i think its always good to test something to the extreme...gotta know the limit.

If I am not mistaken Busse-made knives are tested in house for their durability and I go with that. I occasionally break knives, but never intentionally. I appreciate ruggedness in a knife as much as anyone, but I tend to measure "performance" as cutting ability. I can see both Gideon's and Kid Nevada's points, but for my own knives, I tend to come down more on Gideon's side. When I review a knife, I use it for it's intended purpose if possible. If the knife fails me at that, then I consider it not up to my standards.

I would like to see what " other" knives were tested ? Just for comparison purposes. Thanks

wow!
although I somewhat agree with Gideon's points...
I will say that I do think these types of test have some kind of merit...
though I too consider actual performance (cutting tasks namely) first, sometimes I like knives that I could destroy rocks with.
Though I haven't found sr77 to have the strongest edge of the steels I've used, I sure haven't been disappointed with it's performance.

anyways, I can sure appreciate your tests!
great job.
Finding whichever you trust the most is important to you, so you should def. continue to do it.
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Now that's a well loved SOD! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Time to strip it and put on a nice satin finish.

Kid Nevada....That was awesome! Thanks for showing us what the SOD can do! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

+1

well KN did state in the topic "abuse" so we all know its a test of a knives endurance past the ordinary uses of a knife.

im with bruce again on this one...buy the hummer ripper!

I love these tests!!!

I also value my life!!!

Thanks for doing what most of us only imagine doing!

To be honest it's tests like these that sold me on the Bussekin. When you are spending this kind of money it's nice to hear REAL feedback and not just hype.

I took my RD7 on my camping trip and when it came time to split some wood my cousin grabbed the gerber hatchet and I grabbed the blade. I had split about 4 logs in 4 pieces each by the time he got to splitting the first one in 4. I knew the blade could do it because I had done it before, but I purchased it because of the extreme tests. Now, the blade has more stories to tell its future owner...

Look, I don't mean to criticize and my wife constantly reminds me that I'm old fashioned and should lighten up, so I guess I'm not always up to date with these things. I can understand if someone really wants the toughest knife out there, and good luck to them. It's a free country and if anyone wants to chop up some rocks go right ahead <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

All I'm saying is that I don't know if Dan tests his knives this way. And if he didn't, I wouldn't blame him. That's the "problem" I have with this Busse warranty - I can basically go and try to pry the tire off a rim and if the knife breaks Dan will replace it. I just don't think that's fair. On the other hand, if someone markets a knife as being tough as hell then people will try and prove him wrong... It's just not my thing - if it cuts well, has a good handle and a decent steel I'm happy. I'm far more interested in the different blade geometries than I am in the lateral strength of those blades.

Anyway, put 5 people in a room and you'll get 6 opinions.

Take care