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Just got myself a used Scrap Yard 711 today! Scrap Yard Knives is along with Swamp Rat Knives two subcompanies owned by Busse Combat.
They make high performing knives for an affordable price. As you all know, Busse Combat is VERY expensive.
The SYKCO 711 is a 12.5 inch (31.7 cm) long knife which I would call a survival/combat knife, but more heading towards survival/camping.
The steel is SR-101 with a proprietary HT by Scrap Yard. It is basically 52100 steel with a special heat-treat. The blade itself is a quarter inch thick(6.1 mm) and
coated with a black crinckle coating.
The handle is Resiprene C. This material was used on Busse's Basic line. It is ,according to SY, an all-terrain truck tire without its disadvantages.
It is very tacky and reminds me about a handlematerial called, Forprene. Used by Extrema Ratio and Fox Knives. I've heard Res C is very durable and nearly impervious to
salt, fluids, DEET(insect repellent), heat etc. The ergonomics are great and it insulates well.
The tang is full and slopes inside the handle so it makes it almost as strong as a complete full tang without excessive weight, because a fixed blade usually breaks
at its ricasso-area. But this knife is so thick and stout and I have never heard people complaining on them failing. It is a tank.
The sheath is just a standard kydexsheath the previous owner had made. Nothing special. Drainhole, Tek-Lok ready and well built.
I haven't tried this knife in the woods, but it is forward weighted and I can almost certainly say that it will chop and baton extremely well. It also has a high saber-grind, almost full flat.
Good outdoorsknife, as long as you keep it oiled and away from saltwater. The tip is strong and this knife is almost a sharpened prybar with good grindlines.
I like its simple and none-glaring look. Not that goofy looking mall-ninja setting. This will easily serve as a tactical blade too.
As mentioned, I haven't used this knife properly yet. But from its looks and features, similar knives would be Busse's(minus the steel and handles of course), ESEE's and basically every other high-quality knife that is large and immensely overbuilt. Can I recommend it? My first impression says yes, of course. I think if you want a Busse, but can't afford it, this or a Swamp Rat is probably an excellent buy. It beats most survivalknives in terms of horsepower and strength. And if country of origin is an issue, these knives are made in the USA.
Have a nice day!
They make high performing knives for an affordable price. As you all know, Busse Combat is VERY expensive.
The SYKCO 711 is a 12.5 inch (31.7 cm) long knife which I would call a survival/combat knife, but more heading towards survival/camping.
The steel is SR-101 with a proprietary HT by Scrap Yard. It is basically 52100 steel with a special heat-treat. The blade itself is a quarter inch thick(6.1 mm) and
coated with a black crinckle coating.
The handle is Resiprene C. This material was used on Busse's Basic line. It is ,according to SY, an all-terrain truck tire without its disadvantages.
It is very tacky and reminds me about a handlematerial called, Forprene. Used by Extrema Ratio and Fox Knives. I've heard Res C is very durable and nearly impervious to
salt, fluids, DEET(insect repellent), heat etc. The ergonomics are great and it insulates well.
The tang is full and slopes inside the handle so it makes it almost as strong as a complete full tang without excessive weight, because a fixed blade usually breaks
at its ricasso-area. But this knife is so thick and stout and I have never heard people complaining on them failing. It is a tank.
The sheath is just a standard kydexsheath the previous owner had made. Nothing special. Drainhole, Tek-Lok ready and well built.
I haven't tried this knife in the woods, but it is forward weighted and I can almost certainly say that it will chop and baton extremely well. It also has a high saber-grind, almost full flat.
Good outdoorsknife, as long as you keep it oiled and away from saltwater. The tip is strong and this knife is almost a sharpened prybar with good grindlines.
I like its simple and none-glaring look. Not that goofy looking mall-ninja setting. This will easily serve as a tactical blade too.
As mentioned, I haven't used this knife properly yet. But from its looks and features, similar knives would be Busse's(minus the steel and handles of course), ESEE's and basically every other high-quality knife that is large and immensely overbuilt. Can I recommend it? My first impression says yes, of course. I think if you want a Busse, but can't afford it, this or a Swamp Rat is probably an excellent buy. It beats most survivalknives in terms of horsepower and strength. And if country of origin is an issue, these knives are made in the USA.
Have a nice day!
