The B11 Is A True Bushwacker

[Horn Dog]

I finally got to try out a Busse B11 today, and I am impressed. A fellow Dog over in the Yard let me borrow his B11 for comparison. All I had to do was put a good edge on it. The light, fast B11 just sailed through vegetation like a good camp machete. It actually out slashed my convex edged BWM.

But the big surprise was in chopping wood. The B11 took just 25 chops on this log to chop through. The BWM took 30.

The B11 is probably as close to a Busse machete as we will see. It is 6 oz lighter than the BWM and works as well or better. Thanks for the loaner, Jeff.

 

[Skrapmetal]

Got time to take a spine shot to compare thicknesses? I'm not good at remembering how thick all of these are.

 

[d762nato]

Cool review Hd, i guess the width of the B-11 probably has less blade drag on chopping also. Plus alittle extra length.
Then too your sharpening skills from what i've seen and heard are up there. :thumbup:

 

[Horn Dog]

Got time to take a spine shot to compare thicknesses? I'm not good at remembering how thick all of these are.

Oh you spine shot people drive me crazy! Just kidding. Here you go, the BWM is 3/16" thick at the spine and the B11 is 1/4" thick. But the full flat grind of the B11 and the Res C handle make it much lighter than the convex ground full tang BWM.

 

[rpn]

Figured that was your type of knife- nice write up!

Wondered how those 2 would stack up...

 

[Skrapmetal]

Oh you spine shot people drive me crazy! Just kidding. Here you go, the BWM is 3/16" thick at the spine and the B11 is 1/4" thick. But the full flat grind of the B11 and the Res C handle make it much lighter than the convex ground full tang BWM.

Thanks... now can you take one with you holding one in each hand while hopping up and down on one foot?

 

[Horn Dog]

The B11 just really bites deep with each chop. I don't know the physics of it all. I just know what works. Both blades were equally sharp. I still love all three of my BWMs, but I think I'll go find a B11, too.

 

[resinguy]

but I think I'll go find a B11, too.

I knew that you would like it. :thumbup:

Wait till you strip and satin it. Even better!

 

[Horn Dog]

I knew that you would like it. :thumbup:

Wait till you strip and satin it. Even better!

Those Res C handles may not be much to look at, but they sure take some of the shock out of chopping hard wood. The Basic 11 is one heck of fine chopper. And it is as light as some hunting knives. :thumbup:

 

[dericdesmond]

I didnt wack any bushes (pic #2 is AWESOME horndog) but I did wack some steel an hour ago. The B11 is my favorite Busse of all time.

no edge damage, duh

again, no edge damage, I LOVE IT

 

[sumoj275]

Look forward to getting it back. I do believe this is the blade will be living on the pack from her on out.

 

[Horn Dog]

Look forward to getting it back. I do believe this is the blade will be living on the pack from her on out.

Oh I don't know, Jeff. I still have more research and testing to do with it. I need to chop some trees down, and split the wood, and comparisons.....

 

[brownfam]

Oh you spine shot people drive me crazy! Just kidding. Here you go, the BWM is 3/16" thick at the spine and the B11 is 1/4" thick. But the full flat grind of the B11 and the Res C handle make it much lighter than the convex ground full tang BWM.

You make a good point. Geometry and weight, especially concentrating the weight out front make a good "swinging" cutter as well as a good chopper.

I thought long and hard before ordering my BWM, especially after handling my son's B11.

Both are great tools!

Nice review!

Michael

 

[sumoj275]

Oh I don't know, Jeff. I still have more research and testing to do with it. I need to chop some trees down, and split the wood, and comparisons.....

Ok, "Soon" is a relative term:thumbup:

 

[Horn Dog]

You make a good point. Geometry and weight, especially concentrating the weight out front make a good "swinging" cutter as well as a good chopper.

I thought long and hard before ordering my BWM, especially after handling my son's B11.

Both are great tools!
Nice review!

Michael

I agree, and I have no intention of parting with my Bushwackers.

 

[Cappy2cap]

Look forward to getting it back. I do believe this is the blade will be living on the pack from her on out.

+1.. i trekked almost 30 miles with this knife. For what it can offer and how light it is, its a no brainer for me. Unless Im car camping and weight is not an issue, I will always bring my B11. I bought a SAR 8 for this purpose. Then the B11 was released and it looks like my prettier RED/BLACK SATIN SAR8 is now an unused safe queen...They weigh about the same, but why not have 3 extra inches and a softer/shock absorbing handle.

Only down side is if you need a hard butt on your knife for something. the res-c takes away from that but whatever...I mean its almost light enough for some bushcraft...not ideal but doable...

 

[banana-clip]

Nice write up HD :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[snwbrdr202]

Great pics Vic! I love my B-11 as well. I can't believe they are going for cost at the moment! They will no doubt be looked upon as one of the best user choppers in the future.

 

[Horn Dog]

Great pics Vic! I love my B-11 as well. I can't believe they are going for cost at the moment! They will no doubt be looked upon as one of the best user choppers in the future.

The B11 is a serious, lightweight, no frills chopper that works better than some more expensive models, IMO.

 

[PeterPHWS]

Great write up Vic and good luck in the hunt for a Basic 11 .... :thumbup:
if I had gotten a spare I would have let you have mine ....