Anorexic ASH-1?

[Horn Dog]

Been grinding all day. Trying to sand out those INFI dimples and and remove that decarb stuff on the blade I was reading about. The dimples can just remain in the ricasso and pommel. I just kept sanding and sanding. Did a full convex edge. Actually, the Skinny already had a convex saber grind. Ended up with a pile of INFI dust and an even skinnier ASH-1.

Then I decided that it was just too shiny, so I gave it the old Scotchbrite treatment.

Ooh is it sharp!

 

[idahoskunk]

that's getting pretty shiney! :thumbup:

.

 

[knife hunter]

very nice!

is that you first piece of Busse

that you modded?

 

[Horn Dog]

very nice!

is that you first piece of Busse

that you modded?

No, I did four others and several rats and scrappers.

 

[Tinbasher]

Even with the scales removed it took about 3.5 to 4hrs a side to remove all the dimples on the one I just finished for a customer.
Richard

 

[Horn Dog]

Even with the scales removed it took about 3.5 to 4hrs a side to remove all the dimples on the one I just finished for a customer.
Richard

Next time, I'll just buy an LE!

 

[azshaman]

Nice ASH, Horn Dog! I know from experience that's a lot of work!

 

[silverdragon33]

cool. let's see a spine shot

 

[Horn Dog]

cool. let's see a spine shot

It is a little thinner, for sure.

 

[xaman]

hey bro, that looks really nice. Great job!

 

[Jeremy Horton]

great job bud, you have got mad hand sandin skills...

 

[G19G26]

Looks really good. Nice job. Like the less shiney way better, too.:thumbup:

 

[Greg45]

That's a nice job, Vic!

The Scotchbrite finish looks great. :thumbup:

 

[Horn Dog]

I just wish that Busse offered the Skinny ASH in double cut like they do the obese one. 8 hrs of sanding on my little Harbor Freight belt sander, and the ricasso and pommel are still dimpled. I'd rather pay an extra $80 for double cut than go through that again.