What's going to be Next ?

Not sure if I missed the post or discussion..... so if I did, I appologize.

What next might we expect on the horizion from Big Dawg Dan ?

I guess I should be happy that I just got a nice little Mutt as a quick fix, but as you all know, this addiction is not easily cured.


Just as an aside :
My Mutt was the sharpest knife I have received to date from the yard or from SRKW. That thing was... SHARP !!

-Tdog

As bld552 said it'll likely de the DFLE followed by the Scrapper 6. What's next after that is anyone's guess. I hope it's something from the original proposed line. The SS4, DF, and DM are very nice knives, but the original line up is what I'm most excited about.

I don't care....JUST BRING IT DAN! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I'm having so much fun with my DM that I can wait a week or two <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

+1 whatever is coming up next, I'm ready for it!!!<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Just hope my DF would be here by then... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

+1

After the DFLE, another SS4, and some others already proposed, I would like to see a kukri.

I want a SS4 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Then a 7-8inch blade to fill the gap between the S6 and the Dog Father.

Bad Bill... we want a SY sword <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Infi....Infi....Infi!

Boss Dan does seem to be a magician, he finds ways to things others don't seem to have a clue on! I would never doubt his "ingenuity and surprise factor!"

We can hope....We can hope....We can hope! Of course that can lead to answers like Wish in one hand......

So, what is the big deal about INFI? The SR-77 seems tough enough to me. Isn't it similar to jack hammer bit steel? How [censored] tough does a knife need to be? The only significant difference I can tell between my Busse and my DF is the DF has a better handle.

I understand SR-7 is jack hammer steel, SR-77 has more mods. And of course Dan's "special" heat treatments. But a good point HD. If I never get Infi I will be happy with SR-77.

How about a ScrapYard "Thrower!" I've been reading about many who have been throwing the DM and others, or trying too! Maybe a small, tough, balanced blade made for zipping threw the air!!

Just so Dan makes it BIG. I can't stick little knives very well.

Even Boss Dan's "little" blades are beefier and bigger than the rest. I'm sure they'd stick out and through whatever we planted them in!

HELL YEAH, I'll take two.

Sounds good to me! Something affordable enough to buy multiples of! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />


This has been talked about a lot in the past on the Swamp forum (before the Yard existed) about SR101 vs. INFI and why it was better. For that discussion, people that owned both and used them hard said that SR101 would do like 90% of what INFI would do. INFI does have a slight edge in performance, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. SR101 or SR77 is plenty good enough for most people. INFI is like 10% better performace, for 2x-3x the price. Really, it’s for those who want and can afford the very best. The price to performace is not reasonable to the average knife buyer. SR77 shines in impact resistance, and SR101 does with edge retention. So, generally, SR77 is better for choppers, and SR101 is better for smaller knives. Hmm…maybe Jerry makes INFI by mixing SR101 and SR77. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> That would combine impact strength and edge retention. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Thank you very much, Andy. Some of us are still new to the Busses. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I am working on it, so stand by for news as they say on the radio

Dan

Infi vs. SR-77. Does it really matter. Each steel has some advantages over the other. And each steel has some disadvantages over the other. Infi's a great all arounder, but SR-77 might be better at impacts, SR-101 might have better edge retention. In the end buy the steel that suits your needs.

Truth be told I doubt very seriously that many of us will ever punish our knives enough to need that extra 5% margin. There's a lot that goes into a knife that affects its performance. Steel is one such aspect, but so is design. The simple reality is that Dan and Jerry's knives are so overengineered and overbuilt that I seriously doubt it makes a difference one way or the other what metal they're made from.

I like Jerry's designs. He makes some spectacular blades. However, as much as I admire Busse blades I have to admit that I don't own a single one. Why? Cause I'm a user! I simply have a hard time justifying buying a several hundred dollar knife and using it when I can get something pretty close for a whole lot cheaper from the Scrapyard.



Peace
Jerry

Regardless of a persons preference for steel and design which are both are very important. I believe it comes down to the most important factor, the performance to price ratio. A refined fit and finish are really a secondary concerns to a guy like me who just wants to use a knife for everything possible and not have it fail.

Jerry and I both hold performance as the critical factor in a knife's function. This factor is deeply seated with both of us. This is due to some bad experiences when we were kids. We would save our money for a long time and buy what we thought were good knives only to have them break or have the blade chip away. When we tried to claim on the warranty there was always a loop hole that protected the store/manufacturer and we were out the money, but more importantly the knife. This is why our warranties are iron clad for the customer.

Continue to look to ScrapYard to deliver on the performance to price ratio.

Dan

Very good points

Dan

Well said Dan <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> feel the same way.

I also had similar problems and that’s why I so love the Busse Kin knife companies. A lot of companies are slippery, and then claim things like “Oh, well, that’s considered abuse, that’s not covered.” I’m so glad you guys not only do outrageous things with your knives, but encourage us to do the same. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I love Sr77! It is the perfect steel for a big hard use knife. If I wanted a knife
for carving hardwood it would be something different like D2 which is exactly what
Swamprat used on some of their smaller knives where edge retention is more important than strength.

I agree with Unsub on steel and with whoever said 'shaker'- HELL YEAH!!!

For my money a D2 or ATS34 shaker would be great.. As Dan couldn't find any ATS34, let's hope he's got some old swamp D2 stashed away! That would be a great knife and probably fits the yard 'bang for the buck' ethos pretty well. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

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Regardless of a persons preference for steel and design which are both are very important. I believe it comes down to the most important factor, the performance to price ratio. A refined fit and finish are really a secondary concerns to a guy like me who just wants to use a knife for everything possible and not have it fail.

Jerry and I both hold performance as the critical factor in a knife's function. This factor is deeply seated with both of us. This is due to some bad experiences when we were kids. We would save our money for a long time and buy what we thought were good knives only to have them break or have the blade chip away. When we tried to claim on the warranty there was always a loop hole that protected the store/manufacturer and we were out the money, but more importantly the knife. This is why our warranties are iron clad for the customer.

Continue to look to ScrapYard to deliver on the performance to price ratio.

Dan [/quote]

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />And thats why you have a life long customer out of me good sir!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Keep em commin!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Because of the service and quality of the good I am staying!

Heck, if I hang around here much more, Dan might start charging me rent! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Maybe I can work it off in his shop! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

scrapper 7. bring it.

Off Duty for EDC!

Mag...I was thinking something along those lines as well

A scrapper 7 or 9 would be sweet!!

And what a fine EDC it makes.....My only reserve is if I drop it somewhere!? I don't think I could handle a loss like that, but around the house....it rules supreme....until the Dumpster Mutt arrives!!!

I want Dan to make a "The 300" sword!!!


WOOHOO!!

A scrapper 3 would be nice. Then again so would a Scrapper 7.

A Scrapper 3LE would be even sweeter.

+1 on the scrapper 3!