Help me decide on my next fixed blade

[LGMartialArts]

So, I'm thinking of getting a new fixed blade pretty soon, but can't decide between the following:
- Moses Soto custom Cadaver, 12" OAL, 7-7.5" blade, custom scales, and vine work on the spine of the
blade
- Kiku Kingfisher
- Kiku Hurricane
- Kiku "Buster Blade"
- Busse TGLB

I don't have unlimited funds, or else I'd get them all...
If you were to get one of the above, what would you get and why?

To help narrow down the selection, a little bit about myself and my current collection: I'm a Japanese martial artist, having multiple black belts in several styles, including Iaido. Also, I already have a CRK Pacific, and a few others that have a similar profile/look/feel. Most of my knife collection is made up of Hinderer knives, plus a few other mid-techs.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

 

[KBA]

Ive never heard of Kiku. Are they traditional knives?
You may have better luck in general discussion.

 

[Peregrin]

This thread will probably do better in General Knife Discussion. Moving it there.

 

[gadunz]

Svord Hunter 7 Model 280h

Length of Blade (inches) 7"
Over All Length (inches) 12"
Blade Shape Hunter
Handle Material Mahogony and Brass
Steel Specifications 15N20
Blade Thickness (mm) 3mm
Sheath Leather
http://www.svord.com/index.php?id_product=16&controller=product

 

[Charlie Mike]

Busse.

 

[rcb2000]

TGLB you'd have to watch for,, and probably pay more than cost,,,
Check this offering out,,
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...BG-amp-Badger-Attack-TAC-BG-Specs-And-Pricing!!!
Similar specs to what you're looking for,, great steel, Busse's warranty,, and a GREAT price

 

[jdm61]

How much does that Busse cost direct? The ones I saw on EvilBay were going for 800 to $1000+. You can get a LOT of knives in that price range. From what I have seen of the SOTO, you are looking at knives in a WIDE price range. Why not have one made to your specs?

 

[LGMartialArts]

There's a wide range in terms of prices, so I thank you all for your advice (and for moving it to the correct area of BF)... I'm probably going to get a Soto first, then a Kiku, and finally go for a custom after that...

@KBA said, "Ive never heard of a Kiku before"... here's a link to some of his knives...
http://www.japaneseknifedirect.com/kikuomatsudaknife.html

As for the Busse, I think the TGLB isn't available anymore, except for some going at outrageous prices on EvilBay from "he who shall not be named" (Liu!!!)

 

[rcb2000]

As for the Busse, I think the TGLB isn't available anymore, except for some going at outrageous prices on EvilBay from "he who shall not be named" (Liu!!!)

There's on a TGLB on the Busse forum for sale RIGHT NOW with a sheath for basically below cost.... Gotta watch the sales forum!!