Ok, in your experience, what is the ultimate Bussekin Chopper? One's I've handled include: BWM, DF, M9, KZ2, B11, and Rodent 9.

-- I couldn't get into the KZ2--that handle end, while maybe more traditional, just did not sit well with my hand as I swung it around maniacally in my basement. The handle on Jrod's KZ seems much nicer.

-- Similar issues with the M9--that little hump at the end seems to make hot spots for chopping.

-- I love the BWM, but a little more weight might make it a nicer chopper.

-- Jury's still out on the Rodent 9--I haven't worked up the courage yet to go whack it around and I can't tell whether I love or hate that handle.

-- The DogFather is a nice chunk of steel--well balanced and nicely weighted. I'll admit though, that I am preferentially disposed toward micarta, which tends not to get dinged when whacked with a baton.

-- The B-11 handle felt a little too small in my hands. Again, the whole Res-C vice micarta issue comes into play here too.

-- I supposedly also have a Rat Mastiff on the way. I LOVE my Chopweiler--blade shape and handle combo are about perfect. If only they made an extended version of THAT, I think that might put me in paradise <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Anyone have any thoughts on what the ultimate Bussekin chopper is (and not the ax or hatchet related type <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> )? The quest for the grail of big blades continues.

That's a tough one to call, and I personally prefer the Res-C on choppers. That said, I THINK that after so many folks have done comparisons with Bussekins on chopping, one of the Busse Battle Mistresses won out. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I forget who it is on this forum, but someone put DogFather handles on a B11.
That would be my perfect chopper


MM

Ah, a Battle Mistress...but which one?

MM, I remember that. That certainly would have made the B11 more palatable for me.

DT, I THINK it was SpiderPig that did the DF Res-c on the B11

Oh, you silly squirrel.......<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

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Just my opinion of course, but I've owned and used

B11
BWM
DOGFATHER
DOGFATHER LE
NMFBM LE
TT ZILLA
Several other choppers from other makers

The only one I still have..... Well, you know

Every time I see Jrods's KZ, I am more anxious for the day he bequeaths it to me.

Wait a sec...I thought he bequeathing it to me!

Fight to the DEATH!

JJ, I got my eyes on you

Bequeath!?

I can't wait that long! I'm takin' it


MM