Bose Knives

It's here, it's here! But I'm conducting a pretty extensive field trial right now after getting input from George (Duckman)

Thanks Bill (I know you have some real nice Bose knives) and SharpNJ.
 
Mike Robuck said:
Pfft, no offense to George, but that stuff is child's play compared to what I have in store for the Zulu. I'm going to put the "ard er" in "hard user."
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Without pics it never happened.

By the way, I want to carve like Mr. Strunk when I grow up. But I know better, what he does is way above and beyond any regular mortal's possibilities. What he does is past just "hard", it is Art. :thumbup:
 
mendezj said:
Without pics it never happened.

By the way, I want to carve like Mr. Strunk when I grow up. But I know better, what he does is way above and beyond any regular mortal's possibilities. What he does is past just "hard", it is Art. :thumbup:
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Maybe so, Juan, but I'm pretty sure he likes to be called George and not Art. But then again you visited him in person, so maybe he likes Art better.
 
Hi everyone,

This is my field test and review of the Tony Bose “Real Deal” Zulul Spear. I’ve had this knife since yesterday, which for a self-proclaimed knife expert such as myself, is plenty of time to put this knife through its paces.

Moderators, if this is the incorrect sub forum for this type of content, please move it to the appropriate area. (But if you do I’ll whine like a 3-year-old-standing in line at Disneyworld on a hot summer’s day, assert my Freedom of Speech rights on a private forum, and accuse both of you of being either a liberal conservative, or conservative liberal.)

First off, folks as you will see, I’m a “Hard User” of my knives. Your results will vary.

OK, on with the specs: this knife is made of metal, prolly steel, and some sort of dead animal, toenail, teeth, or horn.

As you can see its about the length of a typical Wisconsin bratwurst. (As Ken E. and Ken C. will tell you, measurements in Wisconsin use bratwursts for length and Old Milwaukee beer cans for diameter).

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The Boses are deservedly well known for cutting the cheese. In my example here I’m using a Maytag Blue, which ranks third on the Stinkwell test meter at 58 SW behind Stilton and Gorgonzola. (Apologies for the photos but it was hard to perform testing with one hand and shoot with the caffeine induced other hand.)

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Holy bananaville! The cheese melted as the Zulu cut it. (Note, if you do this at home, don’t lick the blade clean after testing.)

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After cutting the cheese, it only took a couple of swipes on my Lansky Sharpmaker diamond edge rod/hone to get the knife back to hair poppin’ sharp.

Next up, a cayenne pepper from our garden.

Before:

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After five chops:

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(Note if you do this test at home wear rubber gloves, or avoid using the bathroom until after you shower.)

I have more tests in mind, but my real work calls. (If you guys paid me I would review knives full time, but need you to send me knives as well.)

With the holidays around the corner, I plan on conducting further tests on the Real Deal Zulu, including slicing fruitcake, opening presents, shaving Santa's back, etc.)

Stay safe,

Hard User
 
If Mike said it (or wrote it) then it must be true!:eek: Nice review and pretty amazing knife!

Now, for that fruitcake test, you may as well put the blade on a grinding wheel as the results will no doubt appear the same. Good luck!
 
I can not wait for the part where he builds a cinder block wall around himself dawns a hockey mask and chops his way out. It is always my favorite part.
 
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Mike, you better go find some dead animals to butcher before Vince shows up and makes fun of you! Just sayin. :D
 
Cool, great idea. I have always wanted to test ivory stability by shoving it in a microwave. :D.
 
Hey Mike..I remember that knife you were chasing at Blade in '08,when I met you in person there.
Anyhow,this one's a better pattern,IMO,and it's best just to get it straight from Tony,Reese too.So,use it in good health & I know you will.that knife will run for ever :thumbup:
Good stuff here :thumbup:
-Vince
 
Thanks Vince. That was a two blade swayback in ivory that year. The next year it was a Zulu, but I didn't chase it much given what the seller wanted for it.

Anyway, thrilled to have this knife, along with the ivory Norfolk from Kerry. The Zulu has some real nice cross hatching on the ivory. Thanks again everyone, and thanks again Tony.
 
When your turn comes around with Tony ,and or Reese,it really is hard to just pick one knife. Just scroll through this thread & you'll see what I'm saying.
But that Zulu,it's a hard one to beat. I'm glad they chose that for the Case Collab.,too,and if this knife is a sign of what's to come,man,it's gonna be good :thumbup:
-Vince
 
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