2018 BF Traditional Knife

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NJBillK said:
I meant that the springs would not offer resistance to further compression, once in the blade well.
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I understand but didn't answer clearly. Pressing down on the spine of a closed blade on any slipjoint will cause further compression. The weaker springs have a corresponding weaker resistance to further compression. Although there is less resistance, I have not experienced a problem with it causing the edge to hit the spring when grasping the knife during normal use. Perhaps it is the way I hold the knife. If you're just pressing on the blades to see what happens, you could hit the edge on the spring. I can also do that with many of my GEC knives but there is more resistance from the spring.
 
To date I don't believe I've kept any of the several Buck folders I've bought, because of the light springs. That said, I would still be in for a forum 301 from them in modern stainless, preferably the 154CM or M390.
 
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Here is a 303 that is a hand me down from my grandpa. An older one, with full flats and long pull. It's a super snappy knife and the pull strength is strong!!! If we end up going with a buck I guess I can pocket a 301 or 303...:cool:

I'm just waiting patiently waiting for GEC to chime in and let us know what they can offer before jumping on the Buck forum knife bandwagon.
 
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Pitchforks and burning torches available upon entry at the Canadian border.
BYO Bloodhounds. (always a favourite)
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Full analysis and debate of all known steels, pull strengths, grinds and scale materials and all possible combinatipns thereof.
 
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A Buck 301 or 303 as the 2018 BF knife is very appealing to me, possibly because I have used both for years and now hold them in high regard. Their 3 spring design omits interior liners allowing them to be made as thin overall as many stockman in their size. There may be what some consider wasted space in the blade well but blade rub is non-existent and they function as well as any other design and better than some.
The pull is admittedly light but smooth while having excellent snap which is guaranteed to last a lifetime. The design makes it virtually impossible (when held normally) to squeeze a blade against the springs without some sort of super human strength that would first crush the frame.
Don't know if a Buck is gonna happen this year as a BF knife and I'd be OK with that. I do know that they have been (for many years) an international best seller because they work. I also know I'm very happy with mine.

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needler420 said:
How come all the blade forum knives have to be traditional style.
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They don't.
All except the Traditionals sub forum one.
Mate I have not had much to laugh at lately.
Im hoping my fatuous sense of humour,
genuine love of the porch and enthusiasm for the annual trad sub forum bf knife shows through.
Otherwise to some it may be as amusing as a gastro bug that the kids pick up at school and pass on to the wife... for a week.

But your question in all honesty brought a smile to my face.
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To the old mill!
We shall find out what kind of abomination the Baron (and his henchman) wants to bring back to life this time!
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needler420 said:
How come all the blade forum knives have to be traditional style.
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They don't, but the ones that take place in the traditional subforum have to.

There have been at least 3 moderns made.
 
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Will ya watch what doin with that pitchfork!
Aah hold still its only a splinter from a burning torch.
Yeah but yooowwpp owwwa! if only we had a decent traditional folding pocket knife that was in some small way distinctive to our small village !
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5K Qs said:
I'm late to this thread (about 580 posts late :eek:), probably too late to make suggestions about what kind of knife a 2018 BF Traditional Knife should be. But I'm not going to let that stop me! :rolleyes: (And despite what many on The Porch might expect, I'm NOT going to suggest a canoe because I realize not all of us have the refined taste to appreciate that flagship pattern. ;))

How many of us have a 3.5" knife with spey and wharncliffe blades?? How many of us even know a maker who provides that option?? Yet how many of us, having such a knife brought to our attention, honestly admit, "I NEED a knife like that!!"?

Obviously the improved improved mini trapper deserves strong consideration, especially if we could find someone who would make it for us with popular poplar burl covers complete with image of a Wookie (third knife shown below)!!



- GT
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It's never too late, GT! Feel free to continue making suggestions up to and after the knives are complete and in members hands! :D

I think a knife that we could all get behind is this Super Beer Scout (patent pending).

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I mean, as long as you're willing to overlook the fact that it's not technically a knife, it has everything going for it: two cap-lifters, a bail, acrylic scales, non-stainless "blades" and a Beer Scout Knife shield. All things that are proven to be non-polarizing and universally adored by Porch members. When do we start production?
 
redsparrow redsparrow hit a lot of points I wanted to make. My 303 is not much thicker than most of my two spring knives with liners. And I have not experienced, or ever read about the blades hitting the springs when closed. I will admit that I don't love the saber grind. The easy pull isn't what I prefer, but the action is very smooth and very snappy.

The 112 would be bigger than what I would carry, but a 500 series knife with the bare head look would be much more pocket friendly and an awesome knife in its own right.

I do think more time should be allowed before a decision is made. I am curious as to what GEC might offer.
 
btb01 said:
It's never too late, GT! Feel free to continue making suggestions up to and after the knives are complete and in members hands! :D

I think a knife that we could all get behind is this Super Beer Scout (patent pending).

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I mean, as long as you're willing to overlook the fact that it's not technically a knife, it has everything going for it: two cap-lifters, a bail, acrylic scales, non-stainless "blades" and a Beer Scout Knife shield. All things that are proven to be non-polarizing and universally adored by Porch members. When do we start production?
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Now just make it on a split back whittler frame with a punch and you’ll sell out!
 
supratentorial said:
...The blades are also thick at the flats...
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This is a big negative for me. I love the thin blades normally found on the secondaries of most Stockman patterns. The thin sheepsfoot blade is what makes the GEC Churchill so good. I'm sure it reduces warrantee costs but since I use my knives to cut with and not to open paint cans and such, it's a waste.
 
NJBillK said:
There is one modification that turned a Stockman into one of my favorite carry options. One straight edge, one bellied blade, and a cap lifter, on a serpentine styled frame for added ergonomics.
I have modded a few (3 so far) Spey blades on Stockmans into cap lifters. The one thing that this requires is a large ricasso, much like the one found on the knife above.
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Actually, in that picture, you modified the Sheepsfoot. The spey is the one with the blunt tip. I'm up for replacing the spey with either a caplifter or a punch, but I really like the Sheepsfoot, it's my most used blade on a Stockman.
 
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