Blade Steel Poll

[richstag]

Good call on the O1 Kevin-- that would be even better than 1095 IMO, though probably more $$.

I would pay a little extra if so Any of the "premium" options listed would be pricier right?

 

[Bruce Culberson]

I vote premium stainless just because I don't have a traditional that is, but 1095 will be great too.
Nickel silver pinched bolsters gets my vote.

Thanks for organizing this Wintermute!

 

[mike Berkovitch]

I voted D2, rattale bolsters and no longer than 3 5/8" .
Mike

 

[meako]

premium stainless then D2
the bigger the better.
single groove.
cheers.

 

[waynorth]

I'd like to point out that the GEC #48 is a different pattern than we voted for!

The knife we voted for is a curved Jack Handle pattern, and the GEC #48 and other slim trappers are Serpentine Jacks. A little study makes the difference clear.
The #48 above was the 2010 forum knife at a different Knife Forum.
I'd like to stick with the program. . . . . . . . . .

 

[richstag]

I'd like to point out that the GEC #48 is a different pattern than we voted for!

The knife we voted for is a curved Jack Handle pattern, and the GEC #48 and other slim trappers are Serpentine Jacks. A little study makes the difference clear.
The #48 above was the 2010 forum knife at a different Knife Forum.
I'd like to stick with the program. . . . . . . . . .

Thanks for that Charlie. I was thinking it but didn't want to say it. Glad someone with a little more experience around here like yourself did.

 

[Slider817]

Okay, i would go crazy if we could get this in a stainless Steel. That would take this over the top, whatever design we choose, Im sure a stainless steel would attract more people to this knife, beyond the hardcore traditional fans. I will get one either way, but I would pay allot more for stainless.

Maybe this is too much work, but would it be possible to have a choice of stainless or Carbon Steel?

 

[ISKski]

ATS-34 :thumbup: 3 1/2 :thumbup:

 

[comoha]

I went with D2 for a change. I've got enough 1095 to sink a battleship.

 

[LKJW]

Voted Carbon. Not picky on the rest, but I have a thing against fancy bolsters. My .02

 

[mmarkh]

I voted 1095. I love the patina it develpos with use.

 

[sitflyer]

voted D2...groved bolsters would be nice...

 

[dannyp]

I voted for premium stainless just for something different this time around. I'd be happy with whatever is ultimately picked, though. Any treatment except pinched is fine for the bolsters. I would prefer NS or stainless liners also.

 

[Planterz]

When this poll is done, I would like to see another. The issue is that (at the time of this posting) 1095 is leading by a large margin, with premium stainless and D2 following. Yet if D2 and premium stainless were grouped together, the combined votes would outnumber 1095. Myself, I voted for premium stainless, but I would prefer either D2 or a premium stainless over 1095 (or any other non-stainless steel). But D2 is considered an "almost" or semi-stainless steel. If the option was between stainless and 1095, I would choose stainless. If the option was D2 vs 1095, I would choose D2. I would guess that, given the option, others would feel as I do. I fear that 1095 might win simply because the votes for a stainless or semi-stainless (D2) are split.

Therefor, I would suggest that after this poll is closed, another be made with only 2 options: 1095 vs D2 or premium stainless (whichever receives the 2nd most votes).

 

[Peregrin]

I voted premium stainless. ATS-34 would be the cat's pajamas!
2nd D2
Third 1095
Last 420HC
Rat tail bolster, ss or nickel silver (ns)
Liners, ss or ns
3 1/2" - 3 7/8"

 

[russde]

Premium 1st
D2 2nd
Bareheaded, don't have a preference on bolster style
The bigger the frame the better, especially with the premium steel

 

[sitflyer]

+1 to what Planterz stated above :thumbup:

 

[ranchmanben]

I think threaded bolsters on a 3 7/8" trapper with steel liners would be mighty fine.

 

[PG5768]

I'll 3rd what Planterz suggests. I'd prefer D2 over 1095 if premium stainless is out. D2 and Ivory Micarta!:thumbup:

 

[Knife Crazied]

We are on a very tight budget and time limit so please keep that in your considerations. Thanks

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