SARsquatch or Fusion Steel Heart

Coupchoux

Coupchoux

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Hi Hogs,

I need your opinion. Here're my knives : a Chopweiler, a Game Warden (stripped) and a SARsquatch (stripped + gun blue) :



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The Chopweiler and the Game Warden are both fantastics users.
But I have an hesitation to use the SARsquatch. The blade is thin, and I prefer thick blades to chop wood.

Do you think that a heavy Fusion Steel Heart would be better than the SARsquatch for a INFI heavy campknife?


Thanks,
Coupchoux.
 
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Nice set of knives! :thumbup:

If you're looking for a "heavy" camp knife, then probably so. If things like chopping wood and driving tent stakes will be it's only or main function, then the Heavy Heart probably wins out, assuming you like the way they both feel and operate.

I see the "general-purpose camp knife" as being used for an all-arounder, and while the HH can do more than just chop wood, it would seem that the Squatch, while being able to chop wood, may work better for other things like food prep. Depending on how you camp, this may not be an issue. The thinner blade and lighter weight would probably also make it easier to use for extended periods of time.

Best case? Get both and try them out. :cool:
 
For a good Camp knife for chopping and pounding, the FSH is a beast and can take anything you throw at it.
As far as the Sarsquatch goes, I feel it is a much more diverse blade. It has more utility in my estimation because it will slice and will clear brush as well as many lighter tasks. It does chop and baton well, and clears some knotty areas easier because of less wedging.
YMMV.
 
Hi,

Yes, a thick blade is better to chop plain wood like an axe. A thin blade is better on light vegetation and on other general tasks. That's why the knife/axe combo is so practical. But sometime I like to have just a knife with me in the woods.

The Battle Mistress is a very big and heavy wonderfull beast... So I'm looking for a personnal compromise.

The SARsquatch has a 0.187" thick blade. Weight is 1.1. It's not so light. But, in the same time it looks so "delicate" compared with my Ontario Bowie, that I'm afraid to break it. May be it's stupid, may be it will never break, but it's like that. I've broken so much knives that I hesitate tu use it hard.

Does someone have a pix of the SARsquatch and Fusion Steel Heart together?
 
I was checking out my new hunting club three weeks ago, and there were several blowdowns across the roads, plus
many smaller limbs in truck-scratching positions. The only tools I had were my Sarsquatch and a tow strap. I was very pleased with the versatility of the Saraquatch, both for chopping larger blockages and cutting small limbs and vines. Sure there are Busses that could have better handled some of these tasks, but realistically, the Sarsquatch is about the largest knife I am going to wear when on foot.

IMO, it is one of the best all around Busses ever made.
 
I have both, the HHFSH is a chopper no doubt about it, the sarsquatch (ce) is more of a chopper/camp knife. The HHFSH will take more abuse but the squatch should take plenty as well. I used my squatch recently to chop some hardwoods and I was very impressed with the bites it was taking, and it doesn't wedge itself as readily as the HHFSH. The edge was reflecting light on the sweet spot a little bit when I finished up, but a quick stropping was all that was needed to restore it. If I had to pick one knife for all occasions it would be my squatches, IMO.
 
MikeH said:
IMO, it is one of the best all around Busses ever made.
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+1 :thumbup:

Other than one of the thinner/lighter SHSHs I can't think of one that comes close.

I hope to come home with a few more from Blade West:cool: :thumbup:
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I can't say anything with regards to performance as I only own a FSH and no SARsquatch, so take my opinion for what it's worth. The FSH line definitely appeals to me in a way the SAR knives don't! That's where I'd lay my money.
 
MikeH said:
...... the Sarsquatch is about the largest knife I am going to wear when on foot.

IMO, it is one of the best all around Busses ever made.
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+2

The HHFSH is much more of a chopper and the SARSquatch it a better all-rounder IMO.

The HHFSH has a certain "AWESOME" factor when holding in the hand. You tend to get wide eyed with it. But, it really is heavy. And IMO it is over-kill. It functions fine. Don't get me wrong. It is a good design and once profiled and sharpened with a good edge. It is a SERIOUS tool.

But, I would rather carry my Chopweiler over the HH and feel the Chopweiler is a very well balanced mid-sized chopper at a more practical thickness and weight. - Even still, the Chopweiler is heavier than I prefer to carry. The Chopweiler might have a slight advantage over the SARSquatch for chopping, but the SARSquatch is still better for carry and versatility.

The SARSquatch is a VERY good all-rounder and MUCH more carry friendly IMO.

If you aren't going to carry it, the HH is hard to beat for a 8" chopper. But, if you aren't going to carry it, there are better choppers to be had. FBM, Battle Rat, DFLE are all great contenders that would all likely chop better. The HH is not much of a camp knife IMO as it is just too thick and heavy. - Not nearly as nimble and versatile as the SARSquatch IMO.

I sold my HH. But, I do regret it. I don't regret the "Functional" practical loss. I think I have better options and WAY better bangs for the buck. But, the HH makes an awesome safe queen IMO. I miss drooling on that one.

The Chopweiler and SARSquatch are more "practical" carry / user options IMO. With the SARSquatch leading the back for best all-round use, design, feel and balance that I have yet handled in a comparable sized knife from all Busse and kin blades. The SARSquatch is like my fancier INFI and micarta upgraded Camp Tramp.

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Thank you men. You have the same good opinion about the SARsquatch.

Does the FSH is heavier than the Chopweiler?

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As long as you limit your chopping to concrete, and don't actually chop into rock, I doubt you're going to break the SARsquatch. Don't put it on the shelf because it's delicate.
 
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