Ghetto Bushwacker CE

[Horn Dog]

It was warm enough today to try using my paint stripper on the BWM. So, Third World Grindshop, in all its trailer trash glory, was busy today.

Even though it was over 60F, the paint was hard to remove. I actually had to just sand it off in places on the blade. Even my Scotchbrite wheels had touble removing it. The "dent" I could see even with the paint on shows up here.

Eventually, I was able to get most all of the coating off. To do a true satin finish, I'd end up with a 1/8" thick Bushwacker. Man, that would be fast in the hand. But today, I settled on a ghetto satin competition finish. To heck with a few dimples and imperfections!

A little mineral oil on the scales, and here she is. Ready to whack things!

Maybe one day I'll take her on down for a smoother finish.

 

[resinguy]

Excellent! :thumbup:

Mine is fugly in the same way.

 

[d762nato]

Good job Horn Dog,:thumbup: Now take it out and beat it like you stole it,

 

[rpn]

Looks good to me! I like the dimples...gives it character.

Do I remember you saying you like this blade so much you're getting another one HD??

 

[Brendan]

good work brother - looks sweet

 

[Horn Dog]

Looks good to me! I like the dimples...gives it character.

Do I remember you saying you like this blade so much you're getting another one HD??

Yes, a green and tan one. It will be my only painted Busse.

 

[JavaHog]

Looks good to me! I like the dimples...gives it character. QUOTE]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

Pretty slick for a Kudzu Wacker Jungle Mistress

How much weight do you take off of it?

 

[Horn Dog]

Looks good to me! I like the dimples...gives it character. QUOTE]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

Pretty slick for a Kudzu Wacker Jungle Mistress

How much weight do you take off of it?

Less than an ounce.

 

[leatherman]

mmmmm, yes, the way INFI should be, nekkid! Fantastic work Horndog!

 

[begreen61]

Great Job I like the comp. look,,

 

[trukreltrog]

Good job, looks darn good. :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[rutmi01]

Excellent work Horn Dog! I am very impressed with the edge and stripping you put into the blade. Way to go.

 

[Horn Dog]

Thanks, guys. I went back and sanded the spine and tang some. Now she fits in with my other Busses. I forgot to include my HG55LE.

All these Busses will cut well.

 

[cruelraoul]

Wow, HD. That is great work, as always. There is nothing ghetto about that! I wish that I had half your skill.

Thank you again for the great pictures.

 

[DowntownDM]

nice. wish I were done with mine.

 

[Brendan]

great collection, hows that zilla compared to the bw

 

[Horn Dog]

great collection, hows that zilla compared to the bw

Like a battle axe compared to Chef knife.

 

[d762nato]

Great collection of Satin Busse's My Favorite, and some nice pants too.

 

[tomthebaker]

Looking really good there, Horn Dog!!

 

[Cpl Punishment]

I'm probably in the minority, but I like the "Competition finish".

I lusted after a few models on the X.

Mainly because they are pretty and shiny, nor do they have a perfect paint job, they just scream "user". Like a junkyard mutt (speaking of dogs, not the Bussekin knives) versus a show dog.