Attention 2019 Forum Knife : Poll - Smooth Wood

[Signalprick]

I will say, I am a little miffed that Bloodwood is preferred to cocobolo to be honest. No offense to anyone but I've only seen 1 bloodwood example that looks better than Ironwood or cocobolo so far.

 

[cigarrodog]

It seems a lot of the folks that voted for smooth wood last round over jigged bone thought for sure a "black" version of the forum knife was a foregone conclusion. Careful what you wish for...

That’s fine, but you’re proving my theory.

 

[JohnDF]

C'mon ebony voters... Ebony is falling far behind.
You want a black knife, switch your vote to Blackwood.

 

[Modoc ED]

C'mon ebony voters... Ebony is falling far behind.
You want a black knife, switch your vote to Blackwood.

GO BLOODWOOD!!!

Ebony is common and boring. Now a days it's the Wallflower at the dance.

 

[Pgg365247]

That’s fine, but you’re proving my theory.

Your "theory" is wrong as it relates to me. I voted for smooth wood with the hopes of a black handle. SO, please refrain from saying things like "you're" as it relates to whatever you're trying to prove. I'm not here for a scientific or psychological experiment, merely to enjoy my hobby and cast my vote as I see fit.

 

[tmd_87]

GO BLOODWOOD!!!

Ebony is common and boring. Now a days it's the Wallflower at a dance.

YUP! GEC uses a black wood almost every run!

The reason I'm voting for bloodwood is because GEC has rarely used the wood. I like the color of it, and as it ages with use if darkens. Everything I have read online about the wood state it darkens over time. I think it's a classy looking wood and will look great on this big ol pattern. I don't want to look at a big black handle with no character besides the shield. If you voting for one of the other lighter colored woods, change your vote to bloodwood to get the character you want.

 

[Ramrodmb]

YUP! GEC uses a black wood almost every run!

The reason I'm voting for bloodwood is because GEC has rarely used the wood. I like the color of it, and as it ages with use if darkens. Everything I have read online about the wood state it darkens over time. I think it's a classy looking wood and will look great on this big ol pattern. I don't want to look at a big black handle with no character besides the shield. If you voting for one of the other lighter colored woods, change your vote to bloodwood to get the character you want.

They use Blackwood almost every run (I wish) because it's the best choice.
If you want character, go for Ironwood. Not much character with Bloodwood. IMO

 

[tmd_87]

They use Blackwood almost every run (I wish) because it's the best choice.
If you want character, go for Ironwood. Not much character with Bloodwood. IMO

I don't want brushed bolsters and shield

 

[JTB_5]

Ebony and Blackwood aren’t identical. While GEC usually has ebony I don’t recall a lot of Blackwood. I could be wrong about that, as I haven’t checked.

 

[Ramrodmb]

I don't want brushed bolsters and shield

I'm with you there, Taylor. If it goes down that way, I will polish mine.

 

[JohnDF]

GO BLOODWOOD!!!

Ebony is common and boring. Now a days it's the Wallflower at the dance.

It's growing on me ED. Still like some others better, but I would be fine with the Bloodwood and Orleans shield.

 

[BuckShack]

I've made the switch from Kingwood to Che Chen aka Black Poisonwood aka Caribbean Rosewood

 

[H2O2HI]

I will say, I am a little miffed that Bloodwood is preferred to cocobolo to be honest. No offense to anyone but I've only seen 1 bloodwood example that looks better than Ironwood or cocobolo so far.

I voted Bloodwood because Cocobolo is an endangered specie.

 

[tmd_87]

I've made the switch from Kingwood to Che Chen aka Black Poisonwood aka Caribbean Rosewood

Why not from Che Chen to bloodwood?

 

[cigarrodog]

Your "theory" is wrong as it relates to me. I voted for smooth wood with the hopes of a black handle. SO, please refrain from saying things like "you're" as it relates to whatever you're trying to prove. I'm not here for a scientific or psychological experiment, merely to enjoy my hobby and cast my vote as I see fit.

If what you say is true, then I offer you my sincere apology.

 

[GE Jr]

I'm thinking Cocobolo would have more votes if it wasn't in GEC's "maybe" category...

Maybe's
Che Chen - Subject to new availability.
Cocobolo - Subject to new availability of CITES number supplier, not responsible for delivery
Brazilian Rosewood - Subject to new availability of CITES number supplier, not responsible for delivery
East Indian Rosewood - Subject to new availability of CITES number supplier, not responsible for delivery

 

[cbr1000]

Ebony and African Blackwood have always been considered to be two of the most special woods. Valuable not just for the desirable color but it is a durable and stable wood, which means less cracking and chipping when compared to other woods. It's been a favorite material by knife makers for thousands of years, for very good reason.

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L to R Cocobolo, African Blackwood, Desert Ironwood, Bloodwood, Osage Orange​

Great picture, thank you. I'm seeing multiple posts, mostly from the same couple people, that Bloodwood darkens over time. None of my Bloodwood has darkened. I have several Bloodwood GEC knives. I have one that's been a user for four years. It pretty much has the same appearance. Amazing wood - I love Bloodwood, but in my opinion there's better choices from what we have available for this specific knife. Anyway, since you posted this picture I'm wondering if your Bloodwood changed color over time?

 

[cigarrodog]

Having been properly chastised by Pgg365247 , allow me to say something about Ironwood, despite my desire for AB. It’s a wonderful wood, especially if you’re allowed to individually select. One of the qualities I would appreciate if Ironwood is chosen, is that each knife will be unique.

 

[cbr1000]

Here's my order of preference. All of these are great, just my personal preference for this knife. If it was a different style of knife I'd end up with a different line up. Desert Ironwood is nice and if Bloodwood maintains it's lead I'm sure I'd switch if needed to try to get what I prefer.. Either way, in the end, Bloodwood is a nice wood... it has the best chatoyance out of the group.

1. African Blackwood
2. Ebony
3. Desert Ironwood
4. Che Chen
5. Cocobolo
6. Bloodwood
7. Bocote
8. Kingwood
9. Jobillo
10. Osage Orange

 

[H2O2HI]

Great picture, thank you. I'm seeing multiple posts, mostly from the same couple people, that Bloodwood darkens over time. None of my Bloodwood has darkened. I have several Bloodwood GEC knives. I have one that's been a user for four years. It pretty much has the same appearance. Amazing wood - I love Bloodwood, but in my opinion there's better choices from what we have available for this specific knife. Anyway, since you posted this picture I'm wondering if your Bloodwood changed color over time?

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