D-Guard Busse Fighter -- Circa. 1982 (Cool Pic)

[Jerry Busse]

Check this bad boy out. This also belongs to my brother who bought it along with many other blades when I was just getting started. He paid me $400.00 for 4 knives to help me out when I was trying to buy a grinder. Oh, and I already checked, he's not willing to trade these back to me for the grinder. . . .hmmmmmm. . . . some guys are just too savy!

I started making knives in the late 1970's. Very crude but functional. By 1982 I decided to go into it full-time. Some of my very first blades had "B" stamped in the ricasso. A knife like this, really brings back the memories. I probably spent 40-60 hours making this piece. I had to cut out the "D" section with a jeweler's saw and then use round files to finish the inside of the guard by draw filing it. . .. Now you know why I wanted to buy a grinder so bad.

It is D-2 steel by the way, and has a very cool leather sheath with it.

Jerry

 

[Dark Nemesis]

Awesome knife Jerry!

 

[Eric Isaacson]

Now, that is one mean looking knife.

How about bringing that baby back?? Oh come on, you know you want to...

 

[Strabs]

I've got an old Delta that I don't use anyomore, how about working out a swap just like the old days Jerry



hmmm, let's see...$80.00 at Farm & Fleet about ten years ago, new power cord in '97 to replace the dog chewed original...don't forget the classic styling and appreciated value of these rare gems. How about it Jerry? I'll even throw in some brand new 120 grit wheels and a pack of Middletons.


Kev

 

[marsupial]

Jerry you have really got to get in touch with some movie makers,That knife would look great in a mad max or "Arnie" movie.Awesome knife!

 

[JK Knives]

Looks a lot like the Argonne Assault.

 

[Chip]

Nasty looking knife!!!

 

[thatmguy]

Aarrggghhhh, that is one heck of a blade there Jerry.

Was it intended to open stubborn CBL cans?


Mike

 

[brooksknives]

Jerry how you doing i have been lurking here for a long time and i had to finaly jump in to the forum here. And say that i think that this is nicest piece that you have ever done it screams to be used and used hard i only wish i owned it. Have you thought abought makeing it as your anniversary knife.

Lee Brooks
Knifemaker
BROOKSKNIVES.canada


brooksknives@hotmail.com

 

[Eric Isaacson]

Lee,
Welcome to the Busse Forum, glad you stopped by.

 

[Andrew Lynch]

There's only one word to describe that one, Jerry...... bad ! A truly amazing design. It's weird that I noticed this, but the handle also looks nice and thick.

Do you have any pics of the Argonne Assault? I would love to see it too.

 

[Shrike9]

Now that's one beautifull knife!!!!!!!

 

[Climber]

i want one! This is what Frost Cutlery could only DREAM about!!!

i'd go with Lee's Vote on this one, Jerry!
Make THIS your anniversary blade, now that you've got that grinder & all ;
OH, a knuckle protected chopping knife from Busse Combat Knife Company:
that's the Spirit of Anniversary!

The Stuff of Memory!

The Legend that Lasts!

Oh, hi Lee. Glad you joined us; by the way, some of us get REAL EXCITED when Jerry brings out his new, OR his old creations...
Where was i ?
Oh yes: So, in conclusion, ya just GOTTA bring this Classic Baby Back to the Future (wait: different film...)
OR else...
uh...
OR ELSE: you're gonna see some Grown Men Cry;
and y'know: that won't be Pretty...

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