SAR 6 question...

einsteinjon

einsteinjon

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Forgive me if this is common knowledge to most, but are the SAR 6 Special Editions convex ground with V-edge (like the SAR 4s), or does it have a convex edge? Or does only the LE version have the convex edge (like the SAR 4s)?

Also, blade height?

Thanks for the info!
 
please... I have the same question.. I'd like to order a SAR6 SE but only if it has a full convex edge, otherwise I'd go for an LE.
Thanks :thumbup:
 
Someone else will have to answer the edge grind question on the SE versions as I have none yet... As for blade height, my SAR6LE is just shy of 1.5". Looks closer to 1-7/16".
 
einsteinjon said:
Forgive me if this is common knowledge to most, but are the SAR 6 Special Editions convex ground with V-edge (like the SAR 4s), or does it have a convex edge? Or does only the LE version have the convex edge (like the SAR 4s)?
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Bump - anyone?
 
The SAR 8 SE's had full convex zero edge and comparing the pics on BCS look to be the same edges on all SAR 6's, LE & SE.
 
from the pictures to me it seems that all the sar-6 have not a zero convex edge like for example bark rivers, but have an edge that, convex or not, is not the continuation of the blade ground but has a second angle.

the edge on sar 4 is similar to the edge of the boss hg 55. the grind is convex and arrives at the edge about 0.8 mm thick with an homogeneus curve, then the edge is a lot more obtuse (50-60 degrees)

I think it will be the same for the sar 6. I'll have mine soon and then I'll be able to tell more.

probably I'll reprofile my Sar-6. an edge geometry like the one I just described is good for heavy use duties.
an edge like that is absolutely idiot proof, extremely strong and hard to chip, but it's also completely uncomfortable for a knife born to cut an edge like that is almost useless on a light and thin knife. it's hard to cut well with a thick and obtuse edge.

I think Busse combat gives the owner the opportunity to personalize his edge leaving it thick. plus, a thick edge saves from A LOT of people who may complain about edge fragility or chipping/rolling problems. ;)
 
einsteinjon said:
Not to be too cynical :), but when you say "seem," do you mean they definitely do, or you're not quite sure???
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They are convex, but not a zero edge. If there is a special term for the way they are sharpened I don't know it. To me they are convex, to you, a more cynical fellow, they may not be. So I will stay with "They seem convex to me". Your opinions may vary.
 
Stlhead said:
They are convex, but not a zero edge. If there is a special term for the way they are sharpened I don't know it. To me they are convex, to you, a more cynical fellow, they may not be. So I will stay with "They seem convex to me". Your opinions may vary.
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Alright, that explains it. :) Thank you all for your input! By the way, I ordered black and red G10. :thumbup:
 
I may have a wrong Idea of what you mean for zero edge in USA...

here is what I thaught right...



zero edge is a curve homogeneus to the end of the knife, from the bevel to the edge the curve angle is constant.

in all convex Busse I've seen and owned, the edge is as the second picture, a

secondary edge angle, convex but not at the same curvature angle as the bevel. the only zero edge Busse I've seen is the NMFBM LE, there may be others, but it's the only one I've seen.

If my definition of zero edge is wrong, please explain me the right one, I'm here to learn! :D
 
I just received mine yesterday. It looks more like the picture on the right (not quite that pronounced but I figure that was for illustration purposes). The last 1/16th of an inch or so is at a different angle than the grind of the rest of the blade. It makes it appear to the eye that it is almost rounded near the edge. BTW it is scarey wicked make the hair jump off yer arm sharp!!!!!
 
dialton said:
I just received mine yesterday. It looks more like the picture on the right (not quite that pronounced but I figure that was for illustration purposes). The last 1/16th of an inch or so is at a different angle than the grind of the rest of the blade. It makes it appear to the eye that it is almost rounded near the edge. BTW it is scarey wicked make the hair jump off yer arm sharp!!!!!
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yes, it was just for illustration purposes. the Sar-6 from Busse company store should all be very sharp due to the final polishing they make on the edge.

hope mine will be sharp too! :)
 
Ok, I guess I'll have to wait and see what mine looks like. The only "convex edge" Bussekin I've ever had is the Swamprat Vex. I seem to remember that being more like a zero edge, but I don't own it anymore and can't say for sure. It's also quite a bit thinner than the SAR6.

Maybe some Busse folks could chime in on this thread? Jerry? Skunk? I'd love to know the whys and why-nots behind the various edges put on Busse knives, particularly the whole convex situation. :)
 
so I think my sar6 is zero convex, does anyone have a picture of the sheat they sell at the companystore?
 
Drossel said:
so I think my sar6 is zero convex, does anyone have a picture of the sheat they sell at the companystore?
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I received mine last Tuesday. My opinion is that it is as close to being zero convex as possible without actually being zero convex (so a slight secondary convex edge angle). Wicked sharp though...:D

Not sure what you're seeking a picture of, but I'm pretty sure I don't have one for you myself.
 
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