KNoboGanzaaaaaa Fall 2011, What do you want?

Link here:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showth...ring-Info!!!!!!
To be honest I really want one of those hollow ground Rodent Solutions, so I really hope I can get one, as this will be my first KnoboGanzaaaaaa I ever have participated in.

I keep looking to be sure but that is a Scapivore in Jungle Green isnt it?

I may be in on this one...

Looks Jungle green to me. Nice!

# 21 Nuclear Ratmandu, must be mine! #12 Satin Ratmandu Variant, a nice second choice. They would be ideal for serious urban encounters!

I like that Sar 3 variant...handle looks like it would feel sweet.

Yah I am going to put, hollow ground Rodent Solution as my first choice and the satin Ratmandu variant as my second. I hope I can get something.

I am gonna try for #23 the ratmandu bowie

and maybe a jungle green scrapivore

Thank god none of them really scream at me. I dig those RMD Bowies but the serrations kill it for me.

I'm going to stand fast with what I brought home, but if I was going for anything it would be the #12, Satin Ratmandu Variant for $198.95. I prefer it to the Nuclear Ratmandu because I sometimes lay a thumb or finger along the spine. For actual use in the woods, a standard CG RMD is probably a better choice than either though, because it'll baton like a champ.

My second choice would have to be the #25, Hollow Ground Rodent Solution $188.95. I bought a hollow ground AD and BS at KC and am really happy with them; mine are coated (fully orange), but that satin RS would be a world-class slicer.

Can any post the pictures here? I can't see the pics because I'm not a blade forums member

Is there a difference between the steel of the rmd variant and the nuclear rmd. Also is the sar3 variant infi.

The KnobOGanzaaaa will be Wednesday night, November 16, 2011 between 9:00pm and 10:00pm Eastern. If the forums are shut down due to an overload in traffic, as has happened in past Extravaganzaaaas. . . I will continue to attempt posting the "Go" button until I am able to get through on one of the 5 Busse Knife Group forums.

1) http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/713-Busse-Combat-Knives

2) http://www.scrapyardknives.com/ubbthreads/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=Knives

3) http://www.swampratknifeworks.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=10

4) http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/778-Swamp-Rat-Knives

5) http://www.bussecombat.com/ubbthrea...t&Board=1&page=1


EMERGENCY BACK-UP Plan!!!!!. . . If the forum shuts down and I am unable to post, or you cannot get on to see whether or not the "GO" Button has been posted, we are implementing an emergency back-up plan that consists of an automatic "GO" at 9:55 pm Eastern! Your email can not be marked any earlier than 9:55 pm Eastern unless I am able to post the "GO" button before that time. . . . If the automatic "GO" is used then ALL EMAILS MARKED 9:54 pm or earlier will be put at the end of the line!!!!. . . So, be careful not to jump the gun boys!!!



Some of the knives being offered are one-of-a-kinds and others are extremely limited in number. So, be sure to include second, third, and fourth choices in your email as the pieces you request might be sold out before you get your emails in!

We need to know the total number of knives you want to purchase. You must tell us HOW MANY of each knife you want from the list you send us. You can also include how much you want to spend. For example, you might list 5 knives and tell us that you do not want to exceed $3,000.00. Please list the knives in your order of priority

You must include the knife's picture number (For example: 13, 15, etc. . . ) and pricing in your order.

You must include your Forum name and your REAL name and address as well as phone numbers and any other pertinent info that we may need in order to contact you for payment and shipping info.

Email both the office amy@bussecombat.com and myself at busse@bright.net AFTER the "GO" Button is posted by me on one of the Busse Knife Group Forums.


WARNING!!! The INFI HOGs are a treacherous group and are not to be trusted!!! They will post under names that look similar to mine (Be sure that it says "Moderator" under my name if it is on Bladeforums) and will bring up MANY false "GO" threads from the past in order to get others to order BEFORE the actual KnobOGanzaaaa GO THREAD!!!! DO NOT fall for this as so many have in the past and be left out in the cold.

Orders are taken in the order in which we receive them.


**** Important Note: Those who intentionally overload their order request and then cancel most or part of their order AFTER notifications have been sent out, will lose their place and be put at the end of the line, where they may or may not get any of their requested knives. "Order loading" causes innumerable problems for our office. *******


Amy and the other girls will need a few days to sort this thing out. Do not expect any notifications to be sent out until next Thursday.

So, rev up your mouse and get ready for a wild one!!!

Good luck gang. . . . It looks like it's gonna be KnobOGanzaaaa of SOS proportions!!!!!!

Let's Drink!!!

Jerry


1) SOS NMFBM $697.00



2) SOS NMSFNO $497.00



3) SOS Trail Point Hunter Proto $362.00



4) SOS Drop Point Hunter Proto $362.00



5) Custom BOSS Jack $467.00



6) Fusion Fury $697.00



7) Tank Buster Variant $597.00



8) SFNO Variant $527.00



9) Scrapivore CG $49.95



10) Satin Finish Rodent Waki $498.95



11) SAR 8 Variant $427.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/SAR8Varient42700.jpg[/img]


12) Satin Ratmandu Variant $198.95
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/SatinRatmanduVariant19895.jpg[/img]


13) Scrapivore CG $49.95
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/ScrapivoreCG4995.jpg[/img]


14) SAR 3 Variant $257.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/SAR3Varient25700.jpg[/img]


15) Custom BOSS Street $397.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/CustomBossStreet39700.jpg[/img]


16) CG BOSS Street $292.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/CGBossStreet29200.jpg[/img]


17) Desert Storm Fighter Variant $437.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j...anza/43700DesertStormFighterVarient4.jpg[/img]


18) SAR 3 $277.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/SAR327700.jpg[/img]


19) Nuclear M9 $298.95
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/NucleurM929895.jpg[/img]


20) SYKCO 511 $89.95
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/8995SYKCO5113.jpg[/img]


21) Nuclear Ratmandu $228.95
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/NuclearRatMandu22895.jpg[/img]

22) SAR 8 Variant $497.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/SAR8Varient249700.jpg[/img]


23) Satin Ratmandu Variant $198.95
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/SatinRatmanduVarient19895.jpg[/img]


24) MOAB $2197.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/MOAB219700.jpg[/img]


25) Hollow Ground Rodent Solution $188.95
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j...anza/HollowGroundRodentSolution18895.jpg[/img]


26) Team Gemini Variant $497.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/GeminiVarient49700.jpg[/img]


27) Desert Storm Fighter $467.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/46700DesertStormFighter2.jpg[/img]


28) SYKCO 511 $89.95
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/8995SYKCO5112.jpg[/img]


29) Fusion Fury $697.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/FusionFury69700.jpg[/img]


30) Custom Active Duty $357.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/CustomActiveDuty35700.jpg[/img]


31) CG BOSS Street $257.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/CGBossStreet425700.jpg[/img]


32) Fusion Fury $697.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/FusionFury697004.jpg[/img]


33) CG BOSS Street $292.00

[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/CGBossStreet329200.jpg[/img]


34) ASH 1 Variant $497.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/ASH1Variant49700.jpg[/img]


35) Fusion Fury $697.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/FusionFury697002.jpg[/img]


36) Desert Storm Fighter $467.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/46700DesertStormFighter.jpg[/img]


37) CG BOSS Street $292.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/CGBossStreet229200.jpg[/img]


38) Desert Storm Fighter Variant $467.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j...Ganza/46700DesertStormFighterVarient.jpg[/img]


39) SYKCO 511 $89.95
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/8995SYKCO511.jpg[/img]


40) ASH 1 Variant $527.00
[img]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/jerrybusse/Knob%20O%20Ganza/ASH1Variant252700.jpg[/img]

I am going to go 12 25 39

I really like the SAR-8 variants, Fusion Fury, Nuclear M9LE, but as I just bought a Taurus Circuit Judge rifle/shotgun I will probably sit this one out. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

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That (10) Satin Finish Rodent Waki $498.95 is beautiful.

Nice blades but (THANKFULLY) nothing I am going to lash out on..!!! I have the two B10s, one or two 711s and maybe an ASH1 to pay for over the next month or two so....given the blood and [censored] banks have told me I can't sell to them anymore and the doctor thinks I DO need BOTH kidneys....I am kind of happy there was nothing that I would realistically (like that has ever really bothered me <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> ) lash out on.

Andy

There are lots of nice blades in this ganza! Good luck to all that will be participating! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Nice selection

"Want"? I "want" them all but I am going for 12, 13, 25, and 39. 19 if I have had enough to drink by the time I see Go, Go, Go.......

Im just wondering how hard one of those Rodent Solutions will be to get.

VERY HARD. Might be best you sit this one out.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

In all seriousness, that's what I want. Just hopeful that the Swamp brings more than a few for us Knob scavengers! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I think the Scrappers are the better looking blades, I hate to say it but some of the Busse's are [censored] fugly....Boss Streets are an exception, great looking knives !

I'm waaaaaaaaaaaaay more excited by Dans 7-11 than the ganzaa offerings


MM

I agree, Pit. Most of them are over the top.

If I didn't already have a bunch of scrapivores, I'd snag a yellar one <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I'll hold off for the 711, or an SOS SYKCO <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I'm thinking about joining in on this ganza. Was wondering if I could give them my forum name from here since I'm just gonna use my yahoo email. Also, as this would be my first ganza, should I be watching all of the forums if blade forum goes down? I really don't want to join BF, SW, and Busse combat forums just to keep an eye on this.

Once the go gets posted, it'll get put up on all the forums. BUT whoever passes the word will wait till they get their order in, so you could be too late to get your order in.

I agree. I will try for one but if I dont get one its not a huge deal. I have a normal tanker grey and black paper one on the way, which I am sending to Richard J for a V edge and his freakishly scary sharp edges!

ASH Varient is so nice. What steel is in the 511? If it is 101 I think that is sweet too.

Jungle Vore's......OH my!!!!

I'm thinking that if nothing else, I may go for a Jungle Green 'Vore.

I would love to get a MOAB, FUSION FURY, SAR-8 VARIANT, nuked M9LE, etc., but I will settle for a couple of Dan's 7-11's. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

You don't have to go with a paid subscription, but there are a lot of good things over there. I look in on the Busse Combat sub-forum quite a bit, and occasionally the Swamp Rat sub-forum (which, like the Busse one, is more active than their official forums).

I also used to buy quite a bit from the Himalayan Imports sub-forum, which is why I'm not so hot for more Bussekin Khukris -- I've already got 40 or so heavy-duty HI khuks and perhaps a dozen of their swords; of that pile, I've always used the same CAK when I need to clear tree limbs broken off by storms. I occasionally buy hard-to-find or out-of-production knives, as well as customs from the Exchange, and have been visiting the knifemakers forums (particularly Fiddleback's) increasingly. You don't have to join if you don't want to, but as forums go, BladeForums has a lot to offer and that's where 'ganza procedures are always posted. For a long time, the "old school" hogs were sometimes unfriendly towards newbies, but Jerry made it clear that new hogs get the same opportunities and status as older ones; the "old guard" who couldn't accept that have largely left, so it's a better place to hang out than it was for a while.


Ganza shipping is typically figured as a base price for the first knife (I'm not sure, but $16.95 comes to mind) + some amount for each additional knife (once again, not authoritative, but $4 comes to mind). It's not based on weight, but on number of knives, and adds up faster than you might think on little knives. Perhaps they'll do something special because 'vores are so light, but that's how shipping normally works. You've been here long enough to know that already, but I wanted to mention it for some of the less experienced who may not.

Muddy 511. Already have a Basic 10 on order and looking forward to the 711 as well so I'm going to be tapped out for funds. That stag SAR 3 sure looks nice!

Speaking of Fall KC 2011, I received two knives from the USPS today. The first is that full-orange, hollow ground BOSS Street from Knob Creek that I sent back for refinishing. The other is a ghost jade/white G10, spalted A2 Fiddleback Bushfinger that I bought (on the BladeForums Exchange) from Jared (Jroden5446). They're similar in size and I am very happy with both of them:

Said it before and I'll say it again...love how Jim rolls!

The mailman was good to you! I was close on that Fiddleback too!

Thanks. I've actually received two PMs from people who saw the sale thread and have asked me to contact them if I ever decide to sell it. The lighting wasn't great for my picture -- the Bushfinger looks much better in person.

I love those Fiddlebacks. Nice score!

Nice scores Jim! That boss street is pretty sweet in all orange! and that fiddleback is killer! I am a fan of A2, how thick is it, got a spine shot?

The Bushfinger is 5/32-inch (about 0.16) thick, which is a little thinner than the BOSS Street, which specs at 0.220 thick. It's got a 4 1/2-inch handle/4-inch blade. It's my third Fiddleback (this one, a KPH, and a KE Bushie) -- the handles of all three fit my hand wonderfully. The only reservation I have about them is how smooth they are, which feels great dry but I'm not sure how good a grip they'd provide if wet.

The BOSS Street is a strange model to me -- the overall design really doesn't appeal to me visually; I think it looks kind of "blocky". Aesthetics aside, the BOSS Street handles feel great in my hand -- the ergonomics fit me well and the handle cuts provide a secure grip without biting (hey, I'm an office guy, I no longer have the calluses that I did when I worked for a living). The balance is great for an EDC sized blade -- it's a model that I didn't want until I held one, but then decided that they were great. This all-orange one and my dagger-ground, bowie-shaped custom from the last KC were especially attractive to me because they're one-offs.

Glad it made it safe and sound, that Spalted a2 is something huh? I've just been really prefering scandis lately. ( lovely terrasaur)

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That thin scandi from Friday looked awesome.

Yeah it did, very temptIng

I am eyeing that MOAB <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Do you suppose those Ratmandu's no. 21&12,are false edges or sharp? I would HAVE to sharpen them up.

Pretty sure the Ratchutemandu was sharpened. So I'm thinking they are sharp. Those are some sick blades for sure. I can wait to see a double edge Waki! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />


I'm way tempted by that jungle green scrap. trying my best to get my suns and moons to align.

Tonight is the big night...Good luck to everyone trying to score in the ganza! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Today is The General's birthday, so I think I will save money and just take her out for dinner and miss the Ganza. Besides, I already ordered two 7-11's. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Tonights the night!

Oh man, the General wanted to stay home tonight! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> Guess I will possibly check out the Ganza after all! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />...... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Good luck to all involved! I'm not gonna be able to get in this time.

Looks like its going to be an awsome Ganza

Best of luck to all the go for it and possbily beat a Hog out for a knife <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Dan

That is one beauty....oh yea


Dan

have fun tonight guys and make some scores!

I hope I can steal some cheese from the rats and bring home a bone for a friend!

ended up looking at the clock and still had some time to get in on the ganza. had to take a stab at the green vore.


hope you guys got what you wanted!

I ended up avoiding the Ganza. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />

Tell her I said Happy Birthday! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I hope that everyone got what they wanted in the ganza! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Will do! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

In case I didn't do it, tell the General I said HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mam Sir! I always confused what to call a lady officer. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Your post gave her a laugh! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Always glad to help out the better half!

Well I scored! I got a hollow ground Rodent Solution for myself and a Jungle Green Scrapivore for Rugos. I think the Solution is going to make a killer edc.

I hope everybody scored what they wanted. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I sat this one out myself... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />