Alternatives to a busse 1311

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pap11y

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Hi there.

I am not a member of the busse forum and don't qualify for the 1311 offer (I have confirmed this with them). I really like the design of this.

Can you suggest any alternatives for this? I just cant think of anything and am interested in your thoughts.

What I would prefer is 13 inch blade. Single hand handle. good steel...

P.S I want something a bit beefier than a machete but will consider them.
 
You can keep an eye on the exchange. So far very few have been mailed out from the Yard.
I'm sure there will be some flipped on exchange/ebay once more will be sent out (in the next few weeks).
Sorry, I'm keeping mine so can't help you :D
 
tramontina makes a good 12-14 inch machete. They are cheap and good
 
While you keep an eye on the bussekin exchange, you might also peruse the Knifemaker's Exchange or contact a maker and get a price quote for exactly what you want.

Less expensive alternatives are the various machetes from Tramontina, Imcasa, Ontario, Cold Steel, etc. You won't find SR101 steel here, nor hardness as high as 60 Rc, nor the ResC handle, nor the SYKCO warranty... but you also aren't paying for all that! The SYKCO 1311 blade is 13.5" long, 3/16" thick SR101 @ 58-60 Rc. Most Ontario's with that blade-length are ~2/16" 1095 that's quite a bit softer, some of Condor's models (made by Imcasa?) have the length & thickness but not the hardness or that steel (1075 & 420HC usually)...

So... Do you want a SYKCO 1311 with all its selling points? Grab one off the exchange as they appear. Otherwise decide what attributes of the 1311 attract you and which you are willing to compromise on for an alternative: warranty, handle, blade-style, steel, hardness, length, thickness... you won't find another knife with all the attributes of the 1311 unless you have it custom-made ;).
 
Dinges said:
Why not just become a member?
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I contacted busse regarding this. They said it is only for existing members.. I was happy to join but didn't want my actions to appear as underhanded..

I have managed to get one on the way now.

Oh well its a nice gesture by busse rewarding their members for their loyalty so I can't criticise that.

I can't wait til it arrives :)

Thanks chiral - I agree getting a blade with the same specs as the 1311 would be fruitless without paying for custom piece of work..
 
Congrats on finding one, the 1311 is incredible.
Its gonna be hard to top at any price.
 
FTR-14c said:
Congrats on finding one, the 1311 is incredible.
Its gonna be hard to top at any price.
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Thanks. I am really pleased.. I'll be making a crazy leather sheath for it..

If I am lucky I'll be making dual carry sheaths (for the next one I acquire) :)
 
pap11y said:
Thanks. I am really pleased.. I'll be making a crazy leather sheath for it..

If I am lucky I'll be making dual carry sheaths (for the next one I acquire) :)
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wow, how greedy of you. TWO?!?!?:D

Congrats !!:thumbup:
 
While not in the same league, there is the serviceable KA-BAR Grass Machete that shares a similar profile
 
Cobalt said:
wow, how greedy of you. TWO?!?!?:D

Congrats !!:thumbup:
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I have trained in Arnis and I train regularly with 2 sticks, 2 knives, 2 swords etc. (not all at the same time)

I buy a lot of stuff as pairs because of this..

I agree also that while not in the same league the kabar grass is cool too.
 
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