2019 Traditional Forum Knife...The First Poll

[JTB_5]

Wouldn't that be nice.
Perhaps someday GEC will do a Lambsfoot. Don't know why they haven't already.

Charlie hinted in the Guardians thread that something may be happening later this year.

 

[traumkommode]

I voted 86, because that's a cool looking knife, and we can probably get them to do a single blade and make it special, which would make people gaga for the thing. BUT, I have positively zero (math pun intended) interest in a saber ground slip joint, I think it spoils what makes slip joints stand out against modern cutlery - their cutting ability. Any knife that needs the *strength* of a saber grind needs to not have a peened-pin pivot made of nickel silver.

 

[Ramrodmb]

Yep and that logic was used to kill a knife a few years back that had a blade longer than 3-inches because some said it was illegal to carry a knife with a blade longer than 3-inches where they lived.

Yep, so you just talk in circles and don't say anything.
I got it, thanks.

 

[JTB_5]

I voted 86, because that's a cool looking knife, and we can probably get them to do a single blade and make it special, which would make people gaga for the thing. BUT, I have positively zero (math pun intended) interest in a saber ground slip joint, I think it spoils what makes slip joints stand out against modern cutlery - their cutting ability. Any knife that needs the *strength* of a saber grind needs to not have a peened-pin pivot made of nickel silver.

On the other hand, you might fill more orders for modifications

 

[traumkommode]

On the other hand, you might fill more orders for modifications

I might Might even do one for myself. But, I will passionately debate against buying a knife for that much money that I have to alter in such a drastic way to achieve my liking.

Honestly, I've been jonesing for a nice, feels-great-in-the-hand fixed blade that cuts a really long time, and a 192 in the BOS treated 20CV or S90V would be outstanding. Deer guys would love it. Just please no Buck elk.

 

[cbr1000]

I voted GEC because I don't want Buck Beetles. Usually after 6 to 9 months of owning a Buck knife I get a beetle infestation that eats all the leather goods in my house. Happens every time I get a Buck knife. Fair warning to you guys - watch out for Buck Beetles!

 

[Ajd3530]

Further, as @sitflyer said; "It's time for a fixed blade".

Using the "it's time for (insert here)" causation as your best (and only) argument is kind of weak.

 

[JTB_5]

I might Might even do one for myself. But, I will passionately debate against buying a knife for that much money that I have to alter in such a drastic way to achieve my liking.

Honestly, I've been jonesing for a nice, feels-great-in-the-hand fixed blade that cuts a really long time, and a 192 in the BOS treated 20CV or S90V would be outstanding. Deer guys would love it. Just please no Buck elk.

My only fixed blade non-kitchen knife is a Mora (I had another small hunting knife, but gifted it to someone). I don't hunt and I don't use my fixed blade very often, but I do use it sometimes, and having another fixed blade would be cool, and something that the forum knife hasn't been before (which is unique in itself). It seems to me that the options would be sufficient to make it unique in other ways, as well, and at a better than retail price. I get that not everyone likes fixed blades, or wants to carry on, or wants to put one away. But that's what the vote it for, right?

 

[btb01]

I believe that while most folks voting for a fixed blade would still be interested and purchase a folder, I think that alot of folks voting for a folder have very little interest in a fixed blade.

I think that will go both ways. You'll have fixed blade voters who won't buy the GEC, and GEC voters who won't buy the fixed blade. Just the way it is.

Well Barrett, actually I sorta like being the only one with a 47 like this!

Sorry Ron! (I think your one-of-a-kind #47 is probably safe, though. )

 

[Old Engineer]

I use a fixed blade maybe 2 or 3 days a year . I usually carry 2 folders every day and use 1 every day . I like to buy knives that are nice but unique . The Sheepfoot and Lambfoot blades are , For Me , the best all around blade . I can get a Buck fixed blade at my local Walmart and Menards . There is only 1 place to get the knife that Mike has shown . It would not only be Unique , but even Unique to anything that GEC has done or will do for at least some time . A Tang Stamp does make a knife unique but not very unique . It really matters little to me how the voting goes . They all would be okay , but in the end , I will only order what I like and might carry and use .

Harry

 

[pjsjr]

I voted GEC because I don't want Buck Beetles. Usually after 6 to 9 months of owning a Buck knife I get a beetle infestation that eats all the leather goods in my house. Happens every time I get a Buck knife. Fair warning to you guys - watch out for Buck Beetles!

What are you talking about? This is so far out in left field, fantasy doesn't even come close to describing it.

 

[mykel m]

Charlie hinted in the Guardians thread that something may be happening later this year.

Whoa, mind blown.

 

[cbr1000]

What are you talking about? This is so far out in left field, fantasy doesn't even come close to describing it.

Take a joke brother

 

[skblades]

It’ll be interesting to hear what sort of steel and handle materials would be available at that price point. Sucks that we probably won’t have that sort of info until after this poll runs it’s course though. Many things could change a vote.

That rams horn version posted earlier is very attractive.

Maybe the option should have been "fixed blade" with a poll running concurrently to decide on the fixed blade of choice? I hadn't really thought of that until now. I also don't buy in to the argument that it won't be "special" enough, as seems to be a main argument.

So far an example of many many combinations that could make this knife unique, how about this for an example. The blade steel could be 5160 Carbon Steel on the 192. Then, to help mitigate rusting, have the blade blued. This has never been done on a 192 an is extremely unique as a solution to keep the knife on the more traditional end of the spectrum while combating the rusting issue. *cough* add Himalayan Rams horn or real ebony for added uniqueness.*cough* You're not picking that one up anywhere!

 

[skblades]

Well, after much pondering and reading, I'm switching back to the GEC 86 for good.

There are a couple of reasons. First, I like the pattern... I don't personally have a folder with a single sheep, which is something I've kinda wanted for a while.

But more importantly is that this will be a much more unique knife. There have been a number of killer pics of the vanguard posted here, any of which would be a prize to own. But in the end, they're all the same except the trim.

What probably most swayed me was a post made recently in last year's BF knife thread, linking to a thread in the buck forum (https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/sk-blades-2019-lineup.1642333/) listing some 2019 plans from SK... one of which is a "modern 301" (similar to the BF knife). That's all fine, I suppose. But what that means is that all the cycles of polling and discussion last year to produce a totally unique knife... in the end will amount to a unique tang stamp. We will, unfortunately, go down that exact same path this year with the Buck option.

So in the end, I'm going with what is more likely to get us something unique and special.

I'm going to have disagree with your assessment, since I am the SK in question. I can debunk your fears right here and now. Yes we will be doing a modern 301, and Buck is currently working on more modern options for that knife themselves. However, it will not a be a 2 bladed knife as the forum knife was. The long pull may not even exist on this knife and most certainly not on all blades. The handle material will most likely be jigged bone or ironwood, which is drastically different from the forum knife. So, take heart, last year's efforts DID produce a completely unique knife.

 

[skblades]

That's my thinking. A good deal on the most basic 192, produced in the tens of thousands, is around $70?? I don't understand how they could make one with choice/exotic handle materials, improved steel, fancy trimmings, a special stamp, and different grind, and only produce about 300, may be 400, for under $100. It just doesn't seem logical.

And yet, it was done for the 301!

 

[PirateSeulb]

Ill vote for that configuration skblades

 

[akaMatt]

I'm going to have disagree with your assessment, since I am the SK in question. I can debunk your fears right here and now. Yes we will be doing a modern 301, and Buck is currently working on more modern options for that knife themselves. However, it will not a be a 2 bladed knife as the forum knife was. The long pull may not even exist on this knife and most certainly not on all blades. The handle material will most likely be jigged bone or ironwood, which is drastically different from the forum knife. So, take heart, last year's efforts DID produce a completely unique knife.

Thank you Stephen! I stand corrected on my assumption, and appreciate you setting the record straight! Perhaps I read too much into the other post (although it does say similar to the forum knife).

And for the record, I did participate in all the polling last year (lost most of my choices), and did buy the final knife. I thought you did an admirable job shepherding that process from start to finish, and Buck was incredibly responsive to our requests. So I meant no offense in my earlier post toward you or Buck, I hope none was taken.

 

[Behr95]

Some great options here... thanks guys!

 

[skblades]

Thank you Stephen! I stand corrected on my assumption, and appreciate you setting the record straight! Perhaps I read too much into the other post (although it does say similar to the forum knife).

And for the record, I did participate in all the polling last year (lost most of my choices), and did buy the final knife. I thought you did an admirable job shepherding that process from start to finish, and Buck was incredibly responsive to our requests. So I meant no offense in my earlier post toward you or Buck, I hope none was taken.

No offense taken! You raise a point that others may be pondering so it's a good spot to address it. I love this part of the process. The checks and balances and swing of the discussion.