Basic 6 LE. Little Bump in the Res-C Handle Normal?

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Edw00d

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Just got my Basic 6 LE. I noticed that where the spine meets the handle, the Res-C looks almost like it's peeling up, and there's a pronouced little bump. Is this bump normal? Looks like it's bulging out because the Basic 6 blade height is too long for the handle. Seems like a nice weak spot for the Res-C to get cracked/split from a wayward baton strike. I know it'll be covered by the Legendary Unconditional Busse Lifetime Warranty. Just wanted to make sure that's just how it is, and mine's not an oddity.

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Hey bud, I got a cpl. I cant say for sure without seeing pics of yours but if I imagined right, Id say it is absolutely normal. Im no expert but Id worry not about it affecting performance/abuse :thumbup:
 
Yeah, Res-C is some tough stuff. My Dog Father is a bit like what you describe. I wouldn't worry about it. Post a picture, and we can let you know if it's something that needs to be swapped.

The fit and finish of Res-C handled blades isn't always perfect, but it gets the job done, and that's what counts :thumbup:
 
I have two and from what you describe they have the same thing - I wouldn't worry about it.
 
That handle area on future Basic's could be stronger by changing the blade shape slightly like this image mockup.

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Basically it would be like the little thumb ramp curve like the FSH shown above.

While it would make the Res-C more durable in that particularly vulnerable area (Wayward Baton strikes come to mind), it does kind of ruin the minimalist clean outline of the overall shape.
 
I have a few like that, basic 11, DFLE, basic 9 & other's so I wouldn't worry about it! I beat the hell out of my busse's and I have not. Had a issue with the res-c handle yet. You could always send it back if you have a problem with it as they have a awesome warranty behind their blades.
 
Agreed, I just dont think smackin it into a log for a pic constitutes as actual use. It will see actual use soon enough though, I love that knife.
 
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