Soulrack223
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Both! Seriously, I've decided to use one of my BWMs, and my all time favorite Busse is still the CGFBM.
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BWBM vs. CGFBM ?
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I would have to agree, it's the perfect balance of size, weight and balance along with the Fusion handle. :thumbup:
But I am bias because it was my 1st Busse.
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I would have to agree, it's the perfect balance of size, weight and balance along with the Fusion handle. :thumbup:
But I am bias because it was my 1st Busse.
It wasn't my first but it was the first one that gave me "No Regrets" pursuit of more Busses!
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Just to muddy things a bit more:
You'll never likely see the BWM for the factory price again.
Basically, for woodworking except chopping, the factory grind on the BWM works much better. I got mine to go along with a tomahawk which does the chopping.
IMO the best all-around (and best looking) BM is the CGFBM, hands down, and if I could only have one Battle Mistress it would be the CGFBM.
You'll never likely see the BWM for the factory price again.
Basically, for woodworking except chopping, the factory grind on the BWM works much better. I got mine to go along with a tomahawk which does the chopping.
IMO the best all-around (and best looking) BM is the CGFBM, hands down, and if I could only have one Battle Mistress it would be the CGFBM.
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Buncha mamby pambies posting in this thread. Go big or go home! NMFBM, FBMLE or FFBM all the way. I currently own all of the above, but sold off my CGFBM, because it was like a little girl's knife.
I'll have to respectfully disagree with Cpl. Punishment. In all seriousness, the CGFBM was my least favorite of the recent generation of Mistresses. I loved the way it looked, but was unenthusiastic about the way it handled. That may have had something to do with the standard handles though. (I have big hands) I probably would have liked mag handles better. I haven't had the chance to play around with the BWM, but given the choice between the two, I'm pretty sure I'd rather have a FFBM. And I know I'd rather have a FBMLE or NMFBM.
Go big or go home! NMFBM, FBMLE or FFBM all the way. I currently own all of the above, but sold off my CGFBM, because it was like a little girl's knife.I'll have to respectfully disagree with Cpl. Punishment. In all seriousness, the CGFBM was my least favorite of the recent generation of Mistresses. I loved the way it looked, but was unenthusiastic about the way it handled. That may have had something to do with the standard handles though. (I have big hands) I probably would have liked mag handles better. I haven't had the chance to play around with the BWM, but given the choice between the two, I'm pretty sure I'd rather have a FFBM. And I know I'd rather have a FBMLE or NMFBM.
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I didn't say it was the best, I said it was the best all-round. The bigger, thicker ones beat it at chopping, the thinner BWM beats it at carving.
The OP wanted to know which to get first. I'd say the BWM just because he'll never get another chance at that price. CGFBMs, FFBMs, NMFBMs, etc he'd have to get off the Ex now, or he'd have to get them off the Ex, later.
The OP wanted to know which to get first. I'd say the BWM just because he'll never get another chance at that price. CGFBMs, FFBMs, NMFBMs, etc he'd have to get off the Ex now, or he'd have to get them off the Ex, later.
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So now I've got to get a cgfbm, Maaaan!! Thanks alot guys. What about the nmfbm is that one not balanced or as good/nice as the cgfbm or what. I'm soooo, Let me know because I'm on the fence about these two now. Thanks guys,
The NMFBM is the best of the best. :thumbup: I have to begrudgingly admit that it performs even better than the FBMLE, which is saying a lot, because the FBMLE is my favorite knife of all time. I gave my NMFBM to my Dad to use around the farm, because two Alpha knives are too much for one house.
Thanks I've got a fbmle already, but was thinking about getting a nmfbm too. So was'nt sure which one to get next.
The only large busse I own is a BWM, I would love to have one of it's thicker sisters. But all in all, I think the BWM can handle everything you need while having the same weight as a small pack hatchet.
with no modification to the factory edge, I've been clearing dead trees, and splitting seasoned ( and also frozen ) logs with it, no dings , chips or rolls. it'll still slice paper.
you really can't beat it for the price. you'll be hard pressed to get a made to order knife for less than $400
with no modification to the factory edge, I've been clearing dead trees, and splitting seasoned ( and also frozen ) logs with it, no dings , chips or rolls. it'll still slice paper.
you really can't beat it for the price. you'll be hard pressed to get a made to order knife for less than $400
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So now I've got to get a cgfbm, Maaaan!! Thanks alot guys. What about the nmfbm is that one not balanced or as good/nice as the cgfbm or what. I'm soooo
NMFBM man.
