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This is my first review, so bear with me guys 
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to get my hands on a Dumpster Mutt and kydex sheath thanks to Wash and Eric at O/ST (thanks again guys :thumbup: )
Here are the general specs for the DM from the SYKW site:
Steel: SR-77
Hardness: 58 - 60 Rc
Handle: Resiprene C
Thickness: Approx .285"
Blade Length: 5" with penetrator tip
Overall Length: 9 1/2"
The knife hasnt been put through any use, but I thought Id give my first impression of the knife.
General:
I know this has been said before about Scrap Yard knives but this thing REALLY is built like a tank. It has the thickest blade Ive ever seen, and its heftier than my Kabar USMC which is 3 inches longer. Its not uncomfortably heavy though in my hand or on my belt, and I like the balance of the knife. This is definitely something I would like to have with me if I were in a SHTF situation.
Handle:
The Resiprene handles are very comfortable, but I can see how some people complain about the handle being too small. I have small/medium sized hands and the DM fits them just right. They absorb shock very well, but I still prefer micarta.
Fit and Finish:
The F&F was very well done on the DM. The grind is nice and even along the entire length of the edge, and the coating reveals the same amount of edge on both sides, a problem which Ive had with some coated fixed blades in the past. Im impressed considering these knives are built from . . . you know, scrap parts.
The kydex sheath Eric made for me is great. I have another OST sheath for my Mora 2000, and they definitely offer the most secure hold for both knives. I highly recommend you check them out.
Conclusion: I have to say, this is one hell of a fixed blade. The heft and solid feel really boosts my confidence in its indestructibility. As much as I like this knife though, IMHO its stuck in that size range where its not big enough to be a chopper but not small enough either for more delicate tasks that I would reserve for my Moras or my RAT-3.
Heres a pic of the DM along with some of the other fixed blades in my collection (I apologize in advance for my terrible picture-taking abilities):
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/3034/p3300168vy8.jpg
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to get my hands on a Dumpster Mutt and kydex sheath thanks to Wash and Eric at O/ST (thanks again guys :thumbup: )
Here are the general specs for the DM from the SYKW site:
Steel: SR-77
Hardness: 58 - 60 Rc
Handle: Resiprene C
Thickness: Approx .285"
Blade Length: 5" with penetrator tip
Overall Length: 9 1/2"
The knife hasnt been put through any use, but I thought Id give my first impression of the knife.
General:
I know this has been said before about Scrap Yard knives but this thing REALLY is built like a tank. It has the thickest blade Ive ever seen, and its heftier than my Kabar USMC which is 3 inches longer. Its not uncomfortably heavy though in my hand or on my belt, and I like the balance of the knife. This is definitely something I would like to have with me if I were in a SHTF situation.
Handle:
The Resiprene handles are very comfortable, but I can see how some people complain about the handle being too small. I have small/medium sized hands and the DM fits them just right. They absorb shock very well, but I still prefer micarta.
Fit and Finish:
The F&F was very well done on the DM. The grind is nice and even along the entire length of the edge, and the coating reveals the same amount of edge on both sides, a problem which Ive had with some coated fixed blades in the past. Im impressed considering these knives are built from . . . you know, scrap parts.
The kydex sheath Eric made for me is great. I have another OST sheath for my Mora 2000, and they definitely offer the most secure hold for both knives. I highly recommend you check them out.
Conclusion: I have to say, this is one hell of a fixed blade. The heft and solid feel really boosts my confidence in its indestructibility. As much as I like this knife though, IMHO its stuck in that size range where its not big enough to be a chopper but not small enough either for more delicate tasks that I would reserve for my Moras or my RAT-3.
Heres a pic of the DM along with some of the other fixed blades in my collection (I apologize in advance for my terrible picture-taking abilities):
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/3034/p3300168vy8.jpg
) who like a do all "knife" and leave the fine cutting to our S.A.K.s. I have a Ranger that is 1/4in. thick and the blade is only 4". Cuts like a sunofabitch though, and I could cut my way out of a car wreck/ burning building etc.