Cold Steel vs Busse

Eric Isaacson said:
Don't revive dead threads, there is a reason that they died, people were tired of them and stopped responding.
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On many forums he would have been harped at for starting a new thread. So...
Should he have started a new thread instead, or are old topics simply forbidden to bring back up?

I'm not trying to be a smart aleck, I just want to know for future reference.
 
jbombelli said:
On many forums he would have been harped at for starting a new thread. So...
Should he have started a new thread instead, or are old topics simply forbidden to bring back up?

I'm not trying to be a smart aleck, I just want to know for future reference.
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I think that if he had new information or something to ADD to the thread, it would be ok to revive it. However, look at the post - nothing but stupid comments. :rolleyes:
 
Who's "he" knife1001?? I think it was?? Dates are from 2002 2008 2010.
 
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Busse for now. Who knows what the future holds.

Yeah yeah dead thread but some of us were not part of the old thread. Yeah yeah search function but I only just got it :)
 
I would go with Busse since they have a great reputation and look awesome. Cold Steel is ok but if I had the cash Busse definetly.
 
What I would get if I had unlimited funds = Busse

What I buy because I can afford it = Cold Steel and OR Scrapyard.

Yeah, I'd like to own some Busse's but I got other responsibilities. My CS and SYK do the job.
 
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Cold Steel make fine knives. I love my Trailmaster, but it gave me trouble, especially that damn handle. So I tried Busse and they became my standard hard use knives. Now CS is actually superior in some respects: to me they are faster in the hand and depending on model they may be more versatile for some fine jobs. but, having said that, I prefer Busse overall. Better chopper, better steel, and the fanatics are more amusing ;)
Now about that folder...
 
BTW, don't jump down a guy's throat simply because he hasn't been here forever and asks a simple honest question. Geez.

Now, let's talk Mad Dog :p
 
HJK said:
Cold Steel make fine knives. I love my Trailmaster, but it gave me trouble, especially that damn handle. So I tried Busse and they became my standard hard use knives. Now CS is actually superior in some respects: to me they are faster in the hand and depending on model they may be more versatile for some fine jobs. but, having said that, I prefer Busse overall. Better chopper, better steel, and the fanatics are more amusing ;)
Now about that folder...
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I have a lot of both Busse and Cold Steel and like them both. :thumbup:

I say if you have the money Busse is the best there is period, but if not then you would be hard pressed to find a better value than Cold Steel. :)
 
Mongrel said:
I come up with the same response (in my head at least :D ):

Buy an 18" machete with a US military sheath and a nice 4" to 5" Marbles or other really good cutter.

Then there is no compromise at all, I've got a proven chopper that will take down a 6" tree if necessary, and a knife that will easily skin a baby rabbit or remove a splinter from my hand.

I wouldn't go 'out in the woods' without this combo.

Oh, and I could afford a really nice SAK, and a stylish hat to go with it :D

But of course it matters where you go, who you are, and what you do when you get there. If I were a true SF member...my priorities would change in a hurry....but for a solid all around kit that I can and do depend on for my forays into the great swamps of South Jersey? Heres mine:

Basic Kit:

18" Ontario Mil-Spec machete $16.00
Military Surplus sheath $20.00
Greco Drop-Point Dangler $55.00
SAK Hiker $22.46
Gerber old style multi-plier $30.00
Small pocket hone $10.00
6" flat bastard file $8.00
(1) Tuf-Cloth $6.00
.45 Cal. canvas magazine pouch $0

Total: $167.46
Whole lotta bang for the buck there...
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If it were only about the cost then there would be no Busse and no Randall etc.But I own a few of many makers and the C/S are for the most part not even close to a hand made knife with care put into it,they are mass produced and many are made in china.I carry what I believe can save my butt and since I have been educated a bit in the knife lore - that is a high quality blade that will not let me down = IF its not mistreated.And of course I carry a back-up as thats always my plan,to EDC back-ups to any tool that could save my bacon.I might for instance carry a Busse,and a Ranger or Becker,or BRK&T also .Might even have a C/S in that mix so as to have a plan B. I try to remind myself that after plan B - there had better be a plan C & D.
 
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