Who got what at the Ganza?

I sat it out, as I am squirreling away funds for the mud pup, and recently became addicted to Bark River knives ( 3 in less than 2 weeks!)

So, what did you guys get? I must admit, the hell razor looked mighty tempting...

Even though I have a painted Sarq coming in, I ordered a comp grade one. Shouldn't have any problem selling one later if I need to. Now I just wait a few days to find out if I scored. That is one Busse I must have.

The competition grade knives are a good idea. They were the biggest temptation to me, but I managed to hold out.

1. Tan/Tan SARsquatch
2. Black/Black SARsquatch
3. Competition Grade SARsquatch
4. Competition Grade Hell Razor
5. Competition Grade Jack Hammer

If I get something fine, if not, fine. Really would like a SARsquatch though.

I tried for a competition jackhammer but I was a little late..sooo mebbe not.

CG SARQ for me hopefully

1. Tan/Tan SARsquatch
Definitely a good choice, my friend

the double tan sarQ woulda matched my tan sar5.

but compG!!!

Congrats guys! Looks like the SARsquatch was the big hit along with the Comp Grad stuff. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I sat it out because I got pretty much what I needed at Blade. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

i was so tempted to get the jackhammer.

I tried for a Jackhammer, so here's hoping! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I requested three Jackhammers (with up to two HRs as alternates) and one SARsquatch (Comp, Tan, or Black, in that order). We'll see how it goes; I've had very good luck with 'Ganzas in the past -- I've always gotten what I asked for.

Price of Hellrazor when they were the production knife $287+ Comp G was advertised as a more economical version of former production knives + Comp Hellrazor price of $287 = killed my interest. I would have really liked to have one.

As you know, it's most likely not going to get cheaper now.

well it says '2008 secial edition' on the back and includes magnum scales. you get more.

Actually, from what I recall of Jerry's post about Competition blades, they were not intended to be less expensive. The issue was that they were fully convexed, and doing that tended to mar the coating, so the purpose was to trade the coating for a better edge. I remember him saying that the reasons he was asking if people were interested was because people were asking for un-coated blades, but that due to the additional labor on the edge, they would cost as much as if they were coated.

As to the HR price; I didn't get in when they were first released, but I paid $342 each for military overruns (admittedly, they had mag G10 handles) at the 12/2007 Razorganza.

HOLLY CRAP!!!!! I had staff duty for 24 hours yesterday and just got home today(after a 26 hour duty day)!! I can't believe I missed it!! I am totally bummed out now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

plus magnum scales. free upgrade.

If I remember correctly, the magnum scales normally cost an additional $35.00. I can tell you one thing for sure, the HellRazor is SHARP!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> I barely brushed against the blade while reaching for some RenWax and gave myself an unexpected "discussion point"!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I hope it didn't make too big a discussion point! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Those Comp Grade blades are sharp!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

I've really had to watch my Jack Hammer to keep from making any discussion points myself. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Fortunately it was a very thin cut, and I keep a small first-aid kit on my table just for such possibilities. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I hope I got the Jackhammer, as I expect it to be just as sharp! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I don't have experience sharpening that way, but as I understand it, convex sharpening is done (industrially) with a slack belt sander, rolling from near vertical. I'd guess that it tends to make the transition between the side to the beginning of the edge grind a bit inconsistent. Horn Dog has more experience, so could provide a more definitive answer. I bought a low-speed belt sander (+ leather strop belts and compound to fit it) specifically marketed for knife sharpening, but I never set it up -- it's still in the unopened box in my garage. The only fully-convexed knives I can recall seeing had polished blades; that doesn't mean there aren't any coated ones, but none come to mind.

Yes, well aware. Just venting a little frustration. Should have bought a Hellrazor new 2 years ago.

I guess they coat the blades before they grind.
and to do a hihg convex grind wouldn't the belt just brush up against some points on the knife (as I've even found happens even when using the sandpaper/mouspad technique to get a high convex grind) and messses up the finish.
thats what I though jerry was talking about.
<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
vic doesn't do full convex grinds on the knives BTW (well, the ones we've seen)
but even so I would think he would know when you try to go high you sometimes hit other parts of the blade.

this is just all from my understanding, but I'm not much of an expert either.
<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

i raised the angle dramatically on my ranger without ruining the coat. HD's done it to plenty of knives.

A full or nearly full convex grind would start near the top of the blade. Some start midway, some further down. If you have a knife that already has a machine grind, saber, hollow, or flat, and you try to do a thin convex edge, the belt will make contact with the primary grind line and the final edge, leaving coating in between. This doesn't look too good, so I make my convex grinds on coated blades less acute than a factory convex grind. They are strong sharp edges, though, and cut very well.

hmmm. i'll see if i can run to the garage with the ranger, which needs sharpening anyway, and shoot you a vid, bruce. takin the muppy too, still not as sharp as i want it.

may take a while, i want to have a little fun out there with my ganga ram, tarwar, and maybe a little chopoff between the hell razor and ash.

i also do everything slower lately since i hurt my knees. ever chopped sitting down?

Thanks M22.

Ganza emails are starting to come in. Has anybody gotten theirs?

Yeah, I saw that, but nothing for me yet.

I heard either way, you will get an e-mail. Is this correct?

yes.

Woot!


Jon,

You scored a CE SAR in the recent Ganza. Your total with shipping is $301.95. Please call the Busse Combat office at 419-923-6471 with your payment information. Shipping will be 2-5 weeks.

Thank You,
Amy
Busse Combat
Customer Service

the suspense is killer.

way to go.

Congrats - way to go!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

They really make it fun to buy a knife. Much more exciting than an online store or for sale forum.

For me:
I called and provided payment info; I thought I'd updated the CC for my last order, but it must not have been entered into their database. They're getting the notices out much faster than usual. It may help to split the CG and Customs into different events.

Now. Bring on the MPLE <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Nice Jim. I guess you can never have too many Jack Hammers.

i get the feeling i jumped the gun by a few seconds..... computer said 9:55 but email says 9:54

so odds are no jackhammer for me <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

I can usually do it on flat grind, like the new Rangers. On saber grinds, the belt often contacts the primary grind line if I try to make the edge too acute.

Good for you Gratefuldog.

If I don't get anything, I have a hold on a Active Duty.

This is what I scored....not my picture, but I got one of each. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> What was I thinking. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Very nice, enjoy!

I wondered who had the hold on that AD. I like the looks of that one.

Sorry, If I get my SarQautch, it's yours.

Nice set Bramel!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> At Blade I got a black Sarsquatch and a HellRazor, and I just heard from Amy - I got my Jackhammer! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Yee-Haw!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Good for you PK.

you're gonna love that hell razor. i sure as hell do.

by the way, i got two emails. scored the sarQ and the dcdm's shipped.

i must have fired off too fast and got stuck at end no jackhammer for me


instead i got


You scored in the recent Humpaganza

CE HELL RAZOR <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

No Jackhammer for me but I did get another HR CE. As consolation prizes go this is a good one <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I seem to have accidentally scored a CE Jack Hammer

I picked up a Jack Hammer. Payment sent. Now to wait and wait.

I got nothing. So, had to find something else. The MPLE, Uncle Mojo, AD, maybe a Swamp Warden.

Amy posted that they're starting to ding CCs and ship ganza blades on BF.

Uh-oh, that could be bad for me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

on the phone she told me end of the week....... and i was kinda planning on it being 2-5 weeks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Amy told me POSSIBLY by the end of the week, as they were really trying to get knives shipped a.s.a.p. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> In the meantime, my Skinny ASH just arrived a little while ago - SWEEEEEEEET!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> (I ordered it from the BCS !)

I think I have one of those sinking funds too Bruce. It feels like my checking account is sinking beneath the credit card debt from Ganzas! BCS needs to field a Titanic model! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Amen!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

I've just been pretending I went to Blade where I would have spent this much or more anyway. Lord, what a steel bill! Like I need two versions of the squatch and ASH-1! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

nice scores all, I hope to one day buy a comp blade

You will my friend, you will. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I want to see a comp FBM and AK. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />