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I just purchased a Busse Game Warden with an orange G10 handle. It was purchased from another member here on bladeforums, but was sold as "mint" so I beleive it to be a representative sample of what comes from the Busse shop. Perhaps not.
First the technical specs:
Blade: INFI Steel
3" from tip to handle
1 1/16" wide
Handle: Orange G10
4" long
1 1/8" wide at the widest point
9/16" thick
Here is an overview picture of the knife. It is pretty much everything that a hunter should be (at least in my mind). It feels good in the hand and when I picked it up, my initial impression was "Whoa, now this is a knife."
It came sharp, but not blisteringly scary sharp. I haven't cut anything but a few armhairs with it yet, so this is more of an impressions review. The handle scales are very securely applied to the tang and are comfortable to hold, at least at my computer dest. Again, I haven't cut anything with it yet. This is a user knife and not a showpiece, but I'd like to point out some cosmetic flaws, that in no way affect the ability of the knife, but that I did not expect given the reputation of the Busse Combat Knife Company and the resale value of their knives.
Below is a picture of the edge of the G10 handle scale.
Notice that it seems to "bleed" onto the blade, like it was not sanded smooth on those edges before application to the tang.
Here is a picture of the front handle rivet.
When driven, it was not driven perpendicular to the knife, and as such, it does not mate flush with the handle scale on one side. Compare this picture to the one above and you should be able to see a difference.
A picture of the tip of the blade
You should be able to see two things in this picture. First, the edge is pretty obtuse. The knife is sharp, but again not scary sharp. And second, the edge is not ground even.
None of these cosmetic issues affect the performance of the knofe, except for the obtuse edge geometry, but I've got a stone, will sharpen.
Overall: It is a very pretty knife, even with the cosmetic issues. It did not come super sharp, but that can be fixed. It feels great in the hand. It is hard to argue with the warranty. Bang for the buck? Time will tell. Will it make it into the hunting knife rotation? Definitely. Would I buy another one? Based upon user comments and company reputation, I should never have to.
One thing that is a real downer about Busse Knives is that they don't come with sheaths. In my little world, sheath making is part of the knife making craft. I guess I know why they don't come with sheaths; Everyone has a different view of the perfect sheath, providing knives without sheaths gives buyers a say in what they want, and keeps cost down. However, a fixed blade, no matter how great, stays home without a secure means of carry. A sheath would more than double the useability of this blade "out of the box."
First the technical specs:
Blade: INFI Steel
3" from tip to handle
1 1/16" wide
Handle: Orange G10
4" long
1 1/8" wide at the widest point
9/16" thick
Here is an overview picture of the knife. It is pretty much everything that a hunter should be (at least in my mind). It feels good in the hand and when I picked it up, my initial impression was "Whoa, now this is a knife."
It came sharp, but not blisteringly scary sharp. I haven't cut anything but a few armhairs with it yet, so this is more of an impressions review. The handle scales are very securely applied to the tang and are comfortable to hold, at least at my computer dest. Again, I haven't cut anything with it yet. This is a user knife and not a showpiece, but I'd like to point out some cosmetic flaws, that in no way affect the ability of the knife, but that I did not expect given the reputation of the Busse Combat Knife Company and the resale value of their knives.
Below is a picture of the edge of the G10 handle scale.
Notice that it seems to "bleed" onto the blade, like it was not sanded smooth on those edges before application to the tang.
Here is a picture of the front handle rivet.
When driven, it was not driven perpendicular to the knife, and as such, it does not mate flush with the handle scale on one side. Compare this picture to the one above and you should be able to see a difference.
A picture of the tip of the blade
You should be able to see two things in this picture. First, the edge is pretty obtuse. The knife is sharp, but again not scary sharp. And second, the edge is not ground even.
None of these cosmetic issues affect the performance of the knofe, except for the obtuse edge geometry, but I've got a stone, will sharpen.
Overall: It is a very pretty knife, even with the cosmetic issues. It did not come super sharp, but that can be fixed. It feels great in the hand. It is hard to argue with the warranty. Bang for the buck? Time will tell. Will it make it into the hunting knife rotation? Definitely. Would I buy another one? Based upon user comments and company reputation, I should never have to.
One thing that is a real downer about Busse Knives is that they don't come with sheaths. In my little world, sheath making is part of the knife making craft. I guess I know why they don't come with sheaths; Everyone has a different view of the perfect sheath, providing knives without sheaths gives buyers a say in what they want, and keeps cost down. However, a fixed blade, no matter how great, stays home without a secure means of carry. A sheath would more than double the useability of this blade "out of the box."
Yes it looks quite imperfect, but b4 you just throw it away let me email you my mailing address. I love imperfections
