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Meaner Street

Discussion in 'Busse Combat Knives' started by fielder, Apr 26, 2019.

  1. Apr 26, 2019 #1
    fielder

    fielder

    592
    Jan 25, 2011
    I've bought a Meaner Street on the second hand market. It should arrive tomorrow.
    Any thoughts or comments on this model? It is the Meaner Street, not the Leaner.
     
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  2. Apr 26, 2019 #2
    SpyderPhreak

    SpyderPhreak Rocketman for hire Platinum Member

    10,883
    Apr 13, 2004
    They're bigger than you might think. Probably one of the most common misconceptions. Here's my custom shop meaner in red/blue (Superman) G10.

    IMG_4027.jpg
     
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  3. Apr 26, 2019 #3
    duramax

    duramax KnifeMaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

    3,416
    Nov 29, 2012
    The CG is a robust blade for its size. As SpyderPhreak mentioned its a good size knife.
     
  4. Apr 26, 2019 #4
    COPIUOS

    COPIUOS Gold Member Gold Member

    1,329
    Dec 24, 2015
    All of the meaners I have, lean or otherwise are solid, and yes, they are not small knives - much larger profile than an AMS.

    I have a .25" meaner that is insane!!! FFG...
     
  5. Apr 26, 2019 #5
    u812

    u812 Gold Member Gold Member

    12,856
    Mar 15, 2002
    Hoping they offer some up soon.
     
  6. Apr 26, 2019 #6
    fielder

    fielder

    592
    Jan 25, 2011
    It seems to be a model without much info or reviews.
    Those satin finish meaners look great. Mine has black crinkle coat.
     
  7. Apr 29, 2019 #7
    squishware

    squishware Gold Member Gold Member

    2,235
    Jun 8, 2009
    My replacement Leaner Meaner arrives today. Great all round pattern for actually cutting things.
    [​IMG]
    She has AD Butt.
     
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  8. Apr 29, 2019 #8
    Jaxx

    Jaxx Moderator Moderator

    18,555
    Jan 18, 2006
    Meaners are solid knafs :thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Mr_Satin_GL_Sterile-comp.jpg

    They make great variants too :) ("Tweener" Meaner- .17" thick)
    TweenerMeaner-variant.jpg
     
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  9. Apr 29, 2019 #9
    squishware

    squishware Gold Member Gold Member

    2,235
    Jun 8, 2009
    Tigerhide LE into Snakeskin Custom Shop. Why always so subtle?
    My bad looks like old school Green Linen. Probably another Custom Shop.
     
  10. Apr 30, 2019 #10
    gk4ever2

    gk4ever2 Gold Member Gold Member

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    May 1, 2008
    I liked the original Mean Street from many years ago (sometimes now called SHMS), and still do. The Meaner Street (and Leaner Meaner Street) have nice changes from the original design; I like the shape & size of both the blade and handle.

    I think the reason they do not get a lot of press is it has been a long time since they were sold, and a lot of the newer folks around here are not very familiar with them. They're nice knives!
    .
     
  11. Apr 30, 2019 #11
    Jaxx

    Jaxx Moderator Moderator

    18,555
    Jan 18, 2006
    If referring to mine- it is a Combat Grade Meaner St. from the original run with green linen, satin sterile (no logo). I bought it from another HOG here a very long time ago
    The Snakeskin/satin is a Custom Shop "Tweener Meaner" .17" thick variant scored @ Blade outta the Trough :)
     
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