We don’t call them Junkyard Dogs for nothing. With their big bark and heavy-duty build, they’re exactly what knife enthusiasts have been howling for. They’re the made-in-the-USA Junkyard Dog, Junkyard Dog II, and Composite Junkyard Dog II. All have a fierce look and sturdy stainless-steel construction for heavy-duty performance each and every time. The original JYDs sport a blade of Sandvik 14C28N, a stainless chromium steel that provides high hardness and excellent corrosion resistance, while the Composite JYD II features our high-performance composite blade of 14C28N and CPM-D2. You’ll also appreciate the copper accent that highlights the fusion between these two premium steels in our composite blade. The handle of the JYD is pure 410 stainless steel for impact strength and corrosion resistance. It also boasts a handsome “riveted-steel” design and Air Force marking that add to this puppy’s super-tough appeal. The larger JYD II has lighter weight G-10 scales attached to a sturdy steel frame, as does the Composite JYD. The G-10 offers extremely high mechanical strength and top performance in both wet and dry conditions. In the JYD II, the good looks are enhanced by the JYD riveted-steel pattern, CNC-machined into the G-10. The Composite JYD features simple textured black G-10 that offsets its more complex design. All JYDs feature Kershaw’s Flipper opening system for easy opening. A frame lock secures the JYD blade in place. Even better, JYDs are value priced. The great price is just one more reason they’re sure to appeal to a wide range of knife users who want a tough, versatile knife that’s built that’s built for strength and performance, and offers a great look.