When I posted my introductory thread last summer, I mentioned that I had bought my first Busse from Jerry at a gun show in Fayetteville, NC in the mid '90s. I was over here at the time and needed to wait until I got home to find it and take pictures. Well, my Wife had rearranged my things while I was gone, and it took me until about two weeks ago to find it and take the pictures that I'm posting here.
Some background: I was following Busse in articles and ads from the late '80s/early '90s, dreaming about owning one of my own. The "Just in Case You Can Take it With You" campaign was quite an eye catcher! While visiting a Fayetteville gun show, I saw a Busse Combat Knives banner across the hall as I entered, and made my way over. There stood Jerry behind one or two tables with a small assortment (by today's standards) of knives on display. After a good conversation, and looking over the offerings, I bought this, the least expensive knife on the table. Jerry gave me the "All Boys Catholic High School Discount" (Jerry graduated from St. Johns Jesuit in Maumee a year before I graduated from St. Francis de Sales in Toledo), and it was still a pricey purchase for a Soldier with three kids! No matter, I was just happy to finally own a Busse knife.
I don't remember if this model had a name. There are no markings on it. I'm pretty sure that it's not INFI. I'm hoping that Jerry can fill in some of the blanks.
Specs: OAL: 8 7/16"
Blade Length: 3 1/16" Measuring the sharpened edge from the front of the choil
3 3/4" from the point where the handle ends and the blade begins
Blade Thickness: 3/16" at the point just behind the choil
And so, please enjoy a little piece of Busse Combat Knives history:
Left Side
Right Side
Top
Full disclosure here, I've kept this one wrapped up in paper towels since I brought it home, only taking it out for handling sessions, and have never put it to use except for cutting paper. I had planned to get a kydex sheath made for it, but just never got around to it. Bottom line, I can't give any performance reports on it. And now, I don't know if I want to beat it up!
I do have it with me right now in Afghanistan, though, as i don't want to lose track of it again!
Some background: I was following Busse in articles and ads from the late '80s/early '90s, dreaming about owning one of my own. The "Just in Case You Can Take it With You" campaign was quite an eye catcher! While visiting a Fayetteville gun show, I saw a Busse Combat Knives banner across the hall as I entered, and made my way over. There stood Jerry behind one or two tables with a small assortment (by today's standards) of knives on display. After a good conversation, and looking over the offerings, I bought this, the least expensive knife on the table. Jerry gave me the "All Boys Catholic High School Discount" (Jerry graduated from St. Johns Jesuit in Maumee a year before I graduated from St. Francis de Sales in Toledo), and it was still a pricey purchase for a Soldier with three kids! No matter, I was just happy to finally own a Busse knife.
I don't remember if this model had a name. There are no markings on it. I'm pretty sure that it's not INFI. I'm hoping that Jerry can fill in some of the blanks.
Specs: OAL: 8 7/16"
Blade Length: 3 1/16" Measuring the sharpened edge from the front of the choil
3 3/4" from the point where the handle ends and the blade begins
Blade Thickness: 3/16" at the point just behind the choil
And so, please enjoy a little piece of Busse Combat Knives history:
Left Side
Right Side
Top
Full disclosure here, I've kept this one wrapped up in paper towels since I brought it home, only taking it out for handling sessions, and have never put it to use except for cutting paper. I had planned to get a kydex sheath made for it, but just never got around to it. Bottom line, I can't give any performance reports on it. And now, I don't know if I want to beat it up!
I do have it with me right now in Afghanistan, though, as i don't want to lose track of it again!
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