Looking to Buy a Larger First Busse for CHEAP

If the B10 is big enough for you, I think you would be thrilled with one. If you want bigger, go B11. I like the B10 handle better, B11 choil better, but B10 has optional choilless. The B10 is a lot more versatile, but the B11 has a lot more power. They are both great users.

You could also save a lot by going with a Scrapyard 711, 911, 1111, or 1311 in SR101.

I still have most of my larger stuff if you want comparison pics.
 
pkng said:
I'm in the same boat as jj1998. I want something I could use and the "combat grade Anniversary Straight Handle Battle Mistress" would be something I would most likely put away in a safe - it's just too pretty for me to use...
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Come on pkng if a ASHBM is within your budget, get it and and go beat it :thumbup::D you only live once.
 
Brummie said:
Dwayne - A little unfair to say 'civil engineer' is an oxymoron. 'Social scientist' I could probably agree on. ;)
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engineerciv said:
As a civil engineer, I take offense to that! :thumbdn: Just kidding, good try on that one though! haha I am a civil person!......At least I think I am:o
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:D :D :D I do like social scientist! And yea, I was wondering about civil engineer when I found it on a list of oxymorons, I'll concede that one. :p But I will add Wealthy Craftsman. :)

My father was a mechanical engineer, being socially competent was not his forte. I guess all school and no life make for an "interesting" person. :p
 
1311 from the yard can be had for much less than $300 with a good kydex sheath. I wanted a NMFBM, but that may or may not ever happen. I can say I am more than pleased with the 1311, and it started my love of SR-101 and from there, INFI.
 
If you do not want to spend ~ $500 for an ASHBM and still want INFI steel, then look for a Basic 9, 10 or 11. If non-INFI is OK, then Scrap Yard and Swamp Rat have some good choices. Keep your eye on the For Sale forum here.
 
leatherman said:
:D :D :D I do like social scientist! And yea, I was wondering about civil engineer when I found it on a list of oxymorons, I'll concede that one. :p But I will add Wealthy Craftsman. :)

My father was a mechanical engineer, being socially competent was not his forte. I guess all school and no life make for an "interesting" person. :p
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Now I will agree with you there Dwayne, a lot of engineers are very reserved and not very social. Civil? Well I hope so, but social? Not so much....:D
 
Jim, are you going to come back, and tell us a little more about what you are looking for and what your budget is?
 
I can't believe nobody has mentioned the soon to be released Basic 8 yet!!!!

C'mon Boss...we have a man in neeeeed!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
 
I was looking for something like an ASH or any of the Battle Mistresses user but I was only looking to spend like $200 now that I know there are never really Busses that cheap I will either have to expand my budget or look for something cheaper product.

Thanks for all the responses
Jim
 
Jimmyjames1998 said:
I was looking for something like an ASH or any of the Battle Mistresses user but I was only looking to spend like $200 now that I know there are never really Busses that cheap I will either have to expand my budget or look for something cheaper product.

Thanks for all the responses
Jim
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Scrap Yard 1111 or 1311 can be had for very close to 200.00 without a sheath (+50-75 depending on your patience). They are awesome blades, well worth considering.
 
RobStanley said:
Possibly the best value large fixed blade out there...

http://www.scrapyardknives.com/sykco-911/

An incredible knife. Awesome steel and great ergonomics.
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I agree with this 100%. If you are looking for something like a mistress for about $200, the 911 is a perfect fit, readily available, top quality steel with Busse heat treat.
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That is a dogfather right beside the CGFBM, but it is practically identical to a 911 in a different steel.
 
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