Attention 2019 Forum Knife : Poll - Smooth Wood

[Prester John]

Thanks guys. Since they sliced and diced my gums and cheeks, my common sense and read what's before me is out of whack. Dang, this is a long poll huh?

Yeah, I preferred the three-day polls.

 

[waverave]

Luxurious!

...or an elegant and simple compliment to the fancy blade and shield

 

[BuckShack]

I'm still anticipating a full on last minute Che Chen migration

 

[Travman]

I've had three Ironwood knives thus far. As much as I like Ironwood...it is the only option of the three leading choices that gives me reason to wonder if I'm going to get a good example or not. Unless I get to pick one out myself (or have a dealer do it for me), I'm just not inclined to go there I can already hear the disappointing posts after folks get theirs and it isn't what they hoped. Perhaps that will get drowned out by those who got a nice example...who knows. Just my opinion.

This sums up my feelings. I have received about a dozen ironwood GEC knives. This is what I expect...

But this is what I receive...

 

[Prester John]

This sums up my feelings. I have received about a dozen ironwood GEC knives. This is what I expect...

But this is what I receive...

Bottom pic is blurry, but looks good to me! There is variation, but haven't seen one I didn't like.

 

[tmd_87]

Luxurious!

 

[Travman]

The brushed finish that comes with the Desert Ironwood knives does not look great to start with and it will have a few uneven spots. Then as it rubs anything then it gets small polished areas which make the rest of the brushed finish look like poo.

Also, all of the good pictures of Desert Ironwood posted have just the right lighting on them to bring out the lighter streaks. In anything other than ideal lighting the nice contrast will not show up.

 

[Prester John]

The brushed finish that comes with the Desert Ironwood knives does not look great to start with and it will have a few uneven spots. Then as it rubs anything then it gets small polished areas which make the rest of the brushed finish look like poo.

Also, all of the good pictures of Desert Ironwood posted have just the right lighting on them to bring out the lighter streaks. In anything other than ideal lighting the nice contrast will not show up.

I prefer darker and plainer myself. That's why my vote is for AB. If I get dark and plain ironwood, I'll be happy. Lots of different tastes and opinions.

 

[cigarrodog]

cigarrodog - your ironwood example is EXCEPTIONAL, especially photographed so beautifully.

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NOT LIKELY that there would be more than 2 (if that many) as beautiful in any pile of knives. You are mesmerizing us with false hope.

If the Ebony voters switch to AB

Gonna be a long 2 more days

Ray

I agree with you 100% That’s why I’m sticking with African Blackwood. Less risk of disappointment, fits the knife, and once received, will make the owner happy.

 

[mykel m]

Just say no....


to brushed bolsters 'n shield.

Vote AB for a sure thing beautiful knife or IW for a potential let down.

 

[N.E.Tim]

African Blackwood with the standard placement of Orleans Shield for a CLASSY / COOL look.
E.D.C., faded blue jeans to tuxedo.

 

[Henry Beige]

Blackwood was my second choice, so my vote is going there now.

 

[sunknife]

This pic is an example of bloodwood with a bomb shield (although DFC not GEC). I voted this way although I like all the other wood options with the exception of snakewood. I like the GEC bomb shield better than this Queen shield pictured. The Orleans, banner & hounds tooth would all be fine for me as well. Will probably leave my vote where it is now, I can't see where any of the wood or shield choices that are leading in the voting would be bad.

 

[Old Engineer]

I've had three Ironwood knives thus far. As much as I like Ironwood...it is the only option of the three leading choices that gives me reason to wonder if I'm going to get a good example or not. Unless I get to pick one out myself (or have a dealer do it for me), I'm just not inclined to go there I can already hear the disappointing posts after folks get theirs and it isn't what they hoped. Perhaps that will get drowned out by those who got a nice example...who knows. Just my opinion.

I can kind of understand what you are saying in that you do not want to take any chance to get any knife handles that may be kind of BLAH . So which one is there on the Entire List that will meet that criteria ??? I would rather go with one that gives you a Chance of having some character . Different shades of black , although Classy , does not do that for me . But that is why we are voting .

Harry

 

[JohnDF]

Looks like people are abandoning the Bloodwood ship...

 

[N.E.Tim]

Of course, we all know the downside for the Blade Forum members that get everything they
voted for in all the polls, they will not feel a need to buy anymore knives.

 

[Will Power]

Sticking with Bloodwood for the long haul Why is this such a long poll???

I don't fancy the brushed bolster look, yes I can polish them & the shield but it may effect the lustre of the wood too Ironwood can be leaden all too often and black IS leaden

 

[abbydaddy]

Saw this online - one of the rare folders with a sabre grind. Marked WeXL and American Knife and Shear Co.

Notice the neat little anchor stamped in the handle and the discrete bail. Very classy!

That is a cool knife. So much want.

 

[fishface5]

Looks like this will depend on the bloodwood folks - will more switch to ironwood than to blackwood? Or will they go down with the ship still waving their bloodwood flags in protest?

If it's ironwood then there can always be vigorous trading on the porch for folks to get the type they prefer. For example I like the more mundane version of the whaler posted above.

 

[Will Power]

No, I just prefer Bloodwood to Ironwood or Blackwood, so why switch when the latter 2 don't attract me??