Jerry Busse
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Busse Combat Is Proud To Introduce The Forsaken Kensei (FORK). . . . It Is Coming, Friday, December 19, 2025, At 1:00 PM Eastern.
This revamped version of the iconic Busse Combat American Kensei blends old-world tradition with a modern tactical design. The generous 2-hand grip allows for plenty of swinging power, while still being light and fast enough to be wielded with one hand. The FORK features a generous front guard that prevents slipping forward onto the blade and a rear talon skull crusher that allows for devastating back-blows, and extra control for aggressive strikes. This blade quickly feels like an extension of your body. We added a fuller to the blade to both stiffen and lighten the blade for incredible strength and balance. We have also rounded the entire outer perimeter of the sword to increase lateral strength as well as give it an elegant, refined look.
With a blade that comes in at just over 16 inches, the FORK offers excellent reach while still being short enough to fit comfortably on the side of a rucksack, much like the original American Kensei blades that saw action in Iraq back in the Desert Storm days.
We will also be offering a Serial Numbered Limited Edition featuring a Competition finished blade, Custom Shop logo and our fan favorite, Hand-Shaped Tiger Hide Canvas Micarta handles.
HOG Only Special Edition:
As an added bonus, we are extending a special offer for inducted HOGs only!
This HOG Only Special Edition features a sterile, sage-coated blade and Hand-Shaped Tiger Hide Canvas Micarta and is ONLY available to Inducted HOGS who purchase a Limited Edition Forsaken Kensei.
The HOG Only Special Edition, if available to all, would cost the base price of a coated version ($897) plus the additional cost of the tiger hide handle ($140.00) for a total of $1037.
Your HOG Only Special Edition price is just $737!!!. . . . You save $300! ! !
The ONLY way to get this Inducted Hog Only Special Edition is by purchasing the Limited Edition, and is not available any other way!
This STERILE Hog Only model features Sage Coating and Hand Shaped Tiger Hide Handles, which match the handles on your Limited Edition Forsaken Kensei.
So, if you are not yet an inducted HOG, you might want to contact Becky at becky@bussecombat.com prior to placing your order to see if you qualify for HOGdom.
Or, you can take a seat on the sidelines with an umbrella to protect yourself from the mud, the blood, and the beer!
Let's Drink!
Jerry
Forsaken Kensei Specs:
Blade Length: Approx. 16.125"
Overall Length: Approx. 26.375"
Thickness: Approx. .210"
Bevel: Flat Sabre
Steel: INFI
Hardness: 58-60 RC
Blade Finishes Available: Coated, Stonewashed, or Competition Finish
Handles: Canvas Micarta or G10
Forsaken Kensei Pricing:
Coated Base Price: $897.00
Stonewashed Base Price: $947.00
Competition Finish Base Price: $997.00
Limited Edition Price: $1137.00
*Please Note that stonewashed and competition finish blades may show light machining marks.
Handle Options:
Black Canvas Micarta
Tan Canvas Micarta
Green Canvas Micarta
Maroon Canvas Micarta
Black G10 +$85.00
Tan and Black G10 +$110.00
Red and Black G10 +$110.00
Blue and Black G10 +$110.00
Green and Black G10 +$110.00
Orange and Black G10 +$110.00
*Nuclear Option +$125.00
*The Nuclear option is a grab bag of sorts. This pile of handles has many hand-laminated G10 and Micarta slabs as well as some solid colors not normally offered! This option does not allow you to choose your handle! You do not get A CHOICE! You will get whatever you get by the blind luck of the draw! It is a veritable PORKpourri of oddball handle materials! Nobody likes whine with their bacon, so we have implemented a No Returns /No whine clause. There are no returns on the Nuclear Option.
Limited Edition Forsaken Kensei
Close-up of Limited Edition Logo
HOG ONLY EDITION (HOE)
Stonewashed
Comp Finish
This revamped version of the iconic Busse Combat American Kensei blends old-world tradition with a modern tactical design. The generous 2-hand grip allows for plenty of swinging power, while still being light and fast enough to be wielded with one hand. The FORK features a generous front guard that prevents slipping forward onto the blade and a rear talon skull crusher that allows for devastating back-blows, and extra control for aggressive strikes. This blade quickly feels like an extension of your body. We added a fuller to the blade to both stiffen and lighten the blade for incredible strength and balance. We have also rounded the entire outer perimeter of the sword to increase lateral strength as well as give it an elegant, refined look.
With a blade that comes in at just over 16 inches, the FORK offers excellent reach while still being short enough to fit comfortably on the side of a rucksack, much like the original American Kensei blades that saw action in Iraq back in the Desert Storm days.
We will also be offering a Serial Numbered Limited Edition featuring a Competition finished blade, Custom Shop logo and our fan favorite, Hand-Shaped Tiger Hide Canvas Micarta handles.
HOG Only Special Edition:
As an added bonus, we are extending a special offer for inducted HOGs only!
This HOG Only Special Edition features a sterile, sage-coated blade and Hand-Shaped Tiger Hide Canvas Micarta and is ONLY available to Inducted HOGS who purchase a Limited Edition Forsaken Kensei.
The HOG Only Special Edition, if available to all, would cost the base price of a coated version ($897) plus the additional cost of the tiger hide handle ($140.00) for a total of $1037.
Your HOG Only Special Edition price is just $737!!!. . . . You save $300! ! !
The ONLY way to get this Inducted Hog Only Special Edition is by purchasing the Limited Edition, and is not available any other way!
This STERILE Hog Only model features Sage Coating and Hand Shaped Tiger Hide Handles, which match the handles on your Limited Edition Forsaken Kensei.
So, if you are not yet an inducted HOG, you might want to contact Becky at becky@bussecombat.com prior to placing your order to see if you qualify for HOGdom.
Or, you can take a seat on the sidelines with an umbrella to protect yourself from the mud, the blood, and the beer!
Let's Drink!
Jerry
Forsaken Kensei Specs:
Blade Length: Approx. 16.125"
Overall Length: Approx. 26.375"
Thickness: Approx. .210"
Bevel: Flat Sabre
Steel: INFI
Hardness: 58-60 RC
Blade Finishes Available: Coated, Stonewashed, or Competition Finish
Handles: Canvas Micarta or G10
Forsaken Kensei Pricing:
Coated Base Price: $897.00
Stonewashed Base Price: $947.00
Competition Finish Base Price: $997.00
Limited Edition Price: $1137.00
*Please Note that stonewashed and competition finish blades may show light machining marks.
Handle Options:
Black Canvas Micarta
Tan Canvas Micarta
Green Canvas Micarta
Maroon Canvas Micarta
Black G10 +$85.00
Tan and Black G10 +$110.00
Red and Black G10 +$110.00
Blue and Black G10 +$110.00
Green and Black G10 +$110.00
Orange and Black G10 +$110.00
*Nuclear Option +$125.00
*The Nuclear option is a grab bag of sorts. This pile of handles has many hand-laminated G10 and Micarta slabs as well as some solid colors not normally offered! This option does not allow you to choose your handle! You do not get A CHOICE! You will get whatever you get by the blind luck of the draw! It is a veritable PORKpourri of oddball handle materials! Nobody likes whine with their bacon, so we have implemented a No Returns /No whine clause. There are no returns on the Nuclear Option.
Limited Edition Forsaken Kensei
Close-up of Limited Edition Logo
HOG ONLY EDITION (HOE)
Stonewashed
Comp Finish
