FINAL DECISION HELP: Nine-Inch Knife!

Ankerson said:
I don't think he has made bad choices, but Swamp Rat with their SR-101 steel is excellent so I am suprised it's not in the mix.
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Hi, any chance you can post a link to where I can buy a Swamp Rat with a nine-inch blade in SR-101? I cannot seem to find a new on the Internet.

Thank you for your input :)

BabyJWuu
 
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I really think You should reconsider the junglas!!! It's am amazing performer and rowen 1095 is no slouch by any means !! I have put mine through hell with not one problem !
 
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Disqualified the Junglas due to .188 and 1095, wow, I am at a complete loss on that, it's one of the best user knives out there with a warranty second to none, in case you find a way to break it.

Out of your choices, the Scrapyard is my go to knife so that's my pick, but don't overlook a Fallkniven, ESEE or Trail Master sight unseen based on what the internet pea gallery thinks.

It's not a collective internet forum hand this knife is going to fill, it's yours.
 
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Zombie Zeke said:
Disqualified the Junglas due to .188 and 1095, wow, I am at a complete loss on that, it's one of the best user knives out there with a warranty second to none, in case you find a way to break it.
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No doubt.
I had the RD-9 PRE-Ontario, with the good heat treat.
Then I got the Junglas.
I still have a Junglas.:cool:
 
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for the price you wont find a better knife than the junglas and if you some how break it you have a no holds barred warranty
 
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BabyJWuu said:
Hi, any chance you can post a link to where I can buy a Swamp Rat with a nine-inch blade in SR-101? I cannot seem to find a new on the Internet.

Thank you for your input :)

BabyJWuu
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Nope. All Busse family knives are LIMITED PRODUCTION knives. And there are no SR101 knives with nine-inch blades currently in production. Then again, the Scrap Yard Dog Father hasn't been in production for a long time either.

If you want an out-of-production Busse family knife, I'd suggest you search for it here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=804

Like I said before, the Busse world takes a little getting used to.

Good luck! :)
 
you shouldn't disqualify Junglas , 1095 great steel , and it has awesome sheath , best knife for money :thumbup:
you missing on great knife .
 
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what's wrong with kraton? i'm curious because i've always kinda liked it, but then again, i like ESEE's 1095 also.
 
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BabyJWuu said:
ESEE Junglas - I disqualified this knife due to 1095 steel and the 3/16th thickness.
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:eek:

err, i hope you realise that, for many people, 1095 is the standard against which all other steels are judged.

properly heat treated 1095 is some pretty seriously awesome stuff.

and if you rekon you'll need something stronger than 3/16", remind me never to lend you any of my blades.
 
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I'm one of the few that ESEE doesn't appeal to so I can understand but don't dismiss it because of the steel. 1095 is a excellent steel and ESEE is one of only a few production makers that heat treat it VERY well.

Res-c is a amazing handle material and the only "rubber" handle covered under warranty. Its harder than a kraton material yet comfortable in the hand and great at absorbing shock, making it great for extended use without hurting your hand. SR-77 is S7 tool steel (shock steel?) and is designed to take the most un-holy of beatings and survive. Commonly found in jackhammer bits.
 
You'll have to search the web and do some research to find a Swamp Rat knife in the size you want.

As for the production... the Bussekin knives are produced on a limited basis. However, what seems to happen is that some of the older, out of production knives get made for the various trade shows that Busse attends. For example, at the Knob Creek show a few weeks ago, there were M9, Chopweiler, and Son of Dogfather - all models that are currently out of production.

So either you hope something comes up for sale after a show, or if you know something will be offered, you find a proxy to buy one for you. Or go to a show. It's a bit more awkward than simply ordering online, which, BTW, is also an option when a) pre-orders are open, or b) current production is available.

To get the best info on the shows, you'll want to hang out in the Busse sub-forums here, or the company forums for Busse, Swamp Rat, and Scrap Yard. Jerry frequently posts some teaser pics before the shows, so you'll at least have some idea what will be there. That said, there is a show in Tulsa this weekend, and a show in Easton PA in December. So you may see something in the near future.

Also, as mentioned earlier, there are the Ganzas. I've never participated in one, so perhaps somebody that has can comment.
 
Hi group,

Thank you for your responses so far, keep them coming :D

On a side note, how did knife makers come to the standard of .25-inches for the knife spine? For example, why not .50-inches? I do realize ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain and then there is the cost-benefit analysis. I was just wondering why/how .25-inches became the globally accepted knife spine thickness:confused:

Thank you,

BabyJWuu :D
 
All 3 of your final knives are all good ones. I own a Scrapyard Dogfather and its one hell of a knife. The res-c handle is so comfortable and you don't have to worry about it wearing out or breaking, its really tuff stuff. Scrapyard has an outstanding guarentee and will replace it or fix it if it does break. Id go for the Dogfather.

On the Swamprat M9, awesome knives and and awesome steel. Swamprat doesn't make them in regular production but can be found where ever Busse has a knife show, like Knob Creek, Blade, and Easton, Pa. I see them every now and again on the Busse for sale forum. I bet if you put a wanted to buy add for one on the wanted to buy section you could find one.
 
BabyJWuu said:
Hi group,

Thank you for your responses so far, keep them coming :D

On a side note, how did knife makers come to the standard of .25-inches for the knife spine? For example, why not .50-inches? I do realize ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain and then there is the cost-benefit analysis. I was just wondering why/how .25-inches became the globally accepted knife spine thickness:confused:

Thank you,

BabyJWuu :D
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If you wanted a serious chopper, the Busse FFBM at .32" thick :thumbup::thumbup:

I think thats the closest I know of to .50"
 
BabyJWuu said:
On a side note, how did knife makers come to the standard of .25-inches for the knife spine? . . . I was just wondering why/how .25-inches became the globally accepted knife spine thickness. :confused:
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There is no globally accepted knife spine thickness. Spine thickness is generally (but not always) associated with blade strength. But there are MANY other factors to consider when deciding how thick your knife should be, not the least of which is intended purpose.

Keep asking questions, grasshopper. You have so much more to learn. (As do I. ;) :D )

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knifenut1013 said:
........Commonly found in jackhammer bits.
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LMAO. This is the quote to end all quotes!!! You gotta *know* if something is "commonly found in jackhammer bits" it is SERIOUSLY badass. :D

This is too funny and certain to be my "go-to" quote for some time.
 
No, he wasn't. S-grade tool steel is designed to resist shock at both low and high temperatures. A low carbon content is required for the necessary toughness (approximately 0.5% carbon). Carbide-forming alloys provide the necessary abrasion resistance, hardenability, and hot-working characteristics. This family of steels displays very high impact toughness and relatively low abrasion resistance, it can attain relatively high hardness (HRC 58/60). This type of steel is used in applications such as jackhammer bits.

And you're right, fmajor007. When it comes to lateral strength, S7 is SERIOUSLY badass! ;)

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