Busse Hard Use Stories: Let's hear 'em!!!

kdstrick said:
hard use... well... you can be the judge. I use a Meaner Street that I have modified a bit as my primary hunting knife. Cleaning and processing deer, hogs and small game generally wouldn't be considered hard use in my book.

Still, I've seen nothing that will hold an edge like my meaner. The convex edge cleaned and processed 4 deer this last year and the edge is still sharp enough to shave my face (although I'll stick to the Gillete). Add to that tons of general use like cutting haystring and feedsacks and it has had plenty of use.

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Let's see the after pic...how did you mod it?
 
My FFBM is my hard use knife / chopper.
Used to cut dead branches off trees (hundreds), to cut down 2 inch thick trees on a regular basis used to cut bones as well (deer).
I also use it in winter in -25oC conditions without any problems.
It's number one in my book
 
thought I add some pics:)

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Originally Posted by GPB Actually, Jerry won't mind. How's this for an INFI testimonial! A buddy-o-mine is on his local PD Tac Team. The AI (After Incident) investigation is over and the story is now clear to be discussed.During dynamic entry training he was accidently smacked by one of his team members with a .40, close range. Get this.....he was wearing his favorite Busse (old Badger 5/16") John Wayne Green Beret Style inverted on his vest in an Okuden rig. The .40 smacked the Busse and Okuden Sheath dead center of the blade profile. Ready for the finale.........The sheath is cracked and I think has a hole from the last time I saw it, but the Badger sustained only slight coating removal, PERIOD! Probably saved his life (I forgot to ask if he had his armor on), that is rest of the story Paul Harvey and it definitely taint no BS. Can anyone truly love their Busse as much as he must?I'll get in touch with him and get a pic. He is not a forumite. Just one of the many who specifically demanded an Okuden rig for his biggest knife investment. What a Busse payback eh!Out.


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A few nights ago, Jennifer and I were returning from Toledo (The Big City) down State Route 20. It was about 10:00pm and pitch dark. About 200 yds. in front of us a pretty bad accident occurred. A semi-truck full of grain had pulled out of one of the fields and was going about 10 mph when the Chrysler mini-van in front of us (going a bit over 70 mph.) slammed into the the rear of the truck. We were able to react quickly enough that we avoided becoming part of the accident and were able to offer some assistance to the injured man in the mini-van. Long story short, the front of the van was completely crushed, airbags were deployed, the guy was NOT wearing a seat belt and had crushed the steering wheel flat against the dashboard in spite of the airbags. Jennifer called 911 and stood in the middle of the highway with a large flashlight trying to stop three oncoming trucks form slamming into the now dark and impossible to see mini-van. I ran to the crushed up mini-van to check on the driver. The front quarter panel had collapsed into, and over the door making entry impossible.INFI to the rescue!!!! I had a Satin Jack with me and was able chop and pry the crushed body panel back and then pry the van door open far enough to talk with the victim and assess the situation. By the time the paramedics arrived they had easy access to the victim. The victim was in pretty bad shape and had suffered massive internal injuries. He was ultimately life-flighted to Toledo. I have no idea whether he survived the accident or not. I tried calling the hospital but was unable to get any info on his condition due to the fact that I am not a family member.He and his family are in our prayers,Jerry and JenniferSource: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=281054
 
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Trevor, you're like Bruce Wayne in the first Batman film, with a room full of legendary weapons...
 
That's the SHBA, but I don't think that's the actual Satin Jack. Jerry posted pics of it in the thread.

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My favorite has always been the guy who roled his truck and had to cut out the roof and dig out a bit so he could unhook his seatbelt and crawl free. Anyone got the link? :)
 
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e75/leathermanpics/Picture002-1.jpg

I sent this knife into the shop a few months ago for repairs. Jerry and the elves fixed it up like new!

This knife has been through thousands of logs its my main wood spliter, it took 3 years to look like that. Everyday use in the fall/winter for firemaking. Its been left outside countless nights. Where my "camp" is, is a very low area next to a river. It was stuck in a log and we had a ton of rain. Thankfully it survived but it was under 5-6 feet of rushing water for about two days. Shes seen it all. Here she is all fixed up. http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e75/leathermanpics/Picture0012222222-1.jpg
 
SubaruSTi said:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e75/leathermanpics/Picture002-1.jpg

I sent this knife into the shop a few months ago for repairs. Jerry and the elves fixed it up like new!

This knife has been through thousands of logs its my main wood spliter, it took 3 years to look like that. Everyday use in the fall/winter for firemaking. Its been left outside countless nights. Where my "camp" is, is a very low area next to a river. It was stuck in a log and we had a ton of rain. Thankfully it survived but it was under 5-6 feet of rushing water for about two days. Shes seen it all. Here she is all fixed up. http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e75/leathermanpics/Picture0012222222-1.jpg
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That one has seen some lovin'! Hard Lovin'.:thumbup:
 
SubaruSTi said:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e75/leathermanpics/Picture002-1.jpg

I sent this knife into the shop a few months ago for repairs. Jerry and the elves fixed it up like new!

This knife has been through thousands of logs its my main wood spliter, it took 3 years to look like that. Everyday use in the fall/winter for firemaking. Its been left outside countless nights. Where my "camp" is, is a very low area next to a river. It was stuck in a log and we had a ton of rain. Thankfully it survived but it was under 5-6 feet of rushing water for about two days. Shes seen it all. Here she is all fixed up. http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e75/leathermanpics/Picture0012222222-1.jpg
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Here are before and after images embedded. Thanks for that story.

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resinguy said:
Let's see the after pic...how did you mod it?
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That pic was slightly modded... I ground the butt off to make it a 'meaner-duty'.

Then I stripped, sanded to a satin edge and convexed her... reattaching the scales with screws instead of tubes.

Here she is...
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kdstrick said:
That pic was slightly modded... I ground the butt off to make it a 'meaner-duty'.

Then I stripped, sanded to a satin edge and convexed her... reattaching the scales with screws instead of tubes.

Here she is...
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I love that pic, theres a good time right there. :D :thumbup:
 
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