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Steel-Junky

Steel-Junky

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Hey guys... any idea if there is really gonna be a Busse Folder... I know, I know... two more weeks. But I've narrowed my choices down to three

Busse (If there is ever gonna be such a thing)
Strider AR
Crusader Forge

Right now the Strider is in the lead just because I don't believe the crusader is any tougher for the money... but I'd love a Busse... please tell me they're gonna start taking orders here soon. LOL.
 
I don't know what the rationale is, but I highly doubt Jerry will ever make a folder. That's ok; I have accepted it. Instead, I have 3 incredible custom folders, one done by a very talented and sought after Mastersmith. For that one, I am considering engraving and gold inlay (gotta send my folder $$$ somewhere, right?). Still, it is, and will continue to be, a superb user.
 
Well, unless Jerry steps in, we will never know what is in the works, any opinion by anyone else would just be a guess. I have lots of custom folders that do a great EDC job for me, so I quit wondering if the Busse folder will ever become a reality and have been buying what is available. :D

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I don't see a Busse folder. Folders are easier to break than a FB and Jerry knows that.
But...we HOGS can hope. :D
 
Right now this is my Favorite folder,,,,, Mick Strider ~ MSC RC DAMASCUS ,,,,,,,,, truly gorgeous,,, huge ,,, overbuilt,,,,,like a Busse would be. Out of your choices I'd pick the Strider,,,,but the AR is a bit plain for me. For an additional $75. the SMF GEN 2 "MARSOC" is real nice , same size as the AR cept not G-10 on both sides,,,,titanium flame on one side, and it is'nt rediculously overpriced like mine :D .Either way you can't lose with a Strider folder,,,,,,built to be beaten upon..... imho
 

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Check the Kershaw Zero Tolerance, IMO better ergos than striders and just about as strong. The ZT200 is a relatively affordable tank. The ZT300 is Busse Worthy.
 
Steel-Junky said:
Hey guys... any idea if there is really gonna be a Busse Folder... I know, I know... two more weeks. But I've narrowed my choices down to three

Busse (If there is ever gonna be such a thing)
Strider AR
Crusader Forge

Right now the Strider is in the lead just because I don't believe the crusader is any tougher for the money... but I'd love a Busse... please tell me they're gonna start taking orders here soon. LOL.
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if Busse had a design looking better than this I would buy 5 or maybe 10:D

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now imagine that blade INFI!
 
If they weren't so damned hard to find at retail, I'd suggest an XM-18, by Rick Hinderer. I'm not a big fan of Striders myself, but...

RoNNiE said:
Right now this is my Favorite folder,,,,, Mick Strider ~ MSC RC DAMASCUS ,,,,,,,,, truly gorgeous,,, huge ,,, overbuilt,,,,,like a Busse would be. Out of your choices I'd pick the Strider,,,,but the AR is a bit plain for me. For an additional $75. the SMF GEN 2 "MARSOC" is real nice , same size as the AR cept not G-10 on both sides,,,,titanium flame on one side, and it is'nt rediculously overpriced like mine :D .Either way you can't lose with a Strider folder,,,,,,built to be beaten upon..... imho
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Ronnie,

The RC is the ONLY Strider I've ever considered owning, and THAT one is a stunner. Kudos to you for picking up such a beauty. Now where's the Starlingear bead? :confused:;):D
 
I have a ZT-301,,,, very nice blade,,,, spring assited flipper. Lists for approx. $265. Does'nt compare to the Strider in strength or feeling comfortable in your hand. Of course I'm a bit prejudice in my opinion, the Strider being my newest folder. I like the strider better than the ZT . Both will do the job.

Check out this place http://www.truenorthknives.com/tnk_1mainframe.htm ,,,,,,,, Neil is a pleasure to do business with. Lots of folders for sale from entry level on up to insanity. Decent prices and fast shipping.
 

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I've found the Hinderers for sale ,,,,,,,,, above MSRP ...... you'd think they were the Harleys of yesteryear,,,,,,,,,lol. Still got my eye open for one at a reasonable price. And I threw that lanyard on cuz I had it on my desk @ the time,,,,, gonna pick up a nicer one for it.
 
I don't post in this forum, merely lurk, but to me, when I think tough folder, with simple parts and comfortable handles, I think Hossom Retribution I or II. They are tanks, framelock with scales and real nice looking. Not screaming tactical, just screaming users...
 
zt 300's all the way!! i trust my family's life to them the same as my busse's.
 
CR Sebenza. Nice solid - very usable knife :)

Nothing fancy - just a great blade :thumbup:


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I think there are many reasons why Busse does not make folders and personally I feel they are right. It would be difficult, if not impossible, for Busse to maintain their fixed blade warrantee for folders. I don't even think it would be fair to expect the Busse guarrantee for folders. ABuse a folder and it will break, at least the ones I have seen.
 
RLR said:
I don't post in this forum, merely lurk, but to me, when I think tough folder, with simple parts and comfortable handles, I think Hossom Retribution I or II. They are tanks, framelock with scales and real nice looking. Not screaming tactical, just screaming users...
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Come on out of the shadows and post more often. :D
 
mfaster7 said:
I think there are many reasons why Busse does not make folders and personally I feel they are right. It would be difficult, if not impossible, for Busse to maintain their fixed blade warrantee for folders. I don't even think it would be fair to expect the Busse guarrantee for folders. ABuse a folder and it will break, at least the ones I have seen.
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Why not? Strider backs theirs up.
 
Strider and ZT have really good warranties IMHO for folders but S30V ain't INFI :|

I don't know about Rick Hinderer's warranty but the knife really deliver.
 
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