Input appreciated

Which knife?

  • Slay Fillet

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Team Gemini Ultra Light Brigade

    Votes: 15 62.5%

  • Last Rites

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Radioactive Meaner Street

    Votes: 4 16.7%

  • Anorexic Trough Raider

    Votes: 2 8.3%

  • Demon Seed Razor

    Votes: 2 8.3%

  • Nano Team Gemini

    Votes: 1 4.2%
  • Total voters
    24
StrangeDaze

StrangeDaze

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Hello Hogs!

I have found myself Busse-less and would like to remedy this.
I have owned a good number of blades from Busse over the years, from large to small. I am also an inducted hog.
My usual knife choices tend to be clip points or trailing points but i can appreciate a drop point.
Most of my knives now are on the thinner side (3/16 and under stock thickness) so most Busse did not fit this bill. I also went through a downsizing which i now regret.

I have narrowed my choices down to five options.

The Slay Fillet,
It looks like a full tang version of the Taliwhacker and i love that. I have never had that style of handle though and am not so sure about the large ramp on the spine.

Team Gemini Ultra Light Brigade,
Love the looks. I have owned one before and ended up selling it as at the time i also owned a TG1.
This seems to be the most jack of all trades out of my selection. I am not crazy about the extreme contouring of the handle scales or how thin they are but could make it work. I feel like the thinner blade stock (for a Busse) also aligns with my current tastes.

Last Rites,
I owned a Last Rites before and while i loved the looks, it was too thick to be fast but too slender to hit very hard. Also the point wasn’t as piercing as i thought it should be for a slender blade like that. I do really love tanto shapes and the handle was very comfortable.

Radioactive Meaner Street,
I have owned one of these as well as a MO. I preferred the MO but those are hard to find these days. I gave this one up because it seemed thick for how short and slender the blade was. I don’t think i gave it the chance it deserved though. The handle is on the smaller side for me near the index finger and thumb.

Anorexic Trough Raider,
I had the original fatty, and while it was awesome, it just wasn’t something i wanted to lug around.

Demon Razor Seed,
This one seems nice and pointy with a comfortable looking handle.

Nano Team Gemini,
I had one but didn’t use it very much. I think i just had too many options at the time. It does seem very well balanced and the geometry is more my speed these days. I do think practically speaking it is the best Team Gemini in the series.

If you had to pick ONE, which would it be?
Any pics or comments are appreciated.
 
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Jaburg1 said:
After reading your write-ups, it looks like you've talked yourself into the TGULB as the only option from your selection.
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I really am open to anything. I just know that the TGULB is the sweet spot size and shape wise to get a lot done! I do have plenty of options in this range though so i’m not sure if i should stick with what i like or try something different.
 
I had a nano too 😂

I do think the nano is the best version of the TG… maybe i should go that route.
A member suggested the Demon Seed Razor as well which looks sweet.
 
TGULB, my first Busse, my favorite out of the whole collection. Most used as well, it’s just a good all rounder. Wouldn’t ever sell it or trade it away. Fantastic design, weight, and balance.
 
I voted for the Anorexic Trough Raider. It sounds like you have some good utility knives. The Anorexic Trough Raider is a Special Knife that can do anything asked of it but it will also make you smile every time you pull it out of the sheath. That’s what I love about Busse blades, they make me smile.
 
Boss1911 said:
I voted for the Anorexic Trough Raider. It sounds like you have some good utility knives. The Anorexic Trough Raider is a Special Knife that can do anything asked of it but it will also make you smile every time you pull it out of the sheath. That’s what I love about Busse blades, they make me smile.
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I was thinking this too. I have so many knives that i can pull out and are practical but when i think Busse i think fun. I still need it to be somewhat practical though lol. This purchase is definitely under the want category and not the need.
 
I have/have had or used every knife on the poll and its not even close in my mind TGULB.

I absolutely adore the Nano TG but the full size is a billion times better in my opinion.

You won't go wrong with any of these choices!

Enjoy!
 
StrangeDaze said:
I was thinking this too. I have so many knives that i can pull out and are practical but when i think Busse i think fun. I still need it to be somewhat practical though lol. This purchase is definitely under the want category and not the need.
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Go with Fun. Last rights and team gemini would be my choice.
 
I am leaning towards the demon seed. Pretty close specs to the tgulb, but pointier and way less cant to the handle.
I am not big into canted handles.
That handle looks pretty comfortable as well. I haven’t tried it yet either so it will be an adventure lol.

Now, Maroon or Tan canvas?
Stonewash or competition?
 
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