The Busse Combat Folder Has Become A Reality . . . And It Only Took 30 Years!!! . . . It Is Coming Friday, September 19, 2025 At 9:00 PM Eastern!!!

[RVO3VOM]

The only nit-picky thing if I was to find something would be the inside radius of the thumbhole would benefit from just a very light chamfer on the edge. It is machined very precisely and as such the 90° angle is quite sharp.

The Swamp Rat Rat Trap had the same issue.

 

[WValtakis]

Teardown Tuesday, checking out some really neat features in the Busse Combat "Ground Troop 35" folder using Jerry's "Block Lock"

 

[PeteyTwoPointOne]

Loved it Chip!

here's the answer to your bearing question:

Thread 'The Busse Combat GT35 Has More Balls Than Any Other Folder On The Market Today!!! . . . Here's Proof!!!'

Oct 14, 2025

The Busse Combat GT35 Has More Balls Than Any Other Folder On The Market Today!!! . . . Here's Proof!!!

Here's a pic of the custom ball bearings that will be on the GT35

90 Balls Per Set!!!

Congrats to all who scored!

Let's Drink!

Jerry

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[mqqn]

Yes! Cool teardown video WValtakis , and I am happy your version finally arrived.

While my wife and I were watching your vid I was saying "45...45!" Lol.

I am not going to swap out the bearings, but it was great of Busse to ship them to me anyway.

Thanks again for the teardown; the ball bearing in there makes more sense now.

 

[Chingon1988]

Teardown Tuesday, checking out some really neat features in the Busse Combat "Ground Troop 35" folder using Jerry's "Block Lock"

Nice Vid. I don't know that it matters but I noticed you put the new bearings in upside down. They might fit better into the recessed groove and make it less stiff if you put them in like the originals came from Busse.

 

[WValtakis]

Nice Vid. I don't know that it matters but I noticed you put the new bearings in upside down. They might fit better into the recessed groove and make it less stiff if you put them in like the originals came from Busse.

They're solid washers, I'm not sure how flipping them over would make a difference

 

[Chingon1988]

They're solid washers, I'm not sure how flipping them over would make a difference

oh jeez, missed that part. That would make sense then. My bad.

 

[Nuker]

Oops… accidental post.

 

[Sippy007]

Post in thread 'Everyone's latest acquisitions!' https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/everyones-latest-acquisitions.1376705/post-23524656

Hi, I wanted to avoid a “double post”... I hope that's okay?!

 

[polskiogorki]

Make a gt37.5 and im in , the 35 is too thin and the 40 is too thick. Also would prefer without a choil. But at least they are in production

 

[WValtakis]

Make a gt37.5 and im in , the 35 is too thin and the 40 is too thick. Also would prefer without a choil. But at least they are in production

The choil is necessary to clear the hump in the lockbar around the thumbstud in the closed position, but it could be a little smaller and still avoid contact.

 

[WValtakis]

Whoops...I was out in the garage and it bumped up against the grinder

 

[sidewayyys]

Whoops...I was out in the garage and it bumped up against the grinder
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Notice much difference in cuts?

 

[sidewayyys]

Teardown Tuesday, checking out some really neat features in the Busse Combat "Ground Troop 35" folder using Jerry's "Block Lock"

Holy fidget toy.

This video really sunk an arrow of regret deep into my guts.

I kind of "wrote off" the GT35 in my mind, thinking it was too thin overall but it seems beautifully functional.

Your videos are brilliant at showcasing the build quality of these folders, too. Awesome to see Jerry smashed em outta the park.

I missed out on the GT35 & WD.... but have a Drop Zone & GT40 incoming..!! Can not wait to get these in hand.

 

[WValtakis]

Notice much difference in cuts?

It was slicey before...it's a laser beam now

 

[sidewayyys]

It was slicey before...it's a laser beam now

Very nice !!

 

[WValtakis]

Shaved a pair of old random thumbstuds down into a low profile domed set for the lockbar, about the same height as the screws...so far I'm loving it

 

[TENTEX]

Shaved a pair of old random thumbstuds down into a low profile domed set for the lockbar, about the same height as the screws...so far I'm loving it

Part number on the replacements use used?

 

[WValtakis]

Part number on the replacements use used?

I think they came off a Benchmade Bedlam...they were black and stepped with a tiny domed nub on top. I had to shorten the connecting screw a bit and use a bit of brass tubing to shim the hole diameter in the lockbar as well.

 

[Novaman63]

Teardown Tuesday, checking out some really neat features in the Busse Combat "Ground Troop 35" folder using Jerry's "Block Lock"

Great video! I’m in awe of how fast and smooth you flip the blade out, I seem to ride my thumb in the thumb hole all the way open, this is my first thumb hole opener.