SHe's a stripper

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agree with your first point about being a snob!!-Guess I am a Snob to
Ratman79 said:
Friend, I'm far from a snob. It's just when I spend my hard earned money and feel shorted, I'm not too pleased. Maybe it's just me but I expect the very best--no, I demand it. Because you and I both know that there are makers out there thirsty for business and to define their reputations who would deliver a work of art under the same circumstances. That's all I'm saying. It's not a complaint, just a statement of fact. If the knives are going to come to the customer in that shape then they should cost half as much. That's all.
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Ratman79 said:
If the knives are going to come to the customer in that shape then they should cost half as much. That's all.
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I see your point, but here's why I respectfully thing you're way off here.
1. They ARE cheaper, that's what combat grade is,, a coated knife at a lower cost. Literally 'Combat Grade".
2. Half the cost is BS IMO,, are you getting half the performance? Does it cut or chop 50% as well?

I paid for a B8 LE, and expected a beautiful beast, and I got it. If it had any cosmetic flaws I would have sent it it, and Jerry would have gladly fixed it and probably given me shop credit to boot.

I get that some people are upset about a less than perfect blade under the coating, but that's a risk you take by stripping it.
Don't like it? Buy uncoated INFI and move on.
Cheers and Happy Fathers Day!!
 
If I buy a coated knife and strip it I am fully aware of the risk I am taking, removing a factory option anymore is deeming the warranty void in my opinion. Now after I strip a knife and I find a crack, that's something I would bring to the manufacturer. But cosmetics on something that was already coated, that's were I'd draw a line and say "Hell I choose to strip it" and I wouldn't be complaining. Either way that's a great knife. Cleaned up or not congrats

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cletus01 said:
If I buy a coated knife and strip it I am fully aware of the risk I am taking, removing a factory option anymore is deeming the warranty void in my opinion. Now after I strip a knife and I find a crack, that's something I would bring to the manufacturer. But cosmetics on something that was already coated, that's were I'd draw a line and say "Hell I choose to strip it" and I wouldn't be complaining. Either way that's a great knife. Cleaned up or not congrats

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I agree here. The finish under a coated knife should not be covered under a warranty.
 
I respect your opinions guys. After all, discussion is how we learn and grow even if we disagree sometimes.

My hangup was that, to me, for that money it should be perfect. Does the fact that it is sold as coated excuse that it looks terrible underneath? No not for me. Not to mention that you can see the dings and air bubbles/pits/whatever through the coating. It seems like a shortcut or bad QC. Especially in these times with all the great steels around. The fact that it's INFI means little because it is no longer alone in its capabilities.

It's the attitude that it would be all right to call a knife like that okay to present to the customer that bothers me. Quantity never outshines quality. Who knows what else lurks in the steel. The fact that I even have to consider that is what bothered me. I don't judge Busse nor do I think this is how everything comes. I have blades that are great. This one wasn't. My next O2W order is the Son of Swat and II have high hopes.
 
I stated that the finish should not be covered under warranty,nor do I believe the finish should be perfect under the coating but IMHO it should be a little better than that. I can't help wonder if someone at the coaters didn't abuse it a little before coating.
 
hookahhabib said:
Here it is so far after about 10-15 minutes of steel wool...pretty clean until you get to the non-presentation side, where there are some pretty sizable craters - not quite sure whether or not that means there could me more air inclusions deeper in the blade...what do you think AZTimT?







Will probably start sanding it while watching some Netflix tonight...
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This is what most stripped infi I have seen looks like. Maybe not quite so many or large dimples but close. I did strip an ASH-1 once that I could not do anything with. Seemed like it had a DCL type coating under the crinkle coat.
 
My second TGLB had a couple uglies under the coating. I was disappointed but i knew it was a possibility before i started. One buddy made a funny comment about it. He said "I don't care if you are buying a work truck or a Cadillac, straight off the show room floor neither one should have bondo under the paint!". That one made me chuckle. Lol!
 
Lugnutt said:
Pure rough beauty for kool aid drinkers . Not acceptable QC otherwise. I have bought knives classified as " seconds" from a fairly new manufacturer where I could not find the flaw! The price reflected the classification as well. High end knives with corresponding price should reflect the expectations. Just my opinion.
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How is it unacceptable QC? You bought a CG that is sold with a coating, and you're expecting Satin under the coating?!? :confused:
Satin costs about 30% more than CG and that cost is in starting with a thicker blank and time for finishing to produce to a satin sheen.
 
Lugnutt said:
If you read my previous post I said it should be presentable . Of course I'm not expecting satin nor porous looking metal. I don't know if it extends to the core of the steel. Can you guarantee that it does not?
I am not the only one with concern so its not an isolated issue.
One member sold his after stripping it.
I should be able to strip the knife and enjoy the bare metal. Should I not strip it then so I don't get disappointed?
I bought a knife made in the US not China. Should I not expect the best?
As I said before, the other knives that I stripped from the same manufacturer was OK not great but presentable. Is mediocrity the standard now? No more pride in your work?
I don't know about you but my money does not grow in trees. I work hard for it . I buy a fairly expensive knife without a sheath which is OK with me but certain expectations are to be met. I know I can return it to the manufacturer but I don't have the time . I ordered the knife expecting what everybody expects from a high end manufacturer.
Should I just buy satin all the time?
I don't know what your standards are but its pretty low from where i am. Check Survive knives and open your eyes. Did not mean to offend anyone. Just speaking my mind. Cheers!
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The Busse warranty protects you if there are any defects in the steel. Its your choice whether or not to strip the knife, and most of the time based on the expectations you expressed I think you will be disappointed.

Its not about me, it's about the knife. Have you contacted the shop about your concerns?
Busse has outstanding customer service and will take care of you if your not happy.

I own three S!K, BTW and they are a good value IF you can get your hands on one. ;)
 
Lugnutt said:
Warranty is not always a good way of skimping quality checks. This forum always touts busse to be the best or does that only pertain to satin blades? I believed otherwise that's why I buy their products. Was it a hype unless you buy satin? Tell me evltcat. You seem to be the expert. I offend you that I am not impressed .
As i told some member of the forum I am a physician busy with my private practice and I don't have time to ship the item back. Is it not the reason why you buy nice things so you will want to keep it. Time is important if you don't know that by now. Will you buy a car with dents under the paint?
I have 5 S!K knives as well and you have three so you know where i am coming from. So why are you upset??
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I'm not offended, and I am but a wee piglet in these parts.
You are entitled to your opinion. I was just trying to understand what you thought you were getting with a CG blade.
Cosmetics doesn't affect the performance of INFI. It may not make you happy, but it doesn't diminish the capability of the knife.
And yes, if I want my Busse to be shiny and smooth, I buy a satin blade.

If I spend big $$ on something I'm unhappy with, I will find the time to return it.
 
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