Jerry Busse
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The Busse Combat "Forsaken Mistress"
Here's a little history on the design. The Forsaken Mistress was originally passed up for the original Fusion Battle Mistress.
After much discussion and heavy drinking, we ended up going with the more traditional Mistress-like length and the more traditional wider tip design, like on the original straight handle BM. 
At the time we thought that the Ergo Battle Mistress had strayed too far from the original design. We wanted the now legendary Fusion Battle Mistress to bring it back in line with the spirit of the original.
As an interesting side note, the Forsaken Mistress served as the inspiration for the MOAB!!! . With over 12" of INFI hanging off the front of the time proven Fusion Handle, it could be argued that the Forsaken Mistress is just as much MOAB as it is Battle Mistress!
Let's Drink!
Jerry
Forsaken Mistress Specs:
OAL: 18 3/8"
Blade Length: 12 1/4"
Blade Thickness: .250"
Blade Width at widest point: Approx. 2"
Bevel: CBT (Corrugated Bevel Tech)
Hardness: 58-60 RC
Forsaken Mistress Pricing:
Combat Grade Coated with machined handles = $597.00 (Base Price)
Combat Grade Competition Finish = $667.00 (Base Price)
[ ] Machined Handles: Included in base price
[ ] Optional Hand Shaped Handles: +$65.00
Nuclear Option = $867.00
Nuclear Option Includes the following:
[ ] Competition Finish
[ ] Blade Fuller
[ ] Light Brigade Treatment under handles
[ ] Polished Tube Fasteners
[ ] Hand worked Flats
[ ] Extra Attention to Outer Perimeter Finish
[ ] Machined or Hand Shaped Handles (Handle material options are listed below.)
[ ] Custom Shop Logo
[ ] Very Limited Supply!
Handle Options:
Black Canvas Micarta (Included)
Tan Canvas Micarta (Included)
Green Canvas Micarta (Included)
Maroon Canvas Micarta (Included)
Black G-10: +$60.00
Multi-Colored G-10: +$85.00
Tan and Black
Green and Black
Blue and Black
Orange and Black
Red and Black
Forsaken Mistress With "Nuclear Option" & Hand Shaped Smooth Handles
Forsaken Mistress With "Nuclear Option" Close-up of tip
Forsaken Mistress With "Nuclear Option" Light Brigade Treatment Under Handle.
Forsaken Mistress Combat Grade Coated
Forsaken Mistress Combat Grade With Competition Finish
Here's a little history on the design. The Forsaken Mistress was originally passed up for the original Fusion Battle Mistress.
After much discussion and heavy drinking, we ended up going with the more traditional Mistress-like length and the more traditional wider tip design, like on the original straight handle BM. At the time we thought that the Ergo Battle Mistress had strayed too far from the original design. We wanted the now legendary Fusion Battle Mistress to bring it back in line with the spirit of the original.As an interesting side note, the Forsaken Mistress served as the inspiration for the MOAB!!!
. With over 12" of INFI hanging off the front of the time proven Fusion Handle, it could be argued that the Forsaken Mistress is just as much MOAB as it is Battle Mistress!Let's Drink!
Jerry
Forsaken Mistress Specs:
OAL: 18 3/8"
Blade Length: 12 1/4"
Blade Thickness: .250"
Blade Width at widest point: Approx. 2"
Bevel: CBT (Corrugated Bevel Tech)
Hardness: 58-60 RC
Forsaken Mistress Pricing:
Combat Grade Coated with machined handles = $597.00 (Base Price)
Combat Grade Competition Finish = $667.00 (Base Price)
[ ] Machined Handles: Included in base price
[ ] Optional Hand Shaped Handles: +$65.00
Nuclear Option = $867.00
Nuclear Option Includes the following:
[ ] Competition Finish
[ ] Blade Fuller
[ ] Light Brigade Treatment under handles
[ ] Polished Tube Fasteners
[ ] Hand worked Flats
[ ] Extra Attention to Outer Perimeter Finish
[ ] Machined or Hand Shaped Handles (Handle material options are listed below.)
[ ] Custom Shop Logo
[ ] Very Limited Supply!
Handle Options:
Black Canvas Micarta (Included)
Tan Canvas Micarta (Included)
Green Canvas Micarta (Included)
Maroon Canvas Micarta (Included)
Black G-10: +$60.00
Multi-Colored G-10: +$85.00
Tan and Black
Green and Black
Blue and Black
Orange and Black
Red and Black
Forsaken Mistress With "Nuclear Option" & Hand Shaped Smooth Handles
Forsaken Mistress With "Nuclear Option" Close-up of tip
Forsaken Mistress With "Nuclear Option" Light Brigade Treatment Under Handle.
Forsaken Mistress Combat Grade Coated
Forsaken Mistress Combat Grade With Competition Finish
