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Size difference between MS and AD
- Thread starter Lukers
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The lean mean street and the AD are VERY similar, same handle, same thickness.
(I hope I right about all of this) The LMS has a pointy pommel (skull crusher) and the AD does not. Of course, the LMS is a bit longer. But not by much. 1/2" IIRC
IF you want a heavier duty, I'd go with the Mean Street, it's thicker, so it's going to be tougher.
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And when you get time check out www.badmojo.tv for a total HOG-u-licious experience. You may need a paper towel.
(I hope I right about all of this) The LMS has a pointy pommel (skull crusher) and the AD does not. Of course, the LMS is a bit longer. But not by much. 1/2" IIRC
IF you want a heavier duty, I'd go with the Mean Street, it's thicker, so it's going to be tougher.
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And when you get time check out www.badmojo.tv for a total HOG-u-licious experience. You may need a paper towel.
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As requested:
This is a three knife comparison, only because the Badger matches the finish of the other two and it just arrived the other day so I wanted to show it off.
Left to right in each photo: BA3 (AB?) LE #152, MrS, AD
The MrS has that extended butt tip, which makes it look more different than it truly is. The grip scales for the AD and MrS are identical sizes. I don't have a Leaner Meaner, or I would include it.
Rick - fan of satin and snakeskin
This is a three knife comparison, only because the Badger matches the finish of the other two and it just arrived the other day so I wanted to show it off.
Left to right in each photo: BA3 (AB?) LE #152, MrS, AD
The MrS has that extended butt tip, which makes it look more different than it truly is. The grip scales for the AD and MrS are identical sizes. I don't have a Leaner Meaner, or I would include it.
Rick - fan of satin and snakeskin
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Great pix. Thanks. I picked up my first MrS this weekend from Mike. I just by seconds missed out on an AD. I did get a chance to compare them side by side. While the AD was thinner and thus lighter, I fell in love with the heft of the MrS. Besides the MrS is in desert tan 
The MrS fits my Coot leather sheath just fine, so I have a pocket scabbard to boot. This is going to be my 'Goin to church knife'
Thanks Mike for the Blade and BOO to whoever only sent one AD
The MrS fits my Coot leather sheath just fine, so I have a pocket scabbard to boot. This is going to be my 'Goin to church knife'
Thanks Mike for the Blade and BOO to whoever only sent one AD
Yep, I got to the Busse table about 10 secs. before you, G19G26. I saw that AD and said that I was buying that for sure. It's a nice knife. I made a kydex sheath for it yesterday. Turned out pretty good. Anyways, it was nice meeting some Busse fans at the show.
Mike Minichiello
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I'd say that the Badger is the standard 3/16" model, although I am not sure of that. It appears to be marginally thicker than the AD.
An additional question for you gents. All 'porking' aside, what would you carry one for that is totally unique of the other two? If you could just have one....
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Thanks
Luke
I'd say that the Badger is the standard 3/16" model, although I am not sure of that. It appears to be marginally thicker than the AD.
An additional question for you gents. All 'porking' aside, what would you carry one for that is totally unique of the other two? If you could just have one....
?Thanks
Luke