The Ergo series

Matteo Escobar

Matteo Escobar

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I personally prefer the E-series over all other incarnations of the Busse line.

I think that they are the most honed-down, most basic interpretation of a combat knife possible.

Many disagree.

A lot of people think that this series was Busse's low point, that he made that design to be able to mass produce them.

My opinion of the E-series is: There is nothing that you could take away from the design to make it more functional, but plenty that you could add to make it more aesthetically pleasing.

What do you think?
 
I don't own any of the E series knives but Cliff did some articles on how much the chopping power was increased over the straight handles.

I have to admit I prefer the look of the fusion handles over the E handles. Not having ever handle one I can't make anymore conclusions then that.

Stay Strong & No Regrets!
Brian
 
I just wanted to add that they are also the line that catapulted Busse into the stratosphere.

The years that Busse offered the Ergo line are also the years that his business blew up. Apparently for good reason.
 
The Busse ergo line was very good but it would be boring to see the same knives being offered over and over. It's always exciting to see new versions comming out.. worth the wait.
 
Matteo Escobar said:
My opinion of the E-series is: There is nothing that you could take away from the design to make it more functional, but plenty that you could add to make it more aesthetically pleasing.

What do you think?
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I think Ronybear's custom Steel Heart with the silver bolsters and ivory slabs proves the point. I still drool over that setup.

Rick - who has been contemplating talking to Mr. Weiland....
 
The e-handles are very misunderstood and underappreciated.

I have found that some of the early ones had a "boxier" feel to them, but proper radiusing (as later ones had) of the edges makes them very sweet in the hand.

I have also checked out a few that folks have done themselves, and found them amazingly pleasing and comfortable to grip.

I think folks will find just how ergonomically effective these are, and will start buying them to add to their collections and kits.

Good stuff.
 
I own one Steel heart 1, One Steel Heart II, and one Steel Heart Fusion. I own about a dozen Steel Heart E's.

I have had the chance to equal those numbers in any version I choose over the years. The reason I own more E's then anything else is that the Steel Heart E might just be the Best Steel Heart Busse ever made. The Fusion comes close but there is something special about the E's...


edited to add. SHBM might be the best Bm ever made......
 
Matteo Escobar said:
I personally prefer the E-series over all other incarnations of the Busse line.

I think that they are the most honed-down, most basic interpretation of a combat knife possible.

My opinion of the E-series is: There is nothing that you could take away from the design to make it more functional, but plenty that you could add to make it more aesthetically pleasing.

What do you think?
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I agree with the above, and would add that the Natural Outlaw E is the best of the best. That is why I have more of them, in their many variations, than any other Busse. They are addictive.
 
The only E style handle I have is on my Magnum EU-17, and it is my favorite Busse handle and knife.

It feels like the ultimate extension of my arm, and the knife always feels lively in hand.

I’ve made peace with the Fusion handle on my FSH, but to me it is an incomplete compromise compared to the E style handle.
 
to me the bm-e was the best possible compromise.

but it was a compromise. if you want a knife to be neither light in the hand, nor blade heavy, you will have a knife that is constantly asking to be one or the other. it serves it purpose very well, in that it will do the work of a larger blade (more blade heavy), without the same level of fatigue, but this is a trade off.

much like the basic 7, if i can have both sides of what the blade style is trying to produce, i would rather get the best of both, rather then a combination. the basic 5 combined with the basic 9, for me, was a perfect combo. the basic 7 was something that begged to be more then it was.

but for what they were, they were excellent.
 
I've grown to love the Fusions, but loved the E-Series from the get-go. I've only got a few, but they aren't going anywhere. Ever. :)
 
I feel like most of the Busse handles on the large blades are just too thick and/or wide for me. I like the feel of the Basics, and the Barf/ airgonne assault. I also have a variant Busse fighter that is a lot like the e handle, but thinner. The old satin Jack handle feels really good to me also. Now, I admit that I haven't used any of my bigger busses for chopping, but I have used other knives for this purpose. Maybe the wider handles feel good when you chop for extended periods of time, but I'd prefer better handle security.
 
Send all of your straight handle knives to me, I will take care of those uncomfortable handled no good knives. Thanks in advance.

:D
 
I'm glad to see that many agree!

To me there is nothing better than my SH-E with a satin finish and snakeskin micarta.

There is one thing that I really don't understand though. For pretty much the entire time period that the E-Series was offered you could easily get any knife with a satin finish for $65 extra. I've seen only one or two E-Series blades with a factory satin finish.

What's up with that?
 
by the way.....

if and when peter becomes a HOG, what would his knighted hog name be???

sir hogpeter

sir peterhog naaaaa....

this will take a meeting of the HIGH COUNCIL of OINK!!!!!!! :eek:
 
idahoskunk said:
i know! and peter is going to go them for 20 buck canadian!! :thumbup: :cool:
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What do you mean? I am totaly lost. :foot: :D :confused: :D

I don't think anyone needs to worry about a HOG name for me for a (very) long time. Afterall, I only have three.

:D
 
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