Battle Ready Swords? INGO Experts / Advice?

[bmbutch]

Sorry to be a copy cat, but just ordered my BUSSE AK47 Black on Black. 6~32 weeks, guess time will tell.

Quoted myself, kind of weird, anyway, cc just got whacked for full amount, should be shipping 7~14 days, per website. Who Hoo!

 

[kawtech87]

Quoted myself, kind of weird, anyway, cc just got whacked for full amount, should be shipping 7~14 days, per website. Who Hoo!

Yep mine too!

Kinda surprised me I wasn't expecting it so soon. I had just ordered some AK parts and wasn't expecting two hits within a few days of each other. Oh well guess I'll catch up next month. Ha! who am I kidding.

Do you plan on ordering an AZWelke Sheath or have a custom one made locally? I ask for two reasons, (1)Busse knives do not come with sheaths usually, some who are new to Busse may not know this. (2) there are two options on AZWelke's site one is for the custom shop AK47 combat grade the other is for the SR101 battle grade version. Not really sure of the difference other than blade material and grind but would be good to know before purchasing if anyone does why the need for two different sheaths for essentially the same blade.

 

[bmbutch]

Yep mine too!

Kinda surprised me I wasn't expecting it so soon. I had just ordered some AK parts and wasn't expecting two hits within a few days of each other. Oh well guess I'll catch up next month. Ha! who am I kidding.

Do you plan on ordering an AZWelke Sheath or have a custom one made locally? I ask for two reasons, (1)Busse knives do not come with sheaths usually, some who are new to Busse may not know this. (2) there are two options on AZWelke's site one is for the custom shop AK47 combat grade the other is for the SR101 battle grade version. Not really sure of the difference other than blade material and grind but would be good to know before purchasing if anyone does why the need for two different sheaths for essentially the same blade.

Sheath options were my next question, looks like you already answered that! Thank You

 

[Haven]

I have a few live steel swords I have picked up over the years. Not great quality, I think the most expensive one I have bought would be the one that was $275 almost 20 years ago. I picked up a new one this past weekend for $200.

I am tempted to do a bottle cutting video with a few of them.

 

[kawtech87]

Just got the notice. My BUSSE AK47 will be in on Monday!

 

[rhino]

Just got the notice. My BUSSE AK47 will be in on Monday!

I assume you'll spend the weekend gathering a variety of appropriate materials that you can CHOP THE CRAP OUT OF on Monday and the rest the week?

And don't forget the video.

 

[bmbutch]

UPS tried delivering yesterday, signature required, looks like I'm going to wait for them today, good thing I'm off work today.

 

[kawtech87]

I assume you'll spend the weekend gathering a variety of appropriate materials that you can CHOP THE CRAP OUT OF on Monday and the rest the week?

And don't forget the video.

Sadly I have to work all weekend this weekend. But next weekend I am off and I've got 40 acres of trails that need cleared due to the storms last week. Should be a fun chopping test.

 

[kawtech87]

UPS tried delivering yesterday, signature required, looks like I'm going to wait for them today, good thing I'm off work today.

That's strange. You ordered yours a few days after me didn't you? I wonder how your order got shipped out first? No big deal just order of things I guess

 

[rhino]

That's strange. You ordered yours a few days after me didn't you? I wonder how your order got shipped out first? No big deal just order of things I guess

Maybe the batch with his finish/handle choices was completed first?

 

[kawtech87]

Maybe the batch with his finish/handle choices was completed first?

We both ordered black on black canvas. I'm wondering if it was because I had mine sent to my shop address and not my billing address if it delayed shipping slightly.

 

[bmbutch]

We both ordered black on black canvas. I'm wondering if it was because I had mine sent to my shop address and not my billing address if it delayed shipping slightly.

Could be? Sitting & waiting on UPS, wish they'd hurry up, have some .300 BLK reload trial for subs, would love to make it out to range.

 

[DanO]

Just a word of caution. Buying a sword doesn't make you a swordsman anymore than owning a violin makes you a violinist. Get some training.

 

[warthog]

IDK what the AK47 sword costed you folks but I have a bunch of battle ready swords and they have chopped and cut so I know they won't just break if used to cut off a head or arm. The following cost me $130. It is a Cold Steel 1917 Saber,I also own the cutlass and I have had the cutlass for a very long time. It too has done a lot of cutting and chopping and has not broken nor bent. The saber I got off ebay and the cutlass was bought before the interweb from a catalog. Both are nice blades and I would truly wish to know what the Busse AK47 costs. It is essentially a big knife, more of a messer when you are talking swords. In any case, I understand why you buy these and want to have them, the name is something folks love so it is a good seller.

 

[kawtech87]

Just a word of caution. Buying a sword doesn't make you a swordsman anymore than owning a violin makes you a violinist. Get some training.

The BUSSE AK47 is more like a large knife/thick machete than it is a sword. Though some will call them one. Historically speaking however they are to thick, to heavy and not balanced properly for fencing/ sword fighting. They are "woods swords" if you will, meant for trees and brush. But yes you are correct sword fighting is like any other martial art. It takes years of training and practice to be proficient enough to wield a live blade with any semblance of skill. I only mean to chop wood and possibly watter bottles and maybe a melon or two for fun.

Warthog: The BUSSE AK is pricey for what it is. The Battle Grade models are the cheaper versions running from $467.00 to as much as $577.00 depending on options you choose. But they are rare and very seldom are they available for order so even if you don't end up liking it I've never seen anyone not be able to get their money back for one on the secondary market.

 

[M67]

I rember when INFI AKs were $497 for a combat grade. Times have changed

I still like my Miller Bros Waki variant than an AK. However it's twice as thick so not as nimble as an AK

 

[warthog]

Thanks for the information guys.

 

[tradertator]

I really want a pair of full tang ginuntings. I've been drooling over the Eriksen (Viking Knives) and Biegler, but just can't commit.

 

[warthog]

Here is the cutlass, Cold Steel 1917 Cutlass and a dagger I threw in…

 

[bmbutch]

Have mine, lots of family visiting, will work on pics soon. Yes, I need some training, open to pointers, places to start.