INFI on a mid sized Res-C would be a grail knife for me.

Pretty much a Basic 7 then.. Bit longer and a fraction lighter than the S6. M-INFI just over 6mm thick stock... VERY VERY useful! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

After mulling over it some more, & taking in all the great advice you men are giving me. I have decided I want INFI steel this time around. I will also keep this knife blade to 6"(min) to 7"(max). I know I said between 5.25-6.5" before, but after thought, on what really gels as a dedicated survival for me. I feel 6"(min. 6.5" being just about perfect) offers me the ideal package.
The mention of a 7" blade would have to be in the right shape/lines(bowie/clip point or spear point) for me look into it. This is where the Hell Raiser looks alright? Although I not sure how all those blood grooves would work batoning & chopping? But there is not doubt it would work great chopping up game, if needed <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> .

Narrowed it down =
1). INFI.
2). 6-7" blade with Bowie/clip point or spear point design.
3). MAGNUM style MICARTA handles. The standards just don't gel for me in this style of blade, nor do I like the G10 on the bigger Busse knives. As far as grip is concerned anyway. Although my FAT GW G10 is superb, but this has different purchase in-hand & use.
Busse G style handle or standard doesn't really worry me ATM, just as long as it's fairly fat in-hand.
4). Thinking .225-.275" thickness, but I see the Skinny ASH-1 is .195". And being INFI, I'm sure it will not be an issue. Although this knife WILL see heavy use when I hit the high country!
If you think .195"(or less) INFI on the Skinny ASH-1 is not up to the task to abuse, please talk up.

Contenders ATM. Skinny ASH-1, LE ASH-1, Jack Hammer & Hell Razor.
I didn't mention the CG ASH-1, as I feel .320" blade thickness is too thick for me. And I'm not sure whether the JH & HR can be sourced with MAGS MICARTA?
Please mention any other Busse I have forgotten about <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Thanks lads <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


PS-I will also say. I MUST take picking this knife seriously, as I'm only going to do this once. I don't want to get it & think it doesn't gel. And because I cannot try before I buy, it's tough at times, & it can become $$$. So feel free to make suggestions within the 6-7" blade frame.

My choice would be the SARSquatch it is a beautiful knive.

Yes, I can see where you are coming from. This knife does intrigue me. How thick is it Shaolin. And does it have mags in micarta?

Thickness: .187 My handles are Tan Micarta, but not mags.

I'd be in.

Of course, I don't think they worry much about whether or not their blades will move.


I'd like to see the SS4 again before the S6.
Dare to dream.

To the best of my knowledge, the Skinny ASHs only came with magnum handles. Ditto for the ASH1LEs.

I'm not a G-10 handle fan on bigger knives because of the weight so my Skinnys have the black magnum micarta.

I don't know how you will feel about the Corrugated Bevel Technology (CBT) on the recent Jackhammer and Hell Razor releases. Both have nominal .187" thickness blades. I like CBT because weight matters to me, but not everyone does. My HR CEs have magnum handles. The SARQ can also be found with magnum micarta handles.

The Skinny ASH is .187" btw.

Anything LE with magnums works for me <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> .