small fixed blade utillity knife

Originally Posted by Mike-The-Knife
I was on the Scrap Yard site earlier today and that 311 that I said was comming out soon is now available for sale . At $69 it's very compairable to the Izula II and a much more sturdy knife .
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Wow! 3.5 inch blade that's 1/4 inch thick? It's strong and all but what if you need to actually...you know...cut something?
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You mean like car door hinges?
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That 1/4" specs has been corrected on the site now . The thickness is actually 3/16" . Yes a pretty thick blade for a 3 inch blade , but with a high saber grind . This will make it cut well but be an extreamly tough knife , in the tradition of the Scrap Yard company .


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I've got a Scrap Yard Mud Puppy in 154CM and a Dozier Bodyguard KM-5 in D2. Like the Scrap Yard 311, they both have 3/16" thick, 3.5" blades and they're overbuilt for their size IMO. But I like 'em. :) The biggest difference between them and the 311 in SR101/52100 is price. The 311 is the only one that meets the OP's original price point of $70.00 or under. In fact, I can't imagine a more robust knife with a 3.5" blade for $70.00 or less than the 311. Only problem is, it doesn't come with a sheath. But for another $40 or so, that could be easily remedied.
 
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bld522 said:
I've got a Scrap Yard Mud Puppy in 154CM and a Dozier Bodyguard KM-5 in D2. Like the Scrap Yard 311, they both have 3/16" thick, 3.5" blades and they're overbuilt for their size IMO. But I like 'em. :) The biggest difference between them and the 311 in SR101/52100 is price. The 311 is the only one that meets the OP's original price point of $70.00 or under. In fact, I can't imagine a more robust knife with a 3.5" blade for $70.00 or less than the 311. Only problem is, it doesn't come with a sheath. But for another $40 or so, that could be easily remedied.
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At that point he could spend the same money, or even less, on an ESEE-3 or ESEE-4 and get a sheath included.
 
True. But there's no 1095 on the planet that will keep up with SR101/52100 for taking and holding an edge. There's always a tradeoff, don't you know? ;)
 
bld522 is right about SR101 vs Rowen 1095. That didn't stop me getting an Izula ... of course that was before I knew that Swamp Rat knives even existed!

But for utilitarian looks at a low price point, the Mora is hard to beat. I'm really hoping that someone out there with the funds will buy one of the A.G. Russell deer hunters and post a review before I spend the money without having more info and anger my wife: http://www.agrussell.com/ag-russell-deer-hunter/p/AGDHhhhD2/
A choice of D2, VG10, or Aus8 in a very utilitarian looking blade and certainly less expensive than a Fallkniven WM1.
 
bld522 said:
True. But there's no 1095 on the planet that will keep up with SR101/52100 for taking and holding an edge. There's always a tradeoff, don't you know? ;)
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True enough. However I've yet to need greater edge holding then what my SAK can give me and 1095 is better steel then that. I sharpen my knife before every camping trip and it's still sharp when I get home. I think if people were honest with themselves they would realise that super edge holding is really not something that's needed through normal use. Of course that may be a different story for people who suck at sharpening. :D
 
I am a fan of the Buck Paklite knives

Here is my Buck 143

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bld522 said:
True. But there's no 1095 on the planet that will keep up with SR101/52100 for taking and holding an edge. There's always a tradeoff, don't you know? ;)
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I'll have to take your word on it. :P

Not that I don't want to try SR101 out at some point or anything, but 1095 is perfect for my needs. I have a sharpening system, so I don't really care about super edge holding capabilities.
 
Yep. Different strokes for different folks. :) The only thing I would add is that, of all the knives mentioned that meet the OP's requirements, the only one that's likely to increase in value over time is the 311. Although that may not be important to the OP, it is nevertheless the nature of Bussekin limited production knives and just one of the qualities of Bussekin knives that endears them to the hearts (and wallets) of their owners. Throw in the fact that Jerry Busse makes some of the toughest knives on the planet and offers one of the best warranties in the business and you've got a combination that's difficult to beat.
 
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