Basic 9 evolution

[PatriotX]

Hi folks,

I recently acquired an older Basic 9 with box, copyright date 1999. When compared to a more recent example, there are several differences.

1) Smooth coating on old knife, crinkle finish on newer.
2) Choil on old knife smaller in radius
3) Old knife longer by 1/16”
4) Talon hole on new knife more chamfered.

Is there any collectibility to these older knives, or should I bring it on the next woods trip? Thanks!

 

[Gravelface]

Bring it on next trip. Busses are made to be used!!!!

 

[Ironic]

Thickness behind the edge on the smooth coat generation knives is also significantly thinner than on the crinkle coat knives, typically. Use it and love it.

 

[AntDog]

Yes there’s collectibility and yes you should bring it! I have one just like it and it’s far from babied.

 

[Jaxx]

I'd use the crinkle coated one first, keep the smooth coat for collection/backup spare.
If you were to beat the snot out of one & wanted it re-coated by Busse, it would be crinkle coated. Just a thought...
Nice score!

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

Hi folks,

I recently acquired an older Basic 9 with box, copyright date 1999. When compared to a more recent example, there are several differences.

1) Smooth coating on old knife, crinkle finish on newer.
2) Choil on old knife smaller in radius
3) Old knife longer by 1/16”
4) Talon hole on new knife more chamfered.

Is there any collectibility to these older knives, or should I bring it on the next woods trip? Thanks!

beat that sucker

 

[resinguy]

Love the B9! There even more variations than you have, starting with the asymmetric edge versions. Years ago there was a great post by someone who had quite a collection of B9.

Gravelface was that you?

 

[PatriotX]

This one has an asymmetric edge, along with instructions on how to sharpen it properly.

 

[Gravelface]

Not me, .....I think the most I had a any particular point was 3 B9s...

I think.......

 

[360joules]

Love the B9! There even more variations than you have, starting with the asymmetric edge versions. Years ago there was a great post by someone who had quite a collection of B9.

Gravelface was that you?

I think that was Ragnerok who posted those pics. He had a phenomenal basic collection - including all the sage ones. I was pretty sad to see him sell them all, but managed to grab my EU 17 mag from him.

 

[resinguy]

.... EU 17 mag from him.

Love the EU handle profile.