Two knives CR Mountaineer 1 and Busse SAR 3

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Davor

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I've had these two knives for the past two months and have used each one for slicing paper and whittling. This is my review:

CR: Nice design and the A2 steel cuts razor sharp.
Busse: Great balance and ideal EDC and nice design.

For cutting CR and for everyday carry the Busse.
 
Thanks for the super thorough and complete review, although it was a looong read. Please don't take so many pictures next time though!

Just kiddin :D;). Any review is better than no review. Both knives are exquisite cutting instruments and both are superb at what they do. Nice set of knives.:thumbup:
 
This is terrible abuse! A2 should never be "razor sharp"- don't you know that's dangerous? Especially on a CR knife- don't you read these forums? And everybody knows great balance and nice design have nothing to do with a Busse knife- who are you trying to kid? Ideal EDC? These knives are to be kept in safes until the SHTFEOTWAWKI Zombie invasion! Slicing paper and whittling indeed- haven't you ever heard of using the right tool for the job?
 
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This is terrible abuse! A2 should never be "razor sharp"- don't you know that's dangerous? Especially on a CR knife- don't you read these forums? And everybody knows great balance and nice design have nothing to do with a Busse knife- who are you trying to kid? Ideal EDC? These knives are to be kept in safes until the SHTFEOTWAWKI Zombie invasion! Slicing paper and whittling indeed- haven't you ever heard of using the right tool for the job?
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I thought I was ready for a Zombie invasion after reading World War Z and the Zombie survival guide, but after reading the Rising, I'm not sure my knives would survive that invasion. In regards to my reviews, the A2 coated blade and sharpness on the Mountaineer I is superb. The balance and feel of the SAR 3 is a pleasure to hold. In all, both are great knives for most chores except for chopping and beheading a zombie.
 
I doubt anyone will read this edit on my review especially after posting the the short review in July. After owning the CR and Busse knives for several months and using them for different chores, I found the INFI blade a bit difficult to keep a razor sharp edge. I still like the feel, but the A2 continues to be the blade with the superior edge. Right now, I have both sitting in my safe, and they are still a beauty to hold and look at. From what I read, the infi's biggest strength is in chopping and durability.
 
The Busse Sar 3 does require some additional love on the blade, but once there it begins to cut well. I would post pics, but I'm too busy to provide a very technically detailed review and everyone knows what they both look like.
When I first began my search of a smaller fixed blade, I looked at the Mountaineer 1 b/c knifecenter.com was advertising it. I took several months to finally decide on purchasing this higher end knife and it took a few more months to get it back ordered. At the end I was very impressed with the one piece hollow handle. The finish was perfect, blade sharp, weight was excellent and it came with a nice sheath. Chris Reeve customer service was great too.
I took it out a few weeks ago with a search team and I felt I had a sturdy and reliable knife on me. I only used it to cut some branches and to excavate a small hole. Between the Busse and M1, I chose the M1 on that trip due to the edge superiority at the moment.
On a daily basis or EDC, I carry the Busse. I like the balance, size and look of it. I can easily place it in my front pocket with a custom made leather sheath I had made for it. I think Busse knives are nicely balanced and also a piece of art along with Chris Reeve. I had hoped Busse would provide a sheath with their knives.
Now, if you ask me to pick one of the knives, I would say the Busse for the EDC, and the M1 for fishing and hunting.
If I was stranded on an island with no rem oil on me, then it would be the Busse.
If I was stranded on an island for a week, then the M1.
If I could only keep one, then the M1. Why, well, the Busse is a luxury to have, but the M1 with its hollow handle would be more useful.
The reason I am providing this low level review, is b/c I am fortunate enough to be able to buy both.
If I had to do it all over, I would buy three, maybe an ASH 1 skinny.
I'll update this later when I go out fishing or camping and when I get a chance to try both.
Right now, each has only cut cardboard, paper and wood.
 
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I saw other forums on issues with the SAR 3 blade. I really thought Busse was just inferior to other companies. I'm sending mine back to get it really sharpened. Too bad Busse did not pay more attention, I would have bought a lot more knives and provided better reviews if I received a sharper blade out of the box. Just checked my inspection card, #11.
 
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Davor said:
I saw other forums on issues with the SAR 3 blade. I really thought Busse was just inferior to other companies. I'm sending mine back to get it really sharpened. Too bad Busse did not pay more attention, I would have bought a lot more knives and provided better reviews if I received a sharper blade out of the box. Just checked my inspection card, #11.
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I've got quite a few Busse's and mine came pretty darn sharp. As for #11 i don't think that person is allowed to sharpen any more knives for Busse.
I've got 9 stitches in my shin to prove it from my Bwmle straight from the shop. Kind of wish it had been less sharp in the end. Keep up the great reviews too. :D
 
d762nato said:
I've got quite a few Busse's and mine came pretty darn sharp. As for #11 i don't think that person is allowed to sharpen any more knives for Busse.
I've got 9 stitches in my shin to prove it from my Bwmle straight from the shop. Kind of wish it had been less sharp in the end. Keep up the great reviews too. :D
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I emailed Amy at Busse last night, and she was out sick, but someone else responded by 9 a.m. saying I can send it back with no issues and I should be very pleased with the SAR 3's blade when they are done with it. I will be sending it back with the Inspector Card too. :D
 
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