Opinions: Busse Assault Shaker

[PWork]

How well does the Assault Shaker function as an everyday utility knife? What other merits does it have?

Paul

 

[Samurai6]

Too thick for a utility knife. It was designed with some special application in mind, and day to day cutting chores was not it.

 

[Blues]

I wouldn't have much fear of hurting one by prying, but as Steve said, cutting/slicing isn't its forte. I also found the grip a bit small for my needs.

 

[Boink]

I owned one and liked it. But I found it peculiar in that it was ground from thick stock and with not that sharp an angle - made sort of what you might expect from a large chopping blade, but lacking the size, weight and handle of one.

It probably has it's uses, like maybe digging a small hole into a tree trunk. It certainly will not break or get harmed by the elements. Held like a shiv, it can penetrate in a last ditch weapon sort of way. But it's a specialty knife, I guess, meaning that you'll have to have other knives on you for other types of cutting.

 

[PWork]

Thanks guys. That's what I needed to know.

Paul

 

[veritas]

Although I'm not sure, I believe they made a version of the Assault Shaker called the Pepper Shaker which was of a thinner stock and a Symmetrical edge for better utility purposes...I think it was also either bead blasted or satin finished...


Hope this helps...

 

[Blue Jays]

Good Evening All-

PWork, here is the original version of the Pepper Shaker.

My PS was ordered with a couple of different options such as deep hollow grind, thicker 1/4" stock rather than standard 3/16", and double-cut matte finish. It came with a kydex neck sheath. See the Blue Jays Special Pepper Shaker here.

My day-to-day cutting tasks are generally handled by a Benchmade Mini-AFCK. Now that I have this stout, razor-sharp little cutter, I'm considering downsizing my pocket folder to a Spyderco Dragonfly or similar and keeping the Busse around my neck under my shirt, tie, and suit jacket for truly hairy situations like rescue/fire.

The only hassle of this plan might be the prevalence of metal detectors practically anywhere you go in a large metropolitan area. If I can't work this fixed blade into my EDC comfortably, I may store it in my briefcase in the office and use it primarily on weekends.

It's a little expensive to really abuse without cringing, but this thing could easily pop lids off of paintcans and lever-open wooden shipping crates.

Hope that helps,

~ Blue Jays ~

 

[Quiet Storm]

It was originally designed as a last ditch self-defense weapon for police officers and I guess one can open cans or pry with it. It's a tough little tool, not an every-day string-cutting and letter-opening knife - even though it's as small as one (just thicker).