The 11-11 is a brute. I couldn't believe it when I first picked it up. The balance of it is several inches beyond the Ricasso. I CAN'T WAIT to go chop with this one. Honestly, I like it more than the NMFBM and It's seriously making me consider selling my Basic 11, my favorite Busse ever. They are very different blades, however, so I have reason to keep the B-11. The 11-11 is a chopper, whereas the B-11 is a machete/chopper.

I love this blade!! Way to go Dan and thanks David for snagging me one at Blade. I'll do a comparison of all my Res-C choppers one of these days.

Flux what are the 11-11 specs including weight?
I don't think they've all been posted yet

MM

That's a good question! I don't have an accurate scale at home to weigh it. I don't think it's really that heavy, but with the thickness and sabre grind, it is VERY forward balanced. I'll see if I can get some specs.

PM's this to skunk earlier, but don't think he's had tme to update.
1111
Blade length: 11.5
Blade thickness: .264
Blade height: 1 13/16"
Overall Length: 16"
Blade Grind: Saber
Steel Type: SR101
Handle Type: Black Res-c
Finish: Black Powder Coat
Weight: 21.6 oz
Issue Price: 209.95 (179.95 at blade)
Issue Date: Blade 2013

Check out the specs compared to the Basic 11 , 1311 & Dog Father:
Basic 11 CG = 17.2 oz; .26”; 11.25” blade; 16.25" oal
1311 = 18.8 oz.; .1875"; 13.5"; 18.25" oal
Dog Father CG = 20.1 oz; .275”; 10” blade; 15.125” oal

All of these blades have the same handle, so the added weight is to the blade.

I have yet to test I out, but I'm betting the 11-11 will do some serious damage as a chopper. I am still debating whether it may be too heavy for trail carry. In the right sheath, it might work.

If I lived anywhere near the woods, I'd do 11-11 vs. DF vs. 13-11 vs B-11 vs. BR vs Basic 10 LE.

That'd be a killer chop off.

For some. The 11-11 will be too heavy and long for use on the trail, for others, it'll be their new best friend. I'd say that the 11-11 is to the Dog Father as the NMFBM is to the (CG)FBM. I do still like SR-77 though.

Thanks Luck and Flux!

The 11-11 will be a winner, maybe I'll have someone else carry it though...

MM

Anyone have a good spine shot? It looks to have the same type of constant taper grind that my 6.5 regulator has. Or is it .264 to the tip, like the 1311 is 3/16 to the tip?

Dan should do a $179.95 for a special release for forum members only. How about it Dan?

Also with JYD numbers on it too?

That would really be sweet!

not so good spine shot

What Hobbes says! Some of us don't live that near to the US and it'd be nice to get a forum benefit