CupidGanzaaaaaaaaaaa

Jerry has posted the prices for tomorrow nights CupidGanzaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Good luck all who will be trying for one of the offerings. I'll be sitting this one out. As much as I'd like to have an AK47, they are out of my budget this go round <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> Maybe next time <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Good luck to all that are trying to score in the ganza tonight! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

There are some super nice knives there, but they are a little too expensive for me. I really like the satin ak-47 with the G10 handle.

They are some nice collector-type knives. If the bolo was longer, I would try for one, but from what I can tell the Marco Bolos are about the size of the Sarsquatch, certainly no match for my FBM. The others either don't interest me or are priced higher than I am willing to pay. Besides, I have the SMLE & M9LE on order.

Way to rich for my blood.

Long live the Yard!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

I'll pass... My credit cards are exhausted already, and everything i like is way out of my range...

I would try for an HG55 but I just can't stand the thing.

+1! If I say most of those are fugly and silly it will sound like sour grapes! Collectors stuff for HOGS with money to burn. Now if there'd been a .25" thick Sarsquatch in there... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I do like the HG55, but not buying one like it, even if it was a standard offering so I could..

Only the AKs appeal to me, but in these uncertain economic times, recognizing that I could more than pay my house, utility, and grocery bills for a month for the price of one blade is certainly reason to pause. I suppose that no times are really certain; the unexpected could happen at any moment, but the current situation is more obviously uncertain than normal.

I guess Jerry hasn't heard that the economy is in rough shape! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Jerry is a capitalist. His economy is just fine. More power to him and those like him. For those who can afford them, I say BUY!

I agree! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

That has a certain charm mate! I think Dan's price wouldn't hurt so much either..

I'm not going to take part in this one. I've already got the M9 LE on order, and plan on buying 2 CGs when they come out. A couple of those knives are really nice, and would make me very happy to own... but I just have to watch my money right now and stick to my plan.

The Ganza is tomorrow night! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

im out of this,im in "need a lawn mower,refrigerator,.............etc" mode

though the nuclear muskrat & the HOG price

looks pretty good.



good luck to those who try






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kylie just informed me "that your gonna have a hell of a time cutting grass with that"....go ahead and buy it if you think you can <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Klink, Jerry Busse doesnt have to worry if the economy is tanking and if people are doing analytics with eTrade in attmept to stay afloat... some Hogs with no lives and wives hoard $ and buy anything he makes. i would love to be a HOG with no life or wife and tons of $ but im not there yet............ <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Good Luck to all that take part in the offering !! Have fun and hope you get what you are after. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Hmmm...some goats or sheep might be cheaper than a mower. And you don't have to put gas in them. They're quiet & better for the environment...yeah, that's it. Also, they produce offspring and wool/meat, so they could actually add to your income. More money to buy knives with! Yay! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Good luck to all who are going to make a go for anything. I was tempted, but talked myself out of it, so I'm sitting it out as well. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Andy, I love your reasoning!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I meant to put tomorrow night, <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> but now I can say Good luck to everyone tonight!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Here's what I posted on BladeForums:

It makes for a strange dynamic; I'll probably always feel like I should have gone for one of those AKs, unless I get laid-off, in which case I'll know that I did the right thing.

Ganzaaaz are fun. I got my Sarsquatch CE that way. But with two very desirable models available for sale now, I finally broke down and ordered a NMSFNO with sage blade and black micarta grips. I passed on the NMFBM. How many Busse choppers can a Horn Dog resist? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Goats and sheep eat grass, but they like roses way better. You'll have a wasteland not a garden.

Was my first Ganza and fellow dawg Jimmie ( Tolly) walked me through the process via phone. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Was one hell of a bunch of fun- insane- but fun (lol) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />. I have never seen so many folks after so few knives. Thanks to all- hope I scored-I think I was in there pretty quick <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. Did feel badly about beating Tolly so bad. He will get over it- just hope he scored at least one AK <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />-Thanks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Here's hoping for you and Tolly, and congrats! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I can see Tolly with an AK Avatar if he lands one! Good Luck to you both!

I'm sure we will see pictures of their scores! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Vic,

IMO, your money was better spent on the NMSFNO instead of the Ganzaaa. Even with my "wrecked" and hanging by a thread finances, I did pick up the NMSFNO a couple of months ago <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> .... But, I LOVE it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

I like some of the Ganzaaaas - especially when you can pick up a great knife design at a semi-normal Busse-ish price. I recently scored a Full Flat FSH at one of the most recent Ganzaaaas (... and a NMFBM <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" /> ) - see more below. But, the "Custom" Ganzaaa prices are just WAY high and I honestly don't care for many of the options.

I have always wanted an AK, but I couldn't justify CG $597 when I had better and more stable income AND less debt. Although I would prefer a satin AK if I could, I would have to call myself all kinds of stupid to pay $1000 at this time (most likely "ANY" time! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> )

Anyway, I am confident you will like the NMSFNO. I can't say the NMSFNO strikes me as the "Best" at any one thing. In some ways it is a great all-rounder and in other ways it is a quirky niche - not quite the greatest chopper (compared to the BR, DFLE, FSH, and similar dedicated choppers) and a little big for general task use compared to a CT, SARSquatch and similar. But, it still is a well balanced knife with a lot of good characteristics. It still should be a "Good" chopper. In all fairness the NMSFNO is actually a bit of a "Niche" size. Busse just hasn't made many knives with this blade size. I measure the blade on my NMSFNO at 8.1875". The only other common Busse and kin blade in this size range is the FSH (The Mofo's, Uncle Mofo's and their variants are at about 8.5", but I don't have any of those <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> )
The current Swamp Rat M9LE will be another somewhat unique "niche" length as not many blades are close to 9.0" either.

I think the NMSFNO and M9LE would likely balance as "Good" choppers, "decent" general use and both probably excellent as large fighting Bowies.

Yard Guard..............= 7.25” blade; 12.4” oal; 0.270" thick (Stripped and satin finished); 16.0 ounces
Camp Tramp............= 7.325" blade; 12.5” oal; 0.236" thick (stripped); 14.5 ounces
Chopweiler - Micarta = 7.5625” blade; 13.1875” oal; 0.239” thick (with coating); 19.1 ounces
Ratweiler (orig.)……. = 7.5” blade; 13” oal; .25” thick; 20.1 ounces;
SARSquatch…………… = 7.0” blade; 12.75” oal; .1875” thick; 17.0 ounces
SFNO-LE………………….= 7.0” blade, 12.75” oal; .22” thick; 18.5 ounces

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NMSFNO………………….= 8.1875” blade; 14.0” oal; .25” thick; 21.5 ounces

FSH (full flat grind)..= 8.1875” blade; 14.4” oal; .27” thick; 22.0 ounces;
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Battle Rat……………. = 9.375” blade; 14.4375” oal; 16.5 ounces
Rat Mastiff………….. = 9.5” blade; 15.25” oal; .25” thick; 21.7 ounces
Dog Father LE…….. = 10.0625” blade; 15.125” oal; .250” thick; 17.0 ounces

NMFBM………………… = 11.375” blade; 17.5” oal; 0.243” thick; 29.5 ounces (some weigh more ?)

To me, the simple Res-C Choppers are still just pretty darn hard to beat for chopping comfort and agility - BR and DFLE. But, they are both longer than the NMSFNO and should have some advantages in regards to chopping over the NMSFNO.

However, the one knife I recently "Re"-acquired that is really climbing high on my list for it's size catagory is my recent Ganzaaa Full-height flat FSH.

I used to own a HH that I unfortunately had to sell due to finances. I never got to use it. But, the HH was a beast. Thick, heavy and impressive. However, I do remember thinking it might be heavier than I would really want a knife it's size to be. I often compared it to my much lighter and more agile BR that I had at that time (and still my primary chopper - although the DFLE has some fair advantages and compromises = close call / toss up).

Anyway, while the NMSFNO is a VERY impressive knife IMO, I am REALLY loving this full-hiehg flat grind FSH. It "WILL" be a user in my line-up for sure. I will strip the "Bama Clay" coating some day and put it into my rotation for sure.

Some comparison pron:
















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I got one of those Bama Clay FSH w/ tan micarta (VetDayGanzaaa #13C) and a pair of the Arctic White FSH w/ black hand shaped G-10 (VetDayGanzaaa #13B). Both of those models are GREAT!! Why do you want to strip it? I'd at least wait until you put enough wear on the coating that it's starting to come off anyway.

I sort of wish I'd been able to grab one or two 3B2s, but three FSH was a lot to buy all at once. I've seen 3B2s go for quite a premium in the secondary market, but I can't recall seeing any of the overrun FSH up for sale.

BUMMER- just got a mail from Amy saying I didn't score <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />. I am a bit bummed but someone forgot to tell those hogsters we are in a bad economy I guess <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />. It was fun- but I wanna score. At least a couple. OK- what now ? Stuck with money and needin a Dog Bowl <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> ............yeah..........great idea - how about one of those Dog Bowls <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />??Sounds just about right

You will get um next time. You probably picked some of the most popoular choices.

ordawg1 keep an eye on the exchange. Some of the guys who did score will need a cash transfusion. Timing is everything.

Well,you gave it the old college try
and thats all that matters...
Youll get um next time,
Get 1 for the Gipper!

Now lemme check and see if I got an email. :fingerscrossed:

Thanks Guys I don't think Jimmie scored either. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> I was in pretty fast ? You guys let us know how you did <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />-Good Luck <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

Oh well, maybe next time <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />. One thing I can tell y'all for sure is that nobody had more fun than ordawg and I, NOBODY! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I almost feel like I should send in some money for for the amount of entertainment the Ganzaa provided!

YOU SCORED IN THE CUPIDGANZAAA 2!!!!!

I got a cheese knife! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
hg55
(it was the cheapest one on the list!)

Hey- At least you scored- kudos on that <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />- I am feeling like I got some bad [censored] juju going on. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />
Jimmie and I had a one helluva great time though. I just wish there were more dawgs- sure would be a great time <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Congrats, FuGaWee. We want action pics it of making curly fries!

I scored the HG 55, Marco Bolo Black Canvas and an AK47!! I really wanted the AK. Can't wait to get my hands on it. I'm a happy camper with this score.

Nice! Which AK did you score?
You must have REALLY fast fingers! And maybe T3?

Congrats Bulldog18 - great scores! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

VERY nice scores. You must have been right on top of it like 3 seconds after Jerry hit the GO. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> Good job <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Congrats to all who scored. Those AK's were really nice lookin and quite the temptation too, as well as a few of the others that were being offered, but most were too rich for my blood, but very purty none the less. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Art, the AK that I scored and was shooting for, was 6F!Hey Jeff I Know you have done AK sheaths( some really awesome ones), do you have an AK to work from? I think I'll be needing one in leather!

I sure do! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

She may not be quite as purty, but she's all mine. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />




I'm suddenly getting quite a few emails for pants for these babies too. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

And I'm already working on a couple right now, among a lot of other stuff. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Thanks Jeff! Thats good to know. I'll be getting in touch with you.

Sounds great, I'll look forward to it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Congrats to all that scored in the ganza! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />