What does sterile mean for the busse collector?

maximany

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I am wondering why certain Busse models are listed as 'sterile' ?
I assume it means the blade does not have the usual logo or other markings correct?
But why? Was out ordered that way, or a production oversight, or some other reason.
Lastly, should I buy one, how does it affect the value? Is it worth more or less and of let's say I was buying to collect and save, will I have problems in future trying to sell or prove its authenticity?
Thanks
 
It means they soak them in lots of high proof alcohol before sending them out. Then, after you get them, you have to repeat the process frequently to keep the germs at bay.

None of mine are sterile any more, because I don't drink....
 
Its a good question with a multitude of answers as each model is different.

What model is it you reference? This will help with us provide a more specific and less generalized answer.

cause some maybe request, only way it was offered due to military over run etc . Some are only ones while others may have multiple offerrings

Overall, sterile is a preference to individual but will never hurt your re-sell only helps in my opinion as the Registered trade mark talon hole is always present.:thumbup:
 
Excuse me for the double....

Where are my manors?:D


Let me offer you a drink:)

 
"Is it worth more or less and of let's say I was buying to collect and save, will I have problems in future trying to sell or prove its authenticity?"

I prefer logo'd myself and this is one of my concerns as well.
 
Sterile should not have much if any effect on value.

A bunch of the e-handles were sterile

The letters on the early basics were raised so that you could sand them or cut them off to make the knife sterile.

The whole sterility thing was for the military covert operation guys so you could not trace or hint to a country of origin if I remember right ?
 
No they are all wrong. They are sterile due to too much radiation exposure during production and they are too hot to have offspring.
 
Many of the older models were produced without logos, so sterile blades look "old school" to me, which I like. There's no mistaking a Busse if you know Busse's, and the talon hole is an obvious trademark. I've not seen any knock-offs with talon holes that weren't readily recognizable as fakes.

Even with Limited Editions, I often prefer a knife that was ordered sterile to one with a high serial number. I also agree with 360joules' assessment:

360joules said:
Some logos look good. Some not so much.

Sterile always looks good. :)
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Sometimes too much information is displayed on the blade for my taste, which gives it that "billboard" look. I much prefer sterile blades on those knives, also. YMMV

Edited to add: Not a collector issue, but when crossing international borders and the customs agent asks, "Are you carrying any weapons?" ... it's nice not to have to explain a knife with the word "Combat" etched on the blade. ;)
 
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I see that opinions vary. Seems to me that a markers mark is more of a safe bet. I have seen plenty of Chris reeve Chinese fakes for example.
 
Dieseldog350
Its always safe for food prep
 
Will York said:
Many of the older models were produced without logos, and sterile blades always look "old school" to me, which I like. There's no mistaking a Busse if you know Busse's, and the talon hole is an obvious trademark. I've not seen any knock-offs with talon holes that weren't readily recognizable as fakes.
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You actually saw a fake Busse?

ETA: do you have a picture?
 
DTOM 1776 said:
You actually saw a fake Busse?

ETA: do you have a picture?
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Ebay and Busse folders....all fake. Hell a lot of them have Rob Stanley's designs on them, same with mymindisamob's.

Google Busse fake AK-47, I'm sure you'll be able to find a couple threads from a couple years ago
 
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