2019 Forum Knife : Poll - Slab Type

Slab Type

  • Acrylic

    Votes: 7 2.2%

  • Bone Smooth

    Votes: 21 6.6%

  • Bone Jigged

    Votes: 132 41.6%

  • Wood Smooth

    Votes: 133 42.0%

  • Wood Jigged

    Votes: 7 2.2%

  • Micarta

    Votes: 17 5.4%
  • Total voters
    317
  • Poll closed .
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Ernie1980 said:
I am fortunate in that both would be great for me- just a slight edge for the wood. I might have been swayed to the jigged side if we knew up front the color and pattern of the bone...
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Color is anyone’s guess, but I strongly believe it would be a nickel ransom jigging like the rope knives had. That seems to be everyone’s preference.
 
JohnDF said:
It's coming down to the wire...
I've been tempted by some of the persuasive arguments from the jigged bone camp. I'm not switching from smooth wood yet, but I am considering it. My fear is that if bone wins we will get a huge vote for saw cut and that's NOT what I would like. But if we could get GEC to do a really nice looking jigging and color, then that would really make the knife something special. But jigged bone is the "gamble" vote... Too many opportunities for a bad jigging choice and an unattractive color. I have a few hours to decide.
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Vote for what you want. I doubt saw-cut bone would have a chance if jigged bone is the group choice. Saw-cut is for barlows and most people here won't vote for it unless it is on a barlow. Also, any fears about jigged bone could be applied to wood. The GEC knives I didn't like after receiving them have been wood. Only the ones with good looking grain get posted, the ones with lack-luster looks eventually get sold.

Now if you want ebony, then ebony is always good from GEC.
 
BladeCommander said:
I really don't have a problem with smooth wood. There are a few that I think would be great on this pattern like Cocobollo or Iron Wood. Like others who don't want certain jigging types, I am voting bone because of the overwhelming support of Ebony on the wood side.

If wood wins, hopefully many of the jigged bone voters will pick something other than Ebony for a bit of variety. Since Ebony is represented in many regular production runs.
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I’m guessing the vote will be split 50/50 between Ebony and “other,” but the “other” vote will be split between different options (ironwood, bloodwood, Osage orange, etc.) and Ebony will run away with it.
 
Travman said:
Vote for what you want. I doubt saw-cut bone would have a chance if jigged bone is the group choice. Saw-cut is for barlows and most people here won't vote for it unless it is on a barlow. Also, any fears about jigged bone could be applied to wood. The GEC knives I didn't like after receiving them have been wood. Only the ones with good looking grain get posted, the ones with lack-luster looks eventually get sold.

Now if you want ebony, then ebony is always good from GEC.
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I disagree with this. I bet a large majority of bone voters desire sawcut and dont give 2 squirts for historical correctness for this knife. They just want a chance at a barehead sawcut knife because they haven't had a chance with one yet and this is their opportunity.
 
After spending the last 42 years working on the latest and greatest I've become a firm believer in KISS, Keep It Simple Stupid. Nothing beats ebony with a nice shield for simple and classy.


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However if we could be guaranteed the bone or Cocobolo from the last 2 runs of Maher&Grosh I could change my votes.


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BladeCommander said:
I really don't have a problem with smooth wood. There are a few that I think would be great on this pattern like Cocobollo or Iron Wood. Like others who don't want certain jigging types, I am voting bone because of the overwhelming support of Ebony on the wood side.

If wood wins, hopefully many of the jigged bone voters will pick something other than Ebony for a bit of variety. Since Ebony is represented in many regular production runs.
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I’m with you on that. I did go wood, but hope Cocobolo or ironwood is the winner. If saw cut could be guaranteed to not be an option, I would say jigged. I’m in on this regardless.
 
darn close race at the time of this post...... I'd be tickled with either of the front runners..
 
Augie said:
Have to agree with this John, would not switch to jigged bone because of the risk getting saw cut which is not appropriate for this knife.
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The poll vote is for JIGGED bone - NOT jigged bone or saw cut or other.

Just sayin' - jigged is jigged and cut ain't. :thumbsup: I'd be amazed at a ground swell of saw cut clamor.

* Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone *

^ My attempt as subliminal persuasion - Good huh ;) :thumbsup:

* Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone * Jigged Bone *

Ray
 
I have to admit. I enjoy the banter and have spent a stupid amount of time watching, reading and participating in these polls but the vote switching just for the sake of drama is some pretty childish BS. When you do that, whoever you are do you chuckle to yourself as if proud of your little prank that only you will ever know about? Kinda weirdo if you ask me. Carry on!
 
I really want ebony, but wouldn't be opposed to having some more cocobolo.

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I just keep picturing a larger version of this, and it would make me happy.


But an ebony version would also make me happy, so... I'm split. I think I'll stick with my original wood vote since both would make me happy and the wood seems like the safer bet. I'm pretty confident that the wood will tick all the boxes for a beautiful knife.
 
A bit disappointed that smooth bone didn't gain more traction but there is nothing wrong with smooth wood or jigged bone. Ebony is always beautiful, but there is a soft spot in my heart for osage. :)
 
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