LittlePrick
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pictures only please
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come on just a little fun
I am a dedicated minimalist, and after I sell an extra knife, I will have ONE fixed blade, along with a saw and a hatchet...point being, from my philosophy, I need one fixed blade, with me pretty much all the time, no more. My knife collection has expanded and shrank back over the years, as I experiment with what I need, but one constant exists, for 8 to 9 years, if memory serves: A Busse has been my one essential fixed blade. Never a problem with one of them, including ones that I have sold, albeit with regret, consistent with my philosophy. Will I try more? Yes, I am salivating for a Steel Heart, and I may add a Randall #1 someday, but the Busse I have remains...
...because (1) it, and all the Busse blades, have always worked and never failed me. Ever. (2) I call the shop, I get a person who treats me with respect and gives me data that has never been wrong. Never.
Does Jerry manipulate the market to a bit, in that he keeps supply lower than demand at times? I don't know. I do know that suppliers of all kind of goods risk quality to meet demand and maximize profit. Never seen that with this product. Never. I know that folks actually using the knives in combat, even if disposed to respond, may lack opportunity to do so and have better things to do.
Why the inquiry? From a logical viewpoint, even considering the disclaimer regarding offense, a plain reading discerns a glove in the sand (pardon the unitentional pun re: desert warfare): "If X number of responses in form of pictures aren't provided, then Busse's allegations are severely suspect." How many photos would satisfy the inquiry? Further, although the party has a right to express his concerns regarding veracity, the accepted approach is that if you are challenging one's veracity, especially one with an established track record, then bring forth proof. The challenged party, and his record, needs no defense otherwise. If such was not the meaning of the original post, then I submit that the language was, at best, unfortunate.
...because (1) it, and all the Busse blades, have always worked and never failed me. Ever. (2) I call the shop, I get a person who treats me with respect and gives me data that has never been wrong. Never.
Does Jerry manipulate the market to a bit, in that he keeps supply lower than demand at times? I don't know. I do know that suppliers of all kind of goods risk quality to meet demand and maximize profit. Never seen that with this product. Never. I know that folks actually using the knives in combat, even if disposed to respond, may lack opportunity to do so and have better things to do.
Why the inquiry? From a logical viewpoint, even considering the disclaimer regarding offense, a plain reading discerns a glove in the sand (pardon the unitentional pun re: desert warfare): "If X number of responses in form of pictures aren't provided, then Busse's allegations are severely suspect." How many photos would satisfy the inquiry? Further, although the party has a right to express his concerns regarding veracity, the accepted approach is that if you are challenging one's veracity, especially one with an established track record, then bring forth proof. The challenged party, and his record, needs no defense otherwise. If such was not the meaning of the original post, then I submit that the language was, at best, unfortunate.
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Troops carry INFI into the field all the time. In my seven years posting here at BF, however, I don't think I've seen too many in-country pics with knives on display--no matter what the brand. My suspicion is that our service men and women are likely more busy covering their a$$es or tending to the day-to-day rather than taking knife pictures.
Here's an email from a BF member to whom I sold some INFI a while back. When I sold it to him, I didn't know he was active duty, but when I found out he was deploying within a few days, I made it my business that the knife got there on time.
That was about a month ago. I'm guessing that Matt didn't have time to take a picture or send it. I'm sure larger concerns have prevailed. That email came about a month ago. I sincerely hope this soldier is okay. If he ever does send me a picture, you can bet I'll put it up here so that the Busse and Bladeforums crowd can thank him personally for his service.
In some of my searches for Busse knives last year, I came across a list of military contracts in Ohio, and Busse was on there. I tried to find the list again tonight to no avail--can't remember the search terms I used at the time. Doesn't matter though. Jerry's word is good enough for me.
Here's an email from a BF member to whom I sold some INFI a while back. When I sold it to him, I didn't know he was active duty, but when I found out he was deploying within a few days, I made it my business that the knife got there on time.
Matt said:
That was about a month ago. I'm guessing that Matt didn't have time to take a picture or send it. I'm sure larger concerns have prevailed. That email came about a month ago. I sincerely hope this soldier is okay. If he ever does send me a picture, you can bet I'll put it up here so that the Busse and Bladeforums crowd can thank him personally for his service.
In some of my searches for Busse knives last year, I came across a list of military contracts in Ohio, and Busse was on there. I tried to find the list again tonight to no avail--can't remember the search terms I used at the time. Doesn't matter though. Jerry's word is good enough for me.
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wooooooooow you guys are mean
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The troll train has been in the station long enough. LP, run a search on "over run" or something similar. I am sure you will find some over run pics. Your original post was loaded and I think it has gotten enough responses. No one here is going to hand feed you pics now. Check the "nothing but pics" thread at the top and do some searches of your own. This thread has gone far enough.
Also LP, I read MotorHed66's thread and I saw no threat, veiled or otherwise. As I read it, he was just saying that you ought to be careful how you ask your questions in relation to the audience. I don't see that as a threat.
Also LP, I read MotorHed66's thread and I saw no threat, veiled or otherwise. As I read it, he was just saying that you ought to be careful how you ask your questions in relation to the audience. I don't see that as a threat.
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