2007 Blade Show Cutting Competition- Why no Busse?

Holy crap!! LOL this is hilarious so defensive from a question of, bearcut asking why wasn't ifni involved in the competition, and me asking what the tests consists of, should be no big deal about anything, I'm sure Busse is a fine product with all of its customers and most likely I'll end up buying one, But when the web site says it will take on anyone in a live demo..then excellent! but back to my original question.. what exactly do the tests consist of? pretty simple really. does anyone know, or is it just the standard MS test? I'd really like to know before i bend stuff to its breaking point.
 
Ummm...No.

THIS is what they do at the competition I was refering to in my thread.

http://www.bladesports.org/past_events.htm

Blade magazine, Feb 2008 issue has all the details. It's on newstands now.

I checked the rules and they will allow production blades to enter the competition.

And what exactly did the 1999 Busse test challenge consist of? I tried to find it in 'search' but came up with nothing.
Does anyone know?
 
fastcamo said:
Holy crap!! LOL this is hilarious so defensive from a question of, bearcut asking why wasn't ifni involved in the competition, and me asking what the tests consists of, should be no big deal about anything, I'm sure Busse is a fine product with all of its customers and most likely I'll end up buying one, But when the web site says it will take on anyone in a live demo..then excellent! but back to my original question.. what exactly do the tests consist of? pretty simple really. does anyone know, or is it just the standard MS test? I'd really like to know before i bend stuff to its breaking point.
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I do not know the specifics. I have heard of the rope cutting and the cinder block test.
 
fastcamo said:
Holy crap!! LOL this is hilarious so defensive from a question of, bearcut asking why wasn't ifni involved in the competition, and me asking what the tests consists of, should be no big deal about anything, I'm sure Busse is a fine product with all of its customers and most likely I'll end up buying one, But when the web site says it will take on anyone in a live demo..then excellent! but back to my original question.. what exactly do the tests consist of? pretty simple really. does anyone know, or is it just the standard MS test? I'd really like to know before i bend stuff to its breaking point.
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bearcut's question wasnt just a "simple and innocent" one and he knows it.

just because you are unaware of his history with us and his predetermined agenda does not mean it does not exist.
 
I am neither pro nor con Busse knives. I do not own a Busse knife and have never used one. Someday I would like to pick one up. From what I know, they seem to have earned their reputation as excellent knives and have certainly gained a devoted following of owners and users.

I too have wondered how a production knife would fare against the custom choppers in a cutting competition. With Busse's reputation it seems like it would be a logical choice.

I have been to a few of the cutting competions. While the cutters skill and edge geometry are no doubt very important the steel is also a big part of the picture.

The last competion I saw was put on by Bladesports International at the 2007 Knifemakers Guild Show. The competitors started off by chopping 2x4s on edge. They then had to perform a number of tasks including rope cuts, dowel rod cuts, straws, cans, bottles, stacks of wood slabs and slicing a rolling tennis ball in half. They then cut as many slices as possible from a standing paper tube before finishing by chopping through another 2x4.

By starting off chopping through a 2x4 and then having to do the rope cuts and delicate slicing tasks, the blade obviously must be very stong yet able to retain a sharp edge.

Bladesports rules state: "Knifemaker Members must use an approved knife made by a Knifemaker Member or an approved production knife.

Non-knifemaker Members must use an approved knife made by a Knifemaker Member or an approved production knife, or an approved knife of his own making."

While many of the competion knives are indeed made specically for the competion, the competitions are designed to test the knives in a wide variety of ways so the winner would have to be the best all around knife. A lot of heavy choppers could cut through a 2x4 in 9 seconds in the hands of a skilled chopper but if the edge dulls,chips or rolls it is not going to do well in the rest of the events.

So for my two cents worth, I would like to see how a Busse knife performed in a competion. If it didn't win I don't think I would be put off of Busse knives as long as it performed well as I would expect it to based on their reputation and claims.
 
Sam Salvati said:
WORSE than the "why are Sebenzas so good?" threads, damn!






NO sense of humor either!:jerkit:
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You were trying to be funny with this?
Sam Salvati said:
Can't the busse-a-natics keep the busse-o-ganda to the busse forum.
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Hmmmm... Well, maybe next time try one of those emoticons to help
you get the humor across... Maybe ;) or :D or :) or even :foot: would've made it more like a joke and less like a whining statement. Just a tip. ;)
...Other that this one :jerkit: ...which gets you nowhere... :rolleyes:
 
MORIMOTOM......well i agree with ya then, i don't know of any history he has, so if he has it in for that particular brand then maybe his loss, i'm just interested in the best i can invest in, i've been in archery for over 25 years, and tested just about everything (mostly on the broad head side) but a lot with the performance of outdoor parts that manufactures claim, just like in the archery world bows are highly sought after and sold on the speed end, claims of such and such IBO speed, when in reality the average consumer is sold in a way false claims because of all the variables involved, by the time this and that is set up they are under advertised claims by about 20 to 30 f.p.s. the same goes for the broad head end and penetration claims...(ie.. if i went to a Mathews bow store I'd be told they are the best, if i went to Hoyt I'd be told the same thing, popular is whats in)... so in short I do want to invest in something that will withstand most anything, thats why I'm interested, just like many of you that want to carry the very best sidearm for protection, I want something that i know will always have my back for my three month stay in the mountains... thanks again Trykon I'll check that out
 
you probably wont get all your questions answered here on bfc. see my post on the previous page suggesting a course of action.


the actual tests jerry performed may or may not ever be made public in their entirety.
 
fastcamo: Busse knives will definately have you covered. And there are other brands that would cover you as well. Ranger Knives to name just one. It may come down to design. What tough knife appeals the most in looks and feel? $$$ may also be a factor. That's why Jerry offers knives at varrying costs from Busse Combat, Swamp Rat, and Scrap Yard. Check them out.

I do not collect so I only have users. I started with Swamp Rat because they were the most affordable. Tried Scrap Yard and they rock. I prefer Busse mainly for the feel of their handles.

Perhaps one day you could get in on a pass-around and try one out. Or just buy one, try it, and if you don't like it sell it for what you paid. Sometimes more.

But the biggest plus for me is Jerry's warranty on his knives and his customer service. 2nd to none IMHO. It feels good to be treated right as a customer. :)

"We guarantee against any and all unintentional MAJOR damage forever".

And the word "unintentional" can be very broad. :D
 
excellent, I just bought a ranger today, and have had my eye on a couple of the Busse, I mainly want it for backpack carry, bone chopping, and be able to make short work of an emergency shelter. over the years, ive had blades that lost edges, broke tips, and a few still stuck broken off in some trees, all at the wrong times.
 
Perhaps the ZT series would be a decent competition blade by Busse?

fastcamo: Which Busse models have you been eying?
 
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