Blade 12/11 magazine article

[Tom Kanik]

Though the article is about Justin Gingrich and his knives, it has a nice "tip of the hat" to Jerry Busse. On page 92 it reads: "Though he said no one in particular influenced his designs, Jerry Busse was a big help getting him started, and other makers have assisted along the way with advice and technical information".

Way to go Boss Hog!!!

 

[Gravelface]

So I wonder what came first, the Busse Apprentice Blanks, or the RD9?

 

[Tom Kanik]

I don't know Jason, but it's good to hear from you again! You are missed at Scrap Yard.

 

[Gravelface]

I tried to get in but forgot my password...I need to email them!!!!

 

[Gravelface]

Tim, I used your photo, let me know if I need to remove it.

Sorry, the only photo I have right now,

 

[Jerry Busse]

So I wonder what came first, the Busse Apprentice Blanks, or the RD9?

The Busse apprentice blanks were first.

Justin is one of the good guys. :thumbup:

Jerry. :

 

[Bravado]

You are missed at Scrap Yard.

Traitor!!!!

 

[Gravelface]

Jerry,

I figured the Blanks came first...it was more or less a poke at Justin's statement,"Though he said no one in particular influenced his designs"......even a blind man could see the influence of his original line RD9 (Actually the entire Ready Detachment Series) as it is a 1 for 1 copy. Justin is a great fella, spoke with him quite a bit at a few Blades. I'm just saying give credit when deserved. That RD design was straight from the Busse compound and it put him on the map.

Sorry Jamie....I will repent and buy more Infi

 

[Last Visible Canary]

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s....-.Lot-s-Of-Em-!-!-!-!!?highlight=jerry+busse

We have over 700 blade blanks cut from virgin 5160 bar stock. They are blanchard ground to a very nice finish and measure .240 thick.

They have blade lengths of 9.5", 7.5", and 6.5". Quantities of each size are pretty even. Approx. 240 of each size.

I have pictured the 6.5" model. The others are the same pattern but with longer blades. Bolt holes are 1/4" in diameter.

We used a lot of 5160 steel when training our guys how to hand-grind blades due to its affordability. These were cut for our "apprentice knifemaker" program but were never utilized as we made the switch from handgrinding to CNC grinding in the early '90's. They are well oiled and rust free.

We are looking to sell the entire batch and are not interested in parsing it out.

I'm open for offers on this one .

If you are interested, please email me at jerry@bussecombat.com

Thanks,

Jerry

Jerry

Email sent!

Thanks

Good news boys!!!! A deal has been struck with Justin Gingrich of Ranger Knives for the entire batch of over 700 blades and he has agreed to sell a very limited number to those who are interested in buying smaller quantities.


Good luck to Justin and all who get a chance to work with these blade blanks.

Thanks,

Jerry

and other blank sales:
drop point hunter blades

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...nter-Blades-For-Sale!!!?highlight=jerry+busse
52100 drop point hunter blanks

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...lanks-(3-16-quot-thick)?highlight=jerry+busse

I can't seem to find the dagger blank sale...

 

[Last Visible Canary]

d2 'boot knife blanks' (daggers)

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/325443-Boot-Knife-Blanks-For-Sale!

 

[Tom Kanik]

LVC -- thanks for your posts, as I don't remember seeing them before.:thumbup:

 

[legaleagle]

LVC you are the old thread search master!

 

[leatherman]

I still have the first full flat ground RD 7. I've put that poor thing through heck and back. Gotta get a pic of it.