Loving my latest knife !

pitdog · Jul 12, 2012

Headed out today this morning for a sunny hike with my girls and my Swamprat Vex.

I'd not been out long when I started to get bit on my legs, I rubbed some Vanilla leaf on and that kept the bugs at bay !

Walked to one of my favourite view spots, I couldn't believe how many Dragonflies there were today.

Found some Hookers onions today, apparently their bulbs are quite tasty, I'll give em a try when I next find some !

Played around with my Swamprat Vex some more, this knife is growing on me more and more each time I use it !

Pretty close in size to one of my other most used knives, my Vic GAK ~

Found this large alien blob like fungi near the swamp !

My little swamp donkey had to cool off !!!

Took this little video showing the Dragonflies~

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LG&M · Jul 12, 2012

I like it, Is it new? I thought the Vex was a older knife.

CKE2 · Jul 12, 2012

I like the looks of that Vex. Great pics as usual, thanks for sharing.

pitdog · Jul 12, 2012

LG&M said:
I like it, Is it new? I thought the Vex was a older knife.

It had never been used and is new to me, a very generous forum member sent it me !

Mistwalker · Jul 12, 2012

Nice pics Pit, and nice gig. I like the looks of that Vex. I just traded my Rodent Solution away as part of a deal for a knife I have wanted for a very long time but didn't want to spend the money on. Should be here tomorrow so pics soon

JD Mandrell · Jul 12, 2012

Great stuff pit!

pitdog · Jul 12, 2012

mistwalker said:
Nice pics Pit, and nice gig. I like the looks of that Vex. I just traded my Rodent Solution away as part of a deal for a knife I have wanted for a very long time but didn't want to spend the money on. Should be here tomorrow so pics soon

Now you've peaked my interest, looking forward to seeing this one !!!

I love the Vex, it's different to most Busse-Kin blades in that there is no typical choil, the design puts your finger right next to the blade. It's got no coating on that I have to remove. It's pretty thin stock but still enough to be sturdy. It's D2 steel which should prove useful on the wet, humid west coast !

TheGame · Jul 12, 2012

Really like the picture of Maisy, and the 'blob'. For some reason the gig/spear made me think of frog legs.. now I want some.

coaldigger · Jul 12, 2012

Good looking knife & neat video ! I've always wanted to give the SwampRats a try but never got the chance.

pitdog · Jul 13, 2012

coaldigger said:
Good looking knife & neat video ! I've always wanted to give the SwampRats a try but never got the chance.

Don't try them buddy, they are totally addictive and end up costing you money !!!!

tango alfa sierra · Jul 13, 2012

pitdog said:
Don't try them buddy, they are totally addictive and end up costing you money !!!!

That's a blanket statement that covers a lot of knife brands and makers.

crossada · Jul 13, 2012

That really does look like a great design. I've tried many Busses over the years and while many have been ok but never perfect for me until I got the cabs. It too doesn't have a choil and what a difference that makes for up close cutting.

Great pics Pit!

WILLIAM.M · Jul 13, 2012

Another great post Pit

tek77 · Jul 14, 2012

Oooh, the Vex. Beautiful knife.... If you ever get bored with it let me know

Thanks for the tease. Nice pics.
Here is my latest..the Rodent Solution from the same family