Bit of guidance for a Busse novice

I concur with zmbhntr, SAR6 is a great choice and would not disappoint. However for me personally with the criteria you describe, I think the Basic6 LE would be my first choice and the Swatmandu would be a close second. Basic6 by a hair and only because of the ResC. From a practical sense the ResC just can't be beat. I use my Basic11 every weekend around the yard and can't fault how it performs. It is the best user I own. I just wish I had two more.... or that Jerry would release the B13 in full flat and straight bladed.

Happy Hunting!

Lawrie



zmbhntr said:
The SAR-6 is a great knife. If that is the one calling to you than that should be the one, it certainly won't fail you. Another one you may want to consider is an Infidu (INFI version of a Ratmandu). The blade is only 5.25", but it's a really great all around knife. I had a Basic 6 as well, but it really didn't do it for me so I moved it along down the line. The choil seemed too big to me on the Basic 6, and I really like micarta or g10 on that sized knife. All are great options.
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hexenjager said:
Thanks duramax. Nice comparison shot. Very illuminating on relative size.
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No problem glad it helps :thumbup:
A rodent 6 is another you might consider unless your only after INFI steel.
 
" darkaether "

Nice pics ! Thanks !

And thanks to everyone else who's posted :thumbup:
 
trukreltrog said:
As a hunter, my preference is a 2 blade system. I like/prefer a smaller blade for all game, something like an MBC or Culti. Then the door is wide open for a bigger utility knife for other chores,,,

My .02 cents,,, ;)
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Agreed. I like a larger blade for general use, and some smaller ones for most game chores. I started a thread last year: Decisions, decisions. What knives for Elk camp this year? along that exact idea.

TheMtnMan said:
This thread needs more Pics, of all different models side by side.....
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Yes! :D From above mentioned thread:



 
Wow. Had to do a few things and when I got back to the thread it was full of great pics. Awesome everyone. Does anyone happen to have a pic showing the sar 6, basic 6 and boss jack together?
 
A six inch knife is a bit large for me personally when it comes to cleaning game but if I was going to suggest one it would be the Axe Hammer. I'm a fan of the TAC handle and it's size makes it a good multi purpose camp/survival blade. For cleaning game (white-tail, hogs, and smaller in my area) I actually prefer a blade between 3.5-4.5 inches. Son of Badger or Ergo Mini-Muk would be my choices personally.
 
I'm surprised I haven't seen (may have missed it) the Basic 4 mentioned. Of the Busse lineup, it's one of my favorites for processing game. Not really sure what happened to my photobucket account...have a great pic of mine all bloodied up, but don't have the time to figure out a hosting site at the moment.

For a rat, my go to is the Bog Dog. An insanely impressive field knife with a great point and a little extra length.

I do tend to agree with the above on a 2-knife system. This calls for a Gene Ingram paired with the Basic 8. However, when I know I'm near enough to home to not really worry about any survival issues (most of the time)....either the Basic 4 or the Bog Dog get the rotation. That said, either of these would work well for my needs in much more than simply processing game...but you won't be chopping trees with them.
 
Welcome to the madness. Lots of great advice here, and be sure to check out the Busse Bad Mojo site. Be prepared to drool.
 
I would avoid the SAR 6 like the plague personally, between the Boss Jack and Basic 6 I would have to pick the Basic 6. I would have one right now if it wasn't for the enormous choil on it, which leads me to the advantage of the Boss Jack… you can find choilless variants.
 
I want to say a fat ash-1. It is my all-around go to camp knife...Of course I always take others too...but my fatty ash is on my side all the time up on the mountain.
 
ACStudios said:
I want to say a fat ash-1. It is my all-around go to camp knife...Of course I always take others too...but my fatty ash is on my side all the time up on the mountain.
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Do you think it makes for a good hunting knife?
 
resinguy said:
Do you think it makes for a good hunting knife?
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Depends entirely on how you roll, for most hunter's I would estimate it would be a poor choice. For somebody that goes gutless method, the very idea of what makes a great hunting knife goes out the window. For me personally, I choose hunting knives more on account of what would serve well as survival/defense tools if I don't plan to gut/skin in the field and quarter/pack out.
 
Maggot Brain said:
Depends entirely on how you roll, for most hunter's I would estimate it would be a poor choice. For somebody that goes gutless method, the very idea of what makes a great hunting knife goes out the window. For me personally, I choose hunting knives more on account of what would serve well as survival/defense tools if I don't plan to gut/skin in the field and quarter/pack out.
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That's actually a good point. Requirements will vary wildly for the skinning and gutting method, versus quartering an animal out, or even de-boning in the field.

The animal in question matters too. An Elk and a Pronghorn aren't exactly the same size... ;)
 
resinguy said:
Do you think it makes for a good hunting knife?
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I dont get any time for hunting (hoping to change that next season) so I was leaning my answer on the whaterver else might happen while hunting side of the question. I do think that the Ash-1 makes a good all-around camp/I am in the woods knife as it can handle most duties, at least it has for me.
 
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