The Busse Battle Saw Is "LIVE"

Gonna be one of those blades that is gonna be a Busse classic. Years from now everybody will be trying to get one.

Garth
 
Very nice looking design, nice to see something different for a change! I dig the Rambo throwback style. See that it's .220 thick, they must be using up the last of the basic 8 stock. I think that is a great thickness choice though, and should keep it from being unduly heavy while still tough. Only thing that could have made it better was if it had a penetrator tip ala the early Battle Rats. I really wish they would produce another blade with that tip!

Question about a couple of things though for those who will actually use the blade, how much do you figure the saw blades will impede batoning? Also, what is that ripple design down the blade and what is the purpose of that style? How does that effect chopping performance? Will all those ridges cause more friction / impede chopping?

I'm deciding between tanker grey and black or brown micarta. Anyone have any pictures of blades in those configurations to help me decide?

Also, how much less wear resistant is the tanker grey coating compared to say the black? I prefer the looks of the grey, but since I plan to use it I may default to the black if it really wears that much worse.
 
For those expressing regret for not getting the "upgraded" g10 handles, In my experience, in use, on a big chopper, I prefer Micarga. G10 is prettier for bright colors, but I'd much rather chop with the linnen or canvas micarta.
 
Bigfattyt said:
For those expressing regret for not getting the "upgraded" g10 handles, In my experience, in use, on a big chopper, I prefer Micarga. G10 is prettier for bright colors, but I'd much rather chop with the linnen or canvas micarta.
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+1 :thumbup:

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I'd like to see Busse offer the camo micarta. It would look awesome with muddy brown. :cool:
 
Man I got to figure out how to get this one past the wife. HMMMM. Maybe I can pretend to have a drug habit lol. :p Got one on order, just like the one pictured. If it is good enough for the picture, its good enough for me. Love the blade design though. You all got me addicted by the way. I was all BHK or LT Wright Before, but now....it seems I am sweating Busse.
 
Maybe if it was uncoated it would set me over the edge, but methinks I am about done buying coated Infi….. I've said that before I know but I'm really sick of those coatings and don't wanna bother stripping them anymore.
 
Maggot Brain said:
Maybe if it was uncoated it would set me over the edge, but methinks I am about done buying coated Infi….. I've said that before I know but I'm really sick of those coatings and don't wanna bother stripping them anymore.
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Why don't you like coatings?
 
Dang, sure was hopin this one would actually be the fabled two weeks out. Can't really afford it, but I gotta have one. I'm a sucker for sawbacks, INFI is just a nice bonus,,, :)
 
Stop coming out with cool new blades! I'm trying to save money... I had a lady friend over the other night, told her I'm trying to stop buying blades and that I've only (paid) for one this month, the BG ASH. She said, "it really is an addiction, huh?" I need an intervention :(
 
DanR217 said:
Stop coming out with cool new blades! I'm trying to save money... I had a lady friend over the other night, told her I'm trying to stop buying blades and that I've only (paid) for one this month, the BG ASH. She said, "it really is an addiction, huh?" I need an intervention :(
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I am with you there brother. I get the :grumpy: face from the wife when she sees them all laid out. Hey I got to keep them well oiled and such.
 
My wife has given up on me and my knife addiction!:D Fortunately, she doesn't get upset; after all, I COULD be spending it on booze, wild women, etc.:D
 
Couldn't pull the trigger, this one just isn't my style. Not a fan of the saw back, although it is really nice to see Busse throwing some cool designs around again. Now for a run of the war boar.
 
Keep telling myself no.
Too big, don't care for the teeth, can't afford it...
By then again there's CBT, .220 thick, SHBM profile (barring teeth), quilted handles...

Showed it to the wife, "ooh I like it, I want one."
I'm thinking that alone is reason enough.

I almost want to hold out for the next (hopefully 9"+) Battle Grade offering.
 
Does this one count as a Battle Mistress?

About the CBT, how does it effect chopping?

BTW I ordered Black Canvas and Sage as well.
 
Blain said:
Very nice looking design, nice to see something different for a change! I dig the Rambo throwback style. See that it's .220 thick, they must be using up the last of the basic 8 stock. I think that is a great thickness choice though, and should keep it from being unduly heavy while still tough. Only thing that could have made it better was if it had a penetrator tip ala the early Battle Rats. I really wish they would produce another blade with that tip!

Question about a couple of things though for those who will actually use the blade, how much do you figure the saw blades will impede batoning? Also, what is that ripple design down the blade and what is the purpose of that style? How does that effect chopping performance? Will all those ridges cause more friction / impede chopping?

I'm deciding between tanker grey and black or brown micarta. Anyone have any pictures of blades in those configurations to help me decide?

Also, how much less wear resistant is the tanker grey coating compared to say the black? I prefer the looks of the grey, but since I plan to use it I may default to the black if it really wears that much worse.
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I personally think that there is plenty of blade left out front to baton with and even if you baton over the saw teeth it will just eat your baton up faster, I doubt seriously it would hurt the teeth.... As for the CBT it gives you a thinner profile near the edge all while having weight at the spine so it should be a great chopper IMHO.
 
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