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Andy Prisco

Andy Prisco

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Hi All...

I have some issues before me which require your input, so please share your thoughts with me regarding them...I would appreciate it.


1) Many of you already know that Sharper Instinct LLC has multiple offerings of archery products, shooting services, and is a dealer for Busse Combat Knives.

I am thinking of creating a subsidiary company which deals exclusively with Busse Combat Knives and related gear, called Andy Prisco, Limited. What do you think about the concept and the name?

2) I have access to developing one (1) special Busse Combat fixed blade knife per year, serial numbered 1-365 and limited to 365 knives total...any unsold inventory, if that were to happen, would be destroyed, ensuring collectible value. What kind of fixed blade would you like to see as the first offering? Let your imagination run wild...but consistency here will be key in determining what materializes.

3) I need more new responses to the Apache thread if the model is going to be offered...so if you have held off from responding to it, please click here... http://www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum39/HTML/000316.html

Yours in customer input recruiting...

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Andy Prisco, Manager
Sharper Instinct, LLC
Phone: 1-201-493-2469
Orders-Toll Free: 1-877-557-5200
Fax: 1-201-493-2039
Visa & Mastercard Accepted

Authorized Dealers:
Busse Combat Knives and Big East Traditional Bows

Professional Shooting Svcs: Corporate Training and Stress Mgmt.

Busse Combat Variant Temp. HQ http://home.earthlink.net/~gregrnamin/andy/sharper.htm

Sharper Instinct Website www.sharperinstinct.com
 
Andy,
Let free enterprise flourish. What you have in mind sounds like a BUSSE fix for those so inclined. I say go for the gold..Put my name on the list. I would a unique HUNTER/SKINNER.

With Friendship,
Rick
 
Andy,
Let free enterprise flourish. What you have in mind sounds like a BUSSE fix for those so inclined. I say go for the gold..Put my name on the list. I would like a unique HUNTER/SKINNER.

With Friendship,
Rick

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Andy--

1. Your name recognition via these forums and your excellent reputation for service and for knowing what's going on at Busse would seem to make your venture a natural--and using your name up front I think is a way to connect positively with the many who already identify you with Busse Combat. Congratulations.

2. Great idea on the limited editions. Remington has had great success with this concept in their "Classic" line of special rifles, produced annually in just one caliber. In keeping with my own preferences, plus the suggestions of Cliff Stamp and others, I'd like to see something in a bigger-than-ever format to kick things off--a well-thought-out, well-balanced design, combining the ergonomics of the new handles with a traditional, straight-back machete design. Not too thick, and not too short. Maybe 3/16" max thickness with a blade length of 15-18".

3. Why not INFI on the Apache Thrower?

Just my $0.02--good luck with your new venture.

By the way, if you get a chance to answer the current threads on the BA-E and the new 6 inch Busse model, I'd appreciate that info. From the response on those threads, I believe others would also.

Thanks Andy--Will

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Sounds like a lot of paper work for you Andy, but what the hell...get the thrower project rolling and then get viewer input on what would be an ideal fighter ( for the next project ).

Good Luck, Strabs
 
1. I think the subsidery idea will be good for business. The perceived idea by the general public of a company that deals in NOTHING BUT (fill in the blank with your product) is always high. "Gee, if they sell only Busse knives there must be something to it"

The name is a little trickier. Just "Andy Prisco" doesn't have a lot of punch, however the name recocognition is very high. In the end, soncsidering the market, I'd go for the name recognition.

2. Probably some sort of mid-sized fighter. The exclusivity is a good idea, but I hope that it doesn't drive the initial purchase price up so much that most couldn't afford one.

3. As for the Apache, it's a great knife at a very good price, but it's not my cup of tea so I can't offer any real input in that field.

Hope that helps Andy.

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John Milton
There are only two types of people; those who understand this, and those who think they do.
 
Andy,
Trully an excellent idea. Cant wait

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Andy,
Any chance that there could be a contest to design the knife and the winner get a reduced price on #1 of the 350. There are some very creative designers on BF as indicated by the Talonite contest a couple of months ago on the General forum.
Either way I would be interested in any knife
offered.
Eric
 
The subsidiary idea sounds good to me, as long as everybody can associate Andy Prisco with Busse Knives. On Bladeforums that is not a problem.

The limited knife also sounds good. I vote for a fighter, anything else and I will use it from day one and then the value is down.
Not sure that I could afford a limited knife.
What kind of price range?

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Andy,
What ever you do it will be the bomb I'm sure of it. We stand behind you 100% and would follow anywhere you take us. As for the knife. I would like to see a model of the Combat line like the BM and SH2 but with a 13" to 14" blade. Holly Geeze that would be a mother to swing around. And I like the fighter idea as long as it's kept simple and without too many curves.

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Andy:

Good luck on the new venture. I have dealt with many companies on a professional level over the years and on names I can say this: Catchy names might get people in the door once, filling a niche with good service, and having an honest passion for an outstanding product will bring them back time after time after time, as well as their friends.

In short, I like the name because I like you and your product. Many here feel the same way. Keep doing what you do, success will be yours.

A fast, strong fighter with a sharpened [at least partially] false edge would get my money asap. With the E handle, it would be amazing.

Good luck and good health my friend.
 
I like "Prisco Limited." I has a little more punch to it.

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The low, hoarse purr of the whirling stone—the light-press’d blade,
Diffusing, dropping, sideways-darting, in tiny showers of gold,
Sparkles from the wheel.

Walt Whitman
 
I like "Prisco Limited" as well. Sounds kind of like an upscale auction house or something.

As for the blades, I'm not always in a financial situation to buy knives that I can't justify by using. I don't know that I'd use a thrower, jsut not quite my cup of tea. However, there would be enough "utility" left in a nuclear-tough single-edged mid-sized fighter that I could justify it. KnowhatImean, Vern?
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Rome did not create a great empire by having meetings...they did it by killing all those who opposed them.
 
Andy,

I'm not so sure what you would would accomplish by spinning off a subsidiary. Your reputation precedes you, but name recognition can only help you with your existing customer base. Outside of this forum I'm not sure that you would be able to attract a broader market relying exclusively upon your name. When I first decided to buy a Busse, I had never heard of Andy Prisco. Maybe you should talk to Jerry and see if it would make sense for him to outsource some of his marketing and distribution functions to you, and make that your sub, or start a limited liability partnership with Jerry himself.

As for a limited edition knife, I agree with the early consensus that a fighter would be the way to go. Personally, I would be partial to an upswept persian style fighter with a 6-8" double edge blade. Additionally, although it would be slightly out of character, I would enjoy seeing some embelishments, like a nice burlwood handle and tooled leather sheath. The machete idea would probably be more appropriate for a hardcore using knife as opposed to a collectible piece.

Lastly, I have no interest in a thrower, but if I did, an INFI blade would be ideal. After breaking off tips and tangs from countless production knives, I wouldn't throw anything else...

-Derrick



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I like this idea. Sounds pretty cool. I would like to see another Busse with the cord wrapped handles. I have seen people post of couple of pics of cord wrapped Busses on here and they look great. It would be something different than the standard diamond quilted micarta on the combat line. Something in the neighborhood of a 6-7 inch fighter would work for me. Or even an 11 inch Busse bowie
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Andy,
Great idea!! I like the name and, as many have said, there is a strong connection between your name and Busse knives. Should be a winner!
As for the knife, I'm in favor of a fighter. Something in the 7-8 inch range with proportions along the lines of the Randall #14 without the cumbersome double guard. A thick, sharpened prybar with a clip point would be nice IMO. A true nuclear tough Busse to start things off!
Put me on the list when it happens!

Rich
 
Andy - I'd buy from you whether it was Sharper Instinct or Andy Prisco Ltd.... Although i think sharper instinct has a nice ring to it.

I'd like to see a busse dagger... in INFI, of course. You could make an awesome design, due to INFIs strength. Just a thought.

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I'm not sure about the subsidiary idea, maybe something internally, for bookeeping. But name recognition is key, as long as people know who they are dealing with. Everyone is looking for service, number 1, right now. Sorry I couldn't be more definitive.

I'd like to see a machete, like someone already wrote, or a large fighter. Busse's blades seem to perform well "on impact" if you will, and a machete is made for that.

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A knife is by default a tool, it's only a weapon when a human chooses to make it so.

 
BTTT...I would love some more responses here...thanks to those who have posted thus far.



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Andy Prisco, Manager
Sharper Instinct, LLC
Phone: 1-201-493-2469
Orders-Toll Free: 1-877-557-5200
Fax: 1-201-493-2039
Visa & Mastercard Accepted

Authorized Dealers:
Busse Combat Knives and Big East Traditional Bows

Professional Shooting Svcs: Corporate Training and Stress Mgmt.

Busse Combat Variant Temp. HQ http://home.earthlink.net/~gregrnamin/andy/sharper.htm

Sharper Instinct Website www.sharperinstinct.com
 
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