busse fighter

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willrise

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I do not own any busse knives, i have wanted to for a while so my question is what is the best large fighter busse makes that is some what "easy" to get.
Light fast well balanced etc.
Thanks
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Good Question.
Probably a Zero tolerance model. Satin Jack maybe next, even though it doesn't have a fine point, it's still more or less the equivalent of a K-Bar. What are you looking for in a fighter?
Oh wait, there's the Force One, that one has a really sharp point, that's probably the most available of them all right now. Jerry will have a couple of fighter models in the upcoming months.
 
A very fine "fighter" style Busse that seems to travel under the radar is the Tali-Whacker. A couple of these have moved recently on the secondary market at very attractive prices.
 
I'd also say the NARK is the way to go.

There are a lot of custom fighters that come out of the Custom Shop, but they are by no means easy to find or inexpensive.

The NARK is both affordable and easier to find

:D:D
 
While I have no doubt that a Nark would be effective in a fight, I question whether it would be more effective than a knife with a tip designed for puncture.
 
The purebred fighters, for sure.

I didn't have too much trouble finding them. Post that you're looking for one, and perhaps someone will answer.

Also the 3/16th inch Satin Jack.

--Mike
 
Walking Man said:
While I have no doubt that a Nark would be effective in a fight, I question whether it would be more effective than a knife with a tip designed for puncture.
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The tip on the NARK is definitely pointy enough to make a super puncturer. I would also suggest the Taliwhacker, very pointy. Or the Publice Defender and any of it's variations. All of these would make for great puncturing weapons while still maintaining a stout enough blade for utility as well.
 
the pure bred fighters are built like tanks - wich is fine for heavy use, and its fight for something to be used as a chopper - but for penetration it kind of hurts them.

they are massive not just for their spine thickness - but for their really low flat saber grinds that puts the metal behind the edge at somewhat silly proportions.

in order to bring the edge down to 21 degree's - you have to eat up the entire saber grind at the tip, and nearly 1/2+ of the grind on the main edge. and ONLY at that point would i suggest them at fighters - beacause otherwise the only thing you can really do with them is stab. mine wouldnt cut paper, cloth, or anything with a factory edge (wich was above a square (more then 90 degree's included)).

they are really nice knives - and im sure that they would perform wonderfully at their given task - but youd have to grind them down first.


the pbfs are one of the only busse knives (actually the only) that has length and a pointy tip. the nark has the benefit of being thin and inherently very very sharp (or easily made very very sharp) - and still stiff enough to take any kind of lateral torque or twisting. the serrated edge could easily be implimeted in any kind of trapping youd do with the blade, etc etc, but more then that the security of the handle,and the reletively pointy tip, and the thin edge are what put it above the rest for me (outside the reground pbf's)

the argonne assault custom with the tiger pattern serrations from hilt to tip is probably the most brutal of the designs i've seen, and the most fighter oriantated. any way that you hit the guy with that knife ,something bad is going to happen. the very pointy tip, serrated recurve, the steel knuckle gaurd, all add up to something that even if you suck with a knife, as long as you can keep that arm free and able to move (wich is difficult to do if you dont know how to fight to begin with) it will do damage almost any way you use it.

the pilot master - a serrated smooth choil transition version of an air rescue knife would make an excellent figher, though its slightly short. its pointy and fully serated, with no choil to catch on.



and theres always the striaght handled battle mistress :D

or even better - chucks machete!!! :eek:
 
How about the MR MOFO series. My "MEFO" is surprisingly agile considering its size, not to mention you have the blade-catcher.
 
Not owning a Busse yet, it is difficult to give an opinion on which model would best suit who. But, I do know that it depends on style of use. Some forms are based on slashing or bleeding an opponent rather than sticking. Would you be using reverse grip more? Do you switch hands or your grip range often? Would the necessity of throwing your weapon possibly come into play? In my minimal experience with these legendary blades, I would (and I am) consider the Satin Jack the stongest choice and best compromise in design for almost any style similar to silat or apache, and especially if it's just old school combative/street.
 
mymindisamob said:
Would the necessity of throwing your weapon possibly come into play?.
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This is generally not a recommended SD tactic, even the throwers agree on this.
 
Although throwing your blade is generally a last ditch effort in defensive knifework, I believe it is still a real consideration. In real life instance I would not choose to throw unless it was unacceptable to let the opponent escape. Once a person finds themselves in this situation, they would probaly consider carrying a thrower. I personally prefer a knife for close work and a tomahawk for mid to distance. Just my $.02. ;)
 
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