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A Custom Shop Busse for your consideration....
The first person to post “I'll take it” without contingencies and a follow up e-mail will receive purchasing priority.
Please ask any questions prior to making a purchase commitment. My top priority is a hassle free transaction. I'll be more than happy to provide additional / higher resolution photos and discuss questions via PM, e-mail, or over the phone. I've done my best to accurately describe the condition of the knives I'm offering for sale, but there's always the issue of process variation and manufacturing tolerances inherent to this type of product so please inquire if there are issues of particular importance to you.
I will accept payment via USPS Money Order, or PayPal with a confirmed address per the pricing listed. That being said, please be aware that if you are new to the forum, or have less then 5 positives as a buyer on itrader (or any negatives) I will prefer a US postal money order. Also, I will not use PayPal Gift, please don't ask. I will ship via USPS w/signature confirmation and provide insurance to CONUS only.
I'm not interested in any trades at this time.
I reserve the right to not do business with any individual without explanation. All sales are “as is, where is” and without warranty (except as provided by the manufacturer). All sales are final. By purchasing this item you are stating that you are 18 years of age or older and abiding by all local, state and federal laws concerning the purchase, transportation and possession of this item.
Busse Custom Shop “Flying” Mojo: This knife was purchased at Blade West in 2006 for $797. It's a custom shop version of a Mr. Mojo with serrations (more on that below). The knife has a double cut finish. The handle is hand shaped Black & Tan G-10. There are several features not typically seen on most Busse knives: The serrations near the tip of the blade, the “blade catcher” and the recurve grind. This knife is new, as received from the factory. It has not been used, sharpened, or inserted in a sheath. It does however have some very minor spotting, which can be seen in the close up photograph below. I don't want to come off like I'm trying to minimize the significance of this, but I will say that I almost missed it when I inspected the knife. I had to use a jeweler's loupe to confirm this was in fact what I had noticed. It appears to be limited to the area of the knife I photographed (the ricassso area on the right side of the blade), but it's there. I've included some additional information below to enhance the description of this knife, but I'll add two thoughts: The balance of this knife makes it feel very light in the hand and the handles are spot on in my opinion. I like the Ergo style in general and these go one step further with Magnum style contouring that's not as exaggerated as is typical. As always your mileage may vary....
This is a review of the original Mr. Mojo from zknives.com that was written around 2001 (I believe):
It's been a while since I have seen Mr. Mojo first time. Donno why exactly, but I didn't get it right away. I do like its blade geometry, in general I like recurve blades, e Handle was fine, but anyways. Probably because of the blade catcher. Not exactly my type of thing. For some time I was planing to order a custom Mr. Mojo, without the blade catcher but eventually changed my mind, and finally last week, got one from Andrew, at Crossroads Gun show in SF Cow Palace.
General
- Mr. Mojo is a new member in Busse Combat line. As Busse Combat states, it's a fighter design influenced by Jerry's earlier fighting blades. According to the Busse Combat website it's not a standard combat line model, but a special run from the custom shop.Mr. Mojo like other of his special run brothers, such as Satin Jack, Pauls Hatchet, etc. is available in two versions: Standard - that is Combat Grade, with diamond quilted micarta handles, black crinkle finish and the Limited Edition - LE, those are serial numbered, have zero edge geometry, satin finish and the paper micarta handles, which are a lot smoother. Some complain that they're somewhat slippery, thus prefer standard micarta handles.
Blade
- Mojo's 8.5" long blade has a slight recurve, clip point and a bladecatcher on the spine. As knowledgeable people say the balance on this knife is very good, given the design. Donno about its fighting qualities, but I find Mojo to be a formidable utility or all around knife. The recurve is improving slicing ability, and that bladecatcher on the spine provides good support for the thumb, when the significant force has to be applied during cutting. Mojo is more tip heavy, so I think it should be a good chopper too, however as folks say on the Bladeforums, Steel Heart E will out-chop Mojo. Not exactly sure why, but haven't checked that yet. Interestingly enough Mojo weights less than the Steel Heart E, despite its longer blade and identical thickness. Obviously that'll be affecting its chopping ability as well.
The blade steel, needless to say, is the famous Busse Combat proprietary INFI. A great choice for any heavy duty blade.
Here's some information on the serrations posted by “Contender” in 2002:
Why Serrations ??
If you look at some of the recent knives we have come out with, notably the Flying Tiger and the Flying Mojo, you will notice they are "adorned" with unique serrations toward the front of the blade.
I have often been asked of late as to whether they really improve performance.
The answer is "No" and "Yes"! These serrations do not improve chopping performance, nor do they hinder it. Due to their shape and design they will not get stuck in whatever it is you are chopping, like normal serrations have a tendency to do. But the knives we have put them on are not really choppers, they are fighters.
Jerry has long believed that serrations are in the wrong place. For a fighter, you want the serrations on the front of the blade. Why? Well just like the old Ginsu knives were able to cut through anything, our "Flying" serrations would make short work of a leather jacket or equally heavy clothing or canvas material that would otherwise repel the sharpest blade. Our serrations, besides looking very aggressive, are VERY AGRESSIVE.
Just like the Combat line can win just about any cutting or chopping contest on this planet, they will likewise win any contest that simulates stabbing. So the next time someone pokes fun at these curious looking blades with their unique serrations, remember, they are not just for show, they are for real!
Because of the minor spotting I'm going to offer this knife well below it's original cost: $697 USPS MO / $722 PayPal SOLD
The first person to post “I'll take it” without contingencies and a follow up e-mail will receive purchasing priority.
Please ask any questions prior to making a purchase commitment. My top priority is a hassle free transaction. I'll be more than happy to provide additional / higher resolution photos and discuss questions via PM, e-mail, or over the phone. I've done my best to accurately describe the condition of the knives I'm offering for sale, but there's always the issue of process variation and manufacturing tolerances inherent to this type of product so please inquire if there are issues of particular importance to you.
I will accept payment via USPS Money Order, or PayPal with a confirmed address per the pricing listed. That being said, please be aware that if you are new to the forum, or have less then 5 positives as a buyer on itrader (or any negatives) I will prefer a US postal money order. Also, I will not use PayPal Gift, please don't ask. I will ship via USPS w/signature confirmation and provide insurance to CONUS only.
I'm not interested in any trades at this time.
I reserve the right to not do business with any individual without explanation. All sales are “as is, where is” and without warranty (except as provided by the manufacturer). All sales are final. By purchasing this item you are stating that you are 18 years of age or older and abiding by all local, state and federal laws concerning the purchase, transportation and possession of this item.
Busse Custom Shop “Flying” Mojo: This knife was purchased at Blade West in 2006 for $797. It's a custom shop version of a Mr. Mojo with serrations (more on that below). The knife has a double cut finish. The handle is hand shaped Black & Tan G-10. There are several features not typically seen on most Busse knives: The serrations near the tip of the blade, the “blade catcher” and the recurve grind. This knife is new, as received from the factory. It has not been used, sharpened, or inserted in a sheath. It does however have some very minor spotting, which can be seen in the close up photograph below. I don't want to come off like I'm trying to minimize the significance of this, but I will say that I almost missed it when I inspected the knife. I had to use a jeweler's loupe to confirm this was in fact what I had noticed. It appears to be limited to the area of the knife I photographed (the ricassso area on the right side of the blade), but it's there. I've included some additional information below to enhance the description of this knife, but I'll add two thoughts: The balance of this knife makes it feel very light in the hand and the handles are spot on in my opinion. I like the Ergo style in general and these go one step further with Magnum style contouring that's not as exaggerated as is typical. As always your mileage may vary....
This is a review of the original Mr. Mojo from zknives.com that was written around 2001 (I believe):
It's been a while since I have seen Mr. Mojo first time. Donno why exactly, but I didn't get it right away. I do like its blade geometry, in general I like recurve blades, e Handle was fine, but anyways. Probably because of the blade catcher. Not exactly my type of thing. For some time I was planing to order a custom Mr. Mojo, without the blade catcher but eventually changed my mind, and finally last week, got one from Andrew, at Crossroads Gun show in SF Cow Palace.
General
- Mr. Mojo is a new member in Busse Combat line. As Busse Combat states, it's a fighter design influenced by Jerry's earlier fighting blades. According to the Busse Combat website it's not a standard combat line model, but a special run from the custom shop.Mr. Mojo like other of his special run brothers, such as Satin Jack, Pauls Hatchet, etc. is available in two versions: Standard - that is Combat Grade, with diamond quilted micarta handles, black crinkle finish and the Limited Edition - LE, those are serial numbered, have zero edge geometry, satin finish and the paper micarta handles, which are a lot smoother. Some complain that they're somewhat slippery, thus prefer standard micarta handles.
Blade
- Mojo's 8.5" long blade has a slight recurve, clip point and a bladecatcher on the spine. As knowledgeable people say the balance on this knife is very good, given the design. Donno about its fighting qualities, but I find Mojo to be a formidable utility or all around knife. The recurve is improving slicing ability, and that bladecatcher on the spine provides good support for the thumb, when the significant force has to be applied during cutting. Mojo is more tip heavy, so I think it should be a good chopper too, however as folks say on the Bladeforums, Steel Heart E will out-chop Mojo. Not exactly sure why, but haven't checked that yet. Interestingly enough Mojo weights less than the Steel Heart E, despite its longer blade and identical thickness. Obviously that'll be affecting its chopping ability as well.
The blade steel, needless to say, is the famous Busse Combat proprietary INFI. A great choice for any heavy duty blade.
Here's some information on the serrations posted by “Contender” in 2002:
Why Serrations ??
If you look at some of the recent knives we have come out with, notably the Flying Tiger and the Flying Mojo, you will notice they are "adorned" with unique serrations toward the front of the blade.
I have often been asked of late as to whether they really improve performance.
The answer is "No" and "Yes"! These serrations do not improve chopping performance, nor do they hinder it. Due to their shape and design they will not get stuck in whatever it is you are chopping, like normal serrations have a tendency to do. But the knives we have put them on are not really choppers, they are fighters.
Jerry has long believed that serrations are in the wrong place. For a fighter, you want the serrations on the front of the blade. Why? Well just like the old Ginsu knives were able to cut through anything, our "Flying" serrations would make short work of a leather jacket or equally heavy clothing or canvas material that would otherwise repel the sharpest blade. Our serrations, besides looking very aggressive, are VERY AGRESSIVE.
Just like the Combat line can win just about any cutting or chopping contest on this planet, they will likewise win any contest that simulates stabbing. So the next time someone pokes fun at these curious looking blades with their unique serrations, remember, they are not just for show, they are for real!
Because of the minor spotting I'm going to offer this knife well below it's original cost: $697 USPS MO / $722 PayPal SOLD
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