9" ASH-2 -- chopper or general use?

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At 9", the ASH-2 will be a nice, compact chopper. Do you see it as a dedicated chopper (like the 11" ASHBM) or versatile, all-arounder (like the 8" NMSFNO)? It will be great for clearing brush, no doubt, but how about as a general use camp knife, even for food prep?

Thanks.
John
 
I'd imagine it would be more of a general-use camp knife than a chopper, although it will probably be great at chopping. The ASH-style handles are notorious for giving the user a blister on his/her pinky, especially if large hands are involved.
 
Based on the specs, I see it as more of an all-rounder, not a dedicated chopper.

Regarding the handle, I have already posted a question as to whether it has the original SH profile, or the new improved SH handle. Haven't seen an answer.
 
resinguy said:
Based on the specs, I see it as more of an all-rounder, not a dedicated chopper.

Regarding the handle, I have already posted a question as to whether it has the original SH profile, or the new improved SH handle. Haven't seen an answer.
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It looks to me to have an ASH1 handle rather than the ASHBM handle
 
I believe it's the ASH1 handle as well. I personally dislike 8" blades. 10" is ideal for a chopper and 6" for general use. So I'd say this is more of a compact chopper.
 
I'm just going to go ahead and throw out the idea that this will probably not be shipped before this Christmas.

Dang.

:(
 
Remember when a 9" blade was a big/huge knife :)
 
David Brown said:
Remember when a 9" blade was a big/huge knife :)
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Great point David. So, compared to a ASHBM (11") or FBM (10"), the ASH-2 will be a compact chopper. Is it limited to that role -- too long for general purpose cutting/use?
 
JohnM said:
Great point David. So, compared to a ASHBM (11") or FBM (10"), the ASH-2 will be a compact chopper. Is it limited to that role -- too long for general purpose cutting/use?
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Just remember, a big knife can do everything a big knife can do, and most of what a small can do. A small knife can do everything a small knife can do, and nothing a big knife can do.
 
Silas said:
Just remember, a big knife can do everything a big knife can do, and most of what a small can do. A small knife can do everything a small knife can do, and nothing a big knife can do.
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True words there.
 
I've used my Bk9 for everything under the sun so I am sure the Ash 2 will be able handle any chore. While it may not be a pure chopper, it should be a great do it all knife. Just received the Busse Black Friday email and it states that last call for the Ash 2 is drawing near. Glad I got mine.
 
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I'd put it in the same category as the SAR 8. Almost perfect "do it all, if I only had one" etc. Blade. Now I want one even more..........
 
Andy the Aussie said:
..... yep this, I looked closely as I am not a big fan of the SH (the Battle Saw may cure me but I doubt it).

Andy
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:eek: ... :eek: ... :eek:

Do your ASHs know you speak of them this way?? :(

Please send them all to me so they can have a proper, loving home!

:p ;)

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I was super excited for the new INFI but about a month ago decided that one of my next knives would be the nmsfno or nmfsh both of which are thicker I think and I know the hhfsh and nmfsh have much thicker options than the ash 2. I'm glad this one was infi but it also makes me wish I bought a battle saw.

Now I have to go tell my ash collection that their bigger brother has been voted off the island before he has arrived....

Respectively anyone with a bruiser nmfsh hit me up, I need
 
Lil' Foo said:
:eek: ... :eek: ... :eek:

Do your ASHs know you speak of them this way?? :(

Please send them all to me so they can have a proper, loving home!

:p ;)

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..... allow me to clarify..... I am not a fan of the handle on the ASHBM.... that on the ASH is a favourite... ;)
 
I really like the ASH-2 but I am hoping to get an LE version if they offer one. I just think the knife begs for a nice satin finish.
 
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