Last I checked www.bussecompanystore.com there were no Battle Mistress knives available. Do you know when they will have more available, and how much do they normally cost?
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Battle Mistress
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There may be more soon, but they never last very long.
I think the prices started at $367 but it sounds like the next batch might be LE's which are $697.
Lately there have been some great prices on the exchange, you might want to look around until you find exactly what you want, but if you want an SE or an odd combination, you will have to pay market price which may be higher than you would like.
I think the prices started at $367 but it sounds like the next batch might be LE's which are $697.
Lately there have been some great prices on the exchange, you might want to look around until you find exactly what you want, but if you want an SE or an odd combination, you will have to pay market price which may be higher than you would like.
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The FFBMs seem to be pretty easy to score right now. Try posting a WTB thread. Also, if you want no coating you'll have to strip it yourself. But that is simple and there are tons of threads where people have done this, and explained the process, on many a knife. Good luck man. And let us know what you get. 
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There have been two models of the Fusion Battle Mistress that are naked. The FBM LE (Limited Edition) was done with a satin finish, with Magnum (thick) scales of Tiger Stripe Micarta. Original retail was $697, plus shipping. These show up on the Exchange here, or eBay, for near cost. A GREAT deal, get it while you can. Then there was the FBM 2007 Special Edition, made in small numbers for the Blade show. Finished in DCBB (double cut bead blasted) with Black/Gray scales. They were $527 plus tax at the show. You will never see one at that price again.
The CG (combat grade) FBMs were coated, and have the corrugations. Prices varied, but started at $367 (?) for basic black. The Fat Flat FBM (FFFBM) were made from thick stock, like the LE, but sabre ground, and coated. Prices vary, (4450 - 480) but both of these models can be had for not much over original list price. Some folks have stripped the coating, buffed the blade with Scotch Brite, or even reground the blade profile to get a thinner edge.
Your patience wil be rewarded. Stick around, pour yourself a drink, lurk, post and generally enjoy yourself. (no.....not THAT way!
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