NMFBM .28 xmas present

[Davor]

I purchased a NMFBM sage .28 thick G10 machine magnum tequilla sunrise handle for xmas. I used it for about an hour cutting 4 inch logs for my chimney. I also took out my BWM and cut a few branches for the kindle. I didn't realize how much lighter the BWM was until I held the NMFBM. After beating up on the NMFBM I had two major blister on my hand. I had used gloves, but realized it was mostly caused by the grooves in the machine magnum handles. After reviewing a few forums on sanding down handles, I took the plunge and used a 100 grit on my handle. I also to took the precautionary step to wear a mask. After a total of half an hour with 100 grit, then 120 and finally with 600, I was able to smooth out the grooves and make the machine feel and look more like a smooth magnum handle. It was easier than I thought.

Anyway, I have two of the best Big Busse blades you can own along with the SAR 3 EDC. I think my collection of Busse users will suffice for a while. Happy new year to all and sorry for not posting pictures. :thumbup:

New pics were added to this forum: .28 NMFBM Pictures Added with BWM.

 

[ceiw]

Happy New Year to you as well. Thanks for sharing your NMFBM workout:thumbup:

 

[Robocarullo]

I believe pics are in order.

 

[AZTimT]

Great present for yourself to be sure and a great start to the New Year.

Good to hear I wasn't the only one with that problem. As for pics, hope you don't mind that I'll improvise for you... I had one just like you describe and did the same thing for the same reasons, but I went a little further and stripped it. I traded mine out though for a TTKZ.

before...

after... I miss Popeye.

 

[Skrapmetal]

I smooth out many of my Busse handles when I get them.

 

[M67]

Sanded tequila, we need pics of that

I smooth out many of my Busse handles when I get them.

I smoothed out some of my users as well. My NMSFNO, and the SAR 3 LE, eft the grooves in it, but made the edges softer, plus I rounded all the edges of the scales

 

[Davor]

Great present for yourself to be sure and a great start to the New Year.

Good to hear I wasn't the only one with that problem. As for pics, hope you don't mind that I'll improvise for you... I had one just like you describe and did the same thing for the same reasons, but I went a little further and stripped it. I traded mine out though for a TTKZ.

before...

after... I miss Popeye.

Al,
I'm sending my NMFBM to you today so I can get a sheath made . The last one you made for my BWM was excellent, fits like a glove. I don't mind at all the pics you provided. My knife is the same exact one you have posted. I'll post my pics later today.