Hoodlum

rodriguez7

rodriguez7

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Any know if the current hoodlums are holding up better than the last few that had problems? Did they fix the heat treat? I couldn't really find any updates. Thinking of buying one instead of a scrapyard 911. Due to price difference. But I have read quite a few bad reviews, of the blade warping while chopping, or snapping while battoning. Any updates? Thanks
 
my punk is stellar at least. I did snapped off the tip like nothing, but the edge has held really great with woodworking. I repaired the tip myself and the knife has left me well impressed with 5160! :thumbup:
 
rodriguez7 said:
Any know if the current hoodlums are holding up better than the last few that had problems? Did they fix the heat treat? I couldn't really find any updates. Thinking of buying one instead of a scrapyard 911. Due to price difference. But I have read quite a few bad reviews, of the blade warping while chopping, or snapping while battoning. Any updates? Thanks
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Any reports of this problem to my knowledge are very old.... are there any reports less than 2 years old?

With a Lifetime warranty, how could you go wrong?
 
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I understand the lifetime warranty, but that does me no good in the wilderness with a broken knife. I couldn't find any recent updates, that's why I figured I would post here and see. Thanks.
 
rodriguez7 said:
I understand the lifetime warranty, but that does me no good in the wilderness with a broken knife. I couldn't find any recent updates, that's why I figured I would post here and see. Thanks.
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I understand. I am curious to see what information your inquiry brings out.
 
I've had both a Scrapyard 911 and a Hoodlum. I didn't care for the 911 (love the 711). I sold the 911 and still have the Hoodlum.


What's a thread without pics.


 
2TONYB said:
I've had both a Scrapyard 911 and a Hoodlum. I didn't care for the 911 (love the 711). I sold the 911 and still have the Hoodlum.


What's a thread without pics.


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Nice. Thanks. I'm thinking I'm just going to buy a 911 off the exchange. Rather not take a chance. I really like the design of the hoodlum, just not really liking the thought of the blade breaking on that notch.
 
rodriguez7 said:
Nice. Thanks. I'm thinking I'm just going to buy a 911 off the exchange. Rather not take a chance. I really like the design of the hoodlum, just not really liking the thought of the blade breaking on that notch.
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Gee whiz.... :o in under 3 hours you've decided against the Hoodlum .... you could at least give your post a day or 2 more to try and glean some more answers. You did ask for opinions ....
 
I'm not a fan of the notch in the blade, but I wouldn't worry about it breaking. My opinion is people went way out of their way to break it. Ron Hood (RIP) knew what he was doing and so does Buck. I trust both of them, but you make the call.

If you want one, this is the time. I believe the Hood line of knives has been discontinued.
 
DeSotoSky said:
Gee whiz.... :o in under 3 hours you've decided against the Hoodlum .... you could at least give your post a day or 2 more to try and glean some more answers. You did ask for opinions ....
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Been researching a little longer than 3 hours, then decided to post here. I just know what I'm getting with scrapyard. And I really do trust buck, but believe this is design flaw. Just my opinion. Still haven't decided 100%
 
Love or hate watch nuttinfancy video about that knife.
 
Watched most of his review. But what I'm wondering now, is will this knife be a more capable camp knife than my busse team Gemini? I'm not even sure if it's worth spending the money for even a slight upgrade. Hmm
 
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