Busse Basic 8 CG

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mtice1

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Why has there been so little written on the Busse Basic 8 CG in the forums. Looking for a good review/evaluation of the Basic 8 CG. Thanks
 
I feel ya man, went looking for that info myself a few months ago, couldn't find squat outside of the Basic 8 LE thread and fs threads. Still wanted one, so I went looking for a CG and ended up scoring an LE for a greight price! :D

In the woods I sometimes carry mine as a small chopper/camp knife that's still light enough for belt carry (I'm not into ultralight stuff,lol). At home I mostly use it as a splitting/batoning tool for firewood prep. With the thick stock and forward weight from the res-c construction and narrow tang, it has a nice amount of chopping power for it's size.
 
Lack of numbers I'd suspect. There were a LOT more LE's produced I think, so you're going to hear more about them. Aside from the coating, any reviews for the LE will likely echo any reviews for the CG version. They are both grEIGHT models!!!:thumbup:
 
Thanks guys. Does anyone own both the Basic 8 and a Basic 9 and provide any opinion on preference between the two? Thanks
 
mtice1 said:
Thanks guys. Does anyone own both the Basic 8 and a Basic 9 and provide any opinion on preference between the two? Thanks
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The B9 is very similar to a B10 in size/length weight and has an asymmetric edge.
The B8 is shorter, lighter and has an edge that is symmetric and a little more belly.
They are both great blades.
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Sure seems like there are not many B8 CG out there. I have one on the way and was wondering if anyone who has one also has a Sykco 911 to compare? Blade steel difference aside, can anyone provide some insight on how they stack up for camping use (chopping, batoning, general camping task use)? Thoughts? Thanks
 
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