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Mad Dog Vs. Busse
- Thread starter hopethisisnttaken
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not2sharp - Actually I haven't held a Mission MPK.
Smoke - Thanks for jumpin' in there. I still need to email you - midterms are kicking my ass right now.
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Jason aka medusaoblongata
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"I have often laughed at the weaklings who call themselves kind because they have no claws"
- Zarathustra
Smoke - Thanks for jumpin' in there. I still need to email you - midterms are kicking my ass right now.
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Jason aka medusaoblongata
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"I have often laughed at the weaklings who call themselves kind because they have no claws"
- Zarathustra
Cliff Stamp
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hopethisisnttaken:
He should not differentially temper them then as this is one of the main reasons for doing so. The points on McClungs blades will bend readily as both Hilton Yam and Mike Turber and others have demonstrated. I have also put a bend in the full length of one of his larger blades, the TUSK.
No, similar sized Busse blades are far stronger becuase of the uniform temper.
Before Busse Combat came out with the new "E" handles, McClung had a clear advantage in regards to the grip because of the drop and more ergonomic shape. However with the new Busse grips it seems to me that the only advantage that McClungs blades have is that the softer spine should allow heavy impacts, however that work will void the warrenty and thus it is not a functional advantage.
Anyway in short, the Busse will out cut and out last the Mad Dog. If you want strong competition for Busse Combat look in the custom area as there are many custom makers who will grind quality big blades in a similar price range (and even below it) Allen Blade for example.
-Cliff
He should not differentially temper them then as this is one of the main reasons for doing so. The points on McClungs blades will bend readily as both Hilton Yam and Mike Turber and others have demonstrated. I have also put a bend in the full length of one of his larger blades, the TUSK.
No, similar sized Busse blades are far stronger becuase of the uniform temper.
Before Busse Combat came out with the new "E" handles, McClung had a clear advantage in regards to the grip because of the drop and more ergonomic shape. However with the new Busse grips it seems to me that the only advantage that McClungs blades have is that the softer spine should allow heavy impacts, however that work will void the warrenty and thus it is not a functional advantage.
Anyway in short, the Busse will out cut and out last the Mad Dog. If you want strong competition for Busse Combat look in the custom area as there are many custom makers who will grind quality big blades in a similar price range (and even below it) Allen Blade for example.
-Cliff
If interested - read about the reason for the similarity here:
http://www.missionknives.com/articles/design_behind_the_mpk.html
http://www.missionknives.com/articles/design_behind_the_mpk.html
I have the Mission MPK, MPKS, and Mad Dog ATAK2. I like the handles on the MPK's better than the ATAK2. It is less likely for the MPK's to slip due to the grooved and textured handle. This is certianly not a universal opion held by people who have handle my ATAK2 and MPK's. Quite a few prefered the ATAK2 handle.
Will
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