2015 Bladeforums Knife - First Poll! Steel!! Ends on Father's day - this Sunday!!

[r8shell]

Though I like a knife with patina, I went with stainless this time for a change.
I like the contrast with the dark colored wood on that CSC.

 

[oldtymer]

Stainless works fine for me

 

[jkulysses]

Man thus is tough because I want CSC to win & their stainless is fantastic but at the same time I've never gotten to try out CSC's 1095. I wanted a stainless knife last year and didn't get it though so I'm voting stainless this year. Seems we really have a shot at getting it this year too.

 

[onejim]

I'm really undecided. I love a patina.....but that's not a deal breaker.

Gonna leave this round of voting up to those with strong opinions or better knowledge on steels.

 

[waynorth]

Everybody loves a horserace!!
It's very close; I'm making some popcorn!!

 

[nugun55]

I voted my preference. But, I would go for either. I thank CSC & GEC , Charlie and anyone else who has been involved with this process. This isn't an easy task for the manufacturers or organizers. there really is much to be considered when undertaking a task like this. Kudos to all.

 

[Old Engineer]

1095


Harry

 

[jc57]

My vote is cast.

 

[chuko]

Stainless was my vote.

 

[Fanglekai]

I'd like stainless to win this time. Thanks to Charlie, Eric and everyone else involved.

 

[abbydaddy]

I strongly prefer stainless, though not so strongly that it will actually have any bearing on whether or not I buy the knife

That said, 440C is really one of my favorite steels for a regular user knife. I like the edge, and I really find it easy to sharpen. I like my fancy supersteel knives, but some of them are a stone beast to sharpen (for me at least). And letting someone else sharpen my knives, or using a system (rather than freehand) would feel like admitting defeat. So I am a fan of 440C (though I also like 154cm a lot).

 

[blademan 13]

I'm in for the stainless. This looks like it is going to be a great pattern regardless who gets it and I have been looking for a nice traditional in stainless for canoeing/kayaking. Sounds like a win, win. :thumbup:

 

[clutchcarter]

I'd much prefer 1095 but voted for stainless. It's time to give the stainless fans one.

 

[TurkishChubs]

I'd much prefer 1095 but voted for stainless. It's time to give the stainless fans one.

Same. :thumbup:

 

[J_Curd]

Put me in the carbon crowd. It just feels right.

 

[EyeDog]

I like both but I am overloaded with 1095 and want to add some stainless.

Mike

 

[Dadpool]

All of my knives are stainless. I'm excited at the prospect of my first forum knife possibly being stainless!

 

[swaybacksteve]

440C for me

 

[CUTS LIKE A KRIS]

I'm not a big fan of 440C due to prejudice, but this knife deserves to be CSC in stainless. That's my vote!

 

[meako]

Stainless sounds good for the simple reason -a change is as good as a holiday:thumbup: