SOD testing

Hi guys I know many of you have gotten your SODs and im really jealous <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> . but i havent seen too many action shots or hard reviews on them yet.

My plan is to have this post be a place where you can tell me what you might like to see an SOD do. I work out of a nursery/farm and have access to a bunch of different stuff to chop, hit, stab, and anything else. once i get a bunch of input (and MY SOD) i will demonstrate all the tests and take numerous pics and post them for all to see. I will keep newspaper handy for edge retention viewing. I will not be scared to break it because its supposed to be quite tough, so please post some serious testing ideas. I will not be doing any super crazy things like shooting it or bending it laterally, just real world tests. This is also my only SOD so if it breaks ill be really sad, if it doesnt then we all know we have a killer knife.

If anyone around the yard doesnt like my idea i have no problem doing it on my own and keeping it seperate from this forum.

so far for my testing of my sod i have


-a bunch of saplings
-CMU blocks
-some palm stalks
-a big dried log
-a tractor tire (hopefully)
-a spot to dig a dakota fire hole
-some rope cutting
-puncturing automobile (door/hood)

i think most of scrapyard knives aren't used. the pics i see they are pristine most of them. mostly collecting. what a waste. just my opinion. and we all know what opinions are like. and i am one.

actually... many people who actually use them just don't bother taking pics.
most people who keep them pristine take a lot of pics.
just from what I've seen.
trust me.
not all SY's are collectors. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Well- I will have to disagree on this one. Look here http://tyrkon.blogspot.com/ and scroll down until you see the SY stuff. I also belive Andy and some others have action shots . Oh- and less we forget Noss over at www.knifetests.com . Look like uers from where I am sitting ? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I wish I had your kind of courage bro. I don't know if I can be so cruel as to punish my blades. Then again, I would probably end up doing most of those "tests" because that's what camp blades are for.

My RD7 has taken a beating, literally. Warped the edge on a knot while batoning it with a cold steel trailhawk (forgot to use wood.) The edge was wavy so I took the trailhawk to it and surprise surprise still looking good!

that is a well used ranger you got there!
they are tough as well, and I certainly love mine.
My rd9 compares well to my rd9. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

not to be a hypocrite (lord knows i rant on threads) but id like to know what kind of abuse you want this knife to see.

Im aware that people do use and abuse their knives.

there was a NICE thread that mr pink posted where he and some mates pooled their knives and made a mess, thats my idea but with the SOD. only i cant think of any more interesting real world tests, thats where you guys come in. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


Dawg that blade looks well used, i like justins work.

Never used a Ranger - what kind of steel and specs ?
mcjhrobinson - will look forward to your testing- sounds great the way you have it but sure others will have input on how to torture your SOD <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> ( lol)

i believe justin used/uses 5160 last i heard he sold to ontario

RD7: 7 ½ inch blade
13 ¼ inches overall
The Ready Detachment series is made from quarter inch thick 5160 that has been heat treated and triple tempered to 58 RC. It comes standard with tan or black canvas micarta handles. It has a protective epoxy-polyester hybrid powder coat. Comes with a nylon sheath with plastic insert.

here are some user shots




up close



light duty

Decent blade, surpassed my expactations especially for the price. I'm thinking the SOD will blow it away though.

oh man OH MAN man oh man VANCE THANK YOU!!!

my palms are sweating now LOL

rds are nice i looked at them....but look where i ended up <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

One real world test/chore I did was prying through a dry and rotted out stump. Problem is the thin part of the tip would bend and even though I can hammer it back to shape I consider it a flaw. The rest of the blade is fine but I wonder how the SOD's tip will hold up when prying.

I would also like to see a thrust test. Penetration from a forward thrust should an encounter with a creature/person happen. No doubt these tool steels are tough, but how well can they go through clothing/hide+flesh+bone? On a single thrust? Will it get stuck?

i think i might have a few stumps on our land. we just recently cleaned it all up to put our nursery stock in. ill note that one. thanks!

[quote]I would also like to see a thrust test. Penetration from a forward thrust should an encounter with a creature/person happen. No doubt these tool steels are tough, but how well can they go through clothing/hide+flesh+bone? On a single thrust? Will it get stuck? [/quote
Uh- are you wearing a flak jacket or ?? Nice of you to sign up for the test but ? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

there are wild pigs near our place but i eat what i kill and ive seen what those beasts eat....no thank you. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


although i might be able to get some hunters to let me stab their pig (after its dead)....not trying to sound morbid but just brainstorming

i could also buy some ribs beef and pork and chop them up. im pretty sure if i stab it it will penetrate. i could also suspend it in the air and hack at it (no reference too dan <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> ) thanks orgawg!

I chopped a tree down and took pix the day my SOD arrived...what more do you want from me???? LOL

im sorry pBOL. my goal isnt to make anyone feel bad. thank you for the great pics and for putting on a show for us!<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />



PitbullofLoves SOD test pics

I've also seen phone books used for penetration testing. As for the flak jacket, hahaha! I didn't mean primal testing techniques-different forum! I was thing more along the lines of ballistics gel wrapped in cloth/nylon a la mythbusters style.

this pound pup is showing his rank in this post. A few lifers you can look-up on the Yard: Jeff Law, Pitman, Andy Wayne, tedwca, Mr Pink, etc.. I could go on... yea, we like our knives and we take good care of them, but trust me, at 9 posts, you really havent seen much of the Yard if your post count is indicative of how long you've been around.

phonebook sounds good ill add it thanks!!!

back on topic though - mcj, i really welcome the idea of what you have going here. i look forward to seeing your test and am sure that your SOD will stand up to whatever you put it up against.

still cant believe that guy thinks that DAWGS aint using their blades!!!! LOL!

What good is a blade you don't use?

If you just want to look at it and wear it, but a Gil Hibben! lol

I think it's cuz a lot of these DAWGS have learned to buy multiples. One for use, twenty for storage. J/K. Not.

Some end up on eBay the day the arrive...at highly inflated prices.

Speculators don't ya know...

I saw an SOD for sale there before mine even shipped!

gotta love capitalism and the secondary market. SY knives dont depreciate, thats for sure!

$200 a week after it was out. Now that's an investment. Take that Smith&Barney!

Love is a strong word.

As previously stated: I don't mind a profit; even a healthy one, but 2X the retail price strikes me as a bit much.

If the market will bear that, more power to the seller, but they ain't getting a dime from me...I'm frugal.

Hey reconseed- was that the link you were looking for that I posted up the thread ? #226087 ? The DF testing on that blog ? Hope it was the correct one-Merry Christmas <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Merry Christmas everyone!

And to you and yours, sir.

ok so far i got:

-a bunch of saplings
-CMU blocks
-some palm stalks
-a big dried log
-a tractor tire (hopefully)
-a spot to dig a dakota fire hole
-some rope cutting
-puncturing automobile (door/hood)
-chopping pork ribs in half
-phonebook stabbing
-firestarting (spine testing)

As to firestarting...

I think you'll need to remove the coating to get a decent spark. Maybe not, but I'm guessing you will...

Now you just need to get the order right to get the most useful testing out of the blade without resharpening.

i just remembered i gave my ferro rod to my friends son (scouts) so that might be out unless i order a new one. that test might have to wait.

i didnt think about the coating, maybe i can sand a piece of it off for fire making purposes <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

im going to do all chopping first then penetrating and lastly the slicing (see how the edge holds up). i want to try do this all in one day with no resharpening. i figure i can bbq the ribs when its all done!

On lava? Dude that would be the ultimate test. Imagine. Lava-proof SR-77.

LOL i bet id melt before the blade did! sorry oahu doesnt have lava. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Like this:

dude im saving all these for future avatar purposes if you dont mind of course

Keep 'em. More will be sure to come!

Im pretty sure it was.... Its been years since I have seen it.

Nice tests Vance

Here are a few user pics of SYK Dumpster Mutt DC and DFLE.

Nice pics- is the DMDC a little thinner than the cg ? or ? Thanks

Nice pics brother! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Thx guys,

The DMDC is a little thinner than the CG.

The DC is .250" thick and CG is appx .285" thick.

Thanks- I have a DMCG in tank finish and really like it.Jeff did kydex in like a gray " tank "color that came out awesome. I imagine the SODs are really brutal as the DMs are awesome. Thank you for pics and clarification

No Problem...I love that tank finish. I hope SY makes more knives in that finish...it looks awesome!!!

I don't have my SOD yet (it's in the mail...woo hoo!!!), but I've use my Ratweiler
and my Scrapper 6 to take down a couple of trees, limb them, and cut them up
into 3 foot lengths to be able to haul them away.

The trees were about 4 inches in diameter and about 15 feet high.
It was fun. Was also fun to see my 13 yr old nephew playing with them.
He had a blast.

Didn't have the camera with me at the time, otherwise you'd be looking at
pictures instead of text... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

That is a great blend- S6 and a Ratweiler. 101 vs 77 - both great picks . Have you thought about a YG or CT ? These two are up on my list along with a Chop or Rat. Looks like you are thinking along pretty much the same lines. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Not sure how many they made in that finish ? I have the DMCG and DFCG in tank. Maybe Jim knows ? or anybody else ? I am pretty sure they came from Knob ?

I will make the SOD my edc. Is that legal?

i really want to find a brand new DMCG in black..thats the knife i need more than any other at this point... im still upset i missed that one back before i came to the Yard <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I'm upset I missed the whole lot and got into the game late. The fact I'm getting a SOD helps, and really looking forward to the next offering.

me too Dawg. Me too! I JUST GOT the SOD here recently and now Im already anxiously awaiting the NEXT piece of SRR77! i hope it is the thickest and fattest piece yet too!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I use all my knives. The link in my sig is my page that links to my pics & vids, as well as others.

Wayne is a user and abuser. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Period!

Oh yeah-I am still waiting on my SODs- but I want a " Thick & Fatty" SR77 too. I'll take three <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

same here ordawg1. oh yea, im actually re-falling in love with my swamp rat ice pick (Rat ice pick). im thinking about taking her out and beating the hell out of her. shes a mean little piece of SR101. tough too!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

You should see mine... My S6 CG is nekkid, my DFCG has a few dinks on the spine and chunks out the coating (untidily filled with acrylic paint) from emergency skirting board removal and other abuse, my SS4 is mostly unscathed though the black coat on the non logo side is gone for emergency use as a mirror..

My Busse Badger Attack Tac CG is in good shape as the S6 kicks it's butt every-which-way except corrosion resistance! My Basic 7 is still waiting for some S6 style t.l.c... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

A lot of knives get photographed when they are new as well. Or when they have been modified. Thereafter....they get used and for some doing a job involving their use and not taking photo's is part of OpSecurity especially if in the military. Certainly with regard to user shots. After all the "kiss and tell" genre of books and even scandals like your mobile phone pic's at Quantamino....these days there is a lot of "anti pic taking feeling" in these circles.You can quickly get a bad name for this....

Sometimes at competitions the photo prohibition is dropped and sometimes the "PR" side of things happens and you can snap a few.

Going out and doing some tests however is fine...but even then the "solo" nature of what you are doing means that it is'nt easy to capture the moment or often to remember to do so....for some working out which one is best for them is just that...a personal thing...which is why I am always impressed when guys like HD do a chop off...take the pic's and then spend a lot of time downloading...uploading...and writing a review. That is a lot of effort and time given for no reward! Hell, some of the good write ups could be published in Blade or whatever and earn him some income! Plus...you also need a fair bit of experience to give a "valued" opinion and a "lot" of "disposable" income to buy the knives. It's not doable for everyone!