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Busse Combat - SARsquatch 2008 Special Edition - INFI Steel & Raptor Micarta - PRIVATE COLLECTION - Knife
KNIFE PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: Acquired from a private individual; previously purchased and used
* Condition: Structure intact, no functional compromises, fully operational and ready for use. Presence of surface oxidation and signs of aging, consistent with the untreated finish. The absence of a coating has allowed, over the years, the development of a natural patina and signs of oxidation that attest to the authenticity of its use. These elements reinforce its technical character and ensure its longevity.
* Commercial Availability: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Professionally resharpened
* Blade Markings: Surface oxidation and signs of aging
* Handle Markings: None
* Box: /
* Sheath: Handcrafted Kydex, made specifically for this knife
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: /
* Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratoryThe Busse SARsquatch is one of the most iconic models in the Busse Combat Knife Company’s lineup, a direct expression of the design philosophy developed by Jerry Busse: maximum reliability, uncompromising construction, and proven performance in the field.
This specific 2008 Special Edition version stands out for its less common configuration, lacking a protective coating. A choice that at the time favored a more “bare and functional” approach, now particularly appreciated by the most experienced enthusiasts.
For many collectors and users, the SARsquatch represents one of those models that, during its production run, were difficult to find and even harder to purchase. An iconic piece from an era when Busse operated with limited availability and extremely high demand.
At the heart of the SARsquatch is the famous INFI steel, a proprietary alloy developed in-house by Busse, the specific composition details of which have been deliberately kept confidential over time.
In practice, INFI is recognized for: High resilience, suitable for intensive and heavy-duty use; Corrosion resistance superior to the average for non-stainless steels; Good edge retention, with ease of maintenance.
These qualities have helped build the brand’s reputation, making Busse models practical tools for real-world use.
This SARsquatch model is aimed at an audience that understands the value of the Busse project and the context in which it was born. It is not a pristine “collector’s item,” but an authentic knife, true to its operational nature.
It represents a tangible opportunity for those who, in the 2000s, followed the brand and appreciated its products but were unable to easily acquire them: today, it is possible to purchase an original piece, with a distinctive configuration and a history already written, ready to continue being used.
Intended Use: Heavy Duty
Production Type: Handcrafted
Country of Origin: USA
Blade: Full tang, INFI steel at 58/60 HRC
Blade Finish: Uncoated
Handle: Micarta with Raptor-style pattern, secured with 3 pin tubes
Blade Length: 185mm.
Blade Thickness: 5mm.
Overall length: 320 mm.
Balance: Guard-side balanced
Weight: 484 g.
Sheath: Handcrafted Kydex, made specifically for this knife; with modular attachment for vertical belt carry
Packaging: -
Notes: Knife from 2008, previously purchased, from a private collectionBU-SAR08-CP€749.00Only 1 leftOnly 1 left -
Kiku Matsuda - Talon Karambit KM-520 Fixed Knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handmade knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Excellent, never used and never removed from its sheath, which shows some minor abrasions due to age and storage
* Available on the market: Out of production in this variant
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: Present, with some minor abrasions due to age and storage
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory
Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artists and scholars of sharpening in Japan. You probably already have a knife in your collection that is the result of his passion: he has been collaborating for several years with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech, and Randall Kings, developing blade bevels, sharpening, and polishing techniques for them.
Intended use: TacticalType of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Japan
Blade: D2 steel hardened to 61HRC
Blade finish: Acid etching
Handle: Green Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Total length: 204mm.
Weight: 188g.
Sheath: Sunloid KD (Kydex) with Tek-Lok attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious Blade Show “Knife Of The Year Awards” in 2007.KM-520-CP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 left
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Kiku Matsuda - Blast KM-215 Fixed Knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handmade knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Excellent, never used and never removed from its sheath - small marks on the sheath due to age and storage
* Available on the market: Out of production in this variant
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: Present - with small imperceptible marks, caused by time and storage
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory
Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artists and scholars of sharpening in all of Japan; you probably already have a knife in your collection that is the result of his passion: he has been collaborating for several years with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech, and Randall Kings, developing blade bevels, sharpening, and polishing for them.
Intended use: Collection/SportsType of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade finish: Acid etching
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 5.8mm.
Total length: 275mm.
Weight: 399g.
Sheath: Sunloid KD (Kydex) with Tek-Lok attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: In 2007, Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious Blade Show “Knife Of The Year Awards” with a project created in collaboration with SOG.KM-215-CP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
Kiku Matsuda - Southern Cross KM-760 Fixed Knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handmade knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new, never used and never removed from its original packaging
* Available on the market: Out of production in this variant
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Sheath: Present
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratoryKiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artists and scholars of sharpening in all of Japan; you probably already have a knife in your collection that is the result of his passion: he has been collaborating for several years with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech, and Randall Kings, developing blade bevels, sharpening, and polishing for them.
Intended use: Collection/Sports
Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade finish: Acid etching
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 5.3mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Weight: 186g.
Sheath: Sunloid KD (Kydex) with Tek-Lok attachment
Packaging: cardboard box with Kiku Knives logos
Notes: In 2007, Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious Blade Show “Knife Of The Year Awards” with a project created in collaboration with SOG.KM-760-CP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
We Knife Co. - Framelock Flipper knife Dual Tone Gray - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 605E - knife
Knife withdrawn from a private collection - Model discontinued by WE KNIFE - Like new condition, with original packaging - Checked, certified by our internal laboratory Collini Cutlery
Intended use: Sports / Collection
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: China
Blade: CPM-S35VN 59 / 61HRC stainless steel
Blade treatment: dual tone, satin & black PVD
Handle: 6AL4V titanium machined with numerical control
Blade length: 77mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 101mm.
Total length: 178mm.
Weight: 114g.
Closing: Framelock
Clip: 6AL4V titanium
Packaging: cardboard box with We Knife Co. logos
Notes: Carson Flipper opening system on ceramic ball bearingsWK-605E-CP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 left
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