As far as the Busse-kin companies (Scrap Yard and Swamp Rat), they follow the same basic production model of limited runs available for special order. No stocking dealers that I have ever found. So, buying a moderate to high-priced knife sight unseen. Having said that, I have owned quite a few. My take on the Dumpster Mutt is that it is a heavy blade for its length and the handle sucks. Undersized and under-length for the blade heft. I absolutely love the design of the Scrap Yard Scapper 5 and own a Combat Grade and a LE in INFI. My go-to knives for anything other than EDC. I do not EDC a fixed blade, but rather carry a Spyderco Endura 4.