mymindisamob
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Another vote for the BATAC.
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First Busse - can you help me decide?
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Resinguy - I'm Located about 50 miles north of Chareston, West Virginia, I appreciate any help.
I think at one point it was Gravelface that was cool enough to do a passaround with a FSH - I was bitten by the bug, and have been trying to get enough $ together since then, although for me the FSH was a little to much blade to cover all arund duties - could not believe how nice it was!
Crafft - would you have a pic of one of your Razors. perhaps beside one of your BTACs?
Thanks again to all.
I think at one point it was Gravelface that was cool enough to do a passaround with a FSH - I was bitten by the bug, and have been trying to get enough $ together since then, although for me the FSH was a little to much blade to cover all arund duties - could not believe how nice it was!
Crafft - would you have a pic of one of your Razors. perhaps beside one of your BTACs?
Thanks again to all.
My vote is for one of the non-painted Satin Jacks. They are not too long. Not to wide. They have a nicely proportioned blade to the size of the handle. It is a size and style you could live with for a long time. It may be the best all around knife Busse makes.
The BAs are practical. They're fine knives,... but I'm not so fond of the way they look. The blade is a little short and wide for the length of the handle. YMMV
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The BAs are practical. They're fine knives,... but I'm not so fond of the way they look. The blade is a little short and wide for the length of the handle. YMMV
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My vote is for one of the non-painted Satin Jacks. They are not too long. Not to wide. They have a nicely proportioned blade to the size of the handle. It is a size and style you could live with for a long time. It may be the best all around knife Busse makes.
The BAs are practical. They're fine knives,... but I'm not so fond of the way they look. The blade is a little short and wide for the length of the handle. YMMV
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Rich brings up a good point. The SJTAC is also a very good choice. It would fall right in between a standard BATAC and BATACLE/BATACSE in terms of chopping performance.
I actually prefer the wider blades because they end up with better geometry when flat ground.
My vote would go out to the SHe, ASH1, Natural Outlaw (Ergo or SF), or Badger Attack Tac with Magnum scales. I haven't handled a Hells Razor since they were first shown but I imagine it compares well to an Outlaw.
I like the Satin Jack Tac but for the length of blade it has, I would prefer the wider, fuller blade of the first three listed above.
In the case of the BATAC, it is a stumpy little bugger that can do darn near anything except chop efficiently.:thumbup:
I like the Satin Jack Tac but for the length of blade it has, I would prefer the wider, fuller blade of the first three listed above.
In the case of the BATAC, it is a stumpy little bugger that can do darn near anything except chop efficiently.:thumbup:
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Rich,
We are talking about one all arounder knife that can do it all. It really doesn't matter how often or when/when not a person needs a knife to chop. Chopping ability is an important attribute for a medium to large sized all around knife. If not for chopping why would anyone want or need a utility blade longer than 4 inches? Most cutting tasks can easily be handled with a 4" blade.
A large 9" blade like a FBM would outchop/outcut a small hatchet and clippers be it small green saplings or 6" diameter tree. Pruning saws are actually very efficient for their size but they don't have anywhere near the utility value of a good sturdy knife.
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agreed here.
Small hatchets are useless overall if you are only carrying them. here are some reasons why a big one is better:
-chopping is a factor.
-batoning with a small knife is near impossible
-making fuzz stickes with a big knife is just as easy as with a small one.
-more length means more cutting edge means longer use
-can be used as a short machete for brush.
-can do nearly all the tasks a small knife can.
-hammer with spine or butt
-pry tool
many more that I am not thinking of. many of these are not good for any blade to be used for, however, if needed it will work. having said all of the above I believe that for the average person and what they do a smaller knife will cover most of their needs.
Thanks very much, Ban and Cobalt!
A few years ago I bought a Busse BM and a SJ. Last year I bought another BM and the SJ in my pic. The older ones work just fine but I liked the look of the newer ones. So, now I have two big choppers and twe general use knives that are relatively easy to carry.
Maybe I need to try one of the SEs to really appreciate its utility. They certainly look neat. In the past I've passed on them because I didn't see what I would use one for, given I have a couple of BMs and SJs.
When I'm buying a knife, part of what I think about is how useful would it be as a weapon. So, maybe that is another reason I haven't bought more Busses. Not trying to be a jerk here, but maybe a name like Busse Utility would be more descriptive of what is being sold?
Rich
A few years ago I bought a Busse BM and a SJ. Last year I bought another BM and the SJ in my pic. The older ones work just fine but I liked the look of the newer ones. So, now I have two big choppers and twe general use knives that are relatively easy to carry.
Maybe I need to try one of the SEs to really appreciate its utility. They certainly look neat. In the past I've passed on them because I didn't see what I would use one for, given I have a couple of BMs and SJs.
When I'm buying a knife, part of what I think about is how useful would it be as a weapon. So, maybe that is another reason I haven't bought more Busses. Not trying to be a jerk here, but maybe a name like Busse Utility would be more descriptive of what is being sold?
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For me its satin jack over any other models after read your describtion. If doesn't involve chopping, the Meaner Street is the one.
BUT....
SJ can be hard to find, a HR is even harder! I don't remember seeing any selling the past yr. NO....is also hard to find....
you still can find a BATAC LE at company store. I'll say be practical and grab the BATAC LE at factory price. Any other models like SJ, HR, NO, there is no way you can get them unless you willing to pull more money on it.
After all, all Busses are good Busse. :thumbup:
BUT....
SJ can be hard to find, a HR is even harder! I don't remember seeing any selling the past yr. NO....is also hard to find....
you still can find a BATAC LE at company store. I'll say be practical and grab the BATAC LE at factory price. Any other models like SJ, HR, NO, there is no way you can get them unless you willing to pull more money on it.
After all, all Busses are good Busse. :thumbup:
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Rich, the big knife is a compromise tool. It can do everything but some of it not so well. If you take a large hatchet, machete and a small knife, you will be more effective than with one big 10 inch blade. However, if you want to just carry one blade, a big one is always good.
When I go on short trips or hikes, I can slide my BM...oh wait if I tell you then everyone will know, forget it.
Most utility busse knives are not great fighters do to heft, but fighting is probably the lowest priority here since it is the least likely thing you are going to have to do.
