HG55 LE Mods

bravodelta · Jul 12, 2011

Hi Guys,

I have an HG55 LE that hasn't seen the light of day in a couple years. I think that the super thick edge has kept me from trying it out as it doesn't seem to be a slicer at all. It is modestly sharp, but sooo thick.

Has anybody had an HG55 LE modified, thinned out or even hollow ground?

Thanks,

Bravo

amflud · Jul 12, 2011

I have not, but I do highly recommend norcalblacktail for Busse knife mods. There are several threads featuring his work in this forum.

BlackKnight86 · Jul 12, 2011

amflud said:
I have not, but I do highly recommend norcalblacktail for Busse knife mods. There are several threads featuring his work in this forum.

Would that void the warranty?

adrock1978 · Jul 12, 2011

bravodelta said:
Hi Guys,

I have an HG55 LE that hasn't seen the light of day in a couple years. I think that the super thick edge has kept me from trying it out as it doesn't seem to be a slicer at all. It is modestly sharp, but sooo thick.

Has anybody had an HG55 LE modified, thinned out or even hollow ground?

Thanks,

Bravo

I just emailed Busse and asked if they could sharpen and thin the edge of my NMFBMLE, and they said "Yes, write down what you want us to do... we can thin the edge for no additional charge." They sharpen for free... (just pay shipping)

amflud · Jul 12, 2011

BlackKnight86 said:
Would that void the warranty?

If its something more than just sharpening then probably.

Liu Kang · Jul 12, 2011

If you have any questions, feel free to call them:
Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. (419) 923-6471

Or you can email
Garth Reckner at garth@bussecombat.com
Amy-0 at amy@bussecombat.com

There is no better straight answer then directly from the company!

bravodelta · Jul 13, 2011

Are there any concerns that a considerable thinning or modification of the blade will cause enough heat to affect temper or HT?

Bravo

Liu Kang · Jul 13, 2011

It is an LE, to be honest, I think that's a beautiful knife and would leave it exactly as it is if I was you.

joshuabl · Jul 13, 2011

Liu Kang said:
It is an LE, to be honest, I think that's a beautiful knife and would leave it exactly as it is if I was you.

He probably wants to use it. I thinned the edge of my hg55 and it made it a helluva slicer. Way more capable in my opinion.

Liu Kang · Jul 13, 2011

joshuabl said:
He probably wants to use it. I thinned the edge of my hg55 and it made it a helluva slicer. Way more capable in my opinion.

Do you have any pictures? What do you use it for now, cutting food?

adrock1978 · Jul 13, 2011

bravodelta said:
Are there any concerns that a considerable thinning or modification of the blade will cause enough heat to affect temper or HT?

Bravo

If done properly by someone experienced and skilled, like Busse or some of the reputable forum members here, its not a concern. Like I said, send it to Busse. Its free and wont void the waranty

richstag · Jul 13, 2011

Send it to Busse. You won't be sorry.

joshuabl · Jul 14, 2011

Liu Kang said:
Do you have any pictures? What do you use it for now, cutting food?

Yep, it cuts food well. I have also split wood, chopped, made fuzz sticks, etc. The original edge of the HG55 is so thick that even after thinning it as I have there is still plenty of steel behind the edge.

j man · Jul 15, 2011

Hg-55 =Awesome
Customized to you needs=Priceless

Turbo Tension · Jul 15, 2011

Josh that HG55 looks AWESOME!

HG55 LE Mods

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