The Swamp Rat Free Rein 28 . . . Coming Sunday, January 14, 2024, At 9:00 PM Eastern

[MattinLA]

Trying to decide on the finish

 

[grizzle]

Trying to decide on the finish

Trying to decide on the finish

Trying to decide on the finish

Trying to decide on the finish

Trying to decide on the finish

Trying to decide on the finish

Trying to decide on the finish

Trying to decide on the finish

swamp washed is best choice

 

[maxkreigers]

Ordered one in stonewash!

 

[ScoMa]

Trying to decide on the finish

I’m partial to Swamp Comp, but Stonewashed has been growing on me.

 

[GmpaJim]

I fear for the watermelons

 

[DK94044]

For those of you with 3V experience, how is it holding up to corrosion? I’m torn between coated & comp finish!

I have the OG Free Reign with Comp finish, used indoor and out, live by the ocean, constant 60-80% humidity, no rust no oil treatment. Just a wipedown with microfiber cloth and stored hanging on wall by a lanyard, sheathless.

 

[Jack of All Blades]

Went back and got another FR28 and FR combo in swamp comp finish.....


4 swords in 2 days I think I'm good for a bit..

 

[DK94044]

large hands use amazon tennis grip wrap (Alien or Tannis brand work well in different colors) to build up the thickness and non slip for those with sweaty hands.

 

[David Brown]

woo hoo ordered

 

[ScoMa]

woo hoo ordered

Another one handed sword for you?

 

[David Brown]

Another one handed sword for you?

LOL

 

[MattinLA]

Trying to decide on the finish

Still can't decide. Sage or Swamp wash?

 

[ScoMa]

Still can't decide. Sage or Swamp wash?

Well, when you go through all the pros and cons of both, I think it’s safe to say it’s a wash.

 

[MattinLA]

Well, when you go through all the pros and cons of both, I think it’s safe to say it’s a wash.

I think you're right

 

[dogboye]

The AK47 has an 18.5” blade, with an oal of 29”
The FR28 has an 18.25” blade, with an oal of 28”

Sourced from Busse Collector and the first post of this thread.

Yeah... I pulled out my BG AK47 and did the measurements. That pretty made my decision to pass on this. I'll probably only ever buy another Busse-kin sword if it hits 20" or more. I know that is only a couple more inches, but right now, I'm flush with 15-18 inch blades.

 

[MattinLA]

Ordered
What an emotional rollercoaster

 

[Burke]

Well, when you go through all the pros and cons of both, I think it’s safe to say it’s a wash.

Sage advice

 

[ScoMa]

Yeah... I pulled out my BG AK47 and did the measurements. That pretty made my decision to pass on this. I'll probably only ever buy another Busse-kin sword if it hits 20" or more. I know that is only a couple more inches, but right now, I'm flush with 15-18 inch blades.

From what I hear, a couple more inches can make a big difference.

 

[dogboye]

From what I hear, a couple more inches can make a big difference.

I can tell you it would make a BIG difference for me.

Oh... wait. Whut?

 

[ScoMa]

Ordered
What an emotional rollercoaster

What finish did you go with?