Thanks John.

I don't think the "Jack Hammer" "Competition Grade" knife was intended to be sold as just a "BLANK" blade - Jerry even mentioned: "Handles can be a bit rough as well" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> - And would very unlikely be anywhere near $150 let alone $100 in INFI and with a handle.


**** However, .... - This "BLANK" blade / "KIT" concept is potentially a very appealing idea to me..... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />


*** "IF" *** it meant saving MUCH more money, I would be very interested in buying partially finished "BLANK" blades.

It would also be nice/interesting if they would also provide the partially finished scales and pins seperately as an option. Or I could make my own scales.

AND provide a re-usable kit with a die/punch or similar that could be put in a vice to flair the tube rivets (???). - And be able to buy rivets...
The proper die/punch rig and compatible rivets would be important to me.

With the proper kit, it seems very conceivable to me that installing the handles would be WAY easier than trying to "fix" or clean up blades around the handles.

I found a thread on Busse-Bladeforums: Related to Busse Handles, rivets, and similar

The thread is more about other changes related to handles by Randucci, but it shows the die/punches used to change the rivets.






Randucci used some titanium tubing he found at a hobby store for the replacement rivets. This might be fine, but is it strong enough? Are other metals stronger or better options for what reasons?


Also, the rivets used on Busse micarta handles appear to be the same type and size rivets as used on Res-C, so the same kit concept with detached Res-C type handles could also work. Of course, certain tangs are shaped for micarta (or G10 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> ) and certain tangs are shaped for Res-C.


Without the handles installed, it would be much easier to finish the blades.


** THIS concept (at the right price) would be more interesting to me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />


DON'T coat my blades, ....
save me much more money, .......
provide some of the basics like a rivet die/punch kit and rivets,....
provide options for partially finished / preshaped micarta, G10 and Res-C options,.....

and fine, I will happily finish them myself.

It will be MUCH easier for me to finish the blades if the handles are not attached! And assuming there is a reasonable solution for me to attach the handles AND assuming the price is reasonable - then HECK yeah.

I would be very happy to get Busse grade steel, save some money and finish the blades and handles to my own personal preference.

I can even buff my micarta handles BEFORE attaching so they don't have fuzzies! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />


I think the kit options might increase picture posting as well. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


.... Now let's talk prices!!!!

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