Busse knife test 11 April 2010

WILLIAM.M

WILLIAM.M

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I HAVE A PATIENT THAT HAS 80 ACRES FULL OF TREES HE CAN NOT STAND AND HE HAS ALLOWED ME TO CHOP THEM ANYTIME I WANT:thumbup:

SO TODAY I BROUGHT 3 BUSSE'S WITH ME TO HIS HOUSE

DANNY BROUGHT THE ASH-1,A BILL SIEGLE KNIFE,AND 2 OTHERS

DANNY AND I TESTED THE NMSFNO,TANK BUSTER,ASH-1,AND BATAC

WE BEAT THE HELL OUT OF ALL OF THEM:D

WE BOTH LIKED THE NMSFNO---I STRIPPED IT LAST NIGHT AND SANDED DOWN THE HANDLE GROOVES.
EXCELLENT CHOPPER FOR IT'S SIZE.

I LIKE THE TANK BUSTER BETTER THAN THE ASH-1(HE LIKES HIS ASH-1 BETTER)

BATAC IS A SWEET KNIFE AS WELL--GOT IT USED WITH A CONVEX EDGE.

HOPE YOU LIKE THE PHOTOS

We both tested each Busse about 10 times for both accuracy,chopping power,control,speed of second cut,.

The Tank Buster is a GREAT mix of Chopping power and weight in a size that can be controled accurately.

The ASH-1(CG) is too heavy for me.Danny LOVES his:thumbup:

This BATAC is Modified--it's about 1/8" thick at the blade and is a great woods knife.

Again--We all have to test and see what works for us.

It was a good day:thumbup::thumbup:

THE KNIVES
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DANNY
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So how many trees did you guys end up scratching, or did you actually chop any down?
 
din said:
:D:D:D

you guys need a mistress!
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I have tested and then sold a few of them

I have a Siegle Chopper that takes care of all my Big chopping .

This trip was to test accuracy and ergonomics.

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and these trees are like chopping frozen concrete.Feels about 10 times harder than Pine.

Ask anyone who has ever tried to chop Mesquite--what it feels like.

Not like chopping ANY other wood...
 
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Very nice! I am glad you're putting that NMSFNO to work. I got a lot of use out of it. :)
 
Lived in TX and done the Mesquite thing -- really tough wood. Watch out for chiggers, but it's still early.
 
lsheldon said:
So how many trees did you guys end up scratching, or did you actually chop any down?
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Scratching???

Not sure what you mean Bro.

Ever chop Mesquite???

Next time you get the chance-do so.

Will test you-your Busse-and your patience.

and I chop more in a year than most people do in a LIFETIME.
 
Looks like you guys had a good time, and thats pretty neat you can chop as many tree's down as you like. Nice group of knives too. :cool: Thanks for the photo's, :thumbup:
 
WILLIAM.M said:
and these trees are like chopping frozen concrete.Feels about 10 times harder than Pine.

Ask anyone who has ever tried to chop Mesquite--what it feels like.

Not like chopping ANY other wood...
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You got that right Doc... :thumbup: I prefer mesquite for my testing as well due to the hardness and knotty twisting profile of the wood. It is very tough on the edge.
 
Thanks for all the kind words

Those of you that have Chopped Mesquite know what I'm talking about....

Tests the man,the knife and his patience.
 
looks like fun.

Wish I had that many trees available for chopping. Not to mention burning.
 
Hmm.

You appear to have the right idea ... basically.:)

However, you must remember to be absolutely merciless.:D

Every Busse deserves to be beaten. Ruthlessly.;)
 
WILLIAM.M said:
Thanks for all the kind words

Those of you that have Chopped Mesquite know what I'm talking about....

Tests the man,the knife and his patience.
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Ohhh yes!:eek: That brings back memories of my youth in the West, when I was Busse-less and ignorant.

Those were tough times.:o
 
Come on, it was funny......

On a serious note, nice set of knives, and a nice trip outdoors. No, I've never chopped Mesquite. I'm not sure if I've ever seen Mesquite. I will take your word for how tough it is. I guess in Texas?, beggers can't be choosers when it comes to trees.

Best, Les.





WILLIAM.M said:
Scratching???

Not sure what you mean Bro.

Ever chop Mesquite???

Next time you get the chance-do so.

Will test you-your Busse-and your patience.

and I chop more in a year than most people do in a LIFETIME.
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Thanks for the pics William.

Mesquite: aka: Texas Ironwood!

I have chopped Mesquite...... Wore myself out hacking on it with axes as a kid and trashed quite a few cross-cut saw blades trying to saw it as well. I guess I FAILED the patience portion of all that. I don't chop much mesquite anymore... I just stick to burning it now. :thumbup: ;)

I spent quite a few years of my earlier days hunting and camping around the Llano area. Mesquite was about all we ever had around for campfires. But, mesquite is VERY good for campfires. It burns long and burns HOT! The dead stuff is easier to break than cut. Most larger logs and old dead stumps we just end burned and moved into the fire as needed. Too much trouble (PITA!) to chop up. :thumbdn:

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Hey Dr. Bill....
Boy, does that bring back memories of lots of good times and training!!!! I know that mesquite is some seriously hard wood...harder than the cedar fence posts we chopped into bits over at G'town. :)
I always appreciated how you stressed accuracy and form in all your training...and you demonstrated those traits without fail.
Best,
Donna
PS: Who knew how hard it could be to chop a milk jug in half in one chop???
 
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