks of how we get to 750K posts in the shortest amount of time.

And we can ask/discuss what SYKCOs are going to be offered to bring us to the "feed bowl" while Busse and Swamp Rat anniversary offerings are trying to steal all the attention.

I like the vacation subject. Lets do that.

So everyone should think about a vacation and point out the unique thinks that make it stand out in your mind. Obviously, we can talk about anything that comes to mind while sipping on that favorite beverage...like normal <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Very Cool

Talk to you Saturday at 8:00 pm eastern

Dan

Very cool indeed, see you there. Gotta get thinking about some vacations...