Battle Mistress, SR-101 or INFI

The investment factor on the Two Weeks blades is a little off - most people that want them are grabbing them while they're available. That isn't to say that they won't sell on the Exchange; but there are many being flipped as soon as they arrive. Sure, one can generally recoup what is paid (price + shipping + reshipping), sometimes with a little extra; but the margins will be pretty small in the short term. (Frankly, I'm surprised that so many people will choose not to buy direct, but think nothing of paying extra to other people - their money, their choice, though).
Let all the initial action settle down, though, and the prices are likely to come up - how much will depend on the particular knife, and how often they are turned over on the Exchange.
 
jd4320t said:
Don't hesitate. To me the INFI/SR101 debate isn't an issue because of the lower price point. Hesitation leads to a later purchase and at a higher price.
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Icopy1 said:
You can always sell it in a few months and recoup some if not all of your funds.
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rcb2000 said:
SR101 is an outstanding steel for a chopper, if you don't have a blade in this size,,, I would go for it.
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rcb2000 said:
It's an easy argument that Busse and Kin are a good investment. Unused they sell for more than what you paid, used you can often get what you paid, or barely less.
What else can you say that about?
Cars, shoes, handbags, nope nope nope
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A Busse chopper in SR101 will do everything anyone needs it to do, and is just as unbreakable as a blade of INFI.

Given the sell outs of the recent offerings, you can probably recoup your cost in the near future, if you decide this knife is not for you.

Do NOT assume that you can invest in any Bussekin on the idea that it will always go up in value. After nearly 10 years in the market, I have learned my own lessons, and will not buy to speculate. YMMV. Buy what you like, but don't plan on a profit.
 
And make no mistake, you will pay more for Infi, and it will be worth ALOT MORE in the future
 
I'll be safe, then, because I has no INFI. I've got one piece coming, but it will have plenty of steel protecting it (5160, SR-77, SR-101, etc)
 
WOW, for a minute was I was really concerned for you (having NO INFI) see you have one coming-Great, Now you will Survive
hhmoore said:
I'll be safe, then, because I has no INFI. I've got one piece coming, but it will have plenty of steel protecting it (5160, SR-77, SR-101, etc)
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resinguy said:
Do NOT assume that you can invest in any Bussekin on the idea that it will always go up in value. After nearly 10 years in the market, I have learned my own lessons, and will not buy to speculate. YMMV. Buy what you like, but don't plan on a profit.
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I agree. The secondary market has changed with the flood of offerings direct from Busse. Most people seem to be maxing their budget with new blades, so it more common to take a small loss on the exchange than recouping all of your money or profiting. This also depends of the popularity of the blade. Whether or not this trend continues will depend on how long Jerry's new blade every week deals last. It's an awesome time to be a Busse fan, but just expect to break even or take a small loss if you sell a new blade on the exchange.

That being said, satin, big finish, or double cut infi will always sell easier than coated infi or sr101. There is still good demand for these finishes with all of the weekly offerings being coated.
 
Man, tough call....I'd say if the design attracts you get it in ANY steel Busse offers.

My 2 Biggies are the Battle Saw and the Scrap Yard 1111....and both are frickin tanks, and I'm certian neither will fail. IMHO buy now and see how you feel about it when it is in hand, if you don't like, then sell to one of the MANY hungry hogs at the trough.
 
TommyGun56 said:
WOW, for a minute was I was really concerned for you (having NO INFI) see you have one coming-Great, Now you will Survive
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Oops, I lied....I was thinking Busse, and totally forgot the INFI RMDs. I think I might have 4 of those...and the SHe ordered.
 
I think if a design appeals to you, the steel is a minimal concern. Between Busse steels. Yes, you can strip INFI yourself and it will be a little more corrosion resistant than SR101, from what I read. From what I read, it might be best to keep the SR101 coated for corrosion resistance. But in any case, any Bussekin knife I get, or for that matter, any knife I get period, is gonna get beat like a rented mule. I don't buy knives to speculate on selling at a profit. I buy knives in the search for that one knife that will magically end this hunger, with its perfection, or it's perfect ability to slice/chop/spread peanut butter... So far, after several decades of intensive searching, I haven't found it. But what I have found is that the journey is a great ride, whether I get to the destination or not. At the moment, the BGDTBM looks to be a great next step in the journey. In SR101. Who knows, it may be magic.
 
Hey guys, Happy New Year--thanks for the replies. Still on the fence--talons have a little more curve than I'd like; more accustom to the talon hole look and feel. It's in my cart, but I may not pull the trigger. I always thought that the BM I finally bought would have been infi, most likely CG and eventually stripped. We'll see. Thanks again for the replies and support--you all rock! OK, I'm going to finish a very large bottle of Narwhal Barrel Aged Stout.
 
Aias said:
Still on the fence--talons have a little more curve than I'd like; more accustom to the talon hole look and feel. It's in my cart, but I may not pull the trigger. I always thought that the BM I finally bought would have been infi, most likely CG and eventually stripped.
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As I referenced earlier (may not have been this thread), I was expecting to dislike the talons. I'm not thrilled with them...but they aren't as bad as I expected. If you're purchasing it as a user, the current price isn't likely to be beaten; and, if you dislike the talons when you get it in hand, removing them will be a fairly simple process.
I was holding out for a BMe; and grabbed this because of the introductory pricing. If I'd missed the window of opportunity, I would have struggled with the purchase...partly because I would have been kicking myself for letting that discount pass me by. If you want a Mistress, you could end up doing the same thing. We know what we WANT, not what will be offered; so it's a bit of a gamble, for sure: Are you content to go without, if the version you're waiting for doesn't come to the trough? Would you rather pay secondary market pricing on one that has padded the pockets of a couple people already?
 
Hhmoore, you put it well... I may be content with what I have and willing to wait. Talking it over with my better half, she thinks waiting for the infi version I really want (even at a higher cost) is better than buying one I'm luke-warm about now... With times being a bit tight, and my commitment to not have redundant blades that sit out the action (well, as much as possible), I may wait and see what infi the new year brings.
 
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In any shtf scenario, a Busse blade would literally be worth its weight in gold. For Trade or use they would be priceless. Until then all safe queens either hold or raise in value over time. I don't see any negative angles.
 
Noble1966 said:
In any shtf scenario, a Busse blade would literally be worth its weight in gold. For Trade or use they would be priceless. Until then all safe queens either hold or raise in value over time. I don't see any negative angles.
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I get your point but the pedant in me has got to suggest that:
In a true shtf situation, hold out for better than gold. Food, water, medecine, fuel, ammo. All worth more than a formerly precious metal that weighs about 1225 pounds per cubic foot.

Also, models fall out of favor and if the economy really goes sour, there's little market for high end anything. WE have a good idea of their value but, to the average person, we're all Kool Aid swilling fan-boys of some obscure company making (ultra high quality and durability) versions of one of the oldest and most primitive tools on the planet. "What's with those guys?"

Pete
 
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Aias said:
Hhmoore, you put it well... I may be content with what I have and willing to wait. Talking it over with my better half, she thinks waiting for the infi version I really want (even at a higher cost) is better than buying one I'm like-warm about now... With times being a bit tight, and my commitment that not have redundant blades that sit out the action (well, as much as possible), I may wait and see what infi the new year brings.
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Good plan. I jumped on the deal; and have been having second thoughts. I'm sure I'll revisit my decision a few hundred times by Monday morning; but I might cancel. (I could wait until I have it in hand, and throw it back in the trough if I don't like it; but, frankly, I'd rather avoid the hassle of reshipping...and I wouldn't want to cancel once they're done taking orders)
 
Talking about performance wise, coated SR101 vs coated INFI are pretty much indistinguishable...

But it will be a difference story when it come to coated vs uncoated blade...
naked blade will cut much better in every application... and everyone know INFI resist rust far better than SR101.
 
rockspyder said:
I think if a design appeals to you, the steel is a minimal concern. Between Busse steels. Yes, you can strip INFI yourself and it will be a little more corrosion resistant than SR101, from what I read. From what I read, it might be best to keep the SR101 coated for corrosion resistance. But in any case, any Bussekin knife I get, or for that matter, any knife I get period, is gonna get beat like a rented mule. I don't buy knives to speculate on selling at a profit. I buy knives in the search for that one knife that will magically end this hunger, with its perfection, or it's perfect ability to slice/chop/spread peanut butter... So far, after several decades of intensive searching, I haven't found it. But what I have found is that the journey is a great ride, whether I get to the destination or not. At the moment, the BGDTBM looks to be a great next step in the journey. In SR101. Who knows, it may be magic.
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Wait so the INFI is only a little more corrosion resistant than SR101? Isnt INfI's corrosion resistance one of the bigger selling points?
 
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