Pic request ST-56

HDBeav

HDBeav

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Hey hogs, I know everybody's a little busy with Blade and all, but really would appreciate some pics of the ST-56. Safe queens or in use, whatever you've got. I find it to be a very interesting blade and could use a pic/fix.

Anybody have the info on who this knife was for and what it's design was meant to be used for?
Fighter? Combat? Field knife? Sandwich maker?, an inquiring mind wants to know.
Just what does ST-56 stand for anyway? Thanks in advance.
 
Here are a couple of pictures of the one I stripped and put a satin finish on.


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Nice job! I didn't like that knife too much, but with that kind of finish - it looks great!:thumbup:
 
HDBeav -- Here are two posts from the Boss man..........

07-08-2006, 12:48 PM
Jerry Busse
Moderator Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Wauseon, OH
Posts: 5,746

Microscopic Extravaganzaaaa. . .PAGE 6. . . ST-56...

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This persian style fighter was made for a special group and continues to see heavy use in both Afghanistan and Iraq. We made this in two sizes, a 6" blade and 7" blade. This is the 7" version and features an extremely fast recurved cutting edge along with a very unique and exclusive "Flying SF Handle".

This is a ONE-TIME-OFFER! only!

The Special Blow Out Price will shock and awe you! !!!!

$257
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07-31-2006, 05:19 PM
Jerry Busse
Moderator Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Wauseon, OH
Posts: 5,746

Cool Feature On Mud Razors and ST-56s. . . Very Cool ! ! !

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Having checked back on my original posts on both of these knives, I noticed that I failed to mention one of the coolest and most unique features to be found on any Busse Combat blade!!!!

The handles on both of these special models are asymmetric!!! The right side handle has a regular palm swell while the left side is more of an even arc from blade to skull crusher. Both sides are textured the exact same way and this feature is only visible when looking at the handle from the top of the spine.

This design element allows for a much quicker and very secure purchase of the knife when switching to reverse grip mode in the heat of a hand-to-hand combative situation. You will not believe how good these handles feel and how much improved the grip is in the reverse mode due to more of the handle grooves being in contact with the palm.

It is just one more unique feature of these wicked military overruns that gives the collector a brief insight into the mission specific nature and highly detailed design of these rare blades.

Congrats to those who scored!!!

Jerry
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Here's another pic with a couple of others

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Here's one in my hand to give a different perspective

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wow that is a WILD pd! did the shop design the handle, or did you design that yourself? i would imagine it was actually shaped by busse, since it's a custom shop...
 
nut_sak_himself said:
wow that is a WILD pd! did the shop design the handle, or did you design that yourself? i would imagine it was actually shaped by busse, since it's a custom shop...
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If you are asking about the PD Variant in my pic it is a Custom Shop job. I'm guessing it is a GFD (grinder front design ;) ) as that is how Jerry comes up with some of his most creative pieces. This is one of the Vegas Prize knives. If you want to see some other wild pieces check out the other Vegas Prize knives. If you can't find a pic email me and I'll send you one. ratknives@insightbb.com

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If you like the EU grips, I'm confident you would like this fighter!

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