The over-all blade shape is OK, but I think it is a little tall (????)
I do like the shallow slow curve of the edge and consider that to be the most important part of a knife.
The Full height grind on this design is good. And I know the general handle shape is good. But, needs some tweaks IMO.
*** This is another knife where I wish Jerry would get the Talon Holes off an otherwise potentially good knife. The over-sized guard and over-sized choil are a detriment to these smaller to mid-sized knives IMO.
Also, I would prefer a tighter radius in the grip area at the index finger.
What I don't know about this knife is the blade length.
This is just a quick photochop, but I think this would be an improvement:
![[Linked Image from i80.photobucket.com]](http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j183/DWRW/Busse-BussMukconcept.jpg)
...... Aside from that, the "Yard" Muk would be an entirely different knife with Res-C. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> - And I am not willing to pay $300 - $500 for it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
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I'm sorry bro but I think you have ruined the effect here ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
I don't what effect in particular you feel was ruined. But, I am fine with different opinions.
I like the slimmer blade, but if you feel it should remain "taller", I could easily except that and I could and would still see some advantages to a taller blade as well.
BUT, you won't ever convince me the Talon hole and over-size choil have any worthwhile advantages. The are EASILY detriments to the knife's design IMO.
For the fun of it, (assuming you just like a taller blade, here is what I came up with for a taller blade version. Still keep the Fixes and "Improvements" at the choil and guard and I prefer a shallower less rounded edge curve:
![[Linked Image from i80.photobucket.com]](http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j183/DWRW/Busse-BussMuktallblade.jpg)
I could and would buy both - if closer to $150 even possibly $175. $200 starts to be a stretch.
- But, Sorry Mag and EMF, I don't think they are worth $300 - $400. My opinion. I am not interested in over-priced luxury knives. I am interested in quality knife designs with attention to relevant details, quality steel and quality workmanship at reasonable prices.
I KNOW of makers who make VERY high quality knives, great designs and at reasonable prices. I would prefer Busse and kin stay in reasonable price ranges. If they can't or won't keep prices reasonable, then Yes, I will be sorry as I will NOT be purchasing and have to look elsewhere for alternatives.
Jerry probably won't care as long as he keeps selling.
But, more power to Jerry if he can keep selling his knives at rediculously high prices.
If I have to start looking elsewhere due to prices getting too high, then sadly, I will.
I would "Rather" not have to. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> - So, I "Hope" for what "I" consider reasonable prices. Obviously, value is a relative term. I am just expressing my opinion.
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