SH-1 Value

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Anyone have any idea what the current value of an original SH-1 is???
This is NOT a for sale thread, just looking for a ballpark value for insurance reasons.

Thanks,
dave
 
I'll give you at least $50 for one . . . :D


Seriously though, you might want to shoot Randucci a PM since he sold the only recent one I have seen for sale. Unfortunately he took the price down.
 
Well, since you asked ...

Wait ...

Being merely a little ole' Wolf, I'll need to see it with my SHarp eyes, hold it with my little paws and do 1 Howlin' of an inspection in order to give a "Piglet" like you a good estimation of the value. ;)

You know where to send it ... don't wait any longer as summer is just around the corner. :D
 
I bought Tim's (randucci) SH-1 for $1,100 (the price is still up on his thread, btw). I wasn't even in the market, but when I saw the posted price I couldn't resist--a steal, IMHO.
 
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I have been looking for one for a couple of years and would have been all over the $1,100 price had Mr. York not beat me to it. I also would consider it a bargain at that price.
 
Here's a couple old pics of the old SH-1 vs new ASH-1.

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Will York said:
I bought Tim's (randucci) SH-1 for $1,100 (the price is still up on his thread, btw). I wasn't even in the market, but when I saw the posted price I couldn't resist--a steal, IMHO.
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I didn't notice the price was back up. He took it down for a little while. That is one heck of a score there Will. Congrats again!:cool:
 
Beautiful pics Dave. I have seen em at $1500 and I think one on bay was near $2200 for the one like yours with all the writing, but I dont remember the details as to whether it was at auction, buy it now, did or didnt have bids etc.
 
So this may be a dumb question but what's the main differences between a SH-1 and the ASH-1? .......besides the obvious answer......(about $1000) :D
 
13ninjas said:
So this may be a dumb question but what's the main differences between a SH-1 and the ASH-1? .......besides the obvious answer......(about $1000) :D
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Cost-wise, pure collectibility. The SH1 was the first production Busse and the first Steel Heart--which has always been the flagship knife of Busse Combat and the knife featured in the logo (logo differs as new SH models are released). So to own the foundation knife behind the Busse Combat legend, the knife that started it all, is the draw here. Of course, we're also looking at the fact that we're coming up on 20 years since it was first introduced, so we're gradually closing in on legitimate antique age here.

Physically, you'll notice that the plunge grinds are different, with the SH1's radiused (curved) plunge being more of a hand-made aspect. The feel/comfort of both grip set-ups and the balance on both knives is comparable at least to me, and size is very close. But of course the SH1 is ATS34 against the ASH1's INFI, and even Jerry's 80-hour heat treat on ATS34 (which was supposed to have increased edge-holding 400%) doesn't make it INFI.
 
Those are certainly sweet SH-1's by anyone's standards! While I have almost filled my collection of SH Busses, (I lack only an original SHMS) I have yet to own one of these. Wish I could help!
 
Will York said:
Cost-wise, pure collectibility. The SH1 was the first production Busse and the first Steel Heart--which has always been the flagship knife of Busse Combat and the knife featured in the logo (logo differs as new SH models are released). So to own the foundation knife behind the Busse Combat legend, the knife that started it all, is the draw here. Of course, we're also looking at the fact that we're coming up on 20 years since it was first introduced, so we're gradually closing in on legitimate antique age here.

Physically, you'll notice that the plunge grinds are different, with the SH1's radiused (curved) plunge being more of a hand-made aspect. The feel/comfort of both grip set-ups and the balance on both knives is comparable at least to me, and size is very close. But of course the SH1 is ATS34 against the ASH1's INFI, and even Jerry's 80-hour heat treat on ATS34 (which was supposed to have increased edge-holding 400%) doesn't make it INFI.
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Thanks Will! Were the SH-1's .32" thick like the CG ASH-1's? I never knew the first Busse's were ATS-34 steel. I thought they were A2 or D2. Thanks again for the response!
 
SH1 was 1/4" thick/.250".

I occasionally get a strong urge to make these my "go to" users :D :

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...maybe throw a Cubera in my pocket. :thumbup:

I have to say that the zero convex edge grind on the SHBM LE is by far the finest on any production Busse I've ever seen. All of Cliff Stamp's work with the Battle Mistress was with an LE model knife (when he contacted Busse for a BM, all they had was an LE in stock, so that's what he ordered). I was always impressed with what he could do with that blade, but not nearly as impressed as I was when I finally saw an LE edge with my own eyes. It is one big screaming INFI razor. :eek:
 
Wow! And I gave $850 and $650 for my two. Also, I remember seeing the original "You'll never have a broken Heart" ad, admiring the knife, but thinking that $247 was just too much to pay for a knife. Maybe my heirs will get the windfall someday though, becuase I ain't selling!
 
RedWolfHowlin said:
Well, since you asked ...

Wait ...

Being merely a little ole' Wolf, I'll need to see it with my SHarp eyes, hold it with my little paws and do 1 Howlin' of an inspection in order to give a "Piglet" like you a good estimation of the value. ;)

You know where to send it ... don't wait any longer as summer is just around the corner. :D
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:eek: Wolf! Holy ****, man, long time no post. Welcome back! :thumbup: Don't be such a stranger.
 
Many moons ago. The $850 went to Skunk. The other one was bought later and is an interesting story. I saw it right after it was posted, and jumped on it immediately. When it arrived, it was unused as advertised, and I noticed that the handle scales were very abbreviated in size, so I called the seller to ask if he knew why. He had no idea that there was anything unusual about the knife, but said that when he called Jerry to order it, he was told that one was available that was a left-over from a small run for evaluation by a military unit. I took it to Blade, and Jerry told me (and this is from my weak memory, although the broad details are correct) that five has been provided for evaluation by a law enforcement customer, and the knife he sold must have been a left-over. The reason that the handle scales were of reduced size was that the knife was designed to be used with a wire cutter attachment which fastened to the knife similar to a Holy Tearer. With the rear bolt removed, the attachment could be swung around and used in tandem with the blade as a wire cutter. The standard handle slabs would get in the way.

Needless to say, I wish I had that attachment. It is unique as is, but with the wire cutter attachment it would be even more special.
 
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