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Hi. I am new here but not new to Busse knives. I own five and use them all extensively in training - mostly tameshigiri but also some occasional tree pruning and "live" play with experienced associates.
My main interest in Busse knives is of course the INFI steel, but I am also sold on the micarta handles. Since I use them almost exclusively for combat training, I wanted to ask all of you Busse users/collectors what Busse knife YOU would prefer to use if you ever had to use one on another person. My friends and I test our knives for a variety of attributes in this regard, which I invite you to consider:
What do you look for in thrust, slice, and chopping capabilities and how much of a trade off you are willing to accept? (Does your personal preference or fighting style lean towards slice/thrust knives or straight-up choppers?)
What handle design would you prefer to use in actual combat? - think in terms of manueverability as well as whether you can maintain a good grip if your hand gets tired or if you get blood on the handle.
What pommel design do you prefer, and why? For example, I like a pommel that is flat or at least rounded so it won't snag on clothing when I draw the weapon and also so I can reinforce certain thrusts with my free hand.
Other factors include serrations, blade length, heft, magnum versus standard handles...
Any and all thoughts on this topic would be greatly appreciated as I use these criteria when I buy new Busse knives.
As for what I personally prefer, I like the AK-47 as it is short and narrow with a nice kissaki (tip) and long handle. It works well for slicing, thrusting, and chopping, but thrusts are tricky if the handle is slippery as it doesn't have much of a guard. I also like the ST-56 as it is slender, pointy, and has a nice curve to it. The pommel design isn't the best for fast-draws from concealed locations under clothing but certainly is effective in combat.
Thank you for reading, considering, and posting!!
My main interest in Busse knives is of course the INFI steel, but I am also sold on the micarta handles. Since I use them almost exclusively for combat training, I wanted to ask all of you Busse users/collectors what Busse knife YOU would prefer to use if you ever had to use one on another person. My friends and I test our knives for a variety of attributes in this regard, which I invite you to consider:
What do you look for in thrust, slice, and chopping capabilities and how much of a trade off you are willing to accept? (Does your personal preference or fighting style lean towards slice/thrust knives or straight-up choppers?)
What handle design would you prefer to use in actual combat? - think in terms of manueverability as well as whether you can maintain a good grip if your hand gets tired or if you get blood on the handle.
What pommel design do you prefer, and why? For example, I like a pommel that is flat or at least rounded so it won't snag on clothing when I draw the weapon and also so I can reinforce certain thrusts with my free hand.
Other factors include serrations, blade length, heft, magnum versus standard handles...
Any and all thoughts on this topic would be greatly appreciated as I use these criteria when I buy new Busse knives.
As for what I personally prefer, I like the AK-47 as it is short and narrow with a nice kissaki (tip) and long handle. It works well for slicing, thrusting, and chopping, but thrusts are tricky if the handle is slippery as it doesn't have much of a guard. I also like the ST-56 as it is slender, pointy, and has a nice curve to it. The pommel design isn't the best for fast-draws from concealed locations under clothing but certainly is effective in combat.
Thank you for reading, considering, and posting!!
