An the Announcement is!!!

Eric Isaacson

Eric Isaacson

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In order to celebrate this new forum we will be introducing the Howling Rat(Congrats Firehorse:D). This new knife will be a great hunter, camper and general utility knife.

It will be available to order later this week, and the special introductory offer will only be for those who receive the Special email so get signed up at www.bussecombat.com

Here are a couple of pics.
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and here is a close-up of the edge (prior to sharpening). Yes, that's right .018" thick. It will slice, it will dice, it will handle much abuse. :D:D And, not to give away the surprise, but it will only cost in the $80-$90 range.

BTW, just for comparison .018" is the thickness of approx 4-5 sheets of regular computer paper.

More specs to follow :D:D
(please ignore my misspelling in the heading :footinmou)
 
My first Rat. Oh...no...I've passed up two really good deals elsewhere. Maybe I can squeeze it into the budget...getting weaker...weaker...weaker...:eek:

-SB
 
Ooooh, my second Rat... must have, I think....:eek:
Is that the 3.5" blade I see???

And, not to give away the surprise, but it will only cost in the $80-$90 range.
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Let me guess... $89.98???
 
Cool. A new knife and very reasonable to boot. I guess my FIRST Rat will be coming soon!

Started with Fallkniven, went to Sebenza, then Strider. Logical progression would be a Swamp Rat, yes? :D
 
Oh yeah, that will look great next to my Busse NO! So if we are on Busse's mailing list we will receive the special offer? I can't wait!
 
Here are a few more specs on the Howling Rat.

Steel--SR101
Handle Material--Resiprene C
Blade Length--approx. 4.5"
OAL--approx. 9.0"
 
Length of the cutting edge?

Thanks.
 
Very nice, especially that it's thin :) Definitely need one.

Originally posted by Eric Isaacson
It will be available to order later this week, and the special introductory offer will only be for those who receive the Special email so get signed up at www.bussecombat.com
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Eric, was the email sent? I am on Busse list for long time, but haven't received anything.
Where do I place an order?
 
Gator,
The email hasn't gone out quite yet, they will be available to order once the email has been sent.

Thanks
 
a223cat,
The sheath is a kydex lined cordura sheath with retaining strap. It is similar in design to the larger knife sheaths but it doesn't have the expandable utility pocket. I'll be posting some pics shortly.
 
Just wanted to check on whether or not the email on the sale of these has gone out yet.
Thanks
 
Originally posted by JohnS
Just wanted to check on whether or not the email on the sale of these has gone out yet.
Thanks
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No, not yet. We are still hoping to get the email out before the end of the week.
 
Originally posted by Eric Isaacson
These are through hardened with a Rc of 59-61.
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Eric,

Will this make the HR brittle?? Would the HR stand heavy prying, as in forcing a door?? Most simple carbon steels get pretty brittle at that level of RC hardness. However, most simple carbon steels don't have performance levels like the bigger SRKW blades, so I'm assuming that the Swamp Rat gang factored in the brittleness issue in designing and heat-treating the HR. Nonetheless, has testing been done in this direction?

I realize that a 4.5" blade isn't much of a prybar. The reason I ask about the brittleness is that the shorter length (short enough to squeeze under possible department regulations), coupled with its VERY AFFORDABLE pricing, makes it a prime candidate for EDC by LEO or Fire Dept personnel, who may very well use it a prybar in their day-to-day duties.

Also, does the HR have the penetrator tip? The size & thin edge is right for game & fish dressing. The penetrator tip would help in starting some of those cuts.

Many TIA, -- Greg --
 
RokJok,
First off, CRAP!!! I quoted the wrong Rc value for the HR, it is Rc 58-60.

Secondly, yes testing has been done(remember whose shop these are made in;)) These will handle prying, obviously not as much as a Busse MS, but they will handle probably as much as someone can put on them without assistance(pipe or bar). And don't forget about that warranty, even if you do break one, we'll replace it.

A little info we've discovered about this steel, it is extremely strong with our heat treat. If you use it for prying it may bend, but it will not explode(break like glass) like many other steels. And it is going to take a lot of pressure before you can bend it.

I agree with you, I think this would be a great blade for LEO or Fireman, especially with this steel, this price, our warranty...:D:D

The penetrator tip isn't used on the HR, it has a pretty fine tip as is. :D:D However, I don't think it would be hard to start skinning with the current tip configuration. When I was hunting and trapping more, I used a knife much worse than this one without problems.
 
Very cool, Eric. Thanks for the reply. I figured that the HR, like all SRKW blades, would be hell for tough and it apparently is up to the Rat Standard. No surprise there. :D Thank you for the info on the tip config. In the unlikely chance that a finer tip is actually needed on the HR, I guess a knife-knut should always keep his Dremel tool handy. ;) :rolleyes:
 
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