overall I am happy with this knife, I'll agree its a tiny bit forward, for me if the blade was 1/2" shorter it would class as my favorite, I'm still in search of the "perfect blade" for me, however this one is very close, I'm rating it an A- ....and there's a very good chance I'll be in on the LE model. scrapyard did good, this one will be tough to beat.

Got my 2, I agree on the balance. Sharpness was much better on this one than some others. For some reason I thought the blade would be a little wider and shorter. Guess it had been too long since I looked at the pics.

This one was pretty darned sharp when it arrived. But one thing... there was about a 1" section that for some reason still had a bit of a wire edge. I fixed it, though.

This was a great honest review. Thank you.

I like my S5, I like it a lot!

My only change would be to round out the choil and lose the thumb ramp. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Still, it is an awesome blade that is definitely in the rotation.

Even though this is my first knife from the yard, I have to say i was impressed. The mudder fit well in my hand and had no slip and the knife came with a good edge.

not uncommon from what I've seen.

That's a Busse trademark, so you won't see it on the other knives from here and the Swamp.

Another 3/4" on the handle would perfect it for me but I have some pretty big mitts. It still feels great though. I'm lovin' me some mudders. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Now if the LE is a different grind, Infi, or I can get #71 I will get one. How cool would it be to have all three of the three wish's granted!

Aren't the LE automatically set for a full flat grind? That would take a little weight off.

Or....
Drill a couple of small holes @ the butt of the handle and insert some lead.
That's probably stretching it a little huh? LOL