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What is the talonhole on busse knives used for? Also, I have heard that some busses have asymmetric grinds on opposite sides of the blade. If this is true, why does busse do it?
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Busse Feature Question
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I think the asymmetric grinds were on some of the older Busse knives. I have a few of the newer Busses and none of them had the asymmetric grinds.
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Other than its continued use as a trademark, it's a multi-function hole... you can use it for whatever. Once upon a time there was a D-guard that bolted to one specific model. These days many use it to fashion a paracord d-guard for improved retention (this works great btw). I think there used to be some kydex sheaths that used it as a secondary means of retention.
The assymetric grind was just a different way of sharpening the knife, convex on one side for strength, and flat ground on the other for ease of sharpening. The idea is that you sharpen the side with the flat ground edge and then just a quick strop on the convex side to finish. This concept is apparently kinda hard to grasp, and it was also a bit confusing as to which side was which sometimes, so these days it's all just sharpened normally.
The assymetric grind was just a different way of sharpening the knife, convex on one side for strength, and flat ground on the other for ease of sharpening. The idea is that you sharpen the side with the flat ground edge and then just a quick strop on the convex side to finish. This concept is apparently kinda hard to grasp, and it was also a bit confusing as to which side was which sometimes, so these days it's all just sharpened normally.
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By asymmetric, the the edge near the handle is v grind, while the sweep of the blade is convex. It gives the edge more stregth in the point that is hit while chopping. It is easy to get rid of if you dont want it. I just sharpen my Busse knives fully convex.
Hope that helps
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I do not believe this is correct at all.
Yoda's explanation is right on. I don't think Busse has use the asymmetric grind in 10+ years? Not sure on the time frame...
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yes, yoda is correct.
they are easily distinguishable. on the asym's, the primary bevel is higher on one side than the other.
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If you’re chopping with, say, a Battle Mistress, the forward talon hole is where you want to tie a lanyard. Put your hand through the lanyard loop and twist a few times. Lose your grip and the handle stays close to your hand. The knife stays in your control.
Tie a lanyard to the butt of the handle, and chop, and lose your grip—you have this big length of sharp metal flying free. Probably edge first, right at you.
Using a forward lanyard hole is better.
Tie a lanyard to the butt of the handle, and chop, and lose your grip—you have this big length of sharp metal flying free. Probably edge first, right at you.
Using a forward lanyard hole is better.