We've seen what the Busse boys did with D2, I'll assume the 154CM is a similar deal until I know otherwise.. Unlike Fallkniven's 2 year warranty, the HC is warranted to last!

BLD, my answers to your questions-

1/ It's a well thought out design, the handle size and shape make it a real user. I wanted a small stainless full tang blade.
2/ D2 Bogdog...
3/ Because they will sell it for that- supply and demand. Plus it's well tempered decent steel with a good handle and a great warranty.. I would have liked to have seen it for less to be honest, but I want it and can (just) afford it. It'll be my first and penultimate Bussekin LE (my other LE will be the S7 when they come out).

JYD #3 Poor, but still dreaming of a sage and black SOD CG...