Old school versus new school

Do you prefer the "old school" Busses or the newer models?

  • I prefer the "old school" Busses.

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  • I prefer the newer model Busses.

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  • Who cares as long as it is INFI.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • The Busse crew ROCKS!

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If you have been here long enough (however long "enough" is :rolleyes:), you probably don't need a strict definition of what I mean by old school Busses versus new school Busses. The differences include design, aesthetics, and in some cases, materials used. So which do YOU prefer???

Edited to add: Just in case choice 4 sways you, you can choose to vote for more than one here.
 
I always loved the SFNO. I also liked the BBSHSH and the SHSH II design. I prefer the BBSHSH. It's also because the blade itself has a history. The BBSHSH was better in performance then the SFNO IMO. Also I prefer the smooth coating.

So I like the old school Busse's more.
 
I've only been around Busses a little over a year, but have had many as my bank account will attest to. I can honestly say that I like some of the old and some of the new. For me it really depends on the knife in question.

As far as handle designs go, I've had a few of each and have found that much of the comfort level depends on the blade it's attached to. For instance I love the ergos on my BA-E. I think the ergo handle on a short blade works well. That said I haven't handled a BM-E or SH-E. I did own an NO-E for a bit.

I'm not that fond of the TAC handle (i.e. BATAC). The central hump just wasn't that comfortable for me, but I have small hands. I sold all three of my BATACS, including the LE.

The handle on the ASH-1 LE is tops. I can't find anything wrong with it. It's a great design. I wish I had an old school SH to compare it too, but at today's prices that ain't happening.

I also like the Fusion handle, particularly on the FBM. I had a snakeskin handled CGFBM that was just badass. I really regret letting that one go. That said, if I bought another one, I would go for mags this time. They really fill the hand nicely.

As for handle materials, I prefer micarta to G-10 in virtually every case. The G-10 is just too slick for me to feel comfortable with. I really like the grip you get with canvas and linen micarta.

I still hope to get my hands on a FSH at some point, maybe a Heavy Heart if the price is right. I think the Fusion handle on a blade that size would be killer.

I could talk about this stuff for hours. I'm interested in reading what the "Old HOG Guard" has to say.
 
The F and E series are great....but the "old school" SH models really do it for me. :) I just wish I had more of them. Of course, I'm also including the Basics as "old school". The B9 is my favorite beater. :thumbup:

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The Busse Crew ROCKS! :D :D
Wauseon, Wauseoff!


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Having the choice "the Busse crew rocks" really skews this poll making it not very accurate at all...

.............Old school all the way..............
 
Uncle_Jarvis said:
Having the choice "the Busse crew rocks" really skews this poll making it not very accurate at all...

.............Old school all the way..............
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I'm already ahead of you. Before posting the poll, I included the feature of allowing those who partake to choose more than one choice. :D
 
I'm a noob, but the first Busse that brought me to the edge of pulling the trigger was the NOe. I almost had one, but some money issues arose. However, the first Busse I actually got was the BATACLE. Something about that knife just beckons to me, and the truth is that I'll probably never use it, especially since I have a Fehrman Last Chance, which is in that size range. I'm now waiting on a TigerWarden from Paddling Man, and the next knife I'm getting will probably be a BM of some sort. Sold some electronics, and have been considering grabbing an FBMLE, but I'm afraid the same thing that happened with the BATACLE will happen with the FBMLE and I won't want to use it. When the Muks come out, I will get one of each, and those will be kitchen knives for awhile.

I guess I like the new designs better.
 
There are many i haven't held but after scoring my first SHSHII it felt so good and moved me so much i sold everything that wasn't a straight handle so i could buy more that were :) old school for this wanna be piglet.
 
Going for new as the FFBM and the HR from are my firm favorites.
Still I think there's room for a couple of older classics in my collection, if and when I get the cash.
 
I want Jerry to continue coming up with new designs and ideas, because I know it will lead to a better design in the end.
 
I have to admit, at first I only liked the new handle profiles. But over time, the old straight handles started to grow on me. Now I like them all.
 
I really like the simplicity of the older straight handles over a few of the newer designs (mainly the fusion and TAC handles). That said, I can't wait for the SARsquatch and Hog Muk!
 
Although I like the old school knives, for me they are not at all the same thing as the new knives.

I’ll buy older knives to collect -and use if I can find a user- but I’m not going to go beat on a mint SHBM, BA, or SH.
To me the newer knives are things I buy to use and the old ones to collect.
 
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