Swamprat ?

Is it alwa <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />ys that quiet over on the Swamp board ? I started collecting over here on SY and intended to kind of blend into both or even all Bussekin. Are they going to continue ? Hope is OK to bring this up- if not I will delete unless mod beats me to it-Thanks

There's quite a few who are anxiously awaiting something new from Swamp Rat. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

I bet we'll see something before too much longer. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />




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I think they are fine.

My guess would be they are trying to sell all the Hairy Carry LE before going into another model.

the swamp is a goooooooooooood bit slower than the yard & busse forum at bfc..

Sssshhhh ! Us Rat's like it nice and quiet !!!

It wasn't always so slow. I found the swamp before I found the yard, and it was real lively back then. Now I'm hooked on the yard though; still looking forward to that rodent line. Eric needs to chime in once in a while though...

It was a quite a few months ago Eric said the new rodent line would be coming out. Havn't heard anything since then.

I really don't understand why Eric doesn't chime in more to explain things other than to say that the rodent line is coming, please be patient. I love Swamp Rat knives, I just wish there were more of them, I wish Jerry would pay more attention to that line <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> oh wait, I meant Jennifer <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

I like the picture..... looks like the trap is a winner!

I'd like to see something from them as well.
I've got 3 (Ratweiler, Ratmandu and HCLE), and would love to
get a chance at a Camp Tramp Re-issue if that was ever going to
happen.
That's why I jumped on the S.O.D. when it came out. It is so close
to the CT that it's scary. I'd still love to get a CT, but the high
price on the secondary market is keeping me away.

If Swamprat re-issued the CT with a Res-C handle, I'd have to re-examine
the limit on my credit card...<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Don't think that will ever happen though, so I'm readjusting my sights to
bring in a Dogfather <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I'd love to see the return of the DJ, SAR, or Rat Hunter.

Everyone loves the RMD and the DJ is pretty similar. I'm sure the handle is just as comfortable.


And the SAR and Rat Hunter (Sweet EDC).


SAR vs Ratweiler

Anybody have an idea of what is next? I'd like something big <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I think I might literally poop mysef if they re-released the SAR...

The Swamp is live and well and is backed up by what I have seen

Dan

Same here. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />

So, I guess you could say that they're....Swamped. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />

Howdy, sir! She's awesome- asleep with mama right now as I get ready to go to work for a few hours. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Used to be a very active forum but since SY came in, the Swamp is neither here nor there. They lost their iconic ResC line and their Micarta ones are OK but nothing really earth-shattering. Wouldn't be surprised is they stopped.

In the past you had delivery issues but every year they came out with one or two uebercool knives plus the normal line-up. The pics above say it all. Mind boggling if you think that in a short time frame they brought out blades that screamed buy me. They made Busse look like some overpriced collector toy. Rats were the real thing. The Ratmandu is a great knife (got 2 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> ) but the HC, please, it is just a small knive nothing special. Then they had the Ganza models to keep the fans drooling. Maybe the Rodent line whenever it comes will be a revival but I think they have problem with their pricing strategy, they can't compete with SY and are probably told to stay away from the higher margin Busse blades.

Since the Mandu I haven't bought from them, the original stuff now comes from SY. I really wish Eric would finally chim in on the rodent line.

Still waiting for the Rodent line.

I have always liked the swamp rats, but I got in on them late in the game. The ratmandu and HRLM are just about perfect. The chopweiler and ratweilers are at the top of the 7.5" blade food chain, at least until the SOD arrives. I'd love to have a SAR. I am anxious to see the new rodent line, too.

Eric, update us dawgs on the Swamp!!! we love Rats too <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I like the DJ. A friend of mine has a couple that I had a chance to play with.
Really nice handling knife.

I'm lucky enough to have the RMD and the DJ and they are both amazing knives. The DJ has a smidge more blade and is a lot of knife for the weight. The DJ is basically a thin Satin Jack. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

The RMD has a slightly better handle with more belly to hold and a more secure grip.

I was lucky enough to snag one of the last rounds of sage Ratmandus. I'm glad I did, because that one seems like great all around use knife! I also snagged a muddy Chopweiler on the secondary market for the same price as the factory store. I don't know why the muddy finish isn't so popular, but I love it! A little something different I guess.