Newb to Busse with Question

giant1 · Dec 29, 2007

Hello all.

I have migrated here from one of the other knife manufacturer threads which I collect.

I started looking at Busse knives and, well..............OMG

I don't have one ...YET!!!

But I will just as soon as I have finished doing my homework.

I don't much like the coated blades, I need to see the steel in all it's glory

So can someone please explain the difference between Double Cut and Satin finish. As far as I can tell they are both uncoated. Is the satin finish just duller than double cut or am I missing something???

Also, does the blade thickness vary between satin and double cut?

Picture comparisons would be great if possible.

Thank you in advance. :thumbup:

OldPhysics · Dec 29, 2007

No worries. A ton of information is available.

Satin is exactly what you think it is -- a highly polished blade (but not taken all the way to a mirror polish).

Double Cut is a more matte finish. It's accomplished in two stages, thus the jargon "Double Cut." I don't know all the details, but the last stage is a form of bead blasting. The matte finish is very attractive -- it is the naked steel 'roughened' at a very small scale.

Both Satin and Double Cut can be bought in various thicknesses, although Mr. Busse prefers thicker knives (0.14" is considered a 'thin' Busse knife ... most are 0.20" and thicker).

Here's a useful pic:

The upper knives are Double Cut, the lower ones are Satin.

For more detailed information, try out this site: http://www.bussecollector.com/

giant1 · Dec 29, 2007

Thank you Old Physics.

I guessed as much, justed wanted to confirm it.

Also thanks for the pictures they are very helpful, and nice knives while I'm at it.

idahoskunk · Dec 29, 2007

welcome to the busse forum :thumbup:

satin finish battle mistress

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OldPhysics · Dec 29, 2007

giant1 said:
Thank you Old Physics.

I guessed as much, justed wanted to confirm it.

Also thanks for the pictures they are very helpful, and nice knives while I'm at it.

Is this the point where I'm supposed to warn you to run away quickly before your credit cards all melt??

Well ... if it is, consider yourself warned.

Otherwise, welcome -- as the Steely Sage of Idaho (IdahoSkunk) has already said. :thumbup:

idahoskunk · Dec 29, 2007

idahoskunk · Dec 29, 2007

double cut finish

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Grimspoon · Dec 29, 2007

Jaxx · Dec 30, 2007

idahoskunk said:
double cut finish

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I'll take it. PM sent!

Jaxx · Dec 30, 2007

Ok, giant1... I feel that i should WARN YOU while you still have to power to listen...

It starts off with just ONE... But, like Lays, or mebbe CRACK... You can't STOP at one... MY first was JUST the BEGINNING...

I thought that I had control, but soon things got...

...Well... Out of control!

Then the worst thing happened... BLADE'07, where...

... I discovered Busse CUSTOMS...

So HEED my WARNING! RUN... Run NOW while you can!!!!
Otherwise YOU will ALSO start seeing EVERY DOLLAR like we do...

CONSIDER yourself WARNED!!!

Seriously, welcome to the Busse Forum!!!

zenheretic · Dec 30, 2007

Jaxx said:
Ok, giant1... I feel that i should WARN YOU while you still have to power to listen...

It starts off with just ONE... But, like Lays, or mebbe CRACK... You can't STOP at one...

I just wish the Busse dealer would give me my first Busse for free like the crack dealers...

MORIMOTOM · Dec 30, 2007

idahoskunk said:
double cut finish

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can i have it?

RVO3VOM · Dec 30, 2007

Since you Hogs seem to like the oldies, here's another double cut blast from the past.

Photo credit: G.P.Busse

∞

MORIMOTOM · Dec 30, 2007

can i have that one too?

....posted in honor paddling man and guyon.

giant1 · Dec 30, 2007

Thanks everybody for the warnings but it's already too late.

I'm hunting down my first purchase.

Jaxx, you need serious help NOW!!!!!!!

I can't believe it took me this long to discover these beauties.

Cutshaw · Dec 30, 2007

MORIMOTOM said:
can i have it?

Dang it, Guyon! :grumpy: Have you been teaching the others the ways of The Pork?!

MORIMOTOM · Dec 30, 2007

Paddling_man said:
Dang it, Guyon! :grumpy: Have you been teaching the others the ways of The Pork?!

see post #14.

Cutshaw · Dec 30, 2007

MORIMOTOM said:
see post #14.

He's expanding?!

Jaxx · Dec 30, 2007

giant1 said:
Thanks everybody for the warnings but it's already too late.

I'm hunting down my first purchase.

Jaxx, you need serious help NOW!!!!!!!

I can't believe it took me this long to discover these beauties.

Don't laugh!! You are standing at the edge of a deep chasm... LOL Once you JUMP, you're in for a wild ride!!!

Seriously, I think that when you find the Busse that fits YOU, you're gonna love it!!
:thumbup:

giant1 · Dec 30, 2007

Jaxx said:
Don't laugh!! You are standing at the edge of a deep chasm... LOL Once you JUMP, you're in for a wild ride!!! Seriously, I think that when you find the Busse that fits YOU, you're gonna love it!!
:thumbup:

I've never held a busse, so it might take me a few to get it right

I'm thinkin' I'll start with the LE Ash-1 from the company store.

Whada ya reckon??