Res-C Long Term Durability???

tiogatires

tiogatires

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I just recently picked up a few knives from the Swamp and the Scrapyard. The Scrapyards both have the Res-C handles which are beyond comfortable. I have to admit that they are the most comfy handle i've ever held onto. But... I'm curious how much these things can take without any twisting or movement on the tang. Do they soften up over time or stay pretty rigid? Looking for some feedback (not including comfort as I already know about that) in regards to long term ownership/use. Please feel free to post some pics and/or the history of your Res-C handled knife. I have only owned micarta handled lives thus far... Besides my tititanium handled folders that is...
 
The only problem I have heard of for Res-C is it losing chunks from impacts ( such as batoning ). However if you watch what you do you shouldn't have that problem either. I have never heard of one twisting off the handle or any thing either.
 
If tires on vehicle held up like res-c on a Bussekin, you'd only ever need one set, but tires don't come with the lifetime warranty. ;)


I always suggest to try using it first, then ask questions later if you still have any. :D

Res-c works great!
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The information you provided is very helpful. I have been collecting/using knives for many years and since these two Scrapyard knives were my first with this handle type, obviously I had questions. I use my knives almost everyday, so I guess I will eventually fInd out for myself - but hey, that's what the forums are for right - information!!! Anyway, I expect performance and durability to be on par with my other Swamp Rats and Busse knives, but like I said, I have never used this before so the question of long term durability is a valid one!
 
Yes, it's a valid question and congratulations on your first Res-c blades. Don't mind me, I tend to find my attempts at humor amusing when others don't. :foot:
I wasn't knocking you for asking, just encouraging you to enjoy using them as it is way more fun than talking about them online but the forums are always here for in between the fun sessions though. :p . :thumbup:
I think that is part of why the Swamp is always so much quieter than the Busse forums... more people using their knives than talking about them... well, and they haven't gotten the same tv time to be as popular to become the latest zombie fad. :rolleyes:

Oh and to answer your question properly, you will find you will wear your body parts out long before you wear out your res-c handles to a point it doesn't function, so it's very tough stuff that definitely has very long term durability. May even be one of the best handle materials ever invented.

The texture/hardness of res-c doesn't seem to change much with age. My old original run battle rat and camp tramp feel exactly the same many years later as the brand new 711's do in hand.



Oh, and if you ever get a crack at a basic 9, 10, or 11 you may find them to be your absolute favorite big INFI all around users. ;)
 
I will agree with you Tim, My B11 has had a lot of use over the last year and a half. The handle is very comfortable and still feels the same as the day I bought it.

Just go out and use them.
 
The worst thats happened to my B11 handle is when M67 was using it as a thrower. I guess it hit butt first and "dented" the flared tube at the back of the handle.

I fixed it by putting a ball bearing on either side of the tube and hit it with a hammer. it rounded back out and you cant even tell anything happened. Res-c is my favorite handle material, especially for a chopper.
 
The nice thing also about Res-c is that if you accidentally cut it open, a bic lighter will fuse it shut. BTDT.
 
I will admit that (as I stated above) it's the nicest handle I've ever held! The 511 is borderline too small, but fits ok for use. I might make this my deer skunnin knife this year. I almost hate to say this, but I almost like my 711 better than my Rodent 9! I have a hard time putting it down. As a matter of fact, it's on my hip right now in a long Spec Ops sheath (gotta break in that nylon :D)! I do like my Rodent 9 and 4 though, but their use will have to wait for me to get tired of fondling that 711... Might be a while.

On a completely seperate, but similiar note.... Anybody have any idea when the Rodent 3 is hitting the preorder at the Swamp? Or what knife will be up next or how in the heck they put that information out there??? Gotta have a couple of the Rodent 3's when they are available, and a few Rodent 5's etc etc etc....
 
AZTimT said:
Yes, it's a valid question and congratulations on your first Res-c blades. Don't mind me, I tend to find my attempts at humor amusing when others don't. :foot:
I wasn't knocking you for asking, just encouraging you to enjoy using them as it is way more fun than talking about them online but the forums are always here for in between the fun sessions though. :p . :thumbup:
I think that is part of why the Swamp is always so much quieter than the Busse forums... more people using their knives than talking about them... well, and they haven't gotten the same tv time to be as popular to become the latest zombie fad. :rolleyes:

Oh and to answer your question properly, you will find you will wear your body parts out long before you wear out your res-c handles to a point it doesn't function, so it's very tough stuff that definitely has very long term durability. May even be one of the best handle materials ever invented.

The texture/hardness of res-c doesn't seem to change much with age. My old original run battle rat and camp tramp feel exactly the same many years later as the brand new 711's do in hand.



Oh, and if you ever get a crack at a basic 9, 10, or 11 you may find them to be your absolute favorite big INFI all around users. ;)
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No Offence taken Brotha!! :thumbup:
 
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