Ratmandu Infidu BIG finish

Maybe i`m wrong, but to my knowledge there is the Swamp Rat version which is called the INFIDU and then you got the Busse version which is called the Swatmandu - INFIDU = Swamp Rat and SWATMANDU = Busse. Someone please correct me if i`m wrong.

Pics of my Swamp Rat knife in INFI and coyote G-10, aka. the INFIDU...
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Correct. And of course, the Busse version has a Talon Hole.

Why so top secret? I'm sure no more than 15

Because he sells them as "rare/discontinued" due to this CS logo he had applied.
 
Because he sells them as "rare/discontinued" due to this CS logo he had applied.

Discontinued they are indeed, very much so yet that is regardless of what they are logo'd my friend. They could have been the standard logo and it would not have any effect on the reality that they are still discontinued, as in you cannot order an INFI Ratmandu any longer…...your argument is invalid my friend.
 
Discontinued they are indeed, very much so yet that is regardless of what they are logo'd my friend. They could have been the standard logo and it would not have any effect on the reality that they are still discontinued, as in you cannot order an INFI Ratmandu any longer…...your argument is invalid my friend.

I didn't say "discontinued", as that can be said for almost ALL Bussekin, and doesn't make them more special than the others. All but the Bussekin uninitiated know that.

I said "rare/discontinued", didn't I Maggot Brain? (or is that aaaa_cccc, or Red Angel Dragnet, or A Fond Farewell, or... I've lost track. :rolleyes:) Just because you can order a special logo/writing on the blade, doesn't necessarily make it any more special or "rare". ETA: Or worth any more $$$ for that matter... :p
 
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Might not be a bad idea given that there's already 3rd variation of INFI RMD and two of Beefmandu.

Maybe i`m wrong, but to my knowledge there is the Swamp Rat version which is called the INFIDU and then you got the Busse version which is called the Swatmandu - INFIDU = Swamp Rat and SWATMANDU = Busse. Someone please correct me if i`m wrong.

Yep, three versions of INFI RMDs to date:

Satin Finish INFI RMD - Swamprat (Blade Show Ganza 2014)
Swatmandu - Busse (w/ talon hole; CupidGanza 2015)
BIG Finish INFI RMD - Swamprat (Memorial Day Ganza 2015)
 
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I didn't say "discontinued", as that can be said for almost ALL Bussekin, and doesn't make them more special than the others. All but the Bussekin uninitiated know that.

I said "rare/discontinued", didn't I Maggot Brain? (or is that aaaa_cccc, or Red Angel Dragnet, or A Fond Farewell, or... I've lost track. :rolleyes:) Just because you can order a special logo/writing on the blade, doesn't necessarily make it any more special or "rare". ETA: Or worth any more $$$ for that matter... :p

OMG don't start a feud over a simple question I asked.
Come on guys I was just curious is all!
He didn't sell em for any more than you woulda paid for a normal logo'd one.
Super deal in fact with kydex sheath no less so.......everyone zip their pants back up! LOL
 
OMG don't start a feud over a simple question I asked.
Come on guys I was just curious is all!
He didn't sell em for any more than you woulda paid for a normal logo'd one.
Super deal in fact with kydex sheath no less so.......everyone zip their pants back up! LOL

Take no offense, this was not directed at you. More the sales tactic MB uses regarding his "special" logo and how he chooses to advertise it. BTW, did he ever give you a direct answer to your question? Or did he deflect it? Think about that. ;)

PS - Apologies to the OP for this somewhat relevant off topic divergence. Good info for future Google searches on the BIG INFIManDu. I'm sure the question about the "INFI" logo will eventually be asked.
 
Take no offense, this was not directed at you. More the sales tactic MB uses regarding his "special" logo and how he chooses to advertise it. BTW, did he ever give you a direct answer to your question? Or did he deflect it? Think about that. ;)

PS - Apologies to the OP for this somewhat relevant off topic divergence. Good info for future Google searches on the BIG INFIManDu. I'm sure the question about the "INFI" logo will eventually be asked.

It's all good! I didn't by one just because of the "INFI" only on it.
Does look cleaner.......it is nice to have something not just everyone has.

Sales tactics? I'm not seeing special sales tactic at all.

"Because he sells them as "rare/discontinued" due to this CS logo he had applied."

Maybe you saw this somewhere else I didn't?
This is what I saw........No big sales pitch here at all!

Putting this to rest cuz it is getting off the path

*My apologies also as I didn't intend for this to turn into a troll (or to attract any) thread at all!!

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No matter what; in my opinion the RatManDu design from Swamp Rat is one of the greathest knife designs ever, INFI versions, Swamp Rat or Busse, makes it one of the best knives ever made.
 
No matter what; in my opinion the RatManDu design from Swamp Rat is one of the greathest knife designs ever, INFI versions, Swamp Rat or Busse, makes it one of the best knives ever made.

AGREE 110%
I tried a few others the same size.
Started with a Becker Campanion but it was like a axe in knife form.
Esse 5 about the same deal and ergonomics of bother were mediocre at best.
TOPS BOB fit hand nice but scandi grind.....thick.....didn't trip my trigger.
Benchmade Bushcrafter 162.......thought that was where I was gonna stay.
Ergonomics were there blade was nice (S30v).....no choil...not a deal breaker but.....
In between all these I'd grab a used like new Ratmandu and trade it off.
Kept coming back.....ergonomics......size.....blade.....choil.....steel was the topper for me.

Sorry but to me 1095 or anything near the sort is ok if ya can't afford anything else.
s30v would have worked but......for the same price as the BM Bushcrafter 162 I could have a RMD.
Busse steel is about the best out there for toughness and holding a edge.
If the shit hits the fan I want something dependable that I won't hafta sharpen all the time.
I never got to try 3v steel ( I read is as good or maybe better)....but it's only now starting to become popular.
Back 3yrs ago when I started all this I never heard of it.

So in my journey I have had 3-4 standard RMD's and now 2 diff Infidu's.
The latest BIG SF is where it's at for me!
I have a Swatmandu coming soon but got a feeling it'll be a catch and release(Sexy Blue/Black G10)
If I can trade it for a Bushwacker or chopper..........
 
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This was my 1st INFIdu......I still get ribbed to this day for parting with it.
It was kinda too pretty to use! :rolleyes:

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But compared to this BIG SF.......effffffff I don't miss it anymore!! LOL

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It's all good! I didn't by one just because of the "INFI" only on it.

Does look cleaner.......it is nice to have something not just everyone has.

Sales tactics? I'm not seeing special sales tactic at all.

This is what I saw........No big sales pitch here at all!

There are no special sales tactics, though I may have called it 'rare' at some point which is what the troll is referring to. I wouldn't worry about the thread drift, I don't think the OP has checked in to update in a while btw.

For what it's worth I did not care for the original Swamp Rat Custom Shop Logo that these came standard with. I would normally just ask for it to be sterile, like I have done in the past but I didn't want the fact that these were INFI to be a question. t actually just asked if they could leave off that 'Custom Shop Logo' part and leave the 'INFI' marking.

When I actually received the package I was a bit shocked that they actually did what appears to be an actual custom logo. I was expecting the words 'INFI' to be tiny, but was shocked to see they were HUGE when I did the unwrapping. I agree 100% with you on that these look cleaner with this logo, which was exactly what I hated about the cluttered standard logo.
 
Classy, thanks for that link my friend. I don't think I'll be hanging out there with you and your friends as I couldn't care less that you'd put me on your ignore list in the first place. Enjoy…. :)
 
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