Attention 2019 Forum Knife : Poll - Shield

[seas165]

I 2nd federal or crest

 

[McFeeli]

I’m torn between Bomb or Propeller.. I did vote for the former, though. Once we see the wood choice I think that will lock in my choice.

 

[ty_higg]

I'd be ok if bomb won its possibly my favorite shield out of all of them but something about the reverse orleans shield just fits.

 

[Coyja]

I'd be ok if bomb won its possibly my favorite shield out of all of them but something about the reverse orleans shield just fits.

That’s kind of where I’m at. I like acorn but RO looks classy

 

[Pgg365247]

Currently my vote is for the banner shield but I could very much enjoy the reverse Orleans should that win out.

 

[GE Jr]

Voted Propeller, would vote Bow Tie if offered

 

[Pgg365247]

Reverse Orleans... final answer

 

[joeradza]

The acorn is my favorite RR shield. Would it be a travesty to put one on a GEC? In any case, I would like to see a mockup. If that doesn’t get legs, the reverse Orleans looks good to me, but I think I will hang back for a while.

Like this?

 

[Wharn]

Ok changed to Federal. I think federal for AB and houndtooth for bloodwood.

 

[r8shell]

No bow-tie option?
I guess I'll have to go with Orleans, then. It's sort of a bow-tie that's askew.

 

[knife_fan]

This was the hardest poll for me. Lots of good choices. For now I'm voting reverse orleans.

 

[cigarrodog]

I recommend Diamond.

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

I’m voting Orleans, though I would vote bow tie if it was an option. Or really screw with people’s heads and vote serpentine.

The propeller shield on wood is something we get quite a lot of in SFOs already.

 

[waverave]

I did my best to make the proportions reasonable but if you want me to tweak a size or position please let me know.
In African Blackwood...


And I see Bloodwood has gained some traction so here are a few of those...

 

[draggat]

The Orleans shield? This pattern just begs for the Bomb or Banner.... just sayin.

 

[Kiteman72]

I'm lovin' that Federal!

 

[r8shell]

I did my best to make the proportions reasonable but if you want me to tweak a size or position please let me know.
In African Blackwood...
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And I see Bloodwood has gained some traction so here are a few of those...
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Thanks for the mock-ups. It's very helpful. Now I'm leaning toward the banner after all.
I better take a fresh look in the morning.

 

[Prester John]

Just not crazy 'bout bloodwood. Not sure why it's popular. Could go for cocobolo or desert ironwood or che chen or especially ebony and even African blackwood. Might just pass if bloodwood wins. Can use the money for a knife I really want.

 

[AlwaysTomboy]

I voted for Orleans, but prefer the narrow end at the top closest to the blade to mirror the overall shape of the knife. Count my vote as one for reverse Orleans, please.

 

[ty_higg]

After seeing the mock ups I'd for sure want the orleans shield reversed. Not really feeling it non reversed.