My first WoodCraft Knife a Busse?

[LMT66]

I've had a few Busse's and I like my .17 Meaner. Not much you can't do with it when the task requires a knife this size.

 

[vrocco1]

surprised no one mentioned the Boss Street.....

 

[Iboschi]

They're a little thicker than most would recommend. There are no steadfast rules regarding knife disign. If a Busse works for you then, by all means, have at it.

It isn't the tools. Its the skills, knowledge and experience.

Busse knives are super tough as are Swamprats which I have a few.
Their thick grinds, however, are not the best when it comes to shaping wood as in bushcraft.
A thin convexed edge with no scondary bevel as on ML Knives or a scandi grind works far better for this application.
Fiddleback Forge, Mark Wohlwend, Brian Andrews, JK Knives etc, etc all make great scandi's at a great price...if you have money for Busse's then the world is ya oyster buddy !!!:thumbup:

Alright, without taking up any sort of mantle. I'll field what seems to be a fairly common mode of thought, even amongst some Busse owners. While the larger number of Busse's produced are thicker in stock and grind (than your average knife (whatever that means)), they are not all made the same. My .125 thick Culti with a flat grind and convex bevel just loves long walks in the woods. Just to hold her is a dream. I normally like fat ones more, but this one loves me back all the same. What are we talking about again? Time for a nap!

 

[sodak]

My pick would be the AD then the GW. You would still need a chopper if you are into that but foe everything else the AD shines.

I'll second this recommendation. The BAD might be a little thin for woodcraft, but the regular AD works very well, especially if you thin the edge out a little.

 

[udtjim]

You got that right.

 

[JRB]

I personally think a Leaner Meaner Street is one of the best of the bushcrafty Busses. 4" blade of .15 INFI. Just convex the edge...

 

[RedbeAR15]

I'm all ears... that's what I want to know. I like the looks of the Culti for a smaller size knife. My GW also might work "OK".

I'm thinking more for things like carving a spoon, bowl etc. I'm not sure if there are better blades for those types of projects. A do-all type smaller blade. For the larger work... I am trying to decide on a small Ax/Hatchet or Battle Mistress, something along those lines.

Thanks for the comments so far!

I have the GW and the BAD - really like the BAD - but if'n I was out there, I would probably take a thin SHSJ, if I could only take one - just my $.02 - then again the leaner meaner is a little more suited for typical bushcrafting

No budget and strong? then carry the NMFBM too, otherwise a GB small forest axe makes a great combo

 

[Iboschi]

Great Combo:

 

[high desert]

I like my SAR 5 as being closest to a bushcraft as a Busse can be. It has no choil which is good for up close leverage. It has a full flat grind which makes for a better slicer. It has the full exposed flat tang which lends its self for hammering. It's made of INFI with a convex edge for great cutting. I think it's a good camp/hunting/bushcraft knife. Being a little bigger it might not be the best whittling knife, but it can excel at a lot of chores.

 

[Whiskey River]

I like my SAR 5 as being closest to a bushcraft as a Busse can be. It has no choil which is good for up close leverage. It has a full flat grind which makes for a better slicer. It has the full exposed flat tang which lends its self for hammering. It's made of INFI with a convex edge for great cutting. I think it's a good camp/hunting/bushcraft knife. Being a little bigger it might not be the best whittling knife, but it can excel at a lot of chores.

It IS ugly as all get-out, but..... it really feels good in the hand! I may have to get another sometime!

 

[DOC-CANADA]

I also have the new ones shown here with my GW... the SAR3LE, but I was thinking I'd get rid of it and get something else, as its close in size to the GW.

hey Whiskey River,

Busse is advertising the SAR3 as being an EDC that you can get all 4 fingers on. Did you find that to be the case and if so, what size hands do you have?

And overall impressions, if you would be so kind.

Thanks in advance,

Doc

 

[Whiskey River]

hey Whiskey River,

Busse is advertising the SAR3 as being an EDC that you can get all 4 fingers on. Did you find that to be the case and if so, what size hands do you have?

And overall impressions, if you would be so kind.

Thanks in advance,

Doc

Doc:

Yes you can get 4 fingers on the grip.... no room to spare though and my hands are size Medium. I'd say it's actually a little bit of a tight squeeze even for me.

 

[pitdog]

Doc:

Yes you can get 4 fingers on the grip.... no room to spare though and my hands are size Medium. I'd say it's actually a little bit of a tight squeeze even for me.

Why struggle when ya can get an ML Knife custom fit to your exact specs for far less money ?

 

[DOC-CANADA]

Doc:

Yes you can get 4 fingers on the grip.... no room to spare though and my hands are size Medium. I'd say it's actually a little bit of a tight squeeze even for me.

Thanks for the quick reply, Whiskey River. You just prevented my Visa from going into cardiac arrest! :thumbup:

Why struggle when ya can get an ML Knife custom fit to your exact specs for far less money ?

Simply put, some designs just speak to you. This was one of them:

Alas, short handles suck.

Doc

 

[SouthernCross]

If anyone wanted to send me one free of charge (are you listening Jerry ) , I'd me more than happy to see how a Busse went in bushcraft and share my opinions (with pics & video of course) :thumbup:



Kind regards
Mick

 

[Whiskey River]

Thanks for the quick reply, Whiskey River. You just prevented my Visa from going into cardiac arrest! :thumbup:



Simply put, some designs just speak to you. This was one of them:

Alas, short handles suck.

Doc

If the handle was 1/2" longer it would be perfect! As it is, my GW feels as good really. The GW could use a little length too.. but for EDC I like it. If it was really being used a lot... then a little longer handle would be much better.

 

[Diomedes Industries]

+1 on the Warden. The Game Warden works pretty good when you thin the edge down a little. You just can't baton with it being the blade is so short.

This is what I have found with every Busse I have held - which is only a few - that the edge is TOO thick for good wood work.


TF

 

[Rupestris]

It IS ugly as all get-out, but..... it really feels good in the hand! I may have to get another sometime!

Ugly?

Personally I think the SAR 5 is one of the best looking Busse knives to ever come down the line. If I could afford one I'd be all over it.

 

[crossada]

i have my share of busses so i will chime in.

the original lean mean street is the one i would want in that size range. perfect comes to mind but might be a bit of a grail to find now days

the culti as mentioned before is a great slicer but the handle is smooth and thin but still works good.

i do like the new boss street. probably my favorite small busse but it has a bigger blade than you wanted.

it's true that busses come with a thicker edge than most brands but when you look at some of the things people are doing with their busses now days it just makes sense for the factory to do so. If you want it thinner just say so when ordering.

 

[DOC-CANADA]

If the handle was 1/2" longer it would be perfect! As it is, my GW feels as good really. The GW could use a little length too.. but for EDC I like it. If it was really being used a lot... then a little longer handle would be much better.

I've had the opportunity to handle a Game Warden and an AD and they didn't really do anything for me, but if the handle of the SAR3 was just 1/2" longer, as you mentioned, I think it would be all over but the crying (my Visa, that is )

If anyone wanted to send me one free of charge (are you listening Jerry ) , I'd me more than happy to see how a Busse went in bushcraft and share my opinions (with pics & video of course) :thumbup:
Kind regards
Mick

Hey Mick, I hope it works out for you, but if they find the postage a bit high, I'm not that far away.

Doc