2018 BF Traditional Knife

[gunstockjack]

Some folks ordered multiples, then had their wives or brothers etc. order more! How can you stop the flippers? Donno....

 

[Jack Black]

There's too many posts to keep up with here. Thumbs up for you looking out for a forum friend!

Thank you for being so gracious

Last year's knife was a lot of trouble due to the popularity of that particular pattern. Flippers began selling them on that big auction site before I had even shipped a single knife! I had to cancel and refund many, many orders that were for 5 knives or more. Many of these buyers of multiples had to be contacted as I needed to be assured that they were not buying them to flip, and as it turned out, I was lied to several times. I could go on, but suffice it to say that the whole procedure was a severe headache!

Sorry you had to deal with all that Barry, some of it is just plain nasty Also, pretty predictable given the 'choice' of pattern though You've earned your spurs my friend, and deserve a good holiday If anyone wants to organise a 'Send Barry and Charlie on Holiday Fund' count me in!

Some folks ordered multiples, then had their wives or brothers etc. order more! How can you stop the flippers? Donno....

Sick!

 

[SV-97]

I don't think the rules are going to be changed, and now that I know what and why the forum knife stands for and exists, I do not plan to pursue the profit route. If the expenses involved can be covered, then I'm in as far as it concerns the Forum Members. What I need to determine with Spark is the excess knives. Can those still be sold for profit with the BF name on it?

There are some obvious places where money can be saved or added to the cost of the knife. For example, if CPM-154 was the steel choice, it would be a significant saving over CPM20CV. There is the added benefit of a tang stamp as well at that point. If the base model can sit at nickel silver/brass and CPM-154, then we'll gain some good wiggle room for the handle material. The special box adds between $5-7, and although very cool, could be another bit of savings if nixed. I hope it isn't nixed, but that is an option.

What is going to be brutal is shipping for the overseas fellas. It is $26 for flat rate international whereas the States will see just over $7.

One thing that would be great is having Something like "420 HC - baseprice; CPM154 - +10$; 20CV - +20$" etc. in the polls (should it come to them )

 

[B.F.U]

I have three sons. If the forum knife ends up being an upgraded Buck 301 or variant, I’m probably going to purchase 4.
I get what you’re implying, but there are situations where buying in quantity makes sense.

Oh I know, that's why I didn't want to say there was never a reason to buy that many. I was thinking another reason to get many is for groomsmen gifts. The thing is though, it's a forum knife. It doesn't seem like the best knife to get for people who don't go on or care about the forum.

 

[blanco112]

Just wanted to say thanks to those who are stepping up to as least give us two potential options. I've been reading along this whole time and it's been interesting watching this develop. While I probably would prefer GEC knife I don't currently own a Buck and the options being discussed sound exciting to me so it sounds like it's a win win as long as we can iron out some of the aforementioned issues.

 

[meako]

Thanks for that, and my apologies. I did search for Charlie's posts, but I guess I missed that one. Sorry folks

I hear ya JB
I cant even keep track of my own posts.
I swear the job of Mob Of Rowdies Organisation Nominated International Coordinator (MORONIC) gets harder every year.
Personally I despise the term "burnt out".
I prefer "chillaxed " or "non pressure consultation role ".
Which brings me to the latest news from the Porchenberg town crier.
SK and LeslieT are hereby promoted to the rank of Masters of The Hounds. Three cheers to them for cutting (chortle chortle guffaw) to the chase.
SK your surf analogy is well drawn. Taking it a step further I see a dangerous rip forming which theatens to drag us back out to sea.This is created by the emergence of participants to the discussion who for many understandable reasons came in late .Whilst everyone is entitled to have a say ...the forward progress seems to falter.

Propsed sub clause 7.7 :
"Peter the Repeaters emerge and placate progress by having previous posters point out previous posts as the Pochenberg populus perches pregnantly and precariously withe poised pitchforks at the planning and polling position.."

 

[Peregrin]

I hear ya JB
I cant even keep track of my own posts.
I swear the job of Mob Of Rowdies Organisation Nominated International Coordinator (MORONIC) gets harder every year.
Personally I despise the term "burnt out".
I prefer "chillaxed " or "non pressure consultation role ".
Which brings me to the latest news from the Porchenberg town crier.
SK and LeslieT are hereby promoted to the rank of Masters of The Hounds. Three cheers to them for cutting (chortle chortle guffaw) to the chase.
SK your surf analogy is well drawn. Taking it a step further I see a dangerous rip forming which theatens to drag us back out to sea.This is created by the emergence of participants to the discussion who for many understandable reasons came in late .Whilst everyone is entitled to have a say ...the forward progress seems to falter.

Propsed sub clause 7.7 :
"Peter the Repeaters emerge and placate progress by having previous posters point out previous posts as the Pochenberg populus perches pregnantly and precariously withe poised pitchforks at the planning and polling position.."

I gotta get me some of whatever you're taking Meako!

 

[Old Hunter]

Not sure whether he's taking it or drinking it! But is is fun to read. OH

 

[meako]

The idea of ordering 5 trad forum limited release annual sfo knives for groomsmen gifts seems ....err....slightly....not saying wrong...but...like making work for oneself.
If the groomsmen are all porcheteers theyre probably getting one anyway.If not..are they going to know the difference anyway? would it be easier to get 5 Buck custom jobs done ? They would then be even rarer and distinctive to commemorate the big day.Also able to to be controlled both time and design wise and tailored to the very individual requirements.

 

[meako]

Bail restrictions and Homelessness due to PTSD and depression .Not a tasty brew.
Believe it or not sobriety has been the upside.
Im just glad someone finds my gibberings amusing.

 

[Sabercat]

Some folks ordered multiples, then had their wives or brothers etc. order more! How can you stop the flippers? Donno....

To thwart some flipping...I suggest engraving the purchaser's name on each knife prior to shipping it to them.

 

[Dadpool]

I suggest engraving the purchaser's name on each knife prior to shipping it to them.

The step in the production process where the pull strength is customized to each purchaser would probably be a good time to take care of that.

 

[needler420]

The idea of ordering 5 trad forum limited release annual sfo knives for groomsmen gifts seems ....err....slightly....not saying wrong...but...like making work for oneself.
If the groomsmen are all porcheteers theyre probably getting one anyway.If not..are they going to know the difference anyway? would it be easier to get 5 Buck custom jobs done ? They would then be even rarer and distinctive to commemorate the big day.Also able to to be controlled both time and design wise and tailored to the very individual requirements.

I very much agree. I wish they would limit one per blade forum member. Then any extras can be sold. So active members of the community can have one. I would love my first blade forum knife this year as I just got a new job. Not if it gets scalped in the sales section though. A forum knife of our community should not be getting scalped in our very own sales community.

 

[PirateSeulb]

The 55 is another excellent lockback by Buck. At three and one half inches closed it is a pocketknife, whereas the 110 and 112 are much bigger and really should be carried in their belt sheath. I just mentioned it because we have never had a BF knife as large as a the classic 110.

I would prefer the 500 series to the 55 myself but it is a great knife so makes a solid option.

The 55 is a nice knife, I really prefer the 503 but would definitely buy into a 55. Im not sure how traditional some might consider it but my aluminum framed 110 is a real beauty. It has that awesome 110 feel without the weight.

I would vote the 501 out of the 500 series myself.

I 2nd the idea of the 500 series in the buck options I need an excuse to buy a 501.

 

[veitsi_poika]

1.it gets mentioned and question is asked.
2.wishful thinking phase .very specific configurations are tabled.
3.will anyone do it?
3.5 long period of dark territory .
4.our hero arrives to save the day
4.5 long period of dark territory .
5.polling of choices regarding blades,steel,scales.
6.democratic final decision.
7.lots of whining and saying "im not getting one because i dont like it,too expensive,not what i specifically wanted.etc etc"
8.orders taken and money paid.
9.the winter of the wait begins.
10. Everyone else in the world takes delivery.
10.5.I take delivery of mine
11. "I missed out where do I get one?" phase begins.
12. Profieering vulture phase begins.

Did I miss anything?

Propsed sub clause 7.7 :
"Peter the Repeaters emerge and placate progress by having previous posters point out previous posts as the Pochenberg populus perches pregnantly and precariously withe poised pitchforks at the planning and polling position.."

Regarding proposed sub-clause 7.7... if you revisit your original post on page 7 (see above), I don't think we're clear of the "dark territory part II" yet... propose re-numbering sub-clause to 4.4?

- Kevin

 

[sitflyer]

I would prefer the 500 series to the 55 myself but it is a great knife so makes a solid option.

I would vote the 501 out of the 500 series myself.

I 2nd the idea of the 500 series in the buck options I need an excuse to buy a 501.

The 501 is a nice little knife, not too big, not too small, and it rides really well in Sunday go to meeting clothes. I'd definitely be down with one if that were to somehow gain any traction in the running.

 

[skblades]

The step in the production process where the pull strength is customized to each purchaser would probably be a good time to take care of that.

 

[veitsi_poika]

The idea of ordering 5 trad forum limited release annual sfo knives for groomsmen gifts seems ....err....slightly....not saying wrong...but...like making work for oneself.
If the groomsmen are all porcheteers theyre probably getting one anyway.If not..are they going to know the difference anyway? would it be easier to get 5 Buck custom jobs done ? They would then be even rarer and distinctive to commemorate the big day.Also able to to be controlled both time and design wise and tailored to the very individual requirements.

I've heard stories that knives and weddings do not always work out as planned...

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...tales-vignettes.754492/page-938#post-17985391

 

[Henry Beige]

I hear ya JB
I cant even keep track of my own posts.
I swear the job of Mob Of Rowdies Organisation Nominated International Coordinator (MORONIC) gets harder every year.
Personally I despise the term "burnt out".
I prefer "chillaxed " or "non pressure consultation role ".
Which brings me to the latest news from the Porchenberg town crier.
SK and LeslieT are hereby promoted to the rank of Masters of The Hounds. Three cheers to them for cutting (chortle chortle guffaw) to the chase.
SK your surf analogy is well drawn. Taking it a step further I see a dangerous rip forming which theatens to drag us back out to sea.This is created by the emergence of participants to the discussion who for many understandable reasons came in late .Whilst everyone is entitled to have a say ...the forward progress seems to falter.

Propsed sub clause 7.7 :
"Peter the Repeaters emerge and placate progress by having previous posters point out previous posts as the Pochenberg populus perches pregnantly and precariously withe poised pitchforks at the planning and polling position.."

I keep reading somewhere that New Zealand has been eliminated or omitted on many maps of the world. Facebook hoax, or something more sinister? After reading this post, I wonder...

 

[t.willy]

You guys are killing me. It's like sitting on the beach, one wave is Buck, one wave is GEC, one wave is neither. Rinse, repeat, try to stay up for air.

If you want to go the Buck route, SK is set up to handle all pre-orders. It's easy, send us an email, we send you an invoice. Pre-collected payment done. Polling will be extensive and will offer a plethora of options for both blade and handle material. 1 week of polling for the model, one week for blade material, one week for handle material. Buck makes a working sample, I show the photos. We vote Yay or Nay for a week. (one month in now) If all systems are a go, we get the order in to Buck with an expected ship date 8 weeks from the order. Bada-bing.

As for the "less than favorable" opinions of Buck Knives, I'll be sure to ask some people at Buck to take a look at this thread. Maybe it'll light a fire under them.

P.S. Buck can make attractive knives. I'll leave you with exhibit A. The first 110 in S90V and Blue Linen Micarta. This is what SK does. Take one boring Buck Knife, make it awesome.

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I agree that's a sweet looking knife as was the smaller one you posted inside the box you were showing us a few days ago. I'm a big GEC fan and I've never even considered buying a Buck knife before I saw that picture you posted the other day. No question you guys can make a very nice looking Buck knife IMHO. No matter what thank you for all your efforts and for teaching me a good lesson about conviction prior to investigation ✌

Good for you Excess knives haven't always been an issue, and the issues which led to them (eg high price (in the case of the 2013), or excessive volume) may be possible to avoid. Ensuring that the pattern is democratically chosen probably helps Alphabet soup steels have not previously been an issue here. Personally, I'd prefer 1095 - or else O1, D2, or 440C in that order

Don't worry too much about us overseas fellas, we've had brutal before! Some of us get stung with import taxes too!



Yes, that's right, can't expect members in the US, where the knife will be made, to subsidise shipping overseas

I agree with this 100% I've paid as little as $5 for shipping from the states though it's usually around $10 but I've also paid $18 once and $25 another time. I guess it depends on what level shipping a particular dealer is useing. However I just look at it as a part of the cost of buying that knife and once I've decided I want a knife I'm not going to let an extra $10-$15 dollars stop me that's for sure lol.