The HOGB8 Thread

[SpyderPhreak]

Free bump.

And some belated pics of my CF beasts.











All measure 0.352" thick at the ricasso. Weights as follows:

• Standard: 16.73oz (474.5g)
• Drop Point: 16.84oz (477.5g)
• War Feather: 16.17oz (458.6g)

I'm still scratching my head how my drop point weighs more than the standard model. And no, that's not a typo.

 

[Will York]

Pork on the hoof—great pics and comparisons!

Yeah, I was somewhat surprised they kept all three blade lengths so nearly the same, also. The magic of Busse.

 

[AsianBeerCan]

https://imgur.com/KwFFGcr

My first Busse, and first "real" fixed blade (over 6 in). I can see why you guys are hooked on em

 

[Will York]

Thanks for the pic—that’s one helluva first Busse!

Congrats and enjoy that bad boy—nice one!

 

[Stump Buster]

GrEIGHT pics ALL!!!

Quick bump because I've been SLACKING!!!

Have a Fantastic Weekend All!!!

PS - Just sent 2 of my HOGB8's out today for leather (one sheath to fit both hopefully). Will post pics when they get back!

 

[Will York]

Same here—leather hopefully in my near future!

Pics to come!

 

[Chris A]

Another tomahawk, this blade is so freaking awesome.

 

[Will York]

I like that knife. Could be the presentation.

Don't you just love naked INFI with Res-C?



Me too.

 

[Private Klink]

VERY nice Will!

 

[Jaxx]

A little up in arms over Busse recently...lol

 

[Will York]

That’s a very good looking “earth tones” color combo.

 

[Rob_Mob]

My friends!! After painfully but happily watching all of you enjoy your blades — mine finally arrived, so obviously I took it out to try it factory before I put one of my optimized edges on it . . . I loved it, even if it did rust very quickly

Try not to mind the ugly mug

 

[Will York]

Yep, DC is less forgiving than satin in that regard when it gets wet. But in my experience when you wipe away the surface rust with something like a solvent-soaked abrasive pad, it leaves a fairly stable blackish patina that doesn’t show much oxidation after that.

Did it rust orange or just get black/blotchy?

 

[Stump Buster]

Good on-ya Rob! I'm curious to hear about the rusting too. Inquiring minds and all that...

 

[Will York]

Some sweet leather eye candy from my man Busto...

This guy is GOOD!!!


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Thanks Busto!!!

 

[Busto]

Is that Welt thick or WHAT??!!!! Looking Good Pard

 

[Will York]

Is that Welt thick or WHAT??!!!!

How could it NOT be?

A fine wrapper for The Beast!

 

[Will York]

I really like the neatsfoot oil finish--you gave it a good dose. Still a little dark in some of the crannies, so I know it's still being absorbed. Such an easy finish to restore with more oil, and so durable. Perfect Busse pants!

 

[Stump Buster]

Beautimus!!!!

 

[Busto]

I really like the neatsfoot oil finish--you gave it a good dose. Still a little dark in some of the crannies, so I know it's still being absorbed. Such an easy finish to restore with more oil, and so durable. Perfect Busse pants!

Neatsfoot oil is easy care and protection for leather...It will even out some hides in a couple of days and had one that took 5 weeks to be a nice even finish and a little dab on a scrape will touch it right up...My saddles would sigh with delight when they were cleaned and Oiled...