Keep it Alive in 2025

[Travman]

Late on this post apologies for that . Is there a reason why so many didn’t get sold ? Was the amount based on people saying they would have one , and then pulled out ? I did buy one , it’s probably my least favourite Blade forums knife , and I do have the full set from the very first to present day. I would always be interested in buying one , as it would keep the set complete . A few have made reference to the bland colour of the 2025 knife , that I agree on , and would love to dye it darker. Possibly a brown shade . If anyone has any knowledge on how to do this please contact me , it would be very much appreciated..
Also big shout out to Spark for all the hard work he’s put in over the years , feeding our addiction .

If you want it darker here are some examples in this thread. https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/custom-dyed-gec’s-by-nathan-travis.1947763/page-7

 

[meako]

I've got some tan leather dye on the way..

 

[cudgee]

I've got some tan leather dye on the way..

Sounds interesting. Should work out well.

 

[r8shell]

 

[draggat]

Here's another

Just needs a 2025 etch!



Even serialized.

 

[r8shell]

Should I add a serial number?

 

[waynorth]

Should I add a serial number?

Number 1 of course!!!

 

[BakeryWizard]

Toyota Tacoma or pickup truck to the U.S. market.
Mine was a beast...only 2wd but that v6 4L 5sp manual....I upgraded to a newer sexier 4wd one.

I wish Toyota offered a little diesel in the tacoma in the states.

 

[meako]

The new one is a 2017 dual range 4wd 2.8litre diesel...dual cab ..auto.
Chugs along nicely...

 

[cudgee]

The new one is a 2017 dual range 4wd 2.8litre diesel...dual cab ..auto.
Chugs along nicely...

 

[meako]

The roads round here are an embarrassment...you need a forby.

 

[screened porch]

My unofficial BF 2025 is finished.

I kept the design minimalist to harmonize with my minimal skills.

 

[hsherzfeld]

Taking inspiration from screened porch’s amazing and totally unique creation, here’s my attempt at a 2025 BF prototype. The custom etching on the blade was tricky. Ignore the Sharpie.

 

[hsherzfeld]

Joking aside, though, if we could get Opinel to make a no 8 garden knife in carbon steel, I would buy one. Or two. Or five.

 

[screened porch]

Taking inspiration from screened porch’s amazing and totally unique creation, here’s my attempt at a 2025 BF prototype. The custom etching on the blade was tricky. Ignore the Sharpie.View attachment 2924589

I almost ordered one of those pencils that chemically etches your tools so nobody can steal them, but the pencil cost about as much as the knife, and I'd still have made a mess.

 

[r8shell]

The wooden handle is much easier to engrave than steel.

 

[hsherzfeld]

The wooden handle is much easier to engrave than steel.

Agreed but as far as I'm concerned the whole point of a wooden handle is for the owner to be able to modify it. It would be difficult to do that without destroying the engraving.