Busse or Randall for SHTF knife?

Alright, it's not my fault that all these e-mails go to my BlackBerry. Or is it?

Anyway, probably the best SHTF weapon you could possibly own is a .22. Really.
 
+1 for a USMC Kabar.:thumbup: Mostly because I can't afford a Busse or a Randall and even if I could I'd find it hard to justify spending that kind of $ on a knife I would only use occasionally.
 
Here are a couple of 'SHTF-frugal' choices. Top down: KaBar utility/fighting; Gerber LMFII (A gift from my son!); RAT RC-5; and a Buck 650 Nighthawk.

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The RC-5 runs ~$135, while the others run ~ $60-$70. Shop around - spend the money saved on necessities in a SHTF scenario - food, TP, water filter/purification, firearm & ammo, bartering goodies - and gold coins.

Stainz
 
Thanks for all the good info. I am still trying to decide. At this point I am leaning toward the Busse. I am a believer in you get what you pay for. That is why I own a few LMTs and Springfield Professionals. The guns and ammo are taken care of for right now. In the knife department I have a Sogwinder, a Columbia river M-16,and a T.W Downing, and a Gerber Tac II. I just want one top tier knife. Call me vain.
 
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1911PRO said:
Thanks for all the good info. I am still trying to decide. At this point I am leaning toward the Busse. I am a believer in you get what you pay for. That is why I own a few LMTs and Springfield Professionals. The guns and ammo are taken care of for right now. In the knife department I have a Sogwinder, a Columbia river M-16,and a T.W Downing, and a Gerber Tac II. I just want one top tier knife. Call me vain.
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Well there you go then. :D :thumbup:
 
1911PRO said:
Thanks for all the good info. I am still trying to decide. At this point I am leaning toward the Busse.
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Smart move IMO, though new here I can tell that you know and grasp alot about knife concept and design.

As I said I like them both alot, but in a SHTF situation most Busse's seems to be made for JUST that. There is no thougher knife.

Also... if in a SHTF situation price should not be a consideration, as it will prob be your most valuable tool. Yes, you need a gun as well, but the knife will serve you well in many, many situations.

If you had asked about hunting, edc, etc... I would not have recomended a Busse quite as highly, but rather a nice thin custom(Dozier,May,Krien, etc...), or one of the many fine Randalls made for this.
 
personally I would order the randall and then buy the Busse

BUT

that is just me

If your budget is somewhat lower, you can always get a Ranger Rd9 as a backup/beater
 
As a guy that owns several Busses, and had two Randalls (before they were stolen), I can say with absolute conviction that I would get the Busse. They are well worth the money and will take a hell of a beating. Busse also has a great warranty.
 
As someone already posted, the RAT RC5 is also an excellent choice. For A LOT less money than a Busse (and a Randall, for that matter) you can get a great survival/field knife in the RAT RC5. Their warranty is as good as Busse's, too, which is pretty ridiculous.
 
Samael said:
Alright, it's not my fault that all these e-mails go to my BlackBerry. Or is it?

Anyway, probably the best SHTF weapon you could possibly own is a .22. Really.
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At least it doesn't post those annoying notification with your posts, "This message was sent via a Blackberry Mobile device."
 
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