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Micro-Bevel

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http://microbevel.darkbb.com/knife-reviews-f3/busse-combat-boss-street-review-w-pics-t24.htm

Pictures included. I disagree with the traditional Bushcrafters that say .22" is too thick for detail work. With some edge work the Boss Street is exemplary.

(PS- I hope its ok to link to my own site, if it isnt just delete this thread).

Looking forward to seeing some more Boss Street reviews! THere isnt nearly enough info on this little knife out there (and yes, I already read the frozen wood review).
 
I realize it's somewhat subjective, and I get what you're trying to convey (I think), but IMO this part is over stated... both in tone and content.

The knife is very hard to get by NORMAL means, and in the space of a few weeks to a few months, the knife will be impossible to buy by conventional means, and will only sometimes be available from the blade exchange forum on bladeforums.com, and even then there is no guarantee that the knife will even show up. Also, if the knife does show up, the prospective buyer will have to pay an extremely high premium (think at least 2x what was payed originally, although this is dependent on model). The knives made by Busse Combat hold their value extremely well, even if used or modified.
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I love my Boss St, I have a couple things to take care of then I will order a CABS if they are still around. I had my edge convexed and thinned so it is razor wood shaving sharp, the only thing I don't like about the knife and this is me being picky, I wish it had a squared off spine to use as a striker for the firesteel, I won't use the edge (unless it is an emergency).
 
Cool review, I like the handle size on the boss street, it really allows for some good torque, are you going to get an LE since you were talking about thinning the CG down for slicing?
 
silverbullets said:
I love my Boss St, I have a couple things to take care of then I will order a CABS if they are still around. I had my edge convexed and thinned so it is razor wood shaving sharp, the only thing I don't like about the knife and this is me being picky, I wish it had a squared off spine to use as a striker for the firesteel, I won't use the edge (unless it is an emergency).
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My exact sentiments. I made sure to address both of those things (thick edge, round spine) in the review. I think I would prefer to round off the pommel instead, though.
 
DowntownDM said:
I realize it's somewhat subjective, and I get what you're trying to convey (I think), but IMO this part is over stated... both in tone and content.
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I must have missed that when I glanced at the web page :eek:, I agree with Downtown on this.
 
Micro-Bevel said:
My exact sentiments. I made sure to address both of those things (thick edge, round spine) in the review. I think I would prefer to round off the pommel instead, though.
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I agree with the rounded pommel, all this aside it is what it is, an outstanding blade. :D
 
rega25 said:
Cool review, I like the handle size on the boss street, it really allows for some good torque, are you going to get an LE since you were talking about thinning the CG down for slicing?
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I am considering selling my CG and working up some cash to buy an LE CABS.

Its pretty much my grail knife.

I am curious to see how much performance increase a thinned convex edge will impart to the Boss STreet.
 
Micro-Bevel said:
I am considering selling my CG and working up some cash to buy an LE CABS.

Its pretty much my grail knife.

I am curious to see how much performance increase a thinned convex edge will impart to the Boss STreet.
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I was originally planning on buying a second one to have as a spare (not that it will ever break) but they are gone so now I am laboring over these....
 
Micro-Bevel said:
I am considering selling my CG and working up some cash to buy an LE CABS.

Its pretty much my grail knife.

I am curious to see how much performance increase a thinned convex edge will impart to the Boss STreet.
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yeah, its really nice and pretty affordable for satin, if you don't sell your cg you can always use if for a backup for the dirty work (prying and battoning since it is considerably thicker.)
 
silverbullets said:
I was originally planning on buying a second one to have as a spare (not that it will ever break) but they are gone so now I am laboring over these....
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I'll take it!

PM sent...


(kidding )


The CG definitely seems unbreakable.I wonder how the edges on the LE's are going be. Maybe it would be wise to sit the LE's out and see if Jerry offers a CG CABS?

Just thinking, just thinking.
 
rega25 said:
yeah, its really nice and pretty affordable for satin, if you don't sell your cg you can always use if for a backup for the dirty work (prying and battoning since it is considerably thicker.)
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I think even a ffg .15" infi blade would baton like a beast. Because it is thinner, it has room to flex in the wood, and because it is infi, it is able to flex back.
 
I like my very sharp, very stout black .22 Boss Street just as it is - I just carry a second knife, a Culti or BAD, for the finer, more delicate work when I head into the woods.
 
w.t. anderson said:
I like my very sharp, very stout black .22 Boss Street just as it is - I just carry a second knife, a Culti or BAD, for the finer, more delicate work when I head into the woods.
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It has a great balance of extreme toughness and practical useability :thumbup:
 
I don't think anyone should be taking anything they read on anybody's website as fact. Sounds to me like he reviewed the knife and posted his thoughts about it.

IMO good for you, and thanks for taking the time to post some information about it somewhere.
 
eslam98 said:
I don't think anyone should be taking anything they read on anybody's website as fact. Sounds to me like he reviewed the knife and posted his thoughts about it.

IMO good for you, and thanks for taking the time to post some information about it somewhere.
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Thats exactly what I did. The review is just my opinions :)

Thanks for reading and commenting :thumbup:
 
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