Cobalt
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So, instead of the typical thread based on what knife someone likes, I thought I would state what I look for in Busse vs what I look for in other companies. This just came to me last night thinking about the new fussion huck fin. Then see what your take is on this because I am sure we all buy other brands of knife, especially, ahem, folders, as we don't really have a choice.
So With Busse, I never have to worry about the steel or handle material. I know it is top quality and fits my liking. So the design of a specific knife is what I am in search of. Regardless of the design, does it fit my taste and my usage. I am sure most of you are in that boat. I don't look at it from a collection standpoint, but from a preference standpoint.
However, with other knife brands, and I will specifically mention the two that I like in the folding knife world, Spyderco and Zero tolerance, I look at it differently. To me the design of these folders is partially important, but I am always looking at what steel they will use. If I see S30V I almost always pass on it. 35VN, Elmax, Cruwear, etc peak my interest if the design fits. cpm3V sucks me right in as does 52100 and 5160 or even D2. I love ATS34 and 154cm and even 440C if done right. But the steel is a major part of the package and I have passed on many beautiful and useful spyderco's because of the steel that was used.
How about you guys. Do you even care what steel the folders you buy, have? is it a major part of your decision making like it is mine. I would be happy if every folding knife came with cpm3V or z-tuff. I would not even worry about steel, but I am not sure why these companies find it difficult to make knives out of these steels.
So With Busse, I never have to worry about the steel or handle material. I know it is top quality and fits my liking. So the design of a specific knife is what I am in search of. Regardless of the design, does it fit my taste and my usage. I am sure most of you are in that boat. I don't look at it from a collection standpoint, but from a preference standpoint.
However, with other knife brands, and I will specifically mention the two that I like in the folding knife world, Spyderco and Zero tolerance, I look at it differently. To me the design of these folders is partially important, but I am always looking at what steel they will use. If I see S30V I almost always pass on it. 35VN, Elmax, Cruwear, etc peak my interest if the design fits. cpm3V sucks me right in as does 52100 and 5160 or even D2. I love ATS34 and 154cm and even 440C if done right. But the steel is a major part of the package and I have passed on many beautiful and useful spyderco's because of the steel that was used.
How about you guys. Do you even care what steel the folders you buy, have? is it a major part of your decision making like it is mine. I would be happy if every folding knife came with cpm3V or z-tuff. I would not even worry about steel, but I am not sure why these companies find it difficult to make knives out of these steels.