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I did too. Nuclear option, no choil and I am so glad & grateful.
brandonc
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I'll just tell my girlfriend extra hard, and better grip. What's not to like
Nuker
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I’m glad to see XC.
The choilless makes the most sense for me.
I just wish the blade height was reduced a fuzz… to be like the choil option height.
Then it’d be more like a CABS (which I love).
Edit:
Looking again at the first two pics above… maybe blade height is the same, between choil/no choil. I just dig it more when the talon hole is lower, with respect to the edge.
The choilless makes the most sense for me.
I just wish the blade height was reduced a fuzz… to be like the choil option height.
Then it’d be more like a CABS (which I love).
Edit:
Looking again at the first two pics above… maybe blade height is the same, between choil/no choil. I just dig it more when the talon hole is lower, with respect to the edge.
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crossada
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I wish I could order both. The no choil option is normally the way I would go but it doesn’t look quite as appealing in the photo. I noticed the plunge lines look different from the tan/black G10 to the black micarta as well.
I wish we had more pictures to drool over so “No Regrets” would be accurate lol
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ordered no choil so I can make sheaths for both.
black w/orange g-10
black w/orange g-10
Jaxx
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Color-wise, solid Hunter Orange G-10 looks like the handle color on the middle knife in this image vvv
JohnTheTexican
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I thought I was done buying knives, and now I have a $3000 shop credit. Grrrr.....
Soon to be decreased by about $320.
Nuker
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I'd love to see more horn out of the shop... especially with all this deer hunting I've been hearing about.I've not seen a stag handled Busse straight from the Shop, but they've done a few pieces with ram's horn handles over the years.
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Here's a pimp SAR 3 from Knoboganzaaaaaaa 2011
Jaxx
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That's jigged bone, giraffe bone is my guess.
I have one, it's still a solid handle, nice & grippy.
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Phew! IN! 
Of course this gets released while I'm out Elk hunting, and last call comes out as we're driving home Sunday... 
Of course this gets released while I'm out Elk hunting, and last call comes out as we're driving home Sunday... Exactly what I ordered, but went with satin for mine.
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I have one of those, it's a sweet lil user knife! One of my (many) faves!I'd love to see more horn out of the shop... especially with all this deer hunting I've been hearing about.
Here's a pimp SAR 3 from Knoboganzaaaaaaa 2011
Soulrack223
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With all of the excitement for the Saddle Tramp this one has sorta faded out of our memories. As much as I want my Saddle Tramp to arrive, this is the one I am most excited about.
Have any of these shipped yet? I ordered in November. Last I heard it was " closer to end of March" and before that 12 weeks.
In this age of scandal and broken trust in the knife industry, I'm concerned I bought a pig in a poke. One of the hallmarks is extended and extending dates for delivery.
Has anyone got theirs?
In this age of scandal and broken trust in the knife industry, I'm concerned I bought a pig in a poke. One of the hallmarks is extended and extending dates for delivery.
Has anyone got theirs?
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It does not appear that any have shipped yet. Looks like the Saddle Tramp is beginning to ship, so these shouldn't be too far behind. Perhaps a few more weeks.
Busse does not deserve to be lumped in with ilk like Bark River, etc.
In the 20 years I've been buying from them, they've never failed to deliver, and I don't expect that will change.They just have a lot going on right now, including new government contracts (which in Jerry's own words, get pushed to the front of the line, as they should be).
You do not need to worry, just have a bit more patience!
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100% this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ no need to worry
over 26 years of dealing with Busse and never have they let me down .....never
as far as delivery times, this is directly from Busse's web site
** Completion of most new projects will likely take a minimum of 18 to 32 weeks. Some models will ship sooner while others may take much longer depending on quantity/complexity/workload. Due to the consistent and exceptionally high demand along with the nature of the manufacturing process, Busse Combat Knives and its subsidiaries can only provide a rough time frame for completion and shipment.
I do not work for or represent Busse in any official way and can only go with my personal experiance
over 26 years of dealing with Busse and never have they let me down .....never
as far as delivery times, this is directly from Busse's web site
** Completion of most new projects will likely take a minimum of 18 to 32 weeks. Some models will ship sooner while others may take much longer depending on quantity/complexity/workload. Due to the consistent and exceptionally high demand along with the nature of the manufacturing process, Busse Combat Knives and its subsidiaries can only provide a rough time frame for completion and shipment.
I do not work for or represent Busse in any official way and can only go with my personal experiance