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[cosmophonic12]

OP, are you being serious??

[stabman]

This is a great example of why I don't sell knives.

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I will lock this if someone would tell me how, it was never my intention to bash Jeff's reputation. I do however believe the blade is bent as the pics above show. I will gladly lock this and wait for a response from Jeff directly.

[Morrow]

This doesn't belong in the Hall of Shame. I'm moving this thread to Feedback.

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There is also a chip on the painted end of the tip on the spine. I'll try and photograph this as well.

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[Lapp_Dance]

There is also a chip on the painted end of the tip on the spine. I'll try and photograph this as well.

This is almost standard for coated Busse-kin knives, from the factory. Sounds like buyers remorse, or not enough reading time.

[trevytrev]

The better pics don't really show anything other than the typical Scrapyard grind, my Regulator looked identical. If you're going to safe queen this and it bothers you that much then ask Jeff if you can return the knife. If you plan on using this blade then go beat the crap out of it and move on. Personally, I feel there is no problem with this blade but it's your money so...

[wolfmann601]

Maybe its my eyes but i see nothing wrong in the pictures.

Did you send an email to Jeff before posting this? Hes been a member here for a long time and has a great feedback record. If there is damage to the blade i doubt he knew about it. Why not try to deal with him before bashing his name?

My eyes must suck also, it looks good to go to me.I think you are being absolutely unreasonable, it's a freaking knife not a surgical implant. If there is a bend, you will need a microscope to identify it to me (and probably most).

It is crap like this that makes knife selling/trading an anxiety filled crapshoot.

Again, its a freaking knife that's made right but not to scientific perfection!!!

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Looks like a grind issue to me. I highly doubt you can get any kind of bend in a SYKCO blade without any other apparent damage.

I'm beginning to think it is a grind issue from the factory. I was also under the impression that 3/16" SR-101 would be very hard to bend without something to increase the leverage like a cheater bar.

[high desert]

The missing paint on the tip is most likely from the sharpening process. I have received many like that.

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My only concern is that the knife is solid and good to go. I intend on making this a user, but I don't want any surprises down the line.

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I very much want to keep this knife if it is G2G. Please do not speculate on what you feel my motives may be.

[trevytrev]

It's a user and its Busse kin, use it like its supposed to be used and if it breaks down the road Scrapyard fixes it. Per their site:

Our guarantee is simple. We warrant your knife against any and all unintentional MAJOR damage for life. The Scrap Yard guarantee is on the knife and NOT just for the original owner.

You won't have any problems bro, its just a grind issue, if I would even call it an issue. Enjoy your blade

[wolfmann601]

I very much want to keep this knife if it is G2G. Please do not speculate on what you feel my motives may be.

How about a potshot at a member's reputation????? Look at your heading, sure is a slam to one's integrity.

[cosmophonic12]

My only concern is that the knife is solid and good to go. I intend on making this a user, but I don't want any surprises down the line.

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I was referring to the post where someone mentioned me having buyer's remorse, this is just simply not the case. I've already apologized for coming off as a slam to Jeff's reputation, I over reacted a little bit as I originally felt the knife had been damaged. Jeff has since replied to my email and was extremely positive and helpful. I should have not made mention of the details of the sale and posted pics to see what others opinions were on the condition of the knife.

[cosmophonic12]

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Thank you High Desert for being one of the more helpful people on this thread.

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Enjoy your days guys, I'll take the hints and just leave this thread now. Please feel free to post more personal attacks as I probably deserve it.