New Badger (modem killer)

[rbmcmjr]

There was an interesting BATAC Custom offered at Blade West. The shape of the slabs and the pommel treatment reminded me of my favorite Busse, the ZTSH "Puzzle Heart":

I wasn't able to go, but the guy who bought it knew I was interested. It didn't appeal to him as much as something I had, so we made a trade and I got new INFI goodness:

You can see how much the handle shapes resemble each other:

Holding it in my hand, I noticed how much it is shaped like another Busse I like, the NARK. You can see that the profiles are almost identical:

Shown with its mosaic pinned brother:

Notice the swedge that runs along the length of the clip:

This is destined for use and may become my new favorite. I just need to decide on a sheath design for it.

Rick

 

[Tony G]

Nice.....

I gave both of these some serious consideration when I saw them available.

Very nice:thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[Tree Herder V]

Really beautiful badger! I LOVE it! More of a fighter :thumbup: How thick is it? 0.270 in ??? Amazing knife! Congrats :thumbup::

 

[idahoskunk]

nice pics, thanks for posting them :thumbup:

 

[Lil' Foo]

That's a VERY COOL custom badger... I noticed it in stinky's blade west pics.

Congrats! :thumbup:

 

[OldPhysics]

That is a very sexy swedge!

Good snag! :thumbup:

 

[Progunner]

That is a most excellent swedged BATAC! I am envious of that snag.

 

[rbmcmjr]

I gave both of these some serious consideration when I saw them available.

I guess I dodged a bullet.

How thick is it? 0.270 in ???

I didn't know until you asked. According to my micrometer, it is 0.271" as measured on the ricasso at the talon hole.

Thanks for the comments, everyone. I REALLY like this blade.

Rick

 

[Z51]

Great addition to your collection.

It pairs well with your Puzzle Heart.