Busse Skeleton

[wyldoliv]

Hi
What's the deal with the skeleton. Can this be used as a regular knife but with less weight? Or is the handle too thin to be used. I'm wondering if this is for people who want to custom build their own handles or if there's a more pratical reason for it. Would be tough to get a sheath for it. Thanks

 

[Ironballs]

There is pleanty of meat on her to grab and use...

 

[smokelaw1]

User for sure. The weight issue on the hip is one thing, as is the width/bulk issue. If being worn under a shirt (untucked) I don't want a big bulge on the side. Also, with a properly placed tek-lock, it can fit nicely on a strap for my backpack.
I have a skelly out having some pants made for her (BuyBrown), and she'll be a user.

 

[Evolute]

I have several skeletonized Busse knives. They're all quite usable without handle scales.

Here are a couple practical reasons for skeletonized knives.

• Smaller overall... better for certain applications where one doesn't want the knife to take up any more room than necessary, such as for wearing as a neck knife, or to keep in a pocket sized emergency survival kit

• Less expensive... I imagine no explanation is necessary

Also, some people like to put their own cord wrap handle on their knives. And some just think they look cool.

I'm not sure what you mean, when you say that it would be tough to get a sheath for it. I have sheaths for some of mine. I haven't found getting a sheath for a skeletonized knife to be in any way different than getting a sheath for a knife with micarta handle scales.

 

[moonwilson]

I think Randucci already put handles on one of his skeleton wardens. He used the scales from the red warden he savaged with his grinder when he was drunk. He had to fill in the "skeleton" portion of the handle with epoxy though, because the rivets in the regular warden handles don't have anything to grab onto otherwise.

There's no reason why you couldn't fabricate your own handles and slap 'em on if you wanted to. But the skeletons were designed to be used as they were sold.

 

[leatherman]

Hi
Would be tough to get a sheath for it. Thanks

Not at all, its rather easy actually. At least four sheathmakers on the list have them.

 

[wyldoliv]

Thanks,
You folks answered absolutely everything I needed to know..I'm definitely interested in getting my hands on one..thanks guys.
About the sheath: I wasn't sure if the loss of material from the handle would interfere with the fitting of the sheath. I imagine this wouldn't really be a problem.

 

[Dennis in MA]

Not at all, its rather easy actually. At least four sheathmakers on the list have them.

Any one you'd recommend. (snicker)


Soem people found it necessary to cord-wrap their Skelly's. I don't mind it at all. They are "tall" enuf to not twist in your hand. Unlike the Skeleton Key. I did not like that one. Even cord-wrapped, it was too thin.

 

[leatherman]

Thanks,
You folks answered absolutely everything I needed to know..I'm definitely interested in getting my hands on one..thanks guys.
About the sheath: I wasn't sure if the loss of material from the handle would interfere with the fitting of the sheath. I imagine this wouldn't really be a problem.

The sheaths I make for the skeletons lock on the talon hole guard, well most every Randall style pouch and badass I make have a "cam lock" inside so the security can be as light or insanely tight as you like.

Any one you'd recommend. (snicker)

I hear theres a feller down the street what takes CD cases and melts em around yer blade for a six pack. His buddy, Bubba, does amazing stuff with squirrels and baling wire. His "roadkill special" is a 'possum/armadilla combo.