More A2 Badger Attack Fun

[Father & Son Traditional Sharpening]

 

[=MAX=]

Awesome pics, nice to see them being used.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Zymologist]

I'll second that. Great pics. Never used that badger but I know I love my SOB.

Do you have a preference over that original vs SOB? They look identical or are there some small differences in the specs?

 

[resinguy]

Wow, you still have that? Did you sharpen it up some more?

 

[Garth Reckner]

Great pics. Thanks for sharing.

Garth

 

[gk4ever2]

Thanks for all of the photos!

... original vs SOB? They look identical or are there some small differences in the specs?

Most SHBAs are 1/4" thick, although some (and maybe the one pictured) are thicker.

 

[Father & Son Traditional Sharpening]

Wow, you still have that? Did you sharpen it up some more?

It was sent back to me after Dave's get together, the owner let me have another crack with it……

I resharpened to a blended convex edge as it's really the only way I know how to sharpen with my DMT Folding Sharpener. As you can see the edge held up ridiculously well in this aged hardwood. Busse A2 steel is tough stuff, it's still shaving sharp all the way to the tip after this testing.

Thanks for all of the photos!

Most SHBAs are 1/4" thick, although some (and maybe the one pictured) are thicker.

This one is right around .30", here's some shots with an ASHBM.

 

[Mulder]

Great pics, thanks for sharing.
Glad to see she's getting a workout.

 

[Valeniiman]

Thanks for the great photos. I don't see a baton. Are you - and the knife - tough enough to push down the length of that hardwood with arm strength only? Impressive!

 

[Father & Son Traditional Sharpening]

Thanks for the great photos. I don't see a baton. Are you - and the knife - tough enough to push down the length of that hardwood with arm strength only? Impressive!

I wish that were the case, but sadly my upper body strength is sorely lacking right now. Need to get back at it, lol.

I made the baton when I chopped through the first log, note the perfect handle that was created after chopping through…..

Look just below the edge in this photo and you will see where the spine has chewed up the baton a bit after splitting.

 

[tuica]

Thanks. None of us - except for Chuck Norris, of course - could perform a baton-less log split. Still impressive work...;-)

 

[Father & Son Traditional Sharpening]

I'll second that. Great pics. Never used that badger but I know I love my SOB.

Do you have a preference over that original vs SOB? They look identical or are there some small differences in the specs?

I only had a short amount of time using the SOB, basically just carved a bit of wood with a Competition Finish SOB from Bladeshow. I prefer the handle ergonomics & thickness/geometry of the SOB to the Badger Attack. The SOB also seems to be better suited for defensive purposes given the standard factory configurations of both, which is a rather important consideration for me when I'm carrying a knife on my belt as a primary level tool.

This Badger Attack now has a similar edge geometry to the Competition Finished SOB's I've owned. It is not a high polish or even high grit finished edge, but it still does very well push cutting seasoned hardwoods along the grain due to the shoulder being reduced slightly. Seems about perfect for this type of knife, both have no problem at all with carving & retain edge strength/stability for more abusive tasks.

This A2 Badger Attack is pure classic Busse goodness and is downright effective as a day hiking knife. I have enjoyed using this knife very much, I'm sad to send it back to the owner as I've cherished having this opportunity to use/test such a wonderful piece of Busse history. I would recommend contacting Mulder if you're interested in using it for yourself, he was looking for members to participate in a pass around not too long ago. THANKS AGAIN, Mulder!

 

[Valeniiman]

Thanks again for the info and photos. Makes me think about another Busse I may purchase. And that's certainly what I need. "Need? We don't need no stinkin' needs."....Cheers

 

[Hindsight]

Great pics.

 

[Mikeynyc]

Just received the badger , wanted to update and let you know it arrived happy and healthy , I'm swamped with work, will do a review ASAP .
Thanks very much for this opportunity .
Is is some handful of busse goodness

 

[ragnerok]

Nice pics and knife - Thanks a lot for you takin`your time :thumbup:

 

[Father & Son Traditional Sharpening]

Glad to hear it made it safe and sound, Mikey!

Enjoy!

 

[Carl Jacobsen]

... Never used that badger but I know I love my SOB.

... They look identical or are there some small differences in the specs?

I bought a Mean Street from Busse in the late 90's, and have have always admired the matching Badger Attack, and regretted not getting one at the same time - to me the differences between the two stand out, and make me regret even more not getting the now-old-school one ("SHBA") way back when - on the old Badger Attack, the curves on the handle down to the talon hole, and at the back end, are more pronounced, to my mind making an even more secure grip, and, ah, the blade on the Badger - it's quarter-inch thick stock with a lovely full flat grind, and a long graceful curve down the whole spine to the tip, mimicking if not quite mirroring the curve of the cutting edge, more like a spear point. The SOB has a much more conventional drop point shape with more belly out near the tip, and the sabre/hollow grind. The SOB's changes may make it more practical, but it's nowhere near as pretty, to my eye.

Compared to their 90's forebearers, the ASH-1 has retained the long slow curve down to the point, while the AMS and SOB seem to have raised the point to yield more belly - more practical, perhaps, but less graceful. My $0.02 anyway.

 

[Mikeynyc]

This knife feels amazing in hand, it balances in between you're pointer and middle finger making for an extremely comfortable grip , the smooth micrata handles feel amazing it cuts extremely well for such a thick knife , easily makes feather sticks , retains its edge on wood as if it was not touched ..
So far I AM IN LOVE , wish I didn't have to give it back ,
Once again thank you for the opputrinuty to play with this .

 

[Father & Son Traditional Sharpening]

Found some more pics, here's the Badger with some partners in crime…..