And the WASP makes three.

Lil' Foo

Lil' Foo

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Ahhhhh… I was finally able to pry this from Tom’s hooves
It wasn’t easy… and I know he really didn’t want to part with her but…
The WASP has landed!!!
THANKS Tom... you're the best!!!! :thumbup:

I’ll give you all more pics in a minute… :p
But for those that are new or never saw these, here’s a little about them.
This is the third and I’m pretty sure the final pre-production release SHBM,
and the second one to have a Rockwell Hardness of 65 Rc. :D :D :cool:

The WASP was THE FIRST SHBM that Jerry made specifically for field testing.
Tom's field test took place in the Sierra Mountains on Ron Hood’s eight-day
Wilderness Advanced Survival Program This one was made around February / March of 1997.
Oh… the first BMs didn’t start shipping out until mid to late 1998 IIRC.
Here’s a link to more on the WASP if you’re interested.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=512893

I’ll have a few more pics up in a sec…


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Some spine shots and clip point comparison shots…

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Hangin’ with the rest of the gang…

A CG SHBM, 1 of 300, 2007 custom shop, 65 Rc lightened up Hood SHBM, Hood article SHBM, and the WASP!
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How all the plunge lines end at the choil… the 1 of 300’s plunge line is a radius cut.
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Thanks for looking. :)

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Cool, I think Cobalt needs to go clean up before he can post! :eek:
 
You are such a HOG. :thumbup: Can someone please school me about WASP? I am a little slow :confused:
 
Just...plain...stunning! :eek: And beautiful. Elegant and beautiful. Thanks for the pictures and the history!
 
randucci said:
Cool, I think Cobalt needs to go clean up before he can post! :eek:
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Awesome is all I can say.....GLad they are going to someone who really is interested in collecting them and not profiting off them:thumbup:

PS: email me the large picks, at least I can afford the pics these days:D
 
Congratulations,

Another piece of Busse History.

You done good.

Got to love the round spine.

Great comparison pictures.

Now, Pry "The Hood" from the fella you got the first two.

I think he has two, I do not know that, I just think it.

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Maybe think about setting up at a show or two with a for display only table, I used to do that long ago, a table for selling and a table for History, I did that at my last Blade West Show.
 
Thanks my porcine brethren... I am proud to have them. :thumbup:

The first ever mistresses... hand ground by the man himself...
you bet I'm doing the happy piggy dance! :D :D

I'mGatMan! said:
Congrats, Foo, and how did you get hold of the Hoods?:eek::eek:
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Mr. Clean said:
wow - what a beautiful chunk of Busse! What'd it take to pry it loose?
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about a year trying to talk him outta them...
and about 3 dump trucks full of cash. :eek: :D ;)

Ban said:
You are such a HOG. :thumbup: Can someone please school me about WASP? I am a little slow :confused:
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Its from Ron Hood’s eight-day
Wilderness Advanced Survival Program.
Here’s the link to more on the WASP...

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=512893


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Cobalt said:
Awesome is all I can say.....GLad they are going to someone who really is interested in collecting them and not profiting off them:thumbup:

PS: email me the large picks, at least I can afford the pics these days:D
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I don't think there was any real profit left to be had. :o

If you really want larger pics... or if theres any specific shot, just let me know.
These are 800x600 @ 72dpi... my originals are only 1200x800 @ 72.

papathud said:
Congratulations,

Another piece of Busse History.

You done good.

Got to love the round spine.

Great comparison pictures.

Now, Pry "The Hood" from the fella you got the first two.

I think he has two, I do not know that, I just think it.

Edited to add

Maybe think about setting up at a show or two with a for display only table, I used to do that long ago, a table for selling and a table for History, I did that at my last Blade West Show.
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Thanks Andre...
and I think you're right about the Hoods.
I think I remember him saying something about trying to gather them all up.

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A few more shots that I took last night...

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Jerry stamped Tom's initials on the pommel thinking nobody would ever wanna buy it if he did that. :D :p
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Oh... and a big THANKS to Boss Hog for giving Tom that last lil' push in selling this beauty!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:


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