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Anxiously awaiting specs and pricing on the this beast:). Swedge would be a nice plus.
 
I just know bossman savors these moments, the hogs are crowding the empty trough, pushing, oinking, shoving, spreading disinfo and scheming treachery, ready to bite another hog's ear off just for a glimpse of the new bacon...these are the moments to be savored over fine scotch and cigars, slowly, leisurely, making every excruciating moment count...Im telling you, the sickness starts with Jerry, he's the vector, patient zero and the only one with the antidote!!
 
No swedge for me either --- if it's going to be a Heavy Ordinance Grade --- make it beastly!!
 
What's all the excitement about a "Basic" knife? I understand it's a Busse so it is far from basic. Would you be so kind to enlighten me?
 
The Basic line was introduced in the late 1990’s with (very strong) reduced tangs and handles made of Resiprene-C, a hard rubber-like substance that’s impervious to most substances known to degrade similar materials. These handles, together with the tang construction beneath, have many advantages including reduced weight, wonderful ergonomics and grip security, plus insulation from heat, cold, vibration and electric shock.

Even at .275”-.30” thickness an 8” blade model would likely rank weight-wise with the Light Brigade 7” class knives but with a much stronger blade than ANYTHING in its size class short of a CG ASH1 or Sledgehammer, which are shorter and much heavier.

With this thickness and length, it will be long enough with enough forward balance for efficient chopping/batonning, but not so long that point work becomes unwieldy. With the Resiprene-C handle, naturally it will have the best of Busse ergonomics.

The Basic 8 is also compact enough to wear regularly on belt or to carry in most packs without creating a bulge or a diagonal “bend” problem, but large enough to depend on in a true one-knife survival situation. Paired with a stout folder, it should be capable of performing every blade-related task one would encounter during an extended expedition. It also offers enough length to give distance between its wielder and any potential attacker, man or beast, to avoid injury while defending oneself or others.

This knife truly fits that most-demanding-of-all mold of one-knife-does-all, and may well perform as well as or better in that role than anything else currently on the market. In the blade thickness anticipated for this model, it will also be virtually indestructible.

THIS is THE Busse Combat Heavy Ordnance Grade Basic 8.

I mean, YEAH, baby!:thumbsup::cool:
 
Cheesehead_Slasher said:
What's all the excitement about a "Basic" knife? I understand it's a Busse so it is far from basic. Would you be so kind to enlighten me?
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It's a lot of Satin infi at an affordable BASIC persons price range. No bells and whistles, but the word around the block is that its a great user....I guess its cheaper because of the handles
 
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Basics are awesome. I prefer the B11 to the B8 but only for the added length which allows it machete duty.
 
Cheesehead_Slasher said:
What's all the excitement about a "Basic" knife? I understand it's a Busse so it is far from basic. Would you be so kind to enlighten me?
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Never had one but I kick myself HARD for that.

For me, it's the combo of the grind shape, satin, and Res-C handle.

They are a knife that doesn't sacrifice function for style, they don't have flourishes or stuff like that. They are the most tool knives Busse makes, imho.

That's my attraction to them. I want a B4 and B6 like crazy as those sizes are my two most used.

The b8 will be a good size, but I'm hoping it's not super thick. Thick is good to a point...after that point....its just a problem.
 
Sounds like you may need to pick up an original B8LE @ .22” thick. It is a superb knife! :thumbsup:
 
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If anyone here has not used a Res-C handled knife, they are truly missing out.
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Best chopping handle by far, in my experience. Full tang and scales has to be shaped perfectly to get close to the grip that Res C allows through its rubbery give. Seems to absorb and dissipate shock better too.
 
Well, I haven't and I've held off from any of them because I just don't know but when I see you guys who use them say that, I gotta go with it- Wills' post above pretty much should sell anyone who's on the fence, sold me - Now it's all about fitting my budget.... oh hell who am I kidding, I gave up on a budget like a month ago~~
 
co556guy said:
Never had one but I kick myself HARD for that.

For me, it's the combo of the grind shape, satin, and Res-C handle.

They are a knife that doesn't sacrifice function for style, they don't have flourishes or stuff like that. They are the most tool knives Busse makes, imho.

That's my attraction to them. I want a B4 and B6 like crazy as those sizes are my two most used.

The b8 will be a good size, but I'm hoping it's not super thick. Thick is good to a point...after that point....its just a problem.
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Just a heads-up, not all Basics are satin INFI, there are a lot of coated ones too. Generally, only the Basic LE's are sexy satin steel.

Will York said:
Sounds like you may need to pick up an original B8LE @ .22” thick. It is a superb knife! :thumbsup:
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Agreed! :thumbsup: Can't imagine the HOGB8 being less than 0.25" thick with the LE's being 0.22" thick. Hoping for more like 0.30"... :cool:
 
500+ pages dedicated to Will's post??? Yeah ... this is a must have! :D

Congrats to the winners and all those that have been waiting on this one.
 
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