Blade shape on the Busse Scrofa???

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Would someone enlighten on the blade shape of the scrofa i was looking to get one and if you have any words of encouragement please let me know. Im just curious about what they call that blade shape. Thanks -Will
 
Hawkbill. Sheepsfoot would be straight on the cutting edge. That said, it's true this blade doesn't curve inward as sharply as some hawkbills.
 
If I remember correctly Jerry originally came up w the SS for helicopter pilots to aid in cutting webbing/line in an emergency... I might have made that up though...

Regardless it's one of my favorite Busses - love the blade shape and the handle (shared w meaner street) is my favorite of all Bussekin.
 
Ed Ricketts said:
Hawkbill. Sheepsfoot would be straight on the cutting edge. That said, it's true this blade doesn't curve inward as sharply as some hawkbills.
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True. I figured the OP could search those two terms and see that it's a hybrid--leaning towards the hawksbill. :thumbup:
 
Thanks for the post and information. I am also learning from the tribe here on the forum.
 
Very under loved busse. Take your time, shop around. I have two now with sheaths for cheaper than the original asking price. That is pretty hard to do for a busse. I would prefer a different blade shape but overall still a very good blade.
 
The SS is a great slicer!

One of the thinner edge grinds, and the tip is also a very thin tip (at least in the world of Busse).

I miss mine, and wish I had another!!!!
 
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Thanks for all the information it really did help and i will deffinantly go research a little more then hopefully get myself one. Thanks again guys i really appreciate it. -Will
 
Its one of my EDC's that I carried to Blade. Very under appreciated, and a vicious slasher for leaving gapping wounds at the trough;):D

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I finally got one, just sent payment.. Cant wait to get her.. Agree, cant pick up many busse knives for less than the offering price.

Prosise
 
I thought it was a wharncliff-type blade, but hawkbill works too. My understanding is that the downturned design allows you to cut/slice certain rounded materials more easily (vines, branches, and plant/root materials for gardeners/pruners/harvesters; ropes for sailors) without the risk of a regular pointy edge stabbing yourself or others accidently when on unsteady footing such as on a small boat or in a tree - it would work equally well as a rescue knife for cutting tight straps under awarkward situations without cutting the victim. The Sus Scrofa, as others here have said, is one a hellava slicer - whether in the kitchen, garden, or other outdoors activities - I regret letting mine go.
 
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This thread makes me want to get another one to replace the one I modded and sold.
 
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