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Thought it might be of value to have some “Basic” threads about Res-C handled knives in one place for reference. Feel free to post links to your favorite Res-C and Basic threads.
FROM THE BUSSE COMBAT WEBSITE:
Resiprene C
(Think of it as an all-terrain truck tire with better chemical resistance)
Resiprene C was made famous as a handle material when it was used on the Busse Combat Basics. Resiprene C handles have all the advantages of rubber handles without any of the disadvantages. They are comfortable, shock absorbing, slip resistant when wet, and provide insulation from the cold. Unlike Kraton, Resiprene C is a Non-hygroscopic material which means that it will neither "take on" or "emit" fluids. This quality not only gives them unparalleled durability but makes them extremely easy to keep clean as dirt will simply not stick to them. It is impervious to salt water, petroleum based chemicals and is much more resistant to higher and colder temps than is Kraton. Resiprene C is likewise impervious to the powerful insect repellant, DEET. It is so amazingly tough and durable that Busse stands as the only company to have ever put a Lifetime Guarantee on a rubber handle. All handles are fully textured to supply a slip-resistant purchase in any grip configuration. So, whether you hold the blade in a saber grip, reverse grip, upside down grip, side grip, or whatever which way you are required to hold it for your particular application, you will be assured of having a secure hold.
I’ll start with Noss’s YouTube series on taking a Basic 9 to destruction:
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 1
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 2
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 3
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 4
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 5
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 6
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 7
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 8
Next is a 2017 thread about Noss--if you scroll through you'll find some good general Res-C discussion:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/noss4.1480094/
From discussion in the thread above: One of the most interesting things about the tests to me was how incredibly well the Res-C held up. After pounding on the FFBM (G10 scales) test knife with a 3 lb steel hammer a few hundred times, the handle rivets loosened up and made the grip unstable, with the slabs finally coming off altogether. But after the same treatment, the Basic 9 Res-C handle had only a small split which doesn't significantly affect comfort or control. If the blade were still intact, the knife would still be fully functional.
Here are photos of that handle, taken from all sides today (1/29/2020), showing the extent of the damage to the handle and its current condition:
FROM THE BUSSE COMBAT WEBSITE:
Resiprene C
(Think of it as an all-terrain truck tire with better chemical resistance)
Resiprene C was made famous as a handle material when it was used on the Busse Combat Basics. Resiprene C handles have all the advantages of rubber handles without any of the disadvantages. They are comfortable, shock absorbing, slip resistant when wet, and provide insulation from the cold. Unlike Kraton, Resiprene C is a Non-hygroscopic material which means that it will neither "take on" or "emit" fluids. This quality not only gives them unparalleled durability but makes them extremely easy to keep clean as dirt will simply not stick to them. It is impervious to salt water, petroleum based chemicals and is much more resistant to higher and colder temps than is Kraton. Resiprene C is likewise impervious to the powerful insect repellant, DEET. It is so amazingly tough and durable that Busse stands as the only company to have ever put a Lifetime Guarantee on a rubber handle. All handles are fully textured to supply a slip-resistant purchase in any grip configuration. So, whether you hold the blade in a saber grip, reverse grip, upside down grip, side grip, or whatever which way you are required to hold it for your particular application, you will be assured of having a secure hold.
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I’ll start with Noss’s YouTube series on taking a Basic 9 to destruction:
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 1
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 2
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 3
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 4
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 5
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 6
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 7
Busse Basic 9 Destruction Test Part 8
Next is a 2017 thread about Noss--if you scroll through you'll find some good general Res-C discussion:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/noss4.1480094/
From discussion in the thread above: One of the most interesting things about the tests to me was how incredibly well the Res-C held up. After pounding on the FFBM (G10 scales) test knife with a 3 lb steel hammer a few hundred times, the handle rivets loosened up and made the grip unstable, with the slabs finally coming off altogether. But after the same treatment, the Basic 9 Res-C handle had only a small split which doesn't significantly affect comfort or control. If the blade were still intact, the knife would still be fully functional.
Here are photos of that handle, taken from all sides today (1/29/2020), showing the extent of the damage to the handle and its current condition:
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is The HOGB8 Thread, which still holds the record for most views (over 700,000) of a Busse Combat Forum thread all-time:
