Proud owner of a Basic 9!!

DWRW said:
Pete,

Which BWM is 21 ounces?

The CG is supposed to be 3/16" (.1875") thick vs. the LE at .22" thick.

Can you provide weights for both?

I wish I could afford a satin Bushwacker..... But, I "WISH" I could buy a satin Bushwacker at the CG's price or at least VERY close to it - maybe $20 - $30 more for satin or so. I still have pretty big issues with a $250 upcharge for a simple industry standard satin finish.

For me, $365 for a CG that I REQUIRE to be satin and have to dissassemble, strip, grind, finish, etc., then rebuild to get satin or $615 to get satin is just NOT choices I can be happy with.

I still do not like coatings and don't expect to. But, stripping these CG's all the time is just becoming a hassle. :(

Over $600 for a chopping tool is just hard for me to justify. Nice for those who can afford it I guess.
$365 for a knife that I feel compelled to do so much work to is not so great of a "kit" knife bargain for me either. :(

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Hi Doug,

I just went off to weight the BWM CG and the BWM LE ... the weights are supposed to be 21oz for the CG and 23 oz for the LE from previous posts by others... my scales say 21.5 for my BWM CG and 22.5 for my LE.

The LE has had a high convex edge done and had some sanding on the grips to smooth it out .... when the CG is stripped and convexed and the grips smoothed slightly I expect it will come in at 21 oz's.

I know what you mean about the satin finish aspect ... that and the fact they are often numbered as limited editions ... but it does seem a lot of difference monetarily .... however there is an awful lot of extra grind work on the LE ... it has beautiful dovetailed side bevels to the spine and the choil ... makes them feel like the NM treatment without the significant rounded look.

I built up a knife collection over a lot of years and have sold some early pieces by custom makers for decent sums ... I sold my two Hossom Grand Retributions like this .... and figured I would go with these two Busse's as alternatives. I could'nt get away with the handles on the Retributions and the hollow grind blade would bind on chopping making withdrawing them hard to do .... beautiful knives tho' and superb workmanship ... but for a light weight option I fancied something with a straight or convex grind.

I do feel fortunate to be able to get these knives ... and can say honestly that the BWM LE is for me a worthwhile knife as I feel no need to consider a SHBM although if I could find one with an ASM grind I would go for it .... but those knives are a lot dearer.

I guess I am gradually going to whittle mine down and bring some money back in .... I am happy tho' if the knives are good "users" which fill a slot in my needs .... the hard thing is deciding which to let go when you know you have "duplication" but they are both "great" performers .... plus getting out and using them keeps you fairly fit and entertained. To me it is a "passion" but I do notice the heavy difference in price between satin and CG and know what you mean about the "time" aspect on doing the mod's ... it takes a lot longer for us to do compared to being in a shop with all the right gear ...

Still ... some knives are worth it ... my NMFBM is probably my best example of a cherished home done knife ... although my RMD's are also up there ... and hopefully the BWM CG will be too.
 
GrinderMcgee said:
Just got this baddie in the mail today after some long waiting.

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Next to my CGFBM. Slim and sexy.

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Finally, I think I have a knife here to rival the all around goodness of my favorite trail bowie.

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Bring back these Basic knives!!
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Nice score. :D

Now go beat on it. :thumbup:
 
Remove the talon hole and grind the choil bigger and it seems it would be a near perfect knife. It's on my list of "needs" eventually.
 
PeterPHWS said:
Hi Doug,

I just went off to weight the BWM CG and the BWM LE ... the weights are supposed to be 21oz for the CG and 23 oz for the LE from previous posts by others... my scales say 21.5 for my BWM CG and 22.5 for my LE.
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Thanks for the specs. I know the NMFBM is a BEAST and can really chop like a mad machine. But, I have a thing for balance and weight to equate to more versatility. In my eye, 18 - 22 ounces is a VERY weildy and versatile weight for a chopper that can do more than just chop. In spite of the significant efforts envolved in stripping a CG, I just can't justify and afford the WAY high price of the LE. The CG is calling me, I am just struggling with my ability to return the call right now. I SERIOUSLY hope some things can change for my finances soon.

PeterPHWS said:
I know what you mean about the satin finish aspect ... that and the fact they are often numbered as limited editions ... but it does seem a lot of difference monetarily .... however there is an awful lot of extra grind work on the LE ... it has beautiful dovetailed side bevels to the spine and the choil ... makes them feel like the NM treatment without the significant rounded look.
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Nice, but still a LOT for satin in my book. I don't have any interest or care in LE numbers. I just want satin.


PeterPHWS said:
I sold my two Hossom Grand Retributions like this .... and figured I would go with these two Busse's as alternatives. I could'nt get away with the handles on the Retributions and the hollow grind blade would bind on chopping making withdrawing them hard to do .... beautiful knives tho' and superb workmanship ... but for a light weight option I fancied something with a straight or convex grind.
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I know Hossom makes many of his knives to be light and fast as fighters. And for that hollow grinds are a good way to go. But, Hossom also seems to think hollow grinds work well for chopping. I am with you. I don't think hollow grinds are worth a flip for chopping. And since I only have a couple of fighters that are no more than collectibles.....( I had more, but had to sell), I don't have too much use for hollow grinds. Outside of that, I have handled and seen a few Hossom knives first hand. The true Hossoms feel amazing in the hand as fighters. But, they don't feel like choppers to me.


PeterPHWS said:
.... I am happy tho' if the knives are good "users" which fill a slot in my needs .... the hard thing is deciding which to let go when you know you have "duplication" but they are both "great" performers .... plus getting out and using them keeps you fairly fit and entertained. To me it is a "passion" but I do notice the heavy difference in price between satin and CG and know what you mean about the "time" aspect on doing the mod's ... it takes a lot longer for us to do compared to being in a shop with all the right gear ...
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I know what you mean on all of the above counts.

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I have a complete set of Basics and like them a lot. Enough that I bought a couple backups.

When I was trying to go light on Alaska wilderness river trips, I brought the Basic 9 instead of a hatchet. Took a bit a grief from two friends until they saw it chop. They aren't knife people and couldn't believe what a Basic 9 can do.

Congrats!

DancesWithKnives
 
Added some comparison shots to the OP.

@Dobywon: The wait was waiting to find yours. Not in waiting for the transaction. That was right on time. Thanks.

@Jankerson: Hardly seems fair to just do a chop off for this guy. The blade is so light and nimble I know this knife will kill in the kitchen.

Limited to ten shots per post but here is another comparison.

CGBWM(10.25" blade, 3/16" thick, 22-23 oz??)

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GrinderM, nice score on the BB9 -- and NIB at that!!!! You're one mighty lucky Hog.

To echo Brother Ankerson's sentiment, go get that bad boy out in the sticks and give it some tough love to put a little character on it. The BB9 makes a great user IMHO.

PeterPHWS said:
... the ASM edge and light weight and good chopping ability make these a great "package" ... :thumbup:
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All I can say is "You got that right!" The BB9 chops all out of proportion to its overall relatively light weight, for a large Busse blade.
 
Grinder,

Congrats on your B9 - it's a great knife! Thank you for all of the photos!

GrinderMcgee said:
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Bring back these Basic knives!!
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Not too long after the Basics were no longer available at retail, I made the same plea, but no one listened. I even said to use INFI since M-INFI was no longer available and charge more, but it did not happen. Then Swamp Rat came along with the Camp Tramp & Battle Rat, and they were good knives but they just were not the same as the comparable size Basics. So I bought a set of Basics and some spares, and they are still some of my all-time favorite knives.

Gene
 
DWK2 said:
I have a complete set of Basics and like them a lot. Enough that I bought a couple backups.

When I was trying to go light on Alaska wilderness river trips, I brought the Basic 9 instead of a hatchet. Took a bit a grief from two friends until they saw it chop. They aren't knife people and couldn't believe what a Basic 9 can do.

Congrats!

DancesWithKnives
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It's good to see you around here again! Due to some life changes I disappeared for awhile, and still have been kind of scarce. Sometimes we hit some bumps along the road of life, and even a detour or two, but it is good to be here. Take care!

Gene
 
Thank you Gene. The photos take a good while for me to assemble, I should have held off posting 'till I had them completed but I just couldn't wait to brag. :D

If anyone has a B9 that needs a good home I've got plenty of room here. I would make space for another. Can't wait to get out and give this guy a workout that is long overdue.
 
Been messing around with some handling skills since I got this one. Here's a cruddy vid of an empty water bottle, straws, and free standing card cut. This blade is very fast. Hopefully I'll get some wood chips this weekend.

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Awesome Magee! Those straws did'nt even move when you cut them. Thats one sharp As# blade. Thanks for sharing. :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
Thanks. The basic 9 has some serious speed and control. I've cut a lot of water bottles this way. A sharp knife does it well but very rarely does the bottom stay on the table like that.
 
Let me know if you decide to sell it. I'd love a chopper with Res-C and INFI!
 
gk4ever2 said:
Grinder,

Congrats on your B9 - it's a great knife! Thank you for all of the photos!


Not too long after the Basics were no longer available at retail, I made the same plea, but no one listened. I even said to use INFI since M-INFI was no longer available and charge more, but it did not happen. Then Swamp Rat came along with the Camp Tramp & Battle Rat, and they were good knives but they just were not the same as the comparable size Basics. So I bought a set of Basics and some spares, and they are still some of my all-time favorite knives.

Gene
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Woot! Woot!

Hear! Hear! Couldn't agree more. I've got 3 Basic 9's, my only multiples...(although i've got variations of the leaner/meaners & 1 original
lean mean street) I wish i'd gotten at least 1 basic 7 also.
 
Nice demo Grinder ......:thumbup: Did you touch up the edge or was it like that from the factory ?
 
Looks like yours caught Jerry's touch :thumbup:.... both mine are secondary market and were not NIB ..... but still came very sharp .... not that sharp tho' ..... I am now trying to find some special finishing belts to polish edges so I can improve their longevity .... I have the right stones for the flat grind .... just need the belts to micro polish the convex side .... ;)
 
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