ASH differences

newbie_nick · Nov 15, 2010

I'm sorry for the OBSESSION with the ASH series, but I have another question about them. Can somebody explain the difference between the models? I am fairly certain that there are 3 different thicknesses (.32, .22. and .196-ish), but I don't know if there are different names for them. Are there different models?

Thanks all...

Nick

-PS- I bought a .22 ASH yesterday, and I should get it later this week. I am super excited!! My first Busse!!

J. Oeser · Nov 15, 2010

I think you made a good choice with the .22. The ASH1LE was made with the same blank. The .32" was the combat grade which mostly came coated or double cut with only a few satins around. The thinner of the three was the Skinny ASH which had a convex grind where the other two had a flat grind.

Very good choice. Congrats!!

newbie_nick · Nov 15, 2010

oeser said:
I think you made a good choice with the .22. The ASH1LE was made with the same blank. The .32" was the combat grade which mostly came coated or double cut with only a few satins around. The thinner of the three was the Skinny ASH which had a convex grind where the other two had a flat grind.

Very good choice. Congrats!!

Thanks for the info! Mine has a satin finish...does that make it a "LE"? I was hoping to use it, not make it a safe queen.

J. Oeser · Nov 15, 2010

newbie_nick said:
Thanks for the info! Mine has a satin finish...does that make it a "LE"? I was hoping to use it, not make it a safe queen.

It's only an LE if it has a # on it. Other wise it is an SE or special edition that more than likely came from a show. I have had all three and that one was my favorite.:thumbup:

Bigfattyt · Nov 16, 2010

Even if it is a LE, there is no reason to not make it a user (unless it is number 1, or 27 or other important number).

I use my LE's, and there is no real premium for being an LE, aside from the extra expense for the finish. (unless there are a very limited number like some models.....).

idahoskunk · Nov 16, 2010

they are all top on my list but i always reach for a skinny ash when possible

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BBQ BOY · Nov 16, 2010

idahoskunk said:
they are all top on my list but i always reach for a skinny ash when possible

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OOOOOOOHHHH. I am sending my skinny Ash in to have this finish applied. I'm having different scales made for it though.

Tony G · Nov 16, 2010

BBQ BOY said:
OOOOOOOHHHH. I am sending my skinny Ash in to have this finish applied. I'm having different scales made for it though.

I like plan old black or tan canvas best on a larger user:thumbup:

for smaller knives wood works well for me too.

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newbie_nick · Nov 16, 2010

idahoskunk said:
they are all top on my list but i always reach for a skinny ash when possible

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Is that a user? BEAUTIFUL knife! I can't wait to get my hands on my ASH. It should be here tomorrow.

BBQ BOY · Nov 16, 2010

Tony G said:
I like plan old black or tan canvas best on a larger user:thumbup: for smaller knives wood works well for me too.

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I'm going to go with black G10 magnum handles I think.

fbusmc · Nov 16, 2010

Some of my Ash1s. a combo of .320 thick, .22 thick, .187"Skinny" as well as the 3B2s that think are .20 Love the Ash1 as well.... just waiting for an ASHII to come out for the old Steel Heart II