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Jerry Busse said:
We have a Winner!!!

To celebrate our 35th Anniversary we are offering a Very Limited Special Edition Team Gemini in A2 tool steel.

A2 is the steel that we used almost exclusively for our large combat knives for 15 years until 1998 when we switched to INFI.

Congrats and let's Drink!:thumbsup:

Jerry:D
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Rhut Ro! If she's shiny, I'm in Bossman!!!!!!! :eek: --- :D
 
Glad that it is something that I can resist since I have a tglb and a tg mini. Thanks Jerry I get to save some money for another future offering.
 
hydeinmind said:
Thank you for the info sir I know there's more than a few of us out there wondering how A2 compares to infi and sr101.
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As a generalization(and never having experience with Busses A2 Ht):
Toughness: INFI >SR101>A2
Corrosion resistance: INFI>A2>SR101
Edge retention: SR101>INFI

Not sure of any benefit of A2, but I'm far from a metallurgist or expert of any kind.
Am very curious as to why this particular model is being made with A2, as they haven't felt the need to use it since they moved onto other steels..
 
rcb2000 said:
As a generalization(and never having experience with Busses A2 Ht):
Toughness: INFI >SR101>A2
Corrosion resistance: INFI>A2>SR101
Edge retention: SR101>INFI

Not sure of any benefit of A2, but I'm far from a metallurgist or expert of any kind.
Am very curious as to why this particular model is being made with A2, as they haven't felt the need to use it since they moved onto other steels..
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Thank you that's something I can easily understand! But darn it I was all excited but you guys are making me question this more now. Should it be less expensive then the sr101 tglb versions then if it's coated? Warranty is still the same I'm guessing? So what would be the reason for A2 if not only to commemorate 35yrs w original steel?
 
I would guess its been laying around the shop and this is the perfect reason to use it!:cool::thumbsup:
I'm excited and in for it. Wonder how "limited" it will be?
 
Some years ago, They had a reason to switch to infi and for the same reason, it is meaningless to see infi performance at A2, unless they change its treatment protocol.
 
Busto said:
As long as corrosion resistance isn't a prerequisite for you, properly heat treated A2 is as good as most people need. Takes and holds a wickedly sharp edge, and is pretty tough too.
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Please correct me if I am wrong but this is not selling me on this at all. Busse knives are supposed to be the toughest beat the crap out of it knives in the world. "As good as most people need"; and "pretty tough" says Becker or ESEE not Busse!
 
Dadgummit said:
Please correct me if I am wrong but this is not selling me on this at all. Busse knives are supposed to be the toughest beat the crap out of it knives in the world. "As good as most people need"; and "pretty tough" says Becker or ESEE not Busse!
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I think it's safe to say, whatever Busse puts out will arguably be one of the best heat treats of A2 ever. T hat being said I would still hope the price was less than that of Sr101
 
rcb2000 said:
I think it's safe to say, whatever Busse puts out will arguably be one of the best heat treats of A2 ever. T hat being said I would still hope the price was less than that of Sr101
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I'm not a "as good as" or "nearly as good as" or "good enough" type of guy. If I were, I'd be surfing another manufacturer's forum.

SR101 and INFI are THE knife steels for me. I have no interest in A2 at any price.
 
DTOM 1776 said:
I'm not a "as good as" or "nearly as good as" or "good enough" type of guy. If I were, I'd be surfing another manufacturer's forum.

SR101 and INFI are THE knife steels for me. I have no interest in A2 at any price.
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Couldn't have said it better. Maybe if I was a safe queen collector I would go for it simply for the novelty of it.
 
A2 is a well respected steel.

I think other than A2's greater corrosion resistance, most people would be hard pressed to notice a difference between it and SR-101 in regular use. Also, I may be mistaken, but with the extra Chromium, Moly, and small amount of Vanadium, wouldn't it be expected to be more wear resistant than SR-101 (at similar hardness)?

At any rate, I wouldn't expect Busse to put out a 35th anniversery blade in something they felt was deficient or that they wouldn't stand behind 100%

Will have to see full specs and pricing to know if I'm in on this, but might pass. Not because it's A2, but because if/when I do ever get a Team Gemini, I'd like it to be to be an LB...
 
inkynate said:
A2 is a well respected steel.

I think other than A2's greater corrosion resistance, most people would be hard pressed to notice a difference between it and SR-101 in regular use. Also, I may be mistaken, but with the extra Chromium, Moly, and small amount of Vanadium, wouldn't it be expected to be more wear resistant than SR-101 (at similar hardness)?

At any rate, I wouldn't expect Busse to put out a 35th anniversery blade in something they felt was deficient or that they wouldn't stand behind 100%

Will have to see full specs and pricing to know if I'm in on this, but might pass. Not because it's A2, but because if/when I do ever get a Team Gemini, I'd like it to be to be an LB...
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You are on the right track with your assessment of A2 steel qualities. A2 is a Great Steel for Combat Style knives not wall hangers or safe queens and I suspect that is why Jerry chose this steel early on in Busse Combat Knives. I have used A2 and beat it like a Rented Mule much like I have done with INFI and I find it takes a WICKED EDGE at a Target 62RC and is indeed TOUGH. Any tarnish or discoloration is easily removed for those worried about those issues. When I state A2 is more than most people need its because for most buyers they would likely never push the steel to its limits.
So if Busse Never made a knife with INFI....And based on their reputation with early A2 would you still be a fan of Busse Knives?
 
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