2019 Traditional Forum Knife...The First Poll

[NewBlades16]

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I also vote for a satin blade!
And in my opinion a sabre grind cuts and slices just fine.

Did you take the heat treat off the flats? Beautiful edge on that!!

 

[NewBlades16]

What is the logic behind buying the forum knife if there is nothing about it of any interest at all? The only one who benefits from this at all would be GEC (in this case)... not the forum, not the dealer. Why not apply this hundred bucks to another knife that does appeal to you?

I cannot use logic because I have an addiction and cannot use common every day reasoning when it comes to buying knives.

 

[Camillus]

I gotta say the sabre would not have been my first pick.

But every knife needs to have a personality and aesthetic. I don’t favour a knife that lacks that.

Which is why I am more in favour of an #86 that has the nautical/sailing dynamic. Those pocket knives, used by sailors who climb rigging and cut rope, fit into a user category more than just about anything else does.

Which is why I don’t get the posts that claim this is not a user knife not all pocket knives are meant for slicing up food.

 

[Pinemoon]

As to the cost of the knife, I wouldn't mind a five dollar add-on for Spark to use for Blade Forums administrative cost. So, cost of knife + shipping + $5.00 for Blade Forums. For a 400-knife order, that would be 2-grand for Spark.

Lastly, if we're to have a single blade knife, let's have one with a fully functional blade such as a spear blade with a flat grind with swedge rather than a semi-functional blade such as a sheepfoot blade with a saber grind.

Yeah, an administrative fee is more than appropriate on something like this.
Otherwise it's a PITA.

 

[TOM K.]

Did you take the heat treat off the flats? Beautiful edge on that!!

Yes, I polished it off with Flitz.
Thank you!

 

[btb01]

SERIOUS SUGGESTION:

Assuming the GEC is chosen as the 2019 Forum Knife, I think we should ask/allow meako to write a blurb-thing for the back of the tube (like the back labels Charlie does on many of his SFOs). Just give him free rein.

 

[tmd_87]

SERIOUS SUGGESTION:

Assuming the GEC is chosen as the 2019 Forum Knife, I think we should ask/allow meako to write a blurb-thing for the back of the tube (like the back labels Charlie does on many of his SFOs). Just give him free rein.

Here!!! here!!!!

Porchenberg ignites into applause

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

I gotta say the sabre would not have been my first pick.

But every knife needs to have a personality and aesthetic. I don’t favour a knife that lacks that.

Which is why I am more in favour of an #86 that has the nautical/sailing dynamic. Those pocket knives, used by sailors who climb rigging and cut rope, fit into a user category more than just about anything else does.

Which is why I don’t get the posts that claim this is not a user knife not all pocket knives are meant for slicing up food.

This is exactly how I feel. If I had one knife, that one knife would probably be a full flat grind. But the saber grind gives this 86 a certain something different.

And saying a saber grind can’t cut anything is not an opinion, it’s just incorrect.

 

[joeradza]

SERIOUS SUGGESTION:

Assuming the GEC is chosen as the 2019 Forum Knife, I think we should ask/allow meako to write a blurb-thing for the back of the tube (like the back labels Charlie does on many of his SFOs). Just give him free rein.

I think we're going to need a bigger tube.

 

[MerryMadMonk]

I think we're going to need a bigger tube.

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

SERIOUS SUGGESTION:

Assuming the GEC is chosen as the 2019 Forum Knife, I think we should ask/allow meako to write a blurb-thing for the back of the tube (like the back labels Charlie does on many of his SFOs). Just give him free rein.

I actually really love this idea.

 

[Prester John]

This is exactly how I feel. If I had one knife, that one knife would probably be a full flat grind. But the saber grind gives this 86 a certain something different.

And saying a saber grind can’t cut anything is not an opinion, it’s just incorrect.

Plus we can rattle them.

 

[1066vik]

I think we're going to need a bigger tube.

just use a smaller font and include a little crackerjack box magnifying lens in the tube with it.

 

[Fodderwing]

SERIOUS SUGGESTION:

Assuming the GEC is chosen as the 2019 Forum Knife, I think we should ask/allow meako to write a blurb-thing for the back of the tube (like the back labels Charlie does on many of his SFOs). Just give him free rein.

I think that is a brilliant suggestion! I say AYE!!!!!!!

 

[Half/Stop]

I figured I had better vote before I forgot about it.

 

[jwb01]

SERIOUS SUGGESTION:

Assuming the GEC is chosen as the 2019 Forum Knife, I think we should ask/allow meako to write a blurb-thing for the back of the tube (like the back labels Charlie does on many of his SFOs). Just give him free rein.

Excellent idea!

 

[cigarrodog]

Great idea. It would be Classic.

 

[meako]

I think we're going to need a bigger tube.

What are you trying to say Joe? I mean come on ,be honest, you can tell me..
Something around the size of oooh say a Saturn V rocket I could probably squeeze something on to ....if I write really reeally small.

I feel proud that you suggested such an honour.
Cheers.

 

[joeradza]

What are you trying to say Joe? I mean come on ,be honest, you can tell me..
Something around the size of oooh say a Saturn V rocket I could probably squeeze something on to ....if I write really reeally small.

I feel proud that you suggested such an honour.
Cheers.

Check out the tubes GEC uses for their fixed blades, just short of a 55 gallon drum.

 

[Rhinoknives1]

Has there ever been a Bladeforums Buck Forum knife? Maybe that there mafia should look into having one made.

Hello Rey!, does this look familiar ??