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So no pics yet because it's late... But opened my 2nd grab bag and got something TOTALLY unexpected.
So to my total surprise, my grab bag came and it's a long box. OK.... A Rucki? One of those escaped Spartan Worn FMV14s (doubtful)??? As soon as I opened the box, and saw the pommel, my jaw dropped.
Years ago when I had first discovered Busse, I knew I couldn't afford any (any Busse); the craze at the time was the Swamp Rat Waki. I read about it, drooled for it, but knew I would never have it. Then about a year after that, I ended up coughing up what I had for a CG RMD and also a CG Rucki to discover what a Bussekin was like. That was AWWWEEEESOME, but when searching the used market for a Waki, it was just forever out of reach, both due to price and (in)availability. I knew then, and conceded, I would never be able to own a Waki; but was also SUPER happy with having my Rucki.
So now in my hands, is a crescent-shaped pommel inside a long box. I pull it out. It's the right length. I knew it then the Busse and Swamp crew sent me something special - my very own Waki that I "could never have". No custom handle. Not satin. Just good'ol tan coated and tan micarta. Perfect.
And then of course, inside the box was also a beautiful CS nuked NFBA and a Forest Green coated NFNO with Tan and Black G10 (LOVE that Forest Green coating!).
But the star that stole the show for me, was the one with almost the lowest price tag (just north of the NFNO by $12), out of left field, something that hasn't been seen on this particular thread.
Now... How 'bout that!
So to my total surprise, my grab bag came and it's a long box. OK.... A Rucki? One of those escaped Spartan Worn FMV14s (doubtful)??? As soon as I opened the box, and saw the pommel, my jaw dropped.
Years ago when I had first discovered Busse, I knew I couldn't afford any (any Busse); the craze at the time was the Swamp Rat Waki. I read about it, drooled for it, but knew I would never have it. Then about a year after that, I ended up coughing up what I had for a CG RMD and also a CG Rucki to discover what a Bussekin was like. That was AWWWEEEESOME, but when searching the used market for a Waki, it was just forever out of reach, both due to price and (in)availability. I knew then, and conceded, I would never be able to own a Waki; but was also SUPER happy with having my Rucki.
So now in my hands, is a crescent-shaped pommel inside a long box. I pull it out. It's the right length. I knew it then the Busse and Swamp crew sent me something special - my very own Waki that I "could never have". No custom handle. Not satin. Just good'ol tan coated and tan micarta. Perfect.
And then of course, inside the box was also a beautiful CS nuked NFBA and a Forest Green coated NFNO with Tan and Black G10 (LOVE that Forest Green coating!).
But the star that stole the show for me, was the one with almost the lowest price tag (just north of the NFNO by $12), out of left field, something that hasn't been seen on this particular thread.
Now... How 'bout that!
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* creating a feeling of disorientation and dizziness - then 
now my breathing is erratic ... holy Jesus and Mary guys! ..... Whew` .... I need to fill my glass up immediately or I may pass out.... Wow man..... You gotta be happy with these scores 
