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Are Busse knives the best?
During this field review we found the Busse knives perform at the top of their class in each size range. The slab handles are reasonably comfortable, if not totally ergonomic. The blades cut efficiently. They showed no signs of damage in extreme use.
Does Busse still make knives?
They now operate out of several new buildings and have grown from a one-man knife shop into a very modernized and highly automated production facility. As the company continues to grow and evolve, Jerry and Jennifer strive to find innovative ways to continue improving Busse Combat.
Is INFI stainless?
So, although INFI is not technically a stainless steel, it is certainly not a rust aggressive steel. Couple this with a minimal amount of care and you’ve got a fairly maintenance free knife. With a steel like INFI it’s easy to understand why we offer the toughest guarantee in the business.
Can A Busse knife be used as a combat knife?
Critics will say the extra chunk on a Busse only adds unnecessary weight that ultimately hurts the blade as a all-purpose combat knife. Maybe there is a little truth to that, as in a combat situation, when one is carrying pounds and pounds of gear, every ounce matters.
Is the Busse the toughest knife in the world?
Yet, despite all the testimonials and claims by Busse Combat and Busse fans, there is still a healthy population of detractors who will argue that INFI-made blades are nothing more than crowbars with sharpened edges, that the blades are overly thick and that’s what gives them the legendary toughness. To some extent, Busse blades are thick.
Which is the best Busse blade to use?
Its 4.25-inch blade makes it handy for daily use, and probably is the most useful Busse model for utility cutting jobs. The “BOSS Jack LE” with a 6.25-inch blade and the NMSFNO with its 8.25-inch blade seem the best choices for active-duty military.
How long has Jerry Busse been making knives?
Jerry Busse has been making knives for 30 years. Busse Combat Knife Co. has been operating for 20 years and uses a proprietary steel and heat treat called INFI.