Regulator News

Dogs; I will be providing an update on the status of the Regulator in the very near future. The test team has done an amazing job of providing feedback and I would like to thank them for their unrelenting work to help us reach this point.

The announcement will provide a unique offer that should more than please the Yard.

Dan

Oh, snap! I'm really excited, thank you Dan!

Somebody wake up Bruce!

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

2 Funny...the announcement will wake everyone up <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Dan

is "very near future" anything like "two weeks"??? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />


The Regulator is one of the finest knives I own - looking forward to seeing what changes ya'll make. Thanks for making such an awesome blade!

can't wait to get my hands on another regulator!

Exactly but completely different <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Dan

What! From vague to vaguer.

This is going to be a VERY popular knife <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. For those of you that haven't used one yet- looks like you are going to have a GREAT CHRISTMAS <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Even those who may already have the Reg?

Yep Joe, I'll probably be in for another one <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Love mine, can't wait to see what changes were made. Even if nothing changed, I'm probably still in for one of the production models.

People who have one will be even more pleased.

We need a "rubbing hands together" smiley. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I know I will want a couple production models <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. That is one nice LARGE chunk of SR101 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Yes yes yes I am definitely in for a second one, maybe more!

Looking forward to getting my first SY knife directly from the source rather than paying inflated prices on the secondary market.

Having done both there is a much better feeling buying right from the yard.

And welcome, by the way!

Where in Seattle are you from?

(I grew up in Bothell.)

Mercer Island. Here nearly 6 years via London (15 years) after growing up in South Africa. We love it here.

Right on! I moved away 10 years ago and miss it greatly.

That's great news Dan!

I have only read good things about the Regulator. Can't wait to finally get my hands on one. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Near future is only 1 1/2weeks. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> MUCH better than 2 weeks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I would love a green/tanker gray Reg! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Welcome to the Yard


You will really enjoy this one <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Dan

I'm lookin forward to the news on the Regulator, I just might have to get another. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

You might just want to after this announcement...its going to be real nice <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Dan

hmm
satin reg & orange res-c might be sexy....

Tease.

I might have to sell the old one to help pay for the new one <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

pics pics pics pics, please!

Coooooooooooooooool.

good news!

bring it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

REGULATORS!! LETS RIDE!

dan has really up'd his vague teasing game.

well if it's announced end of this week, and is available for a couple weeks, i know what i'm spending my xmas cash on...

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

how about a two weeks icon

I love you Andy, but you know that.

Well, I couldn't find one, so I made one!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

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

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

Hey Cold One, Mags over 14 K now. What happened?

Now that is funny

Some great news

Good news.

Regulator CG $115.00

Regulator LE $125.95

Hey, we can always wish.

Great News....Can't wait for the news.......
JB

Welcome to the Yard, seattleduke.

Very cool.

Great news Dan !

I can't wait to see the new modification of Regulator...

I'm looking forward to buy one if the quantity won't be limited and neither the price but on the contrary meaning.

Don't forget perks for the Test Team. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

An LE Regulator with diff-hardened SR101?!

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

I think I peed a little.

After the M9LE, I will probably never buy satin SR101 again. It's just not worth the work in upkeep. Coated is just fine by me.

If I buy ANOTHER Regulator I don't know when it would make it into the rotation anyway.

A satin LE would be for fondling. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Nice, can't wait for the news. Someone, please let me now what is going on with this if you don't see me posting. The puter is about to become chopping material. With Christmas, house taxes, and possibly a new knife--puter will have to wait.

This is the best news I have heard since being around here, and I don't even know what news it is yet! Orange Res C Orange Res C!

I'm new to the Yard so please explain, when the knife is offered is it limited to a specific number of knives in the production run or, is the production based on the orders received? What I am trying to understand is there going to be a rush for the knives and some will and some won't get knives or will all who want a knife be able to purchase it?

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

If you aren't sure where you will be living when the knives ship, it's best to use the "print and call" option, and put other possible ways to contact you in the "special instructions" box. That way, when your knife is ready to ship, they will contact you first, and you can update your mailing address, etc.

10" Super Regulator with Orange Res-C grips in INFI for $125. Bama Clay option adds $5 to the price :P

+1 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> but $5 off for Bama Clay <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I like the sound of a Super Regulator.

Dan - pics or it didn't happen! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />


Hmmm, a "Super Regulator" - I like the sound of that! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Did I miss something or are we still speculating? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> The cg are still gonna sell for $115.00 with the Bama Clay going for $110.00 right? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

You could do as MM suggested or you could sent to a friend for holding and shipping when you are ready. I have done that for a friend before--sure was nice having a couple of the blades in my possession but hurt when I had to send him his <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

Loving the sound of the 10" blade. Orange Res-C, well I will give anything a chance. I prefer Crimson and White by the looks of my avatar but OSU color is ok too. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/loopy.gif" alt="" />

I get that feeling every time I proxy. After Blade West, I ended up with 11 blades in the big box o' steel that got sent to me from Ohio...


Three of those were for me. The rest got sent on to other Dogs. I was very sad to see them go. Especially the Bama Clay Yard Keeper.

Hmm, I like the idea of pics or it didn't happen---what say you Oh Great Dog <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

See what happens when you sleep. I know, I had a moment of confusion yesterday too. Well, a moment more than the usual state of confusion I live in <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

One of the few times I did not read the instructions. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> Thanx for directing me to the right place Bruce. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Reading; "READ THIS! Rules & SY Info (Updated: 08-11-11)"explains everything.
Lots of good info there as well as the tutorials that follow.
Answered my questions.
I will be stickin around now.

22" "MEGALATOR" with 2 handed Res-C grip.

planning on chopping a car in half? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/loopy.gif" alt="" />

It would be nice to know you could if you had to. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

If Dan puts out a 22 inch blade with 2 handed Res C grip, I WILL find a car and I WILL try to cut it in half.

Seriously.

Wear gloves and watch those fingers <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

And anyone standing withing 6 feet of you. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

lmao im confident it will do it, sans engine block.

well... then again it is Bussekin ;]

I'm coming to see this if it happens. Heck I'll bring my 3 that I will buy just incase you need backup. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Excellent! Looking forward to my first SYKCO

great icon andy.

Boss Dog is here..... how's about some regulator news????

Thanks. Maybe I need to make another one that says "soon". <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

bring on the news, any news.

OH Yea and it will make you Perky <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Dan

I like perky.

I am not sure there is anyone I know who would disagree with you

Dan

So do I...but then.... we may be on a different page here..


Doc

Still waiting, although I have images of perkiness in my head now <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

I did a google image search for "perky" and now I'm not really thinking about knives <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

MM, see what I mean....................

Perky Regulator?

Ahhh, the image <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

A gem from google images search first page "perky regulator". I promise its PG but still hilarious.

I'll take 3!

Sounds like a hell of a deal <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

For the real test... Let us see if this works.
<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />


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

Proof positive C/O! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

It is Andy's fault! He made the icon.

Ha! I saw you added that to the emoticons... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

You need to add this one as well!

Excellent.

I still like this little guy.

Andy I like the Mr. Burns icon

There ya' go!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

i still think somewhere in the next three releases we will see orange mudders.

I sure do hope so

Could someone help give me some reasons why I need to buy this knife so I can pass it on to my wife. I don't know if I will be convincing saying....I have to have it....or I can knock down trees with the massive chunk of premium steel. What will this industrial duty beast excel at?

Tell her you need it, because you're a man! And men need sharp, beautiful, perfectly tempered chunks of steel to stab and chop things with!!!

It's an amazing piece of craftsmanship that will be able to perform a wide variety of tasks, and will last not only your lifetime, but can be passed down for generations to come. You're buying a family heirloom..

Try my approach......."cause I will love you even more honey,if that is possible, if i can just get this one knife"

... it may not work for you but it is better than..."cause I needs it" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Dan

I love it

Thanks

Dan

I'm glad I'm not married.

Being married sure is nice.

sometimes.

3 more posts and you are married to a gold patch <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

dan

I likes the sounds of that one.

WOW...you did it 3000 posts...Way to Go for the Gold

Dan

That's like saying "I'm glad I'm not a billionaire." <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Thanks Dan.

congrats Wig!

i knew youd do it!

Good ideas fellas! I can have it....I do need it....I will have what I need. You married fellas know we get what we want, but it does not hurt the "peace" in the household if the little woman goes along with it without a bunch of grumbling and hastles. I like the heirloom idea, the collectors value/appreciation, and "I love you more and more baby, you are so understanding and supportive of my knife collecting". It's all good!
AI

+1! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Way to go Wigs! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Congrats A/I ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

way to go wig knew you could do it

congrats wig !

Way to go on the 3K.

shamless post so I can "own the board"

I wonder if we will hear anything this weekend.

Young Guns was on HBO this morning. A sign perhaps?

Nah, it'll be on for at least another <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" /> Man I love this Graemlin!

Also very keen to find out what Dan has "in store" for us Dawgs : )

I'm expecting both the Regulator and Sar-8 announcements to be made next week. Eric has hinted that Swamp Rat has an upcoming model planned, but I'd be shocked to see any real announcements about that before 2010.

If Eric has a bushwacker type knife, I'm going to be upset having already ordered a Bushwaker from Busse. Other than the Bushwacker Mistress, I have preferred the recent Swamp Rats to the Busses. I especially prefer the prices. As much as I like Scrappers, I think I have as many Swamp Rats. Now if Dan releases some awesome thin machete-like chopper, you know I'm in for that. As for the Regulator, I see that more as a fighter than a chopper.

I wouldn't worry too much - I expect the bushwacker to be in high demand after the orders close. You shouldn't have too much trouble selling it off.

I doubt it'll suffer from the same issues the zilla has, as far as resale.

Not only that, there were quite a few people who stocked up on zillas with the intent of re-selling them at a profit, and who are now stuck with them because no one wants them.

I wish I could get rid of mine, since I actually used it and decided it wasn't for me, but with such a glut of them on the market due to all the flippers, I'm thinking of sending it in to Garth to get some mods done, the blade thinned out, and who knows what else. If I'm stuck with the blade, might as well make it useful.

I'm thinking the zilla would look good with a certain handle mod....

I'm thinking of having my 'Zilla melted into small INFI bullion bars to sell on TV.

Way to go Wiggitty! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Come on Renee - only 49 more to go! JYD before Christmas!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I cant wait, this will be my first firsthand scrapyard knife. secondhand market costs a fortune.

Welcome to the Yard heath!

thanks, it is good to be here. i have been a knife junky my whole life and somehow the bussekin knives have eluded me so far, but no longer.

Wiggity, congrats!

Heath, I know what you mean. I am a little over a year into my sickness but this is a great one to have!

I agree, Renee can make JYD status by Xmas...come on Dogs lets help Renee make it

Dan

Welcome to the Yard

Dumpster Dan

Welcome to the Yard Heath2.

She needs to have an avatar as well.

I have to ask, and I'm afraid of the answer, but are all the releases like this? With the waiting and the teasing?

Not that I'm complaining, it's kinda fun in a weird way.

H2 - Howdy and Welcome to the Scrap Yard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Good things come to those who wait....................I too had to learn patience, just like you young Padawan.

Last time it was 6 weeks up for sale and about a 3-4 week wait for delivery if I remember right.

Hoping for a "heads up" before next weekend.... last one before Christmas!
Something to put on Santa's list before putting it up the chimney (hope that makes sense to you guys from across the Pond!)
Cheers
JB

I cant wait!!! lol Ive been checking the forums everyday over and over and over lol. Bring on the blade . Ive scrounged up all my change out of the couches , garage, washing machine , lol

We're ALL ready for Dan to bring it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Yes we are!

Well, I am ready too!

Is soon up?????

Ok I am really ready for this release!

This is gonna be way kewl, with a capital D!

Two weeks yet???

I think we're already past "soon"! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

The suspense is killing me!

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

Maybe Dan got hurt. Maybe he was on his way to tell us and he fell down a well and he's trapped and he needs help.

Go Lassie! Go!

(I'll feel really bad if he really did get hurt. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" />)

He got caught without his challenge coin and had to buy so many drinks that he couldn't afford to pay his internet bill so any notifications will be delayed as Dan sits in his lemonade style stand on the side of CR12 (in the middle of nowhere) attempting to sell a few surplus S5s to passers-by (most of whom think they are about to be attacked by a man in a tarp hat holding an armfull of sharpened steel blades) screaming, "I need to talk to the yard!!!".


Either that or he's just busy.

Picturing that in head made me laugh Recon.

Maybe he is waiting for a certain number of posts in this thread.

Big Dog in the Yard!

Dan, what's the news?

Woo, we have all bean holding our breath boss.

Your crystal ball is betting the safe money.

If you have a crystal ball then just ask it when?





































. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

OY! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

At the same time, phrases like "A unique offer that should more than please the Yard" and "the announcement will wake everyone up" and "OH Yea and it will make you Perky" should be taken to heart.

Dan delivers. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

It's like you said Bruce, Pups need to have a little patience and it will be rewarded. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Maybe I should use the "soon" and "two weeks" terms in my classroom. Just maybe, the kids will learn what "real" patience are.

Oh yeah, are there yet.............. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />













Yes, I know <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

bld522, you are correct in that assumption!

I believe Dan has already said that Patti has a TREMENDOUS amount of patience - after all, she puts up with HIM! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I can't imagine her and Jennifer taking care of the drunken Busse boys.... must be a sight.

Not at all...I am much more vague with Patti and the Kids, they are a tenacious bunch, more so than the Dogs <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> I know its hard to believe but its true

Dan

I bet they whine about it less than you do, Bruce... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/footinmouth.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Ok, that sounds awesome.

I still can't get over that custom handled Tramp someone posted a while back.

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

Very nice!

Well, we're WAITING!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hmmm, what if you snail mail a facsimile image?

this is the most detailed BOSS Street pic that has been posted to date. Even this one is a little risque, but so far I haven't gotten in trouble for it, so I think it's safe....





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

I think Jerry looked at that pic and all he saw was the bottle of booze, probably didn't even notice the knife <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

so still no news about the new and improved bowie?? I can't wait~~~

The Regulator Bowie is quite a knife, and the Super Regulator will be a lot more to love!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Man, I just got in and thought I would check the status of the news........no luck.

Man I hope we get orange res c this go round.

Oh sure, keep taunting us with your Boss Streets pic (and scotch).

An anorexic, no-choil BOSS street would be just about the perfect do-most-things knife.

Of course, this is Busse, so the choil is gonna stay, and anorexic is doubtful.

Looks like the cat is out of the bag on the BOSS Street.... Jerry just posted this on bladeforums mere minutes ago:

Great looking knife for sure Bruce <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. Sure hope they don't have it or the new Regulator in that UGLY [censored] " Bama Clay" color <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />!! JK <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

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


In all seriousness, I dunno if this will top the SHBA or ABA III. It's similar enough in design to match them, but I'm not seeing anything that makes it "better".

I want a regulator. I hope it next!

JT

I am just hoping for a legitimate shot at getting one right now, not terribly concerned about price but it will keep me from buying another BWM. I have to have this one..... [censored], just when I started to feel satisfied with my purchases and started feeling like it was time to take a little break this happens.

The Boss Street is oldschool and I like it.

It's a great looking knife but i think I'll stick with my S5 & wait to see what Dan puts out next.

This makes me think of the 2008 Special Edition Hairy Carry, from the Blade show! Still, it's sweeeeet!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Tomorrow it will have been <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" /> since this announcement was originally made.

So it is safe to say that "very near future" means "two weeks"...

at least! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Bring it Big Dog! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

Still nothing ? I already forgot and remembered like 10 times...

I'm with you on that plan. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Two weeks for info here in the Yard............................Merry Christmas a little early?

I don't think we are ever going to hear anything at this rate. I'm spending all my money on Busse offerings and Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon now.

Hmmm, one does wonder.............................

Well they are hogs over there.

I found out about SYD a few weeks ago. When I first logged on I thought yall were crazy. Guys freaking out about a knife? Really? After doing some internet researched and reading the post for a couple weeks I have to say, I am excited for this new knife to come out. Cant wait to take it out and see what it will do. Hopefully I will be hooked.

Welcome to the Yard, raisin-cain... you picked a good time to join. The Regulator is one of the best big Bowie's I've ever held, and we are all hoping more will be announced soon about its release.

thanks for the welcome mustardman. is there a knife called the bushwacker available now? I have seen that name floating around in a bunch post.

The Bushwacker is a Busse Combat model - Scrap Yard is a sister company to the more expensive Busse. It's currently available for purchase on the Busse website at http://www.bussecombat.com

Check out the links in my sig, a lot of good info there.

Raisin, Welcome to the Family of the Scrapyard! The BEST knife site on the web. We're friendly (well mostly, we only growl and VERY RARELY bite) and we like to mess with each other. Please read the rules and regulations thread at the top of the Knife forum side and you should be good to go!

Welcome Raisin!

Welcome to the Yard, raisin.
The Regulator WILL be worth waiting for. Find a special place in your yard to bury your Ka-Bar and other Bowies if you own any because they will be getting replaced shortly. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Welcome to the Yard Raisin, and welcome to the addiction. The Regulator will definitely be worth it when Dan releases it. Enjoy your time here and join in the posting.

r/c - Howdy and Welcome to the Scrap Yard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Hello there and welcome to the Yard.

raisin
welcome. stick around and you will be pleased

have the prices for the regulator been released?

Nope. Don't worry, you won't miss the announcement, it's kind of a big deal.

If there is an announcement.

I think this thread has about had it along with the Test Team thread and should probably be unstuck.

Is there any news?

No news. Signing off this thread.

Orange Res-C on the Regulator LE. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

One month...

The suspense is killing me!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

I can only wait another <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

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

There is no regulator, Only Zuul.

I am working the pricing/offer. It should make the Dogs happy...soon

Dan

Hooray! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

(Don't think bad of me for being optimistic, Bruce!) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />

I probably shouldn't say this but I almost payed Exchange prices last night for a Green Handle Regulator! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

The only thing that kept me from saying "I'll take it" was knowing Dan was putting new ones out in





<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

great news! I can't wait!

Awesome.

Brothers, you must learn to keep the Faith! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Faith is all that keeps me going some days. I hope that when I get a chance to look at the board on Sunday there will be some great news............Regulator LE!

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

The dogs are always hungry...

I think it was 1-2 days after the awesome S5 hit, people started with "sooo, what's next?!" We are an insatiable bunch.

Be nice if some of the regulator owners posted more photos/thoughts on the blade- help keep us busy and distracted while we wait! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Haven't heard a negative thing about them...the specs and what people say about them don't jibe in my mind..so thick and everyone says it handles and cuts so well...interestingly designed blade!

The taper on the surface grind is excellent. The Regulator is a surprisingly fast blade for as thick as it is.

I am generally a fan of thinner knives, as I've stated many times in the past, and yet I love the regulator, which is the second fattest blade I own. Why? Because the regulator is a fat knife done right. Just a few reasons...

-Full flat grind. When I see a big convex primary grind on a thick blade (think killa zilla), I facepalm. The knife is thick enough already, no need to push more material near the edge to ruin cutting performance. The same goes for saber grinds too, to a lesser extent. Full flat saves you weight and makes the blade a better slicer for its thickness. Unlike something like a hollow grind, however, the full flat grind is still a capable chopper and is great for batoning to split wood.

-Narrow blade profile. The blade isn't super broad (compare to, say, the Steel Heart series from Busse), and so again that cuts down on the weight significantly. In one sense, this detracts from the cutting ability, since it forces you to have a steeper grind to maintain the thickness at the spine, where a broader blade would be able to have a more shallow grind. However, on a knife this length, saving the weight is important too, so this is a good compromise IMHO. The narrow profile combined with the full flat grind also makes an outstanding splitting wedge for batoning, because it has less surface area to create friction with the logs, but lots of wedging action to force them apart.

- long clip with a tapered point. This might be the least appreciated but most beneficial part of the regulator's design. Not only doe the clip start about halfway down the blade, much earlier than many bowies, but this leads to what is effectively a taper as you approach the tip. That means that the area of the blade near the tip is quite a bit thinner than the spine at the ricasso, creating a knife that is a surprisingly good slicer when using the tip, and is also phenomenal for detailed tip work. Still, this long taper doesn't take the knife to a crazy level of thinness, so the point remains very robust, and effective for prying, drilling, and other aggressive tip work.

-Large handle with a hidden tang. This further reduces weight, and when combined with the weight dropped at the long clip point, leads to a well balanced knife. Since the handle is slightly more than a hand long, you can grab closer to the butt for chopping, to get an effectively blade heavy balance, or you can put your hand right up against the guard for detail work, ending up with a much more neutral balance. The choil isn't the most comfortable one in the world, but you can gain even further control by choking up on it for really detailed work.




The regulator has gotten such praise for good reason - it is a phenomenal hard-use all around knife. While some would disagree, I would say the Regulator is one of the most capable camp / woods / survival blades ever put out by the Yard. It is nearly the equal of the Son of Dogfather in terms of chopping and batoning, and FAR EXCEEDS the performance of the SoD in versatility for tip work and similar needs.


It looks like a fighter, it feels like a fighter, but don't let that fool you. The Regulator is a supremely well crafted survival knife that takes on all the usual survival tasks easily, while also having a few more tricks up its sleeve.

My TT time isn't up for eight days so if Dan wants this pic down I'll take it down.

At first I didn't like the look of the Regulator but the more I look at it, the more it grows on me.

I don't tend to clip points or Bowie blades because the tip is often upswept too much for me. Looking at this, the tip is really not anymore upswept than a S5 or many other non-Bowie blades. I like a point fairly centered. I am not skinning any deer so I don't need a skinning blade.

I think I like it. There is a reason this basic design has been around as long as America has been around, it is a good design. It is the most American of knife designs as well so I guess everyone should own one.

I wish I could handle it before I decided. I have learned that many knife look perfect on paper but once you pick them up, something comes to light that you didn't expect. Knives are very personal items and they should fit you like they were made for you. Scrapyard has done an amazing job with it's handles. Every SY knife I have picked up had a good handle. Some didn't do it for me for various reasons but they all had great handles. This looks like another good handle. Basic and comfortable in all grips and tasks.

Bunch a cool info there from MM and a nice pic too ST! What more can a buch of knife nuts want??

Sounds like Dan has hit one out of the park (again <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> )...

OT...Looks like I'm getting within striking distance for 1k!

That's a bad-a pic, Seth.

Love the dirty tan handle. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

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

Come on RN - today's a good day to do it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I wasn't that excited for the Regulator, but now I am. Thanks alot MM

I've said it before and I'll say it again I love mine. When I first opened the box I though oh heck (well you know the word) what is this good for other then stabbing drums.
To put it mildly it really suprised me, can't post any pics because my hard drive crashed a while ago and I lost all my pics and the review I was doing for the yard

I try to do my part <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

It's like the RMD, FBM and the SOD...

Everyone NEEDS one! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

When I first saw the pics of the reg i was thinking "meh, im not looking for a fighter" and now I cant wait tell they are released. The busse marketing scheme is a clever one.

Gonna have to get a pair! Sweet looking knife : )
Love my M9LE (Kudos to Knifeguy for that!)
Orange & Green handles..... I wish!
JB

I'm looking forward to the changes Dan makes from the feedback you all generated

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

Nice review, man! I already have one and that makes me want one! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

you're making the wait worse. NOOOOOOOOOO!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

So did someone say something about MORE REGULATOR PICS???


Why, I think someone might have....

nice pics, WANT!

.

The one I picked up for Ted at Blade had a sage blade and green handle. Sweet. I wanted to keep it for myself, but the KZ and Waki had me a bit over extended. I did get a nice black handled Bird Dog.

It will be worth the wait

Welcome to the Yard

Dumpster Dan

/

He keeps teasing us <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

/

Mine is back to full operation and patti's is still having trouble...the fun continues

Dan

I am just a sharing person, teasing is not really on the agenda <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Dan

I have a feeling the Dogs will be drooling over this one <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I think this may be an offering no one is expecting. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

sr 77 kitchen utensils.
tough enough to get through the hardiest of meals.

Does he do this with all releases, or is this one special

the build up has been intense

i want it.

Welcome Vendetta

maby they will go crazy and bring two out at the same time.

OH YA BABY! DOUBLE TROUBLE!

Welcome V13.

Welcome to the Yard Vendetta. You won't want to miss out on the Regulator.

It will be out "soon".

welcome vendette

I've read the boards for awhile before signing up.... 2 weeks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Well done V13 - and Welcome to the Scrap Yard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

welcome vendetta13.

Hello there V13!

What is it now, 6 days before I can say my like/dislike? I think I have a couple pics but I lost my pics when the lt crashed.

Welcome to the Yard

I am glad you jumped in

Dumpster Dan

When it takes so long it's got to be INFI, otherwise I don't know... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

It is the differential and sub-zero tempering that is taking so long.

I hope. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Man, every time I get on and this thread is yellow instead of white my hearts skips a few beats!

me too!

I am hoping for SR-77 myself (SR-77 has always seemed to me the essential "yard" steel). All of my favorite SYKCO blades before the Reg (namely the Dogfather LE, Yardhook, Dumpstermutt (LE&CG), and Yardkeeper (LE&CG)) have all been made of SR-77... Add that to the fact that some of my favorite non-Bussekin blades are also made of S7, and i have a strong preference in that direction. Besides, i just wanted to be the first to represent the SR-77 contingent - it was just a matter of time since INFI and "...a differential and sub-zero treated..." steel have already been tossed into the wishing well. Although i think most would agree they won't be disappointed so long as it doesn't turn out to be made of marsmallow nougat... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />

i'll take one one too...or a toblerone knife

Mmmmmmm, edible knives. I think thats a whole new revenue stream for the Busse family. What better gift for the knife nut in the family

no nougat

What was the blade length & thickness on the test team regulators?
And weight ?

Hi all. i want to be regulated. im tired of just lurking around the forum so decided to jump in. i cant wait for one of these!!!!

Good timing should only be about 2 weeks longer lol. Welcome to the yard

Welcome Spectre

Welcome Spectre.

Hello there Spectre. It is great to be "Regulated"!

thanks doggys

Welcome to the Yard

Dumpster Dan

Like the Big Dog said, Howdy and Welcome to the Scrap Yard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

welcome spectre

its a good time to join up.

Welcome to the Yard Spectre, the addiction will follow shortly.

Why not? If they can sell a chocolate Glock...

http://www.chocolateweapons.com/

watch out that chocolate glock may blowup any second

Yeah, the end might come right off.

How many people have had the suicide hotline called on their behalf because someone saw them nibbling on the end of one of those?

Too funny.

brings new meaning to the phrase death by chocolate

1 new knife please.

That is funny, in a sick and twisted way <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

"Back off man ...I'll do it"! I really will............

...I'll eat the whole thing and not share any LOL

Dan

Like this!

Or, worse yet, if you THOUGHT you had the chocolate one and put the barrel of your Glock 30 in your mouth... "hmm... doesn't taste like cho" BOOM! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

I'll take 2 of whatever it is. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Hello!

ECHO!

(((echo!)))

(echo)...


So... Just to be sure i understand... Last we heard, we're waiting for an ANNOUNCEMENT regarding the Regulator, not necessarily it's imminent release, right?
Just trying to remember exactly what i'm waiting for -- the memory, she's not so good anymore -- but i sure had some fun in my youth!

i have some prying to do. it would be cool to buy a scrapyard prybar

Most Dogs use ScrapYards in that very fashion <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Dan

+1 to that.

Was using it to pry open dead trees trying to find grubworms... it was excellent! lol

i <3 my S5

Thank you Dan for making such awesome blades!

Got ya...working a few more tweaks and we should be ready to fly or should I say regulat...sorry

Dan

oh thank god. news!

lol

seems next release IS the regulator!

though i am all confused now...i thought he said little plastic would be harmed...
hmm.. a reg. is sure to cost over a hundred bucks...


bah. im clueless.

Wow a flying/prying knife,cool.Can't wait to see it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

Me likey the sound of that <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Sounds like it WILL happen before Pigs Fly!

Not to seem desperate or anything, but just generally speaking, would you estimate that it's going to take, i dunno, say about TWO TWEAKS? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />

Must... Have... Regulator... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> No, it's cool, it's ok, everything's going to be fine... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

Bring it on Dan!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

bring it!!!

I second, third, fourth, blah, blah, blah the motion..............BRING IT!

Exactly but completely different

Dan

what does that even mean? LOL

I posted this someplace else, but here is probably where it belongs.

Think Dan would PLEASE please please give us a hint as to color combos for the NEW Reg er a I mean knife?

whatever it means, its going to be great

critical mass is getting close

Hey bro, up late or early early?

had to remove this, had it in the wrong thread.

i must have the tan handle

A tan would be nice, but certainly nothing wrong with the green one! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I want the orange handle.


And why not? A Bama Clay blade <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Hi everybody Have been lurking on the forum for a while but this is my first post. Cant wait for the regulator to come out it looks wicked.

I got that one covered. I like the green one too.

Hey Boxerman, you have been here for a while so the Regulator must be something you like seeing it pulled you out of lurker mode!

Boxerman - Howdy and Welcome to the Scrap Yard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> You WILL like the Regulator!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I was thinking the same thing.

See, you got it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Dan

Welcome to the Yard

Dumpster Dan

ok now youre just doing it on purpose <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/loopy.gif" alt="" />

One green & one orange please. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Sage blades of course.

Hmmm, no money sucks. Maybe when the time comes I can scrape up some pennies.

thanks for the kind welcome and i hope everyone's wish for a regulator is soon fulfilled.

welcome to the yard. as long as an orange handle comes out i think everyone will be happy.

Welcome to the Yard.

When Dan releases the Regulator everyone will be happy regardless of color combos.

welcome to SYD

Hello everyone. First post. Cant wait to own a SY knife. Been trying to get my hands on one or a few for a year since I was introduced to these awesome creations. Eagerly anticipating the Regulators release.

Welcome to the Yard. This will be my first SY knife as well so I know how you feel.

Yes I read it over a few times in the past couple days. Thank you all for the warm welcome.

That's phenominal - It sounds like this will be quite a few people's first Scrapyard knife! What a fantastic introduction to SYKCO. Talk about baptism by fire! I can't wait to hear reactions to what has become my favorite knife i have ever owned, up there with other Scrapyard monuments like the S6LE, Yardhook, Yardkeeper (both Le & CG), and the unfortunately named Dumpster Mutt, a knife that is ever close at hand. What great, great knives. No doubt the Regulator will vastly exceed everyones' loftiest expectations. Welcome to all who do not yet own Scrapyards - may the Reg be your first of many. I wish i could look ahead a couple hundred years to see SY knives still in use, to see whether they required rehandling, or if Res-C proves to have as much longevity as is does strength and comfort... By then they may have Reseprine-H, Handle material made of metals found on the moons of Saturn that are stronger than Titanium and feel like flower petals and are lighter than air...
Anyway, a hearty welcome. Let us all know everything about your first reactions to your first Scrapyards. Why, it reminds me when i was just a wee one, back in ought-six, when the old Scrapper6LE first hit - well, i was so eager for a production knife make of (modified) S7 i bought one from someone who had bought one at the Blade show, lacking the patience to wait until their actual release (at which time i bought another one to give to my best friend...) Yep, i still have that S6 with its zero edge -- it came with a sort of a convex edge, a nice, thick "working" edge, just shrp enough to call an edge but thick enough to take any kind of beating -- well, i thinned it out some, being as i had no plans to use it as a jack-hammer blade (although i'm sure it could handle it in a pinch!)...

77 or 101. I'll take it!

Welcome to the Yard.

Anyone with smaller hands have any feedback on the regulators handle? I worry it will be big for me...I can use the yard keeper/howling rat handles no problem if that helps indicate hand size

I hate to admit it but I have small hands, with stubby fingers, and the Regulator handles work great for me.

me and my small girly hands appreciate your honestly! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

As DeNiro said in Raging Bull "I got hands like a little girl". Not quite, but my hands are smaller than average for a guy, and they seem about equal to the above-average female hands that i have had the pleasure of holding. And before the jokes start i have size 13 shoes, just to avert any adult comedy. Not that it would be allowed on this forum anyway... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/footinmouth.gif" alt="" />

Before i dig myself any deeper, let me just say that the Regulator handle fits my hands PERFECTLY, and my glove size is "small", sometimes "medium" depending on the type. It's absolutely my favorite handle on any knife i own, which previously would have been the Cold Steel Recon Scout and Trailmaster handles, as well as the Busse Basic and the other Res-C handles from Bussekin knives (i think there's a smaller and a larger size Res-C, but i don't notice the dfference between the two during use).
And i do find some handles too large for me, such as the Becker handles (which is unfortunate - i like the knives), KaBar Heavy Bowie handles (way too big for me) and a custom Ranger where the original owner requested 3/8" thick slabs (i mean scales - no, i mean slabs). I can hold those fat handles, but they are not as comfortable and secure as most knives are for me.
The thing about the Regulator handle is that its hour-glass shape is kind of like the aforementioned Cold Steel handles, which come to think of it are sort of the opposite of most coke-bottle shaped handles. Instead of the status quo, the Reg handle is thinnest where the hand naturally fits, and the flared ends seem to "lock" the hand in. Add to that the naturally grippy texture of Res-C making for a very, VERY secure grip. And very intuitive and sensible, even though it's very unusual. This kind of thing is what i love most about Bussekin knives is that they don't seem to have any problem completely changing things, taking design risks to improve function.
So there's just one opinion from a small-handed dude. I hope that helps some. Enjoy...

Regulators mount up.

When dan makes an announcement he needs to put some Warren G in the background

Thanks. Now I don't want one anymore. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" />

If anyone has ever felt that the handle on a baseball bat was too fat then a Regulator is not for you.

My point is, anyone can handle a baseball bat. The handle size on a bat stays the same, only the weight changes (for adults). I have fairly small but robust hands (sausage fingers) and the Regulator fits me perfectly no matter how I hold it.

Even the Magilla Gorilla types and anyone just short of a small child should have no problem handling a Regulator. Don't miss out on this one.

[censored] I want another scrap yard knife! Im gonna get a BWM, and basically at least one of whatever Scrap Yard Knife comes out next to accompany my growing Bussekin family.Hope is a Reg or a Dogfather Variant.

Two weeks yet?

I think we are calling it "soon" now

For real! REGULATORS MOUNT UP! Haha, holla! With Nate Dogg singin the bridge, too.

I seriously check this topic 20x a day. I have never owned a bussekin knife before. My old roommate is a Busse addict and told me to check out the yard. Can't wait to get my hands on my first of many.

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

Your old roommate was a Busse addict? I hate to say it, but it sounds like the first step is admitting you have a problem yourself mate! lol

Welcome to the Yard

Dumpster Dan

Welcome to the Yard

Dumpster Dan

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

I saw Dan's post and raced over here.


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

lol me too :[

I just hope it's sharper than the last of the S5le's.
Quite a few dogs commented on the dull edges on the last couple of batches.
It's not worth it to ship it back like some suggested.
A little elbow grease on the diamond blocks got it sharp.
Shouldn't have to diy though ya know what I mean Vern.
I mean # 86?






I know,I know, Waaaaah.

Ok Okay,


I cant take the pressure any longer.

The Regulator



will be



posted on




the site


in



the



next



4




to



5



days


That is if a couple of things come together in time

Durn return key <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Dan

SWEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I thought you might like that...you will like the offer even more <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Dan

INFI Regulator!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

I kid, I kid. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

*gasp* <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

HOT DOG!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Thank goodness it's coming. I just bought my second Regulator off the Exchange.


I love this knife.

Teast Team Knife Owners Discounts???????????????????????????????????????????????

I did try...you know me, but no luck, it is still going to be great....just watch

oh yea... you have been <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Dan

...i think we all have lol

Have you been talking to someone

Dan

I think I just felt something pop behind my eyeball.

Darn suspense. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

lol thats a 10-4, thats pretty cool <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

maybe like a trade in program for those who have the old ones?

My old one goes to the grave with me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I WOULD PREFER AN ADDITION! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Offical test team members will be rewarded for their efforts.

Dan

+1

YES, finally some news... oh happy day
Thanks Dan <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Kind of my thinking.

I have to get out of the shop and get home...have a good one Dogs

Dan

Later Big Dog.
Thanks for the good news.
'Night.

What about those Official Test Team members who had to buy a second one off the Exchange? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Greetings Junk Yard Dogs,

Looks like I joined at just the right time. Less than 2 weeks! :.)

welcome to the Yard Crawdad, and Yes you did

Welcome to the Yard Crawdad, let the addiction begin

+1! Howdy and Welcome to the Scrap Yard Crawdad! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Kind of makes me wish I had picked up a TT model.

Oh well, I guess I will have to settle for the new and improved version at standard pricing. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Kind of wish I had USED mine and sent in some feed back. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

Never thought I could get so infatuated about a knife,or brand/family of knives. Thanks for the news Dan!

Regulator LE?

So excited now.

I just hope they tweaked the handle. I really can't tell ya why, the shape of the TT model just didn't do it for me.

None the less, I am super excited!!

I'm glad to hear it. I have been hawking the site since I missed the last run of knives. Looking forward to getting one of these.

Agree - it looks out of balance from a purely aesthetic perspective. However, seems most of the test team really like the way it performs and feels - and that is what counts.

YEHAW!
Bring it BIG DOG!

welcome monkeybomb!
Sweet name! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I like the way it looks, but I like the way it feels in hand even better. I prefer its ergos over pretty much any knife I've ever held. It rocks.

High praise indeed. I'm joining the line for one!

Everybody happy now?
He77 yeah.
This ought to be very interesting.

I like the way it looks too. I LOVE the way it performs! The only negative thing I have to say about the Regulator is that the handle seems to be disproportionately large in comparison to the blade. If Dan makes the handle smaller then it would make it less comfortable and the knife would not perform as well.

The only solution I can see is to make the blade about 2 inches longer. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

Welcome MonkeyBomb & Crawdad.

Regulator LE, or Regulator size L (Test-Team Size), and XL (12"-15" blade!)???
tee hee... mysterious announcements stir strange things from the imagination, do they not? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

lol you dog! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Sounds like something i would do...

MonkeyBomb - Howdy and Welcome to the Scrap Yard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Great time indeed to be joining us, and that's a pretty slick name and avatar. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Plenty of RegSpeak since last night.
Welcome MonkeyBomb & Crawdad.
Get your wallets ready. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Bruce, we should support our fellow Dogs, not try to penalize them in some way.

By the way, welcome to the 10K club! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I not only tested mine- but bought more than one <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. You can bet that I will be buying several of the new ones- I just can't even imagine them being any better <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> ? For you guys that haven't used one yet- you will be pleasantly surprised <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />!! Should be fun- but don't forget- first you order- then you wait <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I tested mine and sent feedback. I wish I had followed ordawg1 lead and bought more than one. Hopefully I will have pics up soon of the one I just got off the Exchange. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />



Have I said how much I like this knife? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Looks like you are getting another chance <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />- and -WE will be getting our rewards for buying & testing <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
I am betting all the Dogs will be after the new ones <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />- time to eat guys <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I tested mine also and I will share that with the Yard but it will probably be sometime after the release. I looking forward to see what kind of changes Dan made to the knife if any.

I'm curious about any changes made as well. The Regulator is ALREADY an awesome knife! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I can't say I'm as passionate as Bruce on the subject, I will say that I'd feel bad taking advantage of some "perk" when I didn't use the Reg I bought.

It was my choice, and the honest answer is that it had nothing to do with wanting to keep it nice. I could go into detail, but I'll say that I took the Reg on several outings with other people who weren't keen on waiting around for me to beat it up. It was my bad, I know it, but when winter rolled around it made it harder to go out. Plus, I live in a condo, which made it tough to even go in my backyard and hack up some trees.

Anyway, no excuses, I didn't use it and here we are. Like I said, if Dan offer's a discount for the Test Team I'll congratulate those that put in the effort and hard work, with no hard feelings. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

The few suggestions that I made were all based on using it as an EDC at work during commercial renovations and general campsite use. I can't say as I did anything too over the top with it or anything that would really damage it. For my purposes, that was test enough since that is what the final version that I buy will be used for.

So, I guess I did test it then, to a certain extent.

Wait, I didn't email Dan with my findings though.

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

I don't even have a safe. I stick my knives in their sheaths.

Is that wrong?

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

Perhaps a discount percentage determined by the amount of damage done to the As thick as my Reg. sheath is, it may qualify as a safe.

Good job on the 10k BTW.

+1 on 10K club

Dan

There are no hard feelings, no need for an excuse or an apology of any sort. The offer to sell a knife is my business. Those that bought knives...THANK YOU. This simple act allowed us to do something with a knife design that we would not have been able to do...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU...I hope I'm clear on this...PM me if you are not

Second, for those Dogs who handled, worked over, beat or just looked at their knives and sent in feedback...equally THANK You.

Obviously I could not incorporate all the requested changes but through careful evaluation and maintaining the Performance to Price Ratio I think the new version of the knife is going to be a hit. By the way I did incorporate a huge amount of the feedback in design and production as well...very cool stuff

We are Dog's and we support each other. Please never second guess each other, it is unbecoming.

As we say

“Long Live The Brotherhood Of The Yard”

Dan

If it is coming from the Scrap Yard, it HAS to be cool! As amazing as the TT Reg. is, this has got to be the best field knife ever.

I am in awe of the TT Reg.

Production model will be amazing.

If mine wasn't hair popping sharp, I'd sleep with it under my pillow. It has been my EDC for a while now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I'm anxious to see the revamped regulator. I really need a good usable field knife. That can take some abuse. From what I have seen from the test model if this one is improved it should fit the bill.

A great time to join the Yard

Dan

Welcome monkeybomb, great name and avatar too.

Thanks for the welcome. I should have joined a long time ago and I wouldn't have missed out on the street scrapper..........

That avatar is too cool.
Then again, anything with a monkey in it is.

I have thought about getting that put on my jeep or etched onto a blade. It just makes me smile when I see it. Kinda reminds me of WWII nose art.

We're good. Thank you for this place, even without the knives. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

+1

ok you have officially peaked my intrest in this knife. when the test knife came out i was mildly intrested. but know i'm having a hard time trying to talk myself out of not buying it.

Like I posted on a couple of different threads, I did some testing, took some pics and then my hard drive died.
I was so mad, not only did I lose the testing info but a whole 8 days worth of vacation/camping trip

That's great - your EDC is a Regulator! I wish i didn't live in a big city (or that i lived in AZ - it's like the old west, people go grocery shopping with a .45 on their hip...). If i walked around town with a Regulator the popo would beat me to a pulp with tonfas and throw me in the bing for being a terrorist... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
It would be a fantastic EDC though - not too big to carry comfortably, but big enough for most tasks... I carry either the Dumpstermutt or the Yardkeeper LE - I find i can carry them inconspicuously with the right sheath - but it's a compromise - i'd rather carry a Reg - it has become my favorite knife.
Which brings me to the realization - i have always ducked the whole "favorite knife" issue, because there are SO many great knives -- but i can say now with authority, the Regulator is my favorite blade. And of course i just have a TT Version that i bought from one of the original test team members - I can only guess what the production design will do to me - probably ruin me for any other knife. Bussekin blades have already ruined my appreciation for all but the best hand-made and mid-tech blades out there...

ok i've been out of it, has Dan announced the regulator will be the next release, or we still don't know what's next yet?

its next for sure.

there going to be a special offer for Those who bought the TT regs aannnnnddd noone knows any specifics in regards to colors or anything...there had been speculation about a double release but like everything else here, its just speculation till' it comes from the big dogs mouth....er, keyboard.

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> LOL

i shall fix that now

Come on, man! Just because I couldn't come up with anything to improve upon for feedback doesn't mean mine is a safe queen. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I'm realy interested in the Regulator...as I can have one? Sorry for my stupid question...:-( but really I don't know the best way

Italy has rules about what is acceptable to be imported. Weapons are forbidden. A shipper can fill out the paperwork deceptively, but risks losing the item, if confiscated at customs. The buyer, who generally prepays for the item, is also unhappy if the item is seized. E-bay sellers generally refuse to ship knives to Italy.

it's a steak knife <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

If that steak just came from the bear you took down with the Regulator! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Can't wait to get my first Scrap Yard! Looks like I got on board at the right time.

Yup,Welcome to the SYKCO sickness.

jbosma - Howdy and Welcome to the Scrap Yard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Great time to join us, as it should only be a couple more days til the new knife (Regulator) is released! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Welcome to the yard jbosma.

Welcome! Me too!

So cool!

Thanks a lot. I have several SY but I had never buyed one of them at the store, so I was unsure about the right way to do it. You're explanation is what I needed! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Feels like no other!

You're right about weapons inportation, BUT knives are not considered weapons here in Italy, EXCEPT if the double edges (as a dagger i.e.). So, not a problem to buy knives in USA, in fact I buyed a lot of my knives in USA without any problems.

Yep, I had my computer crash and lost my pics of it out on a walk-about and during Dove Season.

No hard feelings here. From what I figured out is that some bought more than one to mess with and safe queen. I know I saw some being sold on the secondary market and figured that none of them were tested out--just the way it is.

I tested the heck out of one, and then let a spare go on the secondary market, primarily to pay some unexpected bills. Now that I've seen the new version, I am sort of wishing I'd held onto the second one - I liked the full flat grind on the test team version A LOT.

I know I like the flat grind on the SODLE better than the sabre grind on the regular SOD.

When I got my SOD I debated over spending a bit more for the LE. I sometimes wish I had. But the CG version is still an amazing blade!

+1. I like the grind on my DFLE WAYmore than the DFCG, and that's coming from someone who generally prefers heavier, saber-ground blades (e.g. I prefer my first-run Ranger RD6 saber-grind to the later full flat ground version)...
But on big blades, i LOVE the FBMLE (full flat), but found the saber-ground FFBM too blade-heavy, clumsy even. On smaller knives like the Dumpstermutt i find the saber-grind perfection itself, but still love the flat-ground LE and DC versions. Do you Doggs think that geometry becomes more critical as blade-size increases? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I LOVE my SODLE-DFLE and S6LE <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. I have them all in CG too but prefer the LE <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. Hey................we need the Reg LE now in SR 101 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> !!

With a blade long enough to become blade heavy in a full flat, a saber grind shifts even more weight to the blade end. Usually that makes more of a dedicated chopper, and less of a well-balanced all-around knife. I'm not a fan of saber grinds on large knives. Furthermore, saber grinds aren't very good for batoning - the harsh corner at the transition from flat to saber grind is more likely to bind up in the wood, and that's also the first place your coating will wear. If you want to beef up a large knife, a convex primary grind is the way to go, IMHO - shifts the weight out like a saber grind, but no harsh corner to bind up. Of course, convex grinds are labor intensive to do, which is why you see lots of them on Busse's and few of them on Scrap Yards.

In smaller knives, I'm still not in love with the saber, but it does have its benefits, especially on thin knives that could use some beefing up, or knives short enough that the saber grind helps improve the balance. That is ESPECIALLY true for Busse blades, with their full tangs and micarta/g10 handles, which can tend to be blade heavy. It works on other blades too - the Scrapper 5's saber grind gives it a very slightly blade heavy balance, which is far superior to a handle heavy balance for an actual user knife, IMO.

On mid-sized knives, like a Dumpster Mutt or SJTAC, a saber grind can make the difference between an all-arounder that can chop a bit and one that you really wouldn't want to use for chopping. Given the choice, I'd probably prefer my smooth bolt SJTAC to have a full flat grind, since it's already a pretty heavy knife, but the saber grind does make it a pretty respectable chopper for the length.



In general, I dislike saber grinds, but there are some knives that I own and like despite their saber grinds. On the flip side, I got rid of my Desert Dogfather very quickly, because I didn't like the saber grind on that one at all.

If you have thinner stock and use a saber grind, then you can still end up with the same grind angle. The blade will be lighter but the overall thickness of the blade will make it a less effective log splitter.

I see your point. It shouldn't be an issue. It should make for a great all around user.

I don't see the Reg as a log splitter either. I was just pointing out the only major drawback of a saber grind to a full flat grind, that's all.

Please forgive me, I'm not trying to insult anyone's intelligence.

I have and I know it can take it, but I agree that there are other knives better suited for it.

Seems that if the knife was designed for poking and prying, it would be made out of sr77 instead of sr101...

Even when the 101 differentially tempered, I'd still hand lateral strength to 77.

IMO

I'm no longer in the line of work where I can properly field my Regulator as a fighter (not saying that I would have actually fought with it, but I'm far less likely to now), but I have found that it makes an excellent log splitter. It's only shortcoming as a log splitter is it's blade length. I only have one knife that's better at splitting logs and that's my DF.

Your killing me Bruce <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I love the TT Reg because it is a great all arouder.

But you may be right about not batoning with it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbdn.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I agree.

I really like the way the release Reg looks too, and if I didn't already have the TT version I would be sure to get the new one. I really have one, maybe two knives for each respective purpose. I find that if I end up with more than one chopper or utility knife then I usually get rid of the one that gets less use. I just give it to family member, that way I still get to see it.

I can see how collecting can get addicting, though. I'm a fan of Scrap Yard knives, but I can't call myself a collector. And thank God for that, I can't afford it and my wife would take one of my knives and kill me with it, then sell them all.

Yes, I've seen pics of some of those collections. I think some people have more money tied up in their Busse-kin collections then I have tied up in my house.......and vehicles. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Everybody is different and at different places in their life. Most of you guys know way more about knives than I can ever dream of. I do this for pleasure and have made great friends on this board and a couple of others <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. I have a decent knife budget that is probably subatancial to some- but I am 58 yaers old- own a business and am semi retired. I am now building a collection of sharpening tools- sander- wheels- stones etc and am thinking of having a shop added to my home just to mess about when I a here <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. This is what makes this place so great. We have guys from all walks of life that have a common interest. No matter how much $$$- age or otherwise. We all love knives and really enjoy discussing. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> It is a pure pleasure to share with you guys whether you have one knife- or a thousand <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. Just my thoughts-Thanks

Ah yes, this is what I would like to have. I'll probably have to wait till my son is all grown up (he's six months old now <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />).

This is one of the best discussions i have ever seen on any knife forum anywhere. I for one never really thought about what a complex relationship there is (given something simple like a knife) between strength of material (especially if it's zone-hardened), weight, thickness, & width of the blade, saber vs. full flat vs. convex grinds, cost, and function performing simple tasks like prying, penetrating, splitting, etc. Remarkable how different these two very similar knives are turning out to be, and the strength of everyone's preferences so far as each attribute of the knife is concerned... I wouldn't want to be Dan, lol. But seriously, there's a helluvalot more that goes into knife design (that has major effects on performance & purpose) than i ever really considered. And i think about knives all the time! Crazy. Thanks everyone for all the simple yet astute observations from experience - very, very interesting!!! The only thing that is clear is that i have to have one of each - a fatter, flat TT for slicing and splitting,etc, and a saber, through-hardened one for prying & slashing, etc...

I still find myself hoping for 1/3" Thickness on the new model - it seems like a little more blade weight would be a good thing (it seems it would assist chopping, where you are creating a notch, and binding is less of an issue). Without making the blade wider or thicker (3/8"???), the saber-grind should enhance chopping power, right? And it still won't be a wrist-breaker, by any means. Plus enhanced lateral strength? I'm thinking the saber grind might be a smart move! The only drawback seems to be that it would bind more splitting or slicing hard materials, with the added loss of blade-coating (which many people remove). Does that seem accurate? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Tee hee, nice pun. But maybe that's the conclusion that Dan came to... Could that be added motive behind the new Reg's grind?

No, it wasn't. Funny though.

Even better! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/loopy.gif" alt="" />

4 or 5 days is about up.

maby tommorrow will be the day!!!!!!!

REGULATORS MOUNT UP!!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Lets Ride <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

The title of this thread is Regulator News,but oh darn,no news today. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Well............. we shall wait <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. Not much else we can do <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />. My piggy bank is full and running over. Think I will buy some more sharpening supplies <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Bob - I'm willing to help you with that full piggy bank of yours! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Checking in on the check ins. I see there is no no water for use thirsty dogs!

My wife and girls are in the office today helping me with that already Bruce <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />!! Good Gawd- they are booking trips through the end of the year. I just came back in fom a great workout <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />- sure as hell hope they don't spend my knife fund <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />( lol) Thanks for the offer Bruce <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />- I think the girls got er covered <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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..... No news is NOT good news.
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<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

STEEL PLEASE.

Dan - we Dogs are STARVING!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />

merrrrrrrrrrr <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Someone is helping their addiction by looking at the Exchange.


Thanks for removing the temptation!

yeah, I looked at it for about 10 minutes, then broke down

I've been monitoring the BF Exchange, but haven't seen many bargains lately. Perhaps I'm just being too critical, but I'm seeing things in the $500+ range that I don't like better than a BWM. I'm on a new credit card billing cycle, so ready for new knives, but my second order of three more BWMs last month will drain most of my checking account reserves. I don't know whether to be excited or not about the news that undisclosed steel will be coming out of BC -- I need to see it to know. The RMD, HRLM, RS(II?) news has perked my ears, and of course Dan's due to make an announcement too, so I expect there'll be plenty of product to choose from all too soon.

yeah, most of the knives on there are high priced stuff

Glad to see i'm not the only one smacking his head on the wall to dull the Regulator blues <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

Maybe after this, i'll sit in the closet for a while and rock... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />

I've started drinking

Ooops <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" /> you guys are just way too kind to me <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> All these offers but nothing from Dan <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

If I hadn't just picked up my Second one, I would have jumped on it. With a RainWalker sheath that was a good deal.

it seemed like it, I thought about it, saw my bank account could handle it and couldn't help myself, I'm very glad I did, can't wait for it to get here

Not pleading at all really. Just finding uses for all of these emoticons.

Was getting bored with the waiting and was popping in for a post here and there.

So bored I ended up ordering a truckload of blades that I have been putting off buying for months + a few pre-orders. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

There's always room for some more yard steel though. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Just checking in to see. Think Dan is sitting back and laughing at us?

You KNOW it!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I think he might. It has to be entertaining

i never thought of it like that.
i wish we knew how it all works, because its all the same place...

then again i dont think that profit is shared among all of them... though idk b.c the girls are everywhere and the only real difference id see is the "boss"

I suspect it is a team effort. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

That can apply to all three Bussekin companies. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> However, it is the GROUP SUCCESS that tells the story! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I hear THAT!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Dan's blades could be waiting their turns at getting through the Busse production line, or he could just be reading the board and laughing his freakin' head off.
I wouldn't blame him a bit if he was. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

Nope. The pic of the new knife is a fake and Dan is rolling around on the floor half lit and giggling his brains out about the confusion and what-if theories that the photo has produced. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

man i wish he'd re-release the Dumpster mutt combat grade...

so cheap and so awesome, id get at least two.

so great for the car with all that beef on it...

I'll take a couple SOD/CGs.

right now i need a sub 100$ knife...that would be great

With all of the suggestions made about the Regulator and the build up about the release, I'm left curious about the knife in the photo. If that is the production model then even without having a set release date why not post the specs?

Perhaps the big oooh aaah will be the price and not the modifications.

idk but this juror summons thing has me on fire

Just eat a booger during the intake and they'll ask you to leave. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

the thing is the intake is a 4 day window where my birthday lands right in the middle of

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

BWM in SR-77 and a Regulator handle. $170.00.

"The Dominator"

The new design is a fake. It actually has a steel guard, finger grooves in the Res-C and the blade is sabre-ground INFI.

Oh, and it's an LE version. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

All for less than $300.00.

Hmmmmmmmm........... no news.........nada..........nothing. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Oh well- just got back from a good workout and think I will go play with my sharpening tools <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. Get off this [censored] puter-Thanks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Oh SMACK! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> I'm sorry, i don't know whether to laugh or cry... that's just coldblooded. Can't you say that you are awaiting the arrival of a new member of your family, and it could happen any moment now, so you have to be on the comp-er-uh... at home, waiting for news? You're only busted if someone on juror-selection is a hog, dog, or rat! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/footinmouth.gif" alt="" />

Bring it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

That would be fiendishly clever... And probably - worth the wait. Blech. The thought of waiting is almost more than i can bear... and with all the different opinions, it would have to be a knife with a grind that could be switched from saber to flat, with a removable steel guard, and a blade that could slide a couple inches into the handle to expose a choil or have the blade go all the way to the guard, and that way it could have a 7"-9" blade (maybe on a spring, so that the blade gets longer and more tip-heavy when chopping (i get a % if anyone actually perfects that)... I guess i'm wondering, have we really given him any further useful suggestions beyond what the Test Team gave? Not saying we haven't, just wondering "aloud"... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

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

If I were to get inside Dan's head would it be like Alice in Wonderland or the habitat of an anthill or the dreamworld of the Joker or...

I'd much rather wait and get a knife with a fixed guard, than have the current version released. Unless there's metal hidden inside that guard, which I doubt....


The other specs are less important to me, even though I strongly dislike the saber grind, but the weak guard is just terrible. Not at all what I want out of knives that are marketed as hard use.

I'd rather have all three.

Don't like the looks of that one.

Vote to wait if it were a guarantee for a metal re-enforcer.

It has got to be tough, trying to balance performance, price and profit margins.

Cause it really seems like Dan cares about his Dogs and giving them the most bang for their buck

There has to be a base percentage set for profit. I'm sure Dan is working hard to ensure that the final numbers will satisfy his people as well as the hard use knife community. If the knife in the pic is the new Regulator in its final form then I for one would love to own it. I may favor my TT Edition for a camp knife but from what I can tell, there hasn't been a Yard knife yet that hasn't had 1,000&1 uses. If batonning is limited, fine by me. I own choppers.
I can go either way on the choil issue. I like some with it and some without it. Either way we ALL know it will be one BADA## knife. It doesn't have to be everyone's ideal (noone has made that knife yet) but [censored] if it isn't close. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

although, he could have released the specs even if the price isn't set, the specs would hold us over for a bit

True, unless it's a trick. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

No tricks!

+1 MM,With all the Swamp has coming,plus 2 knives from BCK I'd rather Dan wait and get it right.

news, i need news!

Great link <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

Yawn........................................................No news?

OK, I don't remember where some of us said we weren't shaving until the Regulator was released---how about some specs? How many of us have stuck to it? I have!

Wow that beard turned into a big dreadlock! I have never seen anyone with a beard like that who wasn't a Rastaman...

I have a good feeling about today.

i dont <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

Well, Vendetta13 I was hoping your feeling was right but I guess it wasn't. No big deal because we have a full week coming up on us. I will be away from the computer on Monday and Tuesday so it should domino then!

Where all the Regulators at?

WISHFUL THINKING!! i'm sure it'll be worth the wait <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

Me too... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Oh no... What if "4-5 days" is the new "two weeks"!
Must... Have... Regulator... You all are just going to have to go on without me. No, it's too late for me, i can't hold on much longer... Tell the Regulator I loved her, and would never have sold her to some brute on ebay.....

I take it no pregame news?

I think I need to order a waki to tide me over.

I had my Regulator out at the Coast today. Split some wood made some shavings and fuzzy sticks. Started a great fire. I love this knife.

LOL
ROTHLMAO <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

had to whittle my beard down to a goatee, and that will be gone next monday for the job interview.

Please change title to nothing here to see

Hope that interview works out for you. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Tee hee -- I was hoping somebody would know how to do that! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Beautimus maximus!

Of course someone would know how. I made the two weeks one. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I have not forgotten about the Regulator...in fact that is all I think of and work everyday. I ran into a challenge that I needed to address in order to hit the price point I wanted for you Dogs. Sometime this week I should have it covered (keep your fingers crossed) and bring you the offer.

Please hang in there and be careful of the wild speculation since you really do not have all the facts. There are newer Dogs sending me PM's with some very strange questions tied to the speculations. Once I have the manufacturing process completed I will share the details <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

Dan

news, that's what i'm talking about. thanks dan.

Sweet thanks Dan.

Sorry about any trouble/headache the speculation may have caused.

News from the Man <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />.Are you Regulator Speculators happy now?

thanks for the update Dan.

+1 ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> All we need is a little communication! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Great news indeed!

oh yeah man you will love your knive my first was the s6 its been awhile but i ordered a s5 but couldnt get it when they got done ive been out of the country with no internet so i could never get to put the money down for it hopefully they still got my order so i can get it now you will love these knives man

I know there's a time vortex at the SYKCO manufacturing plant that causes a two week delay on outgoing messages so that the time-line is not inadvertantly altered - but why do i have to quit shaving until the Regulator is released? I tried to explain the whole thing to my wife and now she's staying with her sister. I LOVE the Regulator as-is by the way - the high-saber grind and 1/3" spine is just what the doctor ordered... Peace!

P.s. I have heard that the order of the Hog, Rat, and Dog are actually three intergalactic alien forces that have come to earth to supply the world with knives which correspond to whichever branch of the holy trinity a person is most closely aligned so that on the day of the apocalypse, we will have the survival tool that best suits our needs. Can you guys really see the future?
Thanks for the SWEET knives, especially the Regulator, my favorite one yet (seriously)...
Also, just out of curiosity, what did you mean about receiving strange questions? Just between you and me, i think there's some people on here without all ten toes in the dirt, if you know what i'm sayin'! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Arrrrgg! I should have knowed it!!!

JOKE! it was a J o k e... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/footinmouth.gif" alt="" /> "ccrick-ccrick... ccrick-ccrick" (crickets chirping)

oh-kay... I think i'll go back into the pantry and rock back and forth now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />

SR77dogg - the Regulator , guard, etc. has stirred up emotions in some people, so your humor may be over-looked by some. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

everyone has been on "edge" lately

the dogs are getting very "sharp" with each other, I thought our "tempers" where better than that, sometimes the "grind" can just get to a person, even when their friendships are as well "forged" as ours

ouch!! terrible!! no mas! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Autin Powers is in the house!

We need some humor before this place becomes a drag! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I am just glad to hear it is getting closer.

It is nice to hear a progress report now and again, even if it is only "Its going to be a while guys but it is coming"

Anybody know whats under the Regulator Res-C handle? full tang? Skelly tang?
Take off the handle and put some micarta on it.
(Dan might have said what kind of tang it has in the threads but i didnt feel
like reading 70 pages this afternoon to find out. HA HA!!)

I know... If anyones', including my remarks and-slash-or comments ever seem somewhat -pointed-, i'm sure it's not intentional back-"stabbing"; Of course humor or sarcasm can sometimes seem -cutting- on printed page, particularly if the humor is somewhat dark or -edgy-, and can cause other to become -guarded-; i find assuming the best helps -steel- myself against misappropriation. I for one have a lot of respect for everyone *trying to think of any possible exceptions* nope, i have nothing but respect for everyone here and never mean to -cut- anyone down. I don't mean to get -stuck- on the issue, but i did want people to know that i'm sincere and intend only to -bolster-, never weaken, group dynamics. Peace and respect to all.
sr77dogg <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/loopy.gif" alt="" />
P.s. please forgive the shamelessly obvious puns <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />