Small Fixed Blades in the Outdoors?

That Basic 4 sure is tempting, isn't it? :D I wonder if it has the full convex bevel, or if it has the asymmetrical bevel. I'm really hooked on the full convex.
 
Buzz,

Even if it came with an asymetric grind, no problem. I've sent two Basics back to Busse and they gladly made them full convex grind and got them back to me within a week of receipt.

Mike
 
Originally posted by diletante
I wonder how much they charge for shipping...?
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The last I heard, Busse's European site can't ship their models to a USA address. However, if you have a friend in Europe they could get it and send it to you. Australian addresses also work, so if you've got a buddy down under that could be another way to get one of the Euro-Busse models.

For the most accurate info on getting the European Busse blades, call the Busse shop at (419) 923-6471.
 
The Basic 4 is a full flat grind, assymetric edge, and 1/4" thick. It's great for splitting small wood, and as a "heavy-duty" beater, but it isn't close to being my first choice in the woods. I'll stick with a Basic 9 or a hatchet along with a 2.5-3.5" blade. Here's a scan of the Basic 4, along with a 154CM Talon, a Rinaldi Gambit in BG-42, DDR CF AL in D2M, and Doug Mondt's GMC in 10V.
Except for a beater Nimravus, that's all of my fixed blades under 7"...
 
For any skinning/cutting tasks I've done, a 6" carbon steel butcher knife from Ontario has been the most useful and versatile single knife I have. 4" knives are often more effective, but I can still handle the 6" with dexterity, plus it has the added advantage of size.
However in Texas legal carry is limited to 5.5". To stay within that framework I carry a 5" Stainless drop point. It's proven to handle most tasks fairly well and I like to carry it over my 4" blades simply for the extra "inch" in length. The 5" knife is easy to carry, and versatile enough for most any normal knife task and ok for self-defense in a pinch.
 
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