Cheers for the advice regarding shipping ~ will look into that if the gal in Windy City is frightened of holding a M9 ; )
Bussekin knives do pop up for sale in Europe but they always command a eye watering price!
Cheers Bob

Hey there,
I have a M9LE and love it. I just acquired a DF and hope to get a chance to compare them over the holiday weekend. I can not say that the price you mentioned is good or not since I am not from Europe but I can say that I am glad that I was lucky enough to get in on the M9LE.

JB,

An argument could be made that the M9LE is as nice and "in MANY cases" nicer than MANY Busse/INFI knives that sell for well over $400.

But, considering the going rates and realistic shipping charges, I would say $400 is too high.

I bought two and can't afford to keep both. So, I think I can likely help you out.


PM sent - to get more info about your location to determine shipping - if interested.

Let me know.

That right there is what I love about the Yard. You can't find a better group on guys anywhere IMO.

+1 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Happy endings, Sorted out by KnifeGuy ; )
Long Live the 'Yard

All the Best, JB

Congrats to you J/B and kudos to K/G!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hey Bob, you have yourself a Grail Knife already! The Tramp and Battle Rat have both proved their toughness since the day they were first released from the Swamp. Nothing complements Resiprene-C better than a little differentially treated SR-101, except maybe some satin SR-77!!! Just my humble opinion...:)

Rob,

I look forward to hearing your thoughts and feelings once you get this M9LE. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I really do feel that a LOT of people missed out on this one. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> I think it went a bit under the wire as a sleeper.

IMO, the M9LE is VERY worthy as a GRAIL knife. And it is GORGEOUS. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

IMO, for looks, these simple classic diagonal cut G10 scales are about as nice looking and classic as you can get.

The Res-C Battle Rat, Camp Tramp and DFLE are amazing "users" with awesome feel and balance. But, the G10 scales, full tang and satin finish on this M9LE pretty much puts any Res-C knife to shame in the looks department - while steel feeling and balancing up with the best users as well. (*Just keep some Ren-Wax or similar on satin SR-101 - I have already waxed it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />)

I have owned many other Busse and kin blades, but I have yet to own a close to comparable sized Busse or Swamp Rat (without Res-C) to feel and balance as nicely as the M9LE.....and all for about half the price of a comparable sized Busse INFI satin knife. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

The M9LE might not be the "Baddest" Busse and kin knife ever made, but for it's size catagory, the M9LE has to rank VERY near the top as one of the most classic, best feeling knives to use, in hand or just to fondle and drool on. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> And I personally think the M9LE ranks WAY up on the scale of best looking Busse and kin knives I have seen.

I really think you will love it.

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Jersey Island/Channel Islands looks gorgeous BTW! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

You should post pics of your island. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

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