Using Busse's for a pry bar ?

Grind geometry also plays an important role in this scenario. A convex grind is very strong, a saber grind slightly less so and a full height flat grind being the weakest of the three. INFI is a very strong steel and will hold up well to prying. But if prying is a main function for your knife then I would recommend getting a model that has a convex grind to give you the most strength possible.

Garth
 
I don't WANT to pry with my knife and I don't think any knife owner really does . But I buy my knives from Busse and Scrap Yard so that IF I even have to use my knife to pry (because it's all I have at the timein some emergency) it will give me the best chance of it not failing . Nothing is industructable , but these knives come pretty damn close .


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HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS !
 
The original Team Gemini has a very thick convex grind and would make a great pry bar for a belt sized knife.

With the lightweight version on sale, you'll probably see a few of the originals on the exchange.
 
infi in 3/16th is Plenty strong. Watch the destruction test link provided.

I have pried with an SS. Which is pretty thin, full flat grind, with a thin tip.

I pounded it into wood with a baton, and pried out chunks repeatedly. I flexed the blade probably 30 degrees with no issues.
 
I've done the same with my boss jack, pried chunks of an old log for a fire. It held up well, but still worried me a little. Im wondering how tough these new geminis are. I ordered one, and hope it will hold up good for extra hard use.
 
Of all my Busses, my ASH-1 Combat is the most indestructable. I can't think of a legitimate way I could break it, including using it as a pry bar. I don't think it would break, if I clamped it in a vice and bounced on it. But, I only weigh 300 lbs.
 
How big a boy are you? :) Everything has a breaking point you may or may not reach it. You have to do what you have to do. In a pinch improvise but if you can, just use the proper tool for the job.
 
The proper tool sometimes isnt available in the middle of the woods.
 
David Brown said:
Jerry pried a car door open with a Satin Jack years ago.
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Great minds think alike. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...o-The-Rescue!!!!!-(Cool-pic)?highlight=rescue

INFI To The Rescue!!!!! (Cool pic)

A few nights ago, Jennifer and I were returning from Toledo (The Big City) down State Route 20. It was about 10:00pm and pitch dark. About 200 yds. in front of us a pretty bad accident occurred. A semi-truck full of grain had pulled out of one of the fields and was going about 10 mph when the Chrysler mini-van in front of us (going a bit over 70 mph.) slammed into the the rear of the truck. We were able to react quickly enough that we avoided becoming part of the accident and were able to offer some assistance to the injured man in the mini-van. Long story short, the front of the van was completely crushed, airbags were deployed, the guy was NOT wearing a seat belt and had crushed the steering wheel flat against the dashboard in spite of the airbags. Jennifer called 911 and stood in the middle of the highway with a large flashlight trying to stop three oncoming trucks form slamming into the now dark and impossible to see mini-van. I ran to the crushed up mini-van to check on the driver. The front quarter panel had collapsed into, and over the door making entry impossible.

INFI to the rescue!!!! I had a Satin Jack with me and was able chop and pry the crushed body panel back and then pry the van door open far enough to talk with the victim and assess the situation. By the time the paramedics arrived they had easy access to the victim. The victim was in pretty bad shape and had suffered massive internal injuries. He was ultimately life-flighted to Toledo. I have no idea whether he survived the accident or not. I tried calling the hospital but was unable to get any info on his condition due to the fact that I am not a family member.

He and his family are in our prayers,

Jerry and Jennifer

Here's a pic of the Leopard Camo Spotted Jack. . . .
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