The Heart and the Mean Street

azshaman

azshaman

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I have to be the most fortunate hoggette in the trough these days, at least so far as getting the opportunity to investigate and report on some of the best old school Busse steel out there! :thumbup:

It is what I love most about this forum: my Busse extended family. To those of you I’ve met (Class of Blade 2008) and those of you I haven’t, I salute you. This place brings some unique fun and wonderful people to my life, and I appreciate that more than you can know!

In my last review (http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=665321) I talked about the SHBA and how great it is as an all-round blade. Constant exposure to it over the span of a few weeks, using it for daily tasks, made me wonder just exactly how big a blade had to be to perform decently at most jobs. I mentioned wanting to try out an old school original Mean Street, and thanks to a fantastic fellow Busse fan, I was given the opportunity to do exactly that! Little did I know, however, that packed into that box with my test Mean Street…would be…
A DUCCI HEART!!! :eek::eek::eek:
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Now this is a fantastic little blade, and Randucci explained that he wanted to give me the opportunity to see how I liked it, as I had commented previously that it looked just right for my small lady hands. I immediately set to using it in the kitchen, as the pic above demonstrates. Wonderful! Handy little slicer, sharp and well-balanced in all the right places. I found it very useful for most tasks, although I am becoming fond of something just a little bit heavier…the Heart is a jewel for certain, and a lot of fun!
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Of course I really couldn’t wait to get my hands on the little fellow, either. This is an original SHMS that has been well-loved with some coating missing. Didn’t slow it down any, I must say. Comparison pic with Ducci Heart and the SHBA:
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I found the Mean Street to be perfect for its size. The handle weight (this is no narrow, skinny little Street) really helps the ergonomics, making it a surprisingly good slicer. Unfortunately, lost my best Mean pics, but here are a couple more shots for you:
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Overall, this was a great chance to play with and compare these blades, and I have Randucci to thank for a wonderful opportunity!
 
azshaman said:



It is what I love most about this forum: my Busse extended family. To those of you I’ve met (Class of Blade 2008) and those of you I haven’t, I salute you. This place brings some unique fun and wonderful people to my life, and I appreciate that more than you can know!
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We feel the same about you. It is great to have you around.

Thanks for the great pics and review. Picturing the MS in your hands, I don't think it could ever look better.


Garth
 
Thanks for the review Robin.

Glad your getting to sample some 'older old school' Busse's, hell, you've been EDC'n an Ergo :cool:






That Smith, a long barrel model 36 ? Looks like a 5 shot :confused:. Just curious, I like SW wheel guns.

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Good for you, Robin. You are certainly doing the right things to have such good karma. ;)

Enjoy that MS, and make sure to review it further. I'm interested in one as well.

J
 
You're putting together an especially nice vintage lineup. Looking good--congratulations!
 
Thanks, guys, for all of the kind comments. I really love these old school blades, and the Ducci Heart is a real treat! The workmanship Randucci puts into his blades is awesome!

JJ--I'm not sure which model of S&W I have, except to say that it is an Airweight and I have had it forever. Excellent EDC, very light but controllable.
 
Thanks, Robin for the review. Hard to tell which one I like best, the Smith, the Ducci, the SHs.


I'd be proud of any of 'em!!

Hey don't forget the CREEK Shoot is coming up. I'll save you a seat next to Barb-B-Q;)
 
Very nice Robin, I love the older vintage stuff :thumbup: Nice heater too :D
 
Good to know you travel healed out there! I certainly find that a Mean Street/Active Duty size knife is probably in close proximity more often than the big choppers. That MS would fit the bill for a perfect EDC for me! I'm glad you got to put those blades to use.
 
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Good to see you gave them a workout, sounds like they fit the needs. Those older knives (the MS and other straight handle knives, not my Ducci heart) just have a special "feel" to them and I don't know if Jerry could ever re-create it by trying to bring some of those models back. Anyways, my pleasure to give you the chance to try them out. :D



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WOW Robin, I thouht the Ducci heart was a original SH-1 until I read your post. I had the pleasure of holding those Ducci hearts at blade and all I can say is AWESOME!!!!

Thanks for your review also, for a HOGette your sure know your stuff!!!(please dont take that the wrong way):o;):)
 
Robin:):)

Great review's and great pics....

You know I love ya sista:thumbup:

Us Hogettes must stick together:):) and we also have excellent taste:thumbup:

Amy-0
 
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