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I typed an eloquent write-up about the 11-11 and near the end, the app I was using crashed and I lost it all. I'll gonna give it another go.
I was lucky enough to have a good friend at Blade this year Proxy it for me, along with a couple 4-11s.
I expected it to be SYKCO's version of the Basic 11 and I thought that it would be a bit redundant being that I own most of the popular Bussekin Res-C Choppers, including a few of the amazing 1311s. Man was I wrong. The 11-11 is a new kind of Beast and it is hungry.
I didn't expect the 11-11 to be as awesome as it is. When I first grabbed it by the handle, gravity kicked in and the blade angled downwards quite a big. It takes a little bit of muscle to hold the blade straight, if that makes sense. The balance of the blade is EXTREMELY blade heavy. I'll come back to that later.
At 21.6 ounces, 11.5" long with no real choil, .264" thick the 11-11 is a beast. To put the weight into perspective, the exposed tang Busse Bushwhacker Mistress is roughly an ounce heavier.
Compare the specs of the 11-11, listed at the end of this post, to other high value Res-C Bussekin knives that fall into the Chopper category:
1311 (SR101) = 18.8 oz.; .1875"; 13.5"; 18.25" oal
Dog Father CG (SR77) = 20.1 oz; .275”; 10” blade; 15.125” oal
Dog Father LE (SR77) = 17 oz; .25”; 10.0625” blade; 15.125” oal
Basic 10 LE (choiless - smaller ricasso) = 14.4 oz
Basic 11 CG = 17.2 oz; .26”; 11.25” blade; 16.25" oal
(Specs & Weights of Swamp Rat, Busse & Scrap Yard Knives)
When it comes to big Busse & Kin knives, their are two types:
1. The first is light enough to effortlessly wear on your belt when covering a lot of ground when hiking, camping, survival training, et. al. Another feature of these blades is that they are light enough to be multi-purpose. For example, I used the B-11 for months on survival training trips as a small machete to clear trails and as a chopper to prep fires and for other tasks.
A good portion of the Res-C blades fall into this category: the 1311; DF LE; Basic 11; Basic 10; et. al. When I first heard that I got an 11-11,,because I love the 1311 so much and I thought it would be basically the same thing, just a shorter. That's what it looks like, but it certainly is a completely different knife. If you own a 1311 and were on the fence about getting an 11-11.
2. The second type are just straight up badA$$ choppers There really is only one that comes to mind, the Dog Father CG. Well, SYKCO has added another bada$$ chopper to its arsenal - the 11-11. Don't get me wrong, I don't think the Dog Father has been replaced by any means. It is still a must have and I will be keeping a few of mine, including my user, which I tend bring along when I'm just chopping for fun. I have also carried the Dog Father on a survival training mission where we covered 7 miles or so (It helped having Rainwalker's Split drop loop sheath).
Sure, with a good sheath you can carry the Dog Father and 11-11 with you, but they will get heavy real fast when you're trying to clear a path for miles at a time. Without a good sheath, and that long and heavy blade is gonna get real uncomfortable against your leg. I suppose you can strap it to your pack, but I always like to have a big blade handy strongside and a smaller one weak side or piggybacked.
Back to the 11-11 being a Chopper. The fact that it is so blade heavy makes it a great chopper. When I chop, especially with Res-C, I don't put much force into my swing. Instead, I drop my arm and use a flick of the wrist to generate velocity right before impact. I have found this to be a very effective and efficient way to chop wood, because you are not tiring yourself out and you are still getting a lot of power.
If you are looking for a Res-C chopper, I highly recommend the 11-11 and think that it's well worth the price. I think that it could be the one of, if not the best Res-C chopper to ever come out of Wauseon. I still think that the Dog Father is king, but think mine will be taking a break while I break in the new 11-11. If you want something with a little more versatility but with less brute force, go with the 1311, B-11 or any of the others that I listed in that category.
A drawback to the sabre ground in this case is the fact that the metal is thicker behind the edge bevel. I think it will still chop very well, but I will definitely be re-profiling the edge when I get a chance.
I will try to rewrite this when my eyes aren't half closed.
Thank you Dan and the rest of the crew for creating such awesome blades!
I am amazed that I have not heard much buzz about the 11-11. I'd love to hear some feedback from you all.
11-11 Specs:
Blade length: 11.5
Blade thickness: .264
Blade height: 1 13/16"
Overall Length: 16"
Blade Grind: Saber
Steel Type: SR101
Handle Type: Black Res-c
Finish: Black Powder Coat
Weight: 21.6 oz
Issue Price: 209.95 (179.95 at blade)
Issue Date: Blade 2013
I was lucky enough to have a good friend at Blade this year Proxy it for me, along with a couple 4-11s.
I expected it to be SYKCO's version of the Basic 11 and I thought that it would be a bit redundant being that I own most of the popular Bussekin Res-C Choppers, including a few of the amazing 1311s. Man was I wrong. The 11-11 is a new kind of Beast and it is hungry.
I didn't expect the 11-11 to be as awesome as it is. When I first grabbed it by the handle, gravity kicked in and the blade angled downwards quite a big. It takes a little bit of muscle to hold the blade straight, if that makes sense. The balance of the blade is EXTREMELY blade heavy. I'll come back to that later.
At 21.6 ounces, 11.5" long with no real choil, .264" thick the 11-11 is a beast. To put the weight into perspective, the exposed tang Busse Bushwhacker Mistress is roughly an ounce heavier.
Compare the specs of the 11-11, listed at the end of this post, to other high value Res-C Bussekin knives that fall into the Chopper category:
1311 (SR101) = 18.8 oz.; .1875"; 13.5"; 18.25" oal
Dog Father CG (SR77) = 20.1 oz; .275”; 10” blade; 15.125” oal
Dog Father LE (SR77) = 17 oz; .25”; 10.0625” blade; 15.125” oal
Basic 10 LE (choiless - smaller ricasso) = 14.4 oz
Basic 11 CG = 17.2 oz; .26”; 11.25” blade; 16.25" oal
(Specs & Weights of Swamp Rat, Busse & Scrap Yard Knives)
When it comes to big Busse & Kin knives, their are two types:
1. The first is light enough to effortlessly wear on your belt when covering a lot of ground when hiking, camping, survival training, et. al. Another feature of these blades is that they are light enough to be multi-purpose. For example, I used the B-11 for months on survival training trips as a small machete to clear trails and as a chopper to prep fires and for other tasks.
A good portion of the Res-C blades fall into this category: the 1311; DF LE; Basic 11; Basic 10; et. al. When I first heard that I got an 11-11,,because I love the 1311 so much and I thought it would be basically the same thing, just a shorter. That's what it looks like, but it certainly is a completely different knife. If you own a 1311 and were on the fence about getting an 11-11.
2. The second type are just straight up badA$$ choppers There really is only one that comes to mind, the Dog Father CG. Well, SYKCO has added another bada$$ chopper to its arsenal - the 11-11. Don't get me wrong, I don't think the Dog Father has been replaced by any means. It is still a must have and I will be keeping a few of mine, including my user, which I tend bring along when I'm just chopping for fun. I have also carried the Dog Father on a survival training mission where we covered 7 miles or so (It helped having Rainwalker's Split drop loop sheath).
Sure, with a good sheath you can carry the Dog Father and 11-11 with you, but they will get heavy real fast when you're trying to clear a path for miles at a time. Without a good sheath, and that long and heavy blade is gonna get real uncomfortable against your leg. I suppose you can strap it to your pack, but I always like to have a big blade handy strongside and a smaller one weak side or piggybacked.
Back to the 11-11 being a Chopper. The fact that it is so blade heavy makes it a great chopper. When I chop, especially with Res-C, I don't put much force into my swing. Instead, I drop my arm and use a flick of the wrist to generate velocity right before impact. I have found this to be a very effective and efficient way to chop wood, because you are not tiring yourself out and you are still getting a lot of power.
If you are looking for a Res-C chopper, I highly recommend the 11-11 and think that it's well worth the price. I think that it could be the one of, if not the best Res-C chopper to ever come out of Wauseon. I still think that the Dog Father is king, but think mine will be taking a break while I break in the new 11-11. If you want something with a little more versatility but with less brute force, go with the 1311, B-11 or any of the others that I listed in that category.
A drawback to the sabre ground in this case is the fact that the metal is thicker behind the edge bevel. I think it will still chop very well, but I will definitely be re-profiling the edge when I get a chance.
I will try to rewrite this when my eyes aren't half closed.
Thank you Dan and the rest of the crew for creating such awesome blades!
I am amazed that I have not heard much buzz about the 11-11. I'd love to hear some feedback from you all.
11-11 Specs:
Blade length: 11.5
Blade thickness: .264
Blade height: 1 13/16"
Overall Length: 16"
Blade Grind: Saber
Steel Type: SR101
Handle Type: Black Res-c
Finish: Black Powder Coat
Weight: 21.6 oz
Issue Price: 209.95 (179.95 at blade)
Issue Date: Blade 2013
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