Busse Handle Shapes What Do You Like?

[PeteyTwoPointOne]

One thing I've always wondered is.....what two handles were combined to make the Fusion? I'm not familiar with the Busse timeline that far back. Anyone know which model wore the first fusion-ish, downward bending pommel?
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Ergo series...Fusion = Ergo + Straight Handle

 

[Freedom Pullo]

I have to include Reg and Warden Handles

 

[WatermanChris]

Anyone know which model wore the first fusion-ish, downward bending pommel?

I believe the first Busse to wear the Fusion EDIT: "Fusion-style" handle was the Chuckette, a custom shop order by @1whobuys. I think he sketched it up and Jerry shrank it down (the Chuckette is built for 2-handed wielding) and soon after released the Fusion series.

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

The most comfortable handle to me ever was a cgfbm with skinny non magnum green linen micarta.

No matter how I held it it was comfortable.

 

[david tn]

I prefer the SAR’s and Basic’s. I own a SAR 4, 6 and the B8. I have sold off most of my Busse’s. I don’t think I could sell these 3.

 

[Idaho Jarhead]

From what I have owned and used, the fusion handles are the most comfortable on the list. Least comfortable is the anniversary handles like the ASH1. The pinky punch is killer.

 

[Stump Buster]

Res-C (Lg), SHE-2/BME-2 and "rope cut" Boss Street scales in that order.

Nothing else comes close for my big 'ol sammich grabbers.







ETA (after pondering JTKG's post): I'd like to try a coffin handle, but haven't seen the right one released yet.

 

[Shai-Hulud]

Every handle has a specific purpose. My rules are as follows.

1. Coffin for fighting.
2. Coffin for chopping.
3. Coffin for splitting.
4. Coffin for throwing.
5. Coffin for flipping.
6. Coffin for hammering.
7. Coffin for stabbing.
8. COFFINS

I like the way you think. Its convenient to have a symetrical handle on a blade with a good thick wide spine where you can beat it with a baton, chop, stab, slash, or slice meat anf food. Switch hands and repeat. I train left and right handed with knives, i can not tell the difference as far as use, but my left hand has a diferent strength and grip than the right, and with funky curves it doesnt handle as well as a coffin handle does. Try this regimen for awhile and left becomes right and right becomes left.

https://ronin-tactics.thinkific.com/courses/bladetactics-volume1

 

[gorshi]

Smooth fusion handle on NMFBM is my No 1

 

[360joules]

For choppers, I love the basic resiprene handles, but still my favorite is the Euro handle. It reminds me of a slender Ratweiler handle and is super easy to choke back on for power. Such a satisfying "thunk" as the blade finds purchase.

 

[nydude]

The Bushwacker seems far closer to a fusion than any of those to me. One thing I've always wondered is.....what two handles were combined to make the Fusion?

I always thought it was Ergo and Special Forces, but could just be it's own thing.

 

[inkynate]

The Bushwacker seems far closer to a fusion than any of those to me. One thing I've always wondered is.....what two handles were combined to make the Fusion? Was it maybe the straight handle and the Bushwacker, or maybe the KZ2? I'm not familiar with the Busse timeline that far back. Anyone know which model wore the first fusion-ish, downward bending pommel?
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Yeah, definitely see that in the pommel, but thought the rest of the shape and orientation to the blade were more like the straight handle. Never actually handled one though.

 

[ScoMa]

Current favorites are the AR 9.5 and the INFImandu canvas. I tend to prefer handles without swells. I also like the Mini Vex, Pork Chop (coffin) and Rucki handles. The AMS looks like it would be right up my alley.

 

[Kenneth F Huls]

From what I have owned and used, the fusion handles are the most comfortable on the list. Least comfortable is the anniversary handles like the ASH1. The pinky punch is killer.

FYI - I reground the entire pommel area on my ASHBM to suit and it no longer has a "pinky punch" or any hot spot effects. Twas an easy grind/mod, too.

 

[Kenneth F Huls]

pics or it did not happen, I know . . .

 

[Kenneth F Huls]

From what I have owned and used, the fusion handles are the most comfortable on the list. Least comfortable is the anniversary handles like the ASH1. The pinky punch is killer.

Also, the AMS is a great straight handle on a small, delicate knife. Great control.

 

[Kenneth F Huls]

Current favorites are the AR 9.5 and the INFImandu canvas. I tend to prefer handles without swells. I also like the Mini Vex, Pork Chop (coffin) and Rucki handles. The AMS looks like it would be right up my alley.

ScoMa, if interested in the AMS also check out the MMS. Even though I have XL/XXL mitts, I really like the MMS as well, and probably like it even more. Superb slicer! Great thINFI!

 

[ScoMa]

ScoMa, if interested in the AMS also check out the MMS. Even though I have XL/XXL mitts, I really like the MMS as well, and probably like it even more. Superb slicer! Great thINFI!

Thanks for the details, Kenneth! I’ve got them both on my short list now. Merry Christmas!!

 

[Kenneth F Huls]

pics or it did not happen, I know . . .


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I should clarify and attribute properly: Josh at good ol' REK reground and thinned that ASHBM blade you see up there. He also refinished the blade (inherent I suppose) and reattached the scales with Torx's. I ground off the "proud" pommel in its entirety and reshaped the bottom of the grip just a bit as well as smoothed her up a lot down there and hand-shaped the scales to suit. For me, the result of the efforts on the pommel/butt/scales was and is that I do not have the fabled ASHBM pinky probs any longer.

 

[nydude]

A little reference material. Feel free to add. . Also, the names are my best guess. If one is is wrong please let me know.

Tac (round butt)

Special Forces (magnum)

Jack

Fusion (standard)

Nano Fusion

Anniversary? (magnum)

Gemini

Force