Ganzaaaz are fun. I got my Sarsquatch CE that way. But with two very desirable models available for sale now, I finally broke down and ordered a NMSFNO with sage blade and black micarta grips. I passed on the NMFBM. How many Busse choppers can a Horn Dog resist? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Goats and sheep eat grass, but they like roses way better. You'll have a wasteland not a garden.

Was my first Ganza and fellow dawg Jimmie ( Tolly) walked me through the process via phone. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Was one hell of a bunch of fun- insane- but fun (lol) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />. I have never seen so many folks after so few knives. Thanks to all- hope I scored-I think I was in there pretty quick <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. Did feel badly about beating Tolly so bad. He will get over it- just hope he scored at least one AK <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />-Thanks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Here's hoping for you and Tolly, and congrats! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I can see Tolly with an AK Avatar if he lands one! Good Luck to you both!

I'm sure we will see pictures of their scores! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Vic,

IMO, your money was better spent on the NMSFNO instead of the Ganzaaa. Even with my "wrecked" and hanging by a thread finances, I did pick up the NMSFNO a couple of months ago <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> .... But, I LOVE it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

I like some of the Ganzaaaas - especially when you can pick up a great knife design at a semi-normal Busse-ish price. I recently scored a Full Flat FSH at one of the most recent Ganzaaaas (... and a NMFBM <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" /> ) - see more below. But, the "Custom" Ganzaaa prices are just WAY high and I honestly don't care for many of the options.

I have always wanted an AK, but I couldn't justify CG $597 when I had better and more stable income AND less debt. Although I would prefer a satin AK if I could, I would have to call myself all kinds of stupid to pay $1000 at this time (most likely "ANY" time! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> )

Anyway, I am confident you will like the NMSFNO. I can't say the NMSFNO strikes me as the "Best" at any one thing. In some ways it is a great all-rounder and in other ways it is a quirky niche - not quite the greatest chopper (compared to the BR, DFLE, FSH, and similar dedicated choppers) and a little big for general task use compared to a CT, SARSquatch and similar. But, it still is a well balanced knife with a lot of good characteristics. It still should be a "Good" chopper. In all fairness the NMSFNO is actually a bit of a "Niche" size. Busse just hasn't made many knives with this blade size. I measure the blade on my NMSFNO at 8.1875". The only other common Busse and kin blade in this size range is the FSH (The Mofo's, Uncle Mofo's and their variants are at about 8.5", but I don't have any of those <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> )
The current Swamp Rat M9LE will be another somewhat unique "niche" length as not many blades are close to 9.0" either.

I think the NMSFNO and M9LE would likely balance as "Good" choppers, "decent" general use and both probably excellent as large fighting Bowies.

Yard Guard..............= 7.25” blade; 12.4” oal; 0.270" thick (Stripped and satin finished); 16.0 ounces
Camp Tramp............= 7.325" blade; 12.5” oal; 0.236" thick (stripped); 14.5 ounces
Chopweiler - Micarta = 7.5625” blade; 13.1875” oal; 0.239” thick (with coating); 19.1 ounces
Ratweiler (orig.)……. = 7.5” blade; 13” oal; .25” thick; 20.1 ounces;
SARSquatch…………… = 7.0” blade; 12.75” oal; .1875” thick; 17.0 ounces
SFNO-LE………………….= 7.0” blade, 12.75” oal; .22” thick; 18.5 ounces

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NMSFNO………………….= 8.1875” blade; 14.0” oal; .25” thick; 21.5 ounces

FSH (full flat grind)..= 8.1875” blade; 14.4” oal; .27” thick; 22.0 ounces;
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Battle Rat……………. = 9.375” blade; 14.4375” oal; 16.5 ounces
Rat Mastiff………….. = 9.5” blade; 15.25” oal; .25” thick; 21.7 ounces
Dog Father LE…….. = 10.0625” blade; 15.125” oal; .250” thick; 17.0 ounces

NMFBM………………… = 11.375” blade; 17.5” oal; 0.243” thick; 29.5 ounces (some weigh more ?)

To me, the simple Res-C Choppers are still just pretty darn hard to beat for chopping comfort and agility - BR and DFLE. But, they are both longer than the NMSFNO and should have some advantages in regards to chopping over the NMSFNO.

However, the one knife I recently "Re"-acquired that is really climbing high on my list for it's size catagory is my recent Ganzaaa Full-height flat FSH.

I used to own a HH that I unfortunately had to sell due to finances. I never got to use it. But, the HH was a beast. Thick, heavy and impressive. However, I do remember thinking it might be heavier than I would really want a knife it's size to be. I often compared it to my much lighter and more agile BR that I had at that time (and still my primary chopper - although the DFLE has some fair advantages and compromises = close call / toss up).

Anyway, while the NMSFNO is a VERY impressive knife IMO, I am REALLY loving this full-hiehg flat grind FSH. It "WILL" be a user in my line-up for sure. I will strip the "Bama Clay" coating some day and put it into my rotation for sure.

Some comparison pron:
















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I got one of those Bama Clay FSH w/ tan micarta (VetDayGanzaaa #13C) and a pair of the Arctic White FSH w/ black hand shaped G-10 (VetDayGanzaaa #13B). Both of those models are GREAT!! Why do you want to strip it? I'd at least wait until you put enough wear on the coating that it's starting to come off anyway.

I sort of wish I'd been able to grab one or two 3B2s, but three FSH was a lot to buy all at once. I've seen 3B2s go for quite a premium in the secondary market, but I can't recall seeing any of the overrun FSH up for sale.

BUMMER- just got a mail from Amy saying I didn't score <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />. I am a bit bummed but someone forgot to tell those hogsters we are in a bad economy I guess <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />. It was fun- but I wanna score. At least a couple. OK- what now ? Stuck with money and needin a Dog Bowl <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> ............yeah..........great idea - how about one of those Dog Bowls <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />??Sounds just about right

You will get um next time. You probably picked some of the most popoular choices.

ordawg1 keep an eye on the exchange. Some of the guys who did score will need a cash transfusion. Timing is everything.

Well,you gave it the old college try
and thats all that matters...
Youll get um next time,
Get 1 for the Gipper!

Now lemme check and see if I got an email. :fingerscrossed: