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Coupchoux · Aug 16, 2008

Hi,

I love the design of the Busse ASH1, and I think I'm going to buy one. My SARsquatch is superb and is a good slicer, but, it's like that, my trust goes with thick blades. The Busse ASH1 has a thick blade, a strong handle and a good tip; it's large but not too big.

I'd want to know : What is it for you : a fighter? a camp knife? an all around blade? Why you guys do you love this knife?

Thanks.

cjpgeyer · Aug 16, 2008

It is a heavy duty camp knife for me. Primary use is breaking down fire wood.

Avg_Joe · Aug 16, 2008

All around knife for me. Of course I have more knives than just an ASH1 but if I can only have one knife, I'd want the ASH by my side.

john russell · Aug 16, 2008

My ASH is still new but I can't wait to really use it,OD green blade w/black g-10 handle mmm mmm mmmm! Anyway the CG has a great heft,on the digital scale weighs 1.38 lbs.So far I chopped an inch thick sapling in half with one light chop, and notched a stick to hang a cooking pot on but thats about it.Also went through my knife fighting drills, and although it is heavy it balances good and strikes quickly.

gatorzingo · Aug 16, 2008

The ASH-1 is an all-around knife for me. I love the feel and balance this knife offers.

A couple of safe queen ASH-1s

DirtyPhill · Aug 17, 2008

I still do not have a use for my Skinny ASH it is just to large to use on the farm for daily tasks. The only real use I get out of it is the WOW factor when my friends look at it. My BATAC gets allot more use and my GW gets even more.

shunsui · Aug 17, 2008

At 1.38 lbs it would make a heck of a throwing knife. If it hit you, you'd know it. I saw cutlerylovers' youtube video and when he placed it on the table there was a big CLANK. Would make the ultimate desk paperweight. Best use, the EDC sharpened splitting wedge.

I think we need to see the spine more in the photos. Some people would have no idea how thick these are.

Horn Dog · Aug 17, 2008

I see the ASH1 as a combat/utility knife. I prefer the Skinny version, which isn't really skinny but normal thickness for such a knife. It is well balanced and with the magnum scales it feels great in my hand. I also have a 2007 SE version that is a touch thicker but with standard G10 handles, it doesn't feel as good to me. I have been thinking about ordering a standard in double cut with magnum G10 scales just to have the mondo version, but that would cost nearly as much as the LE. That would be a camp knife from hell.