7 11 has arrived!!! pics

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* :thumbup: My friend wanted to know about the difference between the Camp Tramp handles and the 711 so I figured I would post some pics for you all as well.


Here they are side by side

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Here they are from the top

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The Camp Tramp with tape measure

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And as you can see with the 711 it is pretty much the same.

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Hope this helps Doc.

Here are the comparison pics for you Fumbler.

Side by side

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Notice the slight difference in blade shape

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the CT is wider in the blade then the 711

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The finger guard before the choil is more pronounced on the CT while the 711 has a more sleek look and feel, offering a lower profile.

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In my opinion they are the same handle size. The Camp Tramp feels more solid or hard, hard being the proper word I believe. The Camp Tramp is also a older knife and my thinking is that maybe the res c gets a little more solid with age.

All in all I find it hard to tell the difference in a blind fold test. Word to the wise, be careful of the edges when working blind folded!!!:eek:

It just arrived boys and girls and it's awesome!
Pic soon:):thumbup:

It's here boys and it's great!,

Pics coming.

Here are some better pics, I got a little too excited on the others!!

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boy is it cold out here!!!

The 711 meeting nature for the first time,

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Hanging out with buddies

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in hand, sorry about the gloves but its freezing here. These are heavy insulated gloves on big hands.

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Gloves using the choil,,,perfect

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Here is the 711 with a Scrapper 6

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Here is thee 711 with De Regulator and an Esee 5

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Here it is with the Swamprat M9 and the Ratmandu

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And it even comes with this

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just kidding ;)

Here she is with one of my favorite Busse blades, the NMSFNO,

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and the 711, Swamprat Camp Tramp, and the Swamprat Chopweiler, and last but not least the Becker BK7

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To show the 7 inchers in line

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And here she is with the Scrapyard Dumpster Mutt

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I have been waiting for this for a while. I like the 511 but I thought it was smaller than I had expected, ( the handle, choil, etc.) I have come to love it as a small edc knife and it fits the bill.

But come on, WE love bigger knives.

The 711 fits the bill. This thing is awesome!!!


The handle is full size and comfortable. The choil is is big enough for my sausage size fingers.

It came pretty dog gone sharp. It will shave hair with a little effort and paper cutting isnt easier in a shredder :)

This is going to be a big hit! :grin: :grin: :grin: :)

Here she is brand spanking new

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Here she is in all her black glory!

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The 711 with the 511

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The 711 with the Busse Sarsquatch

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And the 711 with the Dog father!

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Here is the logo and the handle

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Here is a spine shot


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I got mine too. While reading quickly I was thinking "HEY, my didn't come with any hemostatic agent", then I read further, funny. I hope I can get out and play with mine soon. Not tonight though, it is date night with my wife which is more important! But tomorrow evening, no tree limb will be safe.

My first impressions: I like it, it is big but not too heavy. The blade profile is interesting, a long flat then quickly sweeping to the tip. Maybe the 5.11 is the same way, but because it is bigger it appears more pronounced. I can tell they are hand made. One of mine is slightly longer than the other and the profile starts its sweep in a slightly different location. I enjoy seeing the differences in hand made items.
 

It looks like the Camp Tramp is wider than the 711. Is this true?
Can you give a direct comparison with the CT?
I've always wanted a CT and the 711 seemed like it was going to be almost the same thing. Now I'm wondering if it'll be as good as a CT, specifically in the chopping department.
 
Dang! Thats nice! Thanks for the pics sar5!! :D
 
I didn't think the blade profile on the 711 could get any better but side by side I think I prefer the Camp Tramp. Nice buy! Still pining for a Sage/green G10 Rucki, but if I make it down the list in time...
 
It looks like the Camp Tramp is wider than the 711. Is this true?
Can you give a direct comparison with the CT?
I've always wanted a CT and the 711 seemed like it was going to be almost the same thing. Now I'm wondering if it'll be as good as a CT, specifically in the chopping department.


Fumbler, I added the pics in the first thread for you , hope it helps.
 
I got mine too. While reading quickly I was thinking "HEY, my didn't come with any hemostatic agent", then I read further, funny. I hope I can get out and play with mine soon. Not tonight though, it is date night with my wife which is more important! But tomorrow evening, no tree limb will be safe.

My first impressions: I like it, it is big but not too heavy. The blade profile is interesting, a long flat then quickly sweeping to the tip. Maybe the 5.11 is the same way, but because it is bigger it appears more pronounced. I can tell they are hand made. One of mine is slightly longer than the other and the profile starts its sweep in a slightly different location. I enjoy seeing the differences in hand made items.


Ha ha glad you like it

And nice collection Jbob!
 
no posers :)

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I took it down to the flood plain to baton some logs and make a fire just to try it out... Still sharp even though I dug through sandy clay and dirty flood debris with it. Coating is barely smoothed.
Sorry I forgot to take any pics of when I was doing anything interesting, didn't remember to pull out my phone til I was on my way back to the car... Maybe next time I'll remember. This blade is definitely gonna be a regular on trips in place of a full on chopper
 
I forgot to mention, the handle is EXACTLY the same size as that of the old camp tramp/ battle rats, so if you liked those, you'll probably like this, I still think it could stand to be a little fuller (and I don't have particularly large hands) But it's still very comfortable and is good for prolonged working :)

Edit: just noticed sar5's excellent pics of the 711 and the camp tramp, good job dude :) I haven't got either to compare it to anymore, just memories ;)
 
Thanks sar5 for the pics.
The camp tramp looks nicer; wish I had bought one years ago :(
The 711 still looks like a good knife.
How do the primary grinds compare? Are the primary grind angles similar?
Also, is there any weight difference with the 711 being a tiny bit narrower?

Trailbum, thatnks for posting that pic. I have an RD7 so that gives a good reference.
I hope it performs at least as good as my RD7 (i have the regular one, not the bush). I was hoping the 711 would be better than the RD7 in every way but just from the looks it seems like an RD7 would be a better chopper due to the extra heft.
 
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