The two best Busse bushcraft knives ever?

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I think so.

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All I need now is a folder for EDC. Time to join Randucci's crusade, I think!
 

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I do have and like both those knives.

But some of the Old School knives were pretty great, too.:) You should get your hands on an ABA or BAIII, a Little Ugly, and perhaps an original Steel Heart or SHBM. Those old designs were pretty high performance.:thumbup:
 
The two best Busse bushcraft knives ever?

Skrapmetal said:
I think so.

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All I need now is a folder for EDC. Time to join Randucci's crusade, I think!
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Must only be speculation, since they both look unused. :eek::foot::yawn::D


J/K,,, Seriously, the more pics I see of the CABS. The more I want one, looks awesome with no choil. :eek:
 
trukreltrog said:
The two best Busse bushcraft knives ever?



Must only be speculation, since they both look unused. :eek::foot::yawn::D


J/K,,, Seriously, the more pics I see of the CABS. The more I want one, looks awesome with no choil. :eek:
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Trust me, the BWM isn't unused... the flash made it hard to see though. My camera is terrible. :mad:

And I haven't even had the CABS for 24 hours yet! No chance to use it yet, but unless the heat treat is terrible I can tell by holding it that it is gonna be perfect for what I want out of a 4"er. ;)
 
OldPhysics said:
I do have and like both those knives.

But some of the Old School knives were pretty great, too.:) You should get your hands on an ABA or BAIII, a Little Ugly, and perhaps an original Steel Heart or SHBM. Those old designs were pretty high performance.:thumbup:
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:thumbup::thumbup: Like the CABs too,but +1 for the SHBM.
 
Agree....have a BWM le and a sar3---covers all the bases -then some. Although i'm sooo close to ordering a cabs now

Question for those that have both, or have used both---what are the differences between SHBM and BWM le??..just subtle or ???
 
Old Physics would be far more knowledgeable on the differences between BWMLE and SHBM than I am,but these are my feelings. SHBM looks to be about 1.5" shorter and its blade is narrower and thicker. It feels quite a bit lighter too. I just like it in-hand better.It seems quicker and more balanced and ergonomically more comfortable. There's just something about the feel of the old blades that is special. Don't get me wrong.Love my BWM also and there is a definite price difference.
 
thetret said:
Old Physics would be far more knowledgeable on the differences between BWMLE and SHBM than I am,but these are my feelings. SHBM looks to be about 1.5" shorter and its blade is narrower and thicker. It feels quite a bit lighter too. I just like it in-hand better.It seems quicker and more balanced and ergonomically more comfortable. There's just something about the feel of the old blades that is special. Don't get me wrong.Love my BWM also and there is a definite price difference.
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Good analysis. I agree.:)

I feel the SHBM is more neutral in hand and yet, surprisingly, cuts and chops like a demon.:eek: I can actually use a SHBM for camp chores (and I have!).

I like my BWMs, but I'll never trade a SHBM for one. It's a shame the SHBMs are so expensive ... :o
 
Skrapmetal said:
I think so.

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All I need now is a folder for EDC. Time to join Randucci's crusade, I think!
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I agree. Although I have the CG BWM, the convex grind makes it superb in the woods and at least up to now, it handles woods chores as well as any other blade I've tried -- including fine work.

When I get a sheath made for my CABS, I intend to take it for a spin, and it seems like the perfect bushcraft knife.

I already have been cooking and eating with it, so i know it slices like crazy.

BTW a BAD makes a great EDC, no need for a pre-broken knife ;)
 
I like the combo, though in my case it's a BWM LE (for a more SHBM experience) and a CABS LE.
 
I am starting to think that the CABS is not going to be a bushcraft knife, at least for me.
The handle is very thin, almost uncomfortably so, and is about 1/2 inch too short for me to really get a grip on.
The edges of the spine are so rounded off, that I don't think it will spark a fire steel.
If I keep mine, it will wind up being dedicated to skinning deer and hogs, but it just won't do as a bushcraft knife.
 
Mannlicher said:
I am starting to think that the CABS is not going to be a bushcraft knife, at least for me.
The handle is very thin, almost uncomfortably so, and is about 1/2 inch too short for me to really get a grip on.
The edges of the spine are so rounded off, that I don't think it will spark a fire steel.
If I keep mine, it will wind up being dedicated to skinning deer and hogs, but it just won't do as a bushcraft knife.
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The handle is too short for you? What size gloves do you wear?

I wear large, sometimes XL if they run small, and the handle is pretty ideal for me.

You must have some pretty gigantic hands. :cool:
 
well, I wear a size 14 shoe and ring, and XL gloves are tight. I like a handle that is at least 5 and a half inches long.
That the handle is so thin is more of an issue though. Very difficult to get a grip on it.
Most of my knives are custom made, because of the size issues.
 
Mannlicher said:
well, I wear a size 14 shoe and ring, and XL gloves are tight. I like a handle that is at least 5 and a half inches long.
That the handle is so thin is more of an issue though. Very difficult to get a grip on it.
Most of my knives are custom made, because of the size issues.
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Contact Busse and see about having the handles switched out or having liners put in. If they won't do it, someone like Ban or Norcalblacktail will. Also check with Justin at ranger knives and bark river or many of the custom makers here.
 
Mannlicher said:
well, I wear a size 14 shoe and ring, and XL gloves are tight. I like a handle that is at least 5 and a half inches long.
That the handle is so thin is more of an issue though. Very difficult to get a grip on it.
Most of my knives are custom made, because of the size issues.
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Then I propose a Silent Knight for bushcraft, and Chuckette for chopping duties.
 
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