Busse Quality Lacking??????

Cobalt

Cobalt

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Ok, here is what is happening. I have been buying several new knives from the shop run by skunk. I noticed lately that the Busse SHEATH quality has dropped. I remember that all the Busse sheaths were made of heavy cardboard with duct tape as shown below:

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However, I have noticed that the blades coming from the shop are sheathed with a very thin layer of heavy paper which doesn't even qualify as cardboard.

Now, I find it hard to believe that Busse is the one turning out these cheapo sheaths. It is more likely that Skunk is getting the knives from Jerry and keeping the heavy sheaths and making a paper USPS sheath instead. Not sure if he's Ebaying the good sheaths or what, but we need to check this out.

Oh and don't tip the knife with the handle down as the knife will now slide right out. My new steel heart took a header straight for my foot and nearly lopped off the end of it. Luckily I have had tap dancing before (postal mailman training to avoid nasty Chihuahuas) and was able to avoid the big knife before it imbedded itself in my wifes kitchen floor.

I noticed that these new sheaths come with tissue paper inside to make them seem thick and sturdy and like they hold the knife, but as soon as you unsheath the knife for the first time, all of the tissue paper falls out and now you hve a loose sheath.

Now I want to know how many of you are still getting the heavy cardboard sheaths with the custom 100 mph tape and who is getting the cheapo sheaths. What are we to do about this?
 
Walking Man said:
I dunno.... but that's my knife. :D
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Yah, I know and you have one of the nice sheaths. I have been getting hosed.
 
BTW, are you serious about the kitchen floor? (what's it made out of?) did it leave a big hole or what? And did it stick?
And while we're getting off topic, is the PT5 the ugliest Busse in existance or is it just me? (I love it because it's so strange.)
 
cheapo sheath here too :rolleyes: bought a F1 that came with substandard cardboard and tissue paper. ironically this sheath was so poor on quality that i could only use it once. the tissue paper got off track and prevented the knife from being reinserted :mad:

i have not checked the sheath maker page in awhile to see if skunk is trying to sell replacement sheaths and make an even bigger profit
 
it didn't stick because it hit the floor at an angle. However, it left a nice groove in the flooring. Not sure how I am going to explain that one. I have already chipped the center Island in the kitchen and now there is a nice big groove on the floor. I am going to try and blame it on our new puppy, since he has been chewing on everything. Maybe the kids can take part of the blame as they always drop stuff and break stuff.
 
witchhunter said:
cheapo sheath here too :rolleyes: bought a F1 that came with substandard cardboard and tissue paper. ironically this sheath was so poor on quality that i could only use it once. the tissue paper got off track and prevented the knife from being reinserted :mad:

i have not checked the sheath maker page in awhile to see if skunk is trying to sell replacement sheaths and make an even bigger profit
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I am pretty sure your are right. I think skunk has gone into sheath making and this is the result. :eek:
 
I received a LMS from Skunk and it was only wrapped in the white tissue paper with scotch tape and Nothing was knocked off of the price! He said that it was Busse's new Office Camo line. I don't even work in an office!
 
I've been getting the USPS bristolboard and tissue paper combos for the last little bit. Bring back full-on corrugated cardboard!

Cheers,
BJB :D
 
They must be forgetting to put the instruction sheets in with the new 2-part sheaths.

First, coat the blade with petroleum jelly.

You then take the inner paper, wrap it around the lade to ensure a good fit.

Dip it in epoxy, then insert into the outer protective cover.

Allow to set up overnight. If you coated the blade properly, the inner lining will slide right off, and you will have an epoxy reinforced Custom 2 piece sheath.


I think Stinky has been rolling something up in the instructions... :rolleyes:
 
That's Just WRONG MAN! :mad:

What, are we going to stand for this?

I say Skunk should be fired and Mr's Skunk should takeover. Women are always more understanding and better multitaskers. Best of all she can relate to my wife's complaint about her damaged floor (if my wife knew about this, that is).

What's gonna happen when he gets the AK47's. Are we all going to get skewered when we pull that thing out of the box?
 
it's kassi's fault!!!!



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held the can up to his ear and began to count... "1"
"2"
"3"
"4"
"5"


At which point he paused, placed the beer can between his legs and
resumed counting on his other hand.

This procedure also works in Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, and
Texas.
 
Walking Man said:
And while we're getting off topic, is the PT5 the ugliest Busse in existance or is it just me? (I love it because it's so strange.)
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It's not just you.

Rick - preferring something with a little more curve....
 
Cobalt said:
it didn't stick because it hit the floor at an angle. However, it left a nice groove in the flooring. Not sure how I am going to explain that one. I have already chipped the center Island in the kitchen and now there is a nice big groove on the floor. I am going to try and blame it on our new puppy, since he has been chewing on everything. Maybe the kids can take part of the blame as they always drop stuff and break stuff.
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OMG I almost had tears on that one. LMAO !

YES! I also got the cheapo version of the Busse Combat sheath. My first clue to this was the USPS paper that was used. Not sure but I think this is a felony in all 50 states. Barbara Boxer passed a law preventing any government issued paper from being used in conjunction with anything that might hurt someone. Yes I know a sheath is used to prevent injury but tell that to a b*tch that hasn't had any in 40 years. Maybe skunk has gone liberal on us. We should see if he donating the profits from the real sheaths to the ACLU. I agree that something should be done. :D
 
Yes, the PT5 is FUGLY. My forehead wrinkles everytime I look at that picture.
 
Walking Man said:
I dunno.... but that's my knife. :D
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No it isn't ;)

Actually, that would be MY knife :p I formed that sheath a ways back. It now has a buy brown sheath and is with a former customer of mine who also has a Arctic Camo Battle Mistress with snake micarta and serrations :eek: And he uses it :eek: :eek:
 
Silas said:
I thought ya'll said Busse's was indestructable! Ya'll Lied! Someone done broke this one.


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But I think it was broken at the shop
 
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