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zombieassassin said:
And such a stellar profile...wow
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There are three blanks busse made for me that I had him do that grind. They are all out there. Those are original warranty shbm blanks finished for me. I let them go but they are out there. Aside from those three, I doubt there are more than a real dozen of the originals. Which is less than the number of 1 of 6's produced. Because there was more than 6. Many more.
 
Cobalt said:
Bingo!!!!! I've only ever seen two. 2nd most rare shbm behind the diamond quilted handled shbm's
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Is it the long clip point that makes this different from the 300? Or uncoated? Both? Were the slotted bolts older than the clip point 1/300 SHBMs with just the tubes?
 
hydeinmind said:
Is it the long clip point that makes this different from the 300? Or uncoated? Both? Were the slotted bolts older than the clip point 1/300 SHBMs with just the tubes?
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Yes to the first question.
They came coated. I stripped it. But under the coating it was bead blasted. So it was not the typical raw finish. Slotted bolts and smooth handle make this an early shbm.

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Cobalt said:
Yes to the first question.
They came coated. I stripped it. But under the coating it was bead blasted. So it was not the typical raw finish. Slotted bolts and smooth handle make this an early shbm.

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Thanks Cobalt. Thats a beautiful blade!



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Cobalt said:
... Which is less than the number of 1 of 6's produced. Because there was more than 6. Many more.
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"Many more" – how many? I'm only referring to the ones with the more rounded top on the swedge portion of the blade (so not the flat top 1/300 version). For years the # was said to be 6, then someone (maybe 1whobuys, but I'm not sure) said he thought it might be 7. I suspect they have been passed around from one person to another – I got one many years ago from Dark Nemesis. I'm guessing you had a couple at one point? Not that the total # really matters, but I am curious. :)
 
gk4ever2 said:
"Many more" – how many? I'm only referring to the ones with the more rounded top on the swedge portion of the blade (so not the flat top 1/300 version). For years the # was said to be 6, then someone (maybe 1whobuys, but I'm not sure) said he thought it might be 7. I suspect they have been passed around from one person to another – I got one many years ago from Dark Nemesis. I'm guessing you had a couple at one point? Not that the total # really matters, but I am curious. :)
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I know that at least 7 to 8 went thru my hands when I was at my total peak of shbms (39 ish). I also knew where 2 or 3 others resided. Still know where they reside and they were not in circulation. I've seen less LE's than one of sixes. But I also dont think there was 300 1/300s. Lol. I think the number was much lower. Maybe half. But whatever, I can't prove any of it.
 
hydeinmind said:
... Were the slotted bolts older than the clip point 1/300 SHBMs with just the tubes?
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On all of the models back then (Battle Mistress, Steel Heart, Badger Attack & Mean Street), the handles with bolts came before the handles with tubes. My understanding is the 1/300 SHBMs were the first ones made (and therefore would have all had bolts), so a 1/300 with tubes would be unusual and possibly from:
1) a 1/300 was sent back later to be refinished, and tubes were used when the handles were reattached, or
2) a 1/300 blank was later made into a finished knife, and by that time tubes were being used.

After the Ergo models came out, it became common to refer to the older ones as SHBM, SHSH, SHBA & SHMS to distinguish them from the newer Ergo models.

Cobalt said:
I know that at least 7 to 8 went thru my hands when I was at my total peak of shbms (39 ish). I also knew where 2 or 3 others resided. Still know where they reside and they were not in circulation. I've seen less LE's than one of sixes. But I also dont think there was 300 1/300s. Lol. I think the number was much lower. Maybe half. But whatever, I can't prove any of it.
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Thank you for the details! I always enjoy learning more about early Busse history. I first learned about BladeForums in 2001 and finally joined in early 2002 as "gk4ever"; "gk4ever2" came about as a result of my divorce and new email address.
 
gk4ever2 said:
On all of the models back then (Battle Mistress, Steel Heart, Badger Attack & Mean Street), the handles with bolts came before the handles with tubes. My understanding is the 1/300 SHBMs were the first ones made (and therefore would have all had bolts), so a 1/300 with tubes would be unusual and possibly from:
1) a 1/300 was sent back later to be refinished, and tubes were used when the handles were reattached, or
2) a 1/300 blank was later made into a finished knife, and by that time tubes were being used.

After the Ergo models came out, it became common to refer to the older ones as SHBM, SHSH, SHBA & SHMS to distinguish them from the newer Ergo models.


Thank you for the details! I always enjoy learning more about early Busse history. I first learned about BladeForums in 2001 and finally joined in early 2002 as "gk4ever"; "gk4ever2" came about as a result of my divorce and new email address.
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The 1/300's were not the first. At all. They were just 1/300's. They were dispersed throughout the period. The earliest blades had the smooth handles, a remnant from the A2 days. But you gotta remember that the entire run started in late 97 and was over by early 99. So it was a very short time frame.
 
Cobalt said:
The 1/300's were not the first. At all. They were just 1/300's. They were dispersed throughout the period. The earliest blades had the smooth handles, a remnant from the A2 days. But you gotta remember that the entire run started in late 97 and was over by early 99. So it was a very short time frame.
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Wow, thanks again! 👍
 
Gravelface said:
I’m now officially in love again. Can I claim dibs, you know …..just in case……one day.

It’d look great with the BBSHBM!
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you probably can.

Is the BBSHBM you got from me the one that Ducci modified for me? I had three of those made. I know Guy got one. you got the other.
 
I will wait I think I know :)
 
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