How To Lb treatment/fuller ?

[Srtr]

some of the greatest achievements in human history have been achieved because of the mixture of beer and a dremel.

 

[DamascusBowie]

While we're on the subject, whats the appropriate grinder wheel to apply a homemade Nuclear Meltdown treatment to a SR101 knife? i already have a pretty decent home workshop toaster oven heat treat protocol in case i overheat the knife, so I'm good on that end

 

[nydude]

I don't mind the heft at all on most of my Busse knives, but the TGSE has me jonesing to try a TGLB. I'll trade you straight up if you have one and found it doesn't suit your taste.

I have been thinking about this exact same thing. When the original TG came out I was super excited getting it. Then the LB came out and my logic was "why do I need less Infi?", but over the years I've started to wonder about a lighter TG....

 

[Busto]

While we're on the subject, whats the appropriate grinder wheel to apply a homemade Nuclear Meltdown treatment to a SR101 knife? i already have a pretty decent home workshop toaster oven heat treat protocol in case i overheat the knife, so I'm good on that end

Use a Belt Grinder...

 

[Busto]

All of that work is done prior to heat treating. Our knives go through a heating and cooling protocol that relieves any stresses that may have been introduced during the machining process. After that is complete, they THEN go through the full heat treating process. . . .

So, there is no doubt that nearly all steels CAN be machined AFTER they have been hardened, the question that needs to be answered is whether or not they should be.

With our knives, the answer is "No".

Let's Drink!

Jerry

I have nothing but Praise for The Wardens it was my "Gateway" to all things Busse!!!

I don't know why someone would spend time and money in attempt to replicate a Factory Modification that would certainly VOID such a great warranty....unless they felt they could pass it off later as a more expensive limited edition.

 

[inkynate]

I don't know why someone would spend time and money in attempt to replicate a Factory Modification that would certainly VOID such a great warranty....unless they felt they could pass it off later as a more expensive limited edition.

FWIW, the blades I've thought about lightening are primarily cheap non-Bussekin that I bought expressly to practice grinding and other mods on. There are also other ways to take weight out of a tang than trying to replicate Busse's LB treatment (drilling through holes, bobbing, tapering, etc...).

As for the last bit, I guess it's possible that someone unscrupulous might try that, but it seems unlikely to me. I have a heavily modified DTBM that I've probably voided the warranty and definitely torpedoed the resale value on, but I don't give a sh!t. It's my knife and it works better for me now. It'll never be sold or sent in for a warranty claim.

I am glad the Bossman chimed in though. It's a good reminder of hidden dangers like creating stress risers or blowing the temper, and also all the care that goes into their HT in the first place. I certainly respect his position and won't be breaking out the dremel on my TGSE anytime soon and wasn't seriously considering it anyway.

Clearly, the answer is for Busse to offer more LB options in the future themselves and to bring on the TGLB LE!!!

 

[Busto]

FWIW, the blades I've thought about lightening are primarily cheap non-Bussekin that I bought expressly to practice grinding and other mods on. There are also other ways to take weight out of a tang than trying to replicate Busse's LB treatment (drilling through holes, bobbing, tapering, etc...).

As for the last bit, I guess it's possible that someone unscrupulous might try that, but it seems unlikely to me. I have a heavily modified DTBM that I've probably voided the warranty and definitely torpedoed the resale value on, but I don't give a sh!t. It's my knife and it works better for me now. It'll never be sold or sent in for a warranty claim.

I am glad the Bossman chimed in though. It's a good reminder of hidden dangers like creating stress risers or blowing the temper, and also all the care that goes into their HT in the first place. I certainly respect his position and won't be breaking out the dremel on my TGSE anytime soon and wasn't seriously considering it anyway.

Clearly, the answer is for Busse to offer more LB options in the future themselves and to bring on the TGLB LE!!!

The "Light Brigade" machining certainly adds value to Large heavy knives, but it also add expense and increased manufacturing time...maybe 4 Weeks instead of the Normal 2 Weeks...I make customs so all these processes are quite understandable, but I DON'T mess with my Busse's

 

[hydeinmind]

some of the greatest achievements in human history have been achieved because of the mixture of beer and a dremel.

Holly smokes did that used to be your glock? Did you make yourself a smaller glock for concealed carry? You know they have those now straight from the factory lol?

 

[Fonedork]

Just get custom scales filled with helium, duh

 

[hydeinmind]

I love this thread bc I have often wondered to myself what comes first, the machining or the heat/cryo protocol when it comes to Busse blades. Now I know maching first and know why. Very cool stuff imho Although I have seen clip points put on tglbs by the Busse CS. Did those have to go though the heat/cryo protocol after the modification to prevent stress risers/fractures?

 

[Srtr]

Holly smokes did that used to be your glock? Did you make yourself a smaller glock for concealed carry? You know they have those now straight from the factory lol?

nope. that glock was found on armslist trying to be sold as "completely custom" for $1000 lol. i about cried i was laughing so hard when i first saw the pic.

 

[Busto]

I love this thread bc I have often wondered to myself what comes first, the machining or the heat/cryo protocol when it comes to Busse blades. Now I know maching first and know why. Very cool stuff imho Although I have seen clip points put on tglbs by the Busse CS. Did those have to go though the heat/cryo protocol after the modification to prevent stress risers/fractures?

When the "Blade" is modified after the Heat Treatment extreme caution with Water Cooled Grinders and SLOW Grinding to keep from overheating the blade....Most of the time the temperature on this type grinding is well under the "Tempering" temperature that is the secondary Heat Treat which is used to Bring the Hardness down to a working RC where it no longer brittle and prone to Snap in two!!

 

[inkynate]

Haha, just realized it somehow slipped my mind that I'll have a DS8 landing here in a few weeks!!!

Maybe I should STHU about more more LB's, etc... until after that lands lol.

This has been an informative thread though.

 

[hydeinmind]

When the "Blade" is modified after the Heat Treatment extreme caution with Water Cooled Grinders and SLOW Grinding to keep from overheating the blade....Most of the time the temperature on this type grinding is well under the "Tempering" temperature that is the secondary Heat Treat which is used to Bring the Hardness down to a working RC where it no longer brittle and prone to Snap in two!!

Aw I see, water cooled grinders. Awesome! Thanks Busto!

 

[hydeinmind]

nope. that glock was found on armslist trying to be sold as "completely custom" for $1000 lol. i about cried i was laughing so hard when i first saw the pic.

Man that is hilarious lol! Well I would bet their right about the completely custom part haha. One of no doubt hehe!