The Busse family knives are known for their function over aesthetics. Not considering the "beauty" of having such a great knife, they probably wouldn't win a knife beauty contest. So what are the best looking Busse and kin knives to you? This is based solely on aesthetics. Once you start to consder how cool they are because of their function, previously "ugly" knives can look better than the "pretty" ones. I love the look of my Rodent Waki, but I'm not sure if I'd have that same opinion if it was a wall hanger that could snap in 2 if I used it.

Busse:
ASH-1
Jackhammer
The one that looks like a trench knife

Swamprat:
Vex
Ratmandu

Scrap Yard:
Mud Puppy

busse :
cgfbm
meaner streets(depending on variant)
jackhammer

swamprat:
chopwiller
vex
uncle mojo?

scrap yard:
DF
bird dog
s5

Probably one of the 1 of 300 SHBMs, or a FSH have the cleanest lines in my opinion. The recent Sar-8 has to be a contender too; I thought the SAR-4 handle was a bit large for that blade length, but the longer blade appears to balance out nicely.

The best looking, in my eyes, are the BOSS Integral Dagger (utterly useless to me) and the Killa Zilla. The Uncle Mojo and ZT BM-E are very close to those.

the yard hook is on my list too.... and the killzilla... my inner child screams out when i see a large nice kuk....

I did like the looks of the Yard Hook myself. The RES-C handles aren't very pretty though. The mudder handles do look pretty cool.

If you like the Yard Hook, you'll love the Snakeskin Mr. Mojo:

the mudder handles threw me off at first and i thought totaly ugly but after getting some ... im addicted to mudder....

What's the hook for again?

Opening beers <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

thats what i thought..... seams useful... and yea i like the mr mojo just wont go after one cause of the price avalibility issues.....

I thought the tip was for beers, the hook is for breaking knife blades.

I traded a waki for my mojo <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />


One grail knife down, several to go... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

best looking to me are some of the Satin w/ Black paper combos....for some reason the Bog Dog has always been a must have, but with the S5LE coming...that could be the best looking SY imo....

for me,

Busse
NMSFNO
mean street

Swamprat
M9
Chopweiler


Scrapyard
the ugly DumpsterMutt has gorgeous all over it

I haven't been around long but here are my favs.

Busse:
Hell Razor
NMSFNO
Swamp Rat:
Chopweiler
Scrap Yard:
S5 LE (although I can't afford one)

Just my $00.02

Desert Jack
Ratweiler/RatMastiff/RatDaddy
NMFBMLE
Waki
SAR4LE:

this also gets my vote honestly ....

FSH, Hell Razor, HG55, anything with pumpkin handles, Yard Hook, S5LE. They could all be put on the wall for display IMO.

Busse:
SJTAC
FSH
Meaner Street

Swamprat:
Waki
RatmanDu

Scrapyard:
DFLE
S6
SOD

You're correct that it's intended as a blade catcher. Many have modded it to be a bottle opener (the gap has to be widened to work correctly).

The best looking Busse? That's easy, my HG55LE.

It IS a beauty Vic! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

A reminder that those satin/pumpkin SAR-8s are going on sale tonight. I like the knife a lot, but it's priced in the NMFBM range at $487.00, so I believe I'll have to pass. It'll be a beautiful addition to anyone's collection who pulls that trigger though.

IMHO, this is the best looking Bussekin knife: satin finished recurve FBM Prototype with hand shaped magnum g-10 scales. Very proud to say I have one! Are there any others... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

That prototype is a beauty, for sure. The prettiest one I own is this one:

WOW, I see what you mean Vic. Tigerhide on satin is such a great combo. No offense, but I haven't been a huge fan of the HG55...until now! Looks like you've given her the 'vex treatment as well!

The best looking in my opinion:
SHBM 1/300
M9LE
FSH
Ratweiler
SFNO
Satin Jack
Desert Jack
Active Duty

I'm sort of partial to my Ratweiller!!!

Double cut this one and put olive drab or green and black g10 on it and you have my número uno grail knife. Well there migh be one more but I don't expect I'll ever be able to own that one.

Yours looks awesome!!!

Hey thanks Lazi! Yea shes a looker for sure, but I really want to use her someday. Its made out of .33'' stock and the mags are MASSIVE! The blade barely fits in my mitt. There is a double cut for sale at Blade Forums at the moment. I don't know if I am allowed to link to the thread, so sorry mods if this is against any rules:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=672449

Its kinda similar to what you were talking about Lazi, but with red & black g-10 standard scales. Still a beautiful knife though man. What is it about satin finished steel that is so attractive?!

How can any one consider Busse knives being aesthetically unpleasing?! I'd suggest checking out some Ganza galleries. As for looks, its all about the unique handles (LEs) that set them apart. Snakeskin seems to be among the top favorites.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

ftfy =)

theres a lot of cool blades out there.... some just have to grow on ya....

Busse: FSH, original AK

Scrap Yard: DM, S5

Swamp Rat: Rat Daddy/Ratweiler, Camp Tramp

I'm surprised no one's mentioned the Regulator for Scrap Yard's knives... or is it because those that would comment are on the Test Team? Since I am not on the Test Team, IMHO the Regulator is the best looking Scrap Yard knife (and I own a Dogfather and have the S5 LE coming).

Being somewhat partial in my options, these two from my Blade West take come close.

The only other one I would consider is my original handled D2 Dog Skinner.
The stripped Ratweiller above is VERY nice.
Ron Athay

very nice edge. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />