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Tyrkon Lawson

Tyrkon Lawson

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Now before any one starts in about this not being INFI, just remember, the Dogs are on our side. (Unless of course it's at the trough :p).

I have been agonizing over the thought of selling my Dog Father. Even though it would be to fund more INFI. The DF just feels so perfect to me. So I decided that I'd give it a day or two and if no one jumped on it in the exchange then it was meant ot stay here with me. :D

That being said I decided to give it a little test on a 2x4. It still has the factory edge and coating. I was able to chop through a 2x4 in 14 chops. It shaved hair before and after. And when I say after I mean after chopping through a 2x4 4 times in a row. I think that is good.




I plan on stripping this beast and giving it a scotch-brite satin finish tomorrow. And perhaps thin the edge just a tad. :thumbup:
 
Looking Good! :cool::cool: That is very good performance for the DF with a edgepro edge. I think that a solid wood backing underneath helps quite a bit because all the energy is transfered directly onto the 2X4. Try it with the FFBM now and see how chops it takes ;)
 
The DF has the factory edge still. No edge pro yet. I am sure the FFBM would devour the 2x4 and your FABM even more so. But it did pretty good IMHO straight from the factory. :) And the handle was/is so comfortable. Now I am dying to try a Basic 9.

Wood backing: I think you are absolutely correct. I noticed a big difference.

I can't even imagine the competition knives that do the same things in mere seconds. But the probably couldn't pry like the DF. ;)
 
Sweet! Glad to hear you have some cool plans for that beast!!! I'm thinking of cutting the rec-c off my B9 and having a custom maker put a hidden tang stag handle on it :D with a satin finish...like a classic bowie...makes me DROOL!
 
pbubsy said:
Sweet! Glad to hear you have some cool plans for that beast!!! I'm thinking of cutting the rec-c off my B9 and having a custom maker put a hidden tang stag handle on it :D with a satin finish...like a classic bowie...makes me DROOL!
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:eek::eek: You have gotta post pics of that.
 
I consider myself a dhawg! here. Dan Busse puts out what can be considered by far the best blades for the buck. I for one am proud to say I own ever single scrap yard blade every released. I also own a couple of rats and a couple more of Jerry's creations.

All that being said, Dan makes an amazing blade that chops like a machine and best of all, thanks to the res-c, is extremely comfortable! I like my FBMs however Dan continues to win out in the comfort category! :D:thumbup:
 
I love the Res-C too. But not the smaller Res-c handles. The DF fits just perfect. Another reason I want to try the Basic 9. :)
 
Tyrkon Lawson said:
The DF has the factory edge still. No edge pro yet. I am sure the FFBM would devour the 2x4 and your FABM even more so. But it did pretty good IMHO straight from the factory. :) And the handle was/is so comfortable. Now I am dying to try a Basic 9.

Wood backing: I think you are absolutely correct. I noticed a big difference.

I can't even imagine the competition knives that do the same things in mere seconds. But the probably couldn't pry like the DF. ;)
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Well then....it is even more impressive if it was still the factory edge. Heck I had a hard time going through the 2X4 with the DF while kneeling and chopping on the uneven floor backed by plywood.

I just bought a Crowell/Barker Competition knife made by Browning and it is pretty darn nice for the money. The weight and size is very close to my FABM.

BTW, the speed 2X4 Cuts are done standing holding the 2X4 at a angle and chopping down at a 45degree. It is easier and faster than hacking away like we normally do. I will see if I can still find that video of Crowell doing a demo.
 
Tyrkon, I think the DF has the potential of being the best endurance chopper of all. It's handle is the best for extended chopping and it's design as enough that even a large FFBM would not hold an edge over it after 10 minutes or so.

Comfort is so paramount when chopping for long hours. When I use to chop my two cords of wood every year, I could not chop with certain handles for very long. My E-handle would transmit more vibration to my hand than my SHBM handle. My HI Khukuri Handle would also transmit more vibration. The Basic was the best but lacked the heft of the BM's. The DF has more heft than the B9 so it will perform better and yet still be confortable.

The longest I could chop with a BM-E barehanded before taking a break to recover in the hand was about 30 minutes.
I could go 1 hour with the SHBM.
The B9 was limitless in time. But it would take about twice as long to chop the same wood as the SHBM.
 
I did a comparison chop off between the DogFather and the CGFBM. Both with factory edges. I used the same 2 X 4, chopping on a work bench. The BM chopped slightly better than the DF. But the DF was more comfortable. For a long work session I'd pick the DF. For carrying in a sheath I'd also pick the DF, because it's lighter. For a trecking knife the CGFBM makes a good boat anchor.
 
You should have heard the words that came out of my wives mouth the first time she saw her new mouse pad cut in half with sand paper glued to each half. I thought it was an old pad since I had not seen it before, turns out she had just gotten it. I did it for INFI upkeep..
 
Cobalt said:
You should have heard the words that came out of my wives mouth the first time she saw her new mouse pad cut in half with sand paper glued to each half. I thought it was an old pad since I had not seen it before, turns out she had just gotten it. I did it for INFI upkeep..
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LOL :thumbup::thumbup:...........
 
Tyrkon Lawson said:
I love the Res-C too. But not the smaller Res-c handles. The DF fits just perfect. Another reason I want to try the Basic 9. :)
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Is the difference just length or are the larger handles also thicker? I like my little Yard Guard but the handle is a bit too small and thin.
 
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