In my humble opinion, if you are wanting to think outside the Busse box, Miller Bros Blades are a fine choice. I will not make any comments about Busse vs Miller Bros or which is better, because that's not a battle worth starting with respectable people here on this forum. But if you want a good knife made by some of the toughest steel available, heat treated to hold and keep an edge through a thorough beatdown, you really can't go wrong with Miller Bros knives. Busse, ESEE, Miller Bros are all the best in their own ways!