Ongoing Details for the 2016 Bladeforums knife.

After seeing the jigging on the burnt orange stainless 15s, I think they'll probably do a fine wormgroove.
 
Thought you might like to see a size comparison of the 3 1/2, 3 5/8, and 3 3/4 inch equal end patterns. The 2016 BF knife will be the middle sized frame. From the left, a GEC 53 'Cuban' stockman in red stag and 440C, Queen Cutlery stag SFO by Charlie, and the ubiquitous Tidioute 68 'Pony Jack' with jig bone covers. :cool:



The 3 5/8 was a Charlie Campagna special factory order done by Queen Cutlery when Bill Howard was employed there. He was instrumental in the production of these rare beauties before GEC started up! I snagged this one off Charlie at the 2016 OKCA Show where I'm lucky enough to have an adjoining table. :o



The etch says "one of 36", so you can see that Charlie has really upped his game as far as sfo's since then. Thanks Charlie!!! Keep up the the good work! I can't wait to see a 2016 BF knife in my hands. :)
 
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Useful pic Barry, thanks.

Nice Stag on your knife, mine's the bone version, I think it used to say 1 of 73 before it was robbed by patina.. :D Do you think the Forum Knife will have pinched bolsters like these? I think they suit an EE pattern. Also the cut-out is useful, this will be a good platform for a Cattle Knife, amongst others.

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Love the Forum knife design and can't wait for it. I would love to see a more pocketable scout knife on this pattern.
 
I'm intrigued, plus I can't wait to see more details about the punch- it looks very robust as compared to some, and truth be told it's the punch that's drawing me in! Wish it was deep red bone, but a deep brown is good too! Now I just hope I'm awake when they go on sale! Perhaps a reminder thread can be formed to warn us just ahead of time to watch Barry's site?
Thanks for everybody's hard work each year!
 
CUTS LIKE A KRIS said:
I'm intrigued, plus I can't wait to see more details about the punch- it looks very robust as compared to some, and truth be told it's the punch that's drawing me in! Wish it was deep red bone, but a deep brown is good too! Now I just hope I'm awake when they go on sale! Perhaps a reminder thread can be formed to warn us just ahead of time to watch Barry's site?
Thanks for everybody's hard work each year!
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I do believe that this is the reminder thread!! :cool:


Dave
 
Thanks Dave! :D

That reminds me, these won't be on sale until the price is known, typically shortly after production is nearing completion, if that makes any sense. :confused: In other words, we don't have a clue as to what to charge, so until we do, they won't be available for sale. With that said, I thinks it's safe to say that there will be plenty of knives to go around, since the numbers have been bumped every year. I would probably ask that you limit your purchase to one or two until everyone has a chance to claim their own. They will be available to our international members as well as to US. :cool:

OK, let's have no more discussion on availability or purchasing, please. Sorry Mods. :foot:

On another note, I think this year's BF model is going to be one of the more exceptional versions produced! I'm really excited and very positive about the whole package. It amazes me to think that we have probably the most qualified individual possible at the helm in Charlie, and it will be produced by the most talented and gifted production folding knife designer and engineer, Bill Howard and his crew at GEC. I think these guys deserve a lot more credit, even though they are much appreciated already. :cool: :thumbup::thumbup:

The knife itself will be gorgeous! Slim and trim with two very useful blades, classic good looks and simple lines, the jigging and worm groove with bar shield.... wow! Can't wait!!! :D

Thank you Charlie so very much for taking on this difficult project!
 
I have been pestering Bill to do a standard Scout on the #35 pattern, but I can't ask him again until we are closer to 2017, as he might bite my head off!!
 
Man, I wasn't too sure on this one. Looking like it's going to be a nice one though. I'm getting excited.
 
waynorth said:
I have been pestering Bill to do a standard Scout on the #35 pattern, but I can't ask him again until we are closer to 2017, as he might bite my head off!!
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Well, we don't want you to lose your head, but let's be the squeaky wheel, lol! A scout knife will be a must have!
 
Lesbaer1911 said:
Ive never had a "forum" knife....where do you order one?

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gunstockjack said:
Thanks Dave! :D

That reminds me, these won't be on sale until the price is known, typically shortly after production is nearing completion, if that makes any sense. :confused: In other words, we don't have a clue as to what to charge, so until we do, they won't be available for sale. With that said, I thinks it's safe to say that there will be plenty of knives to go around, since the numbers have been bumped every year. I would probably ask that you limit your purchase to one or two until everyone has a chance to claim their own. They will be available to our international members as well as to US. :cool:

OK, let's have no more discussion on availability or purchasing, please. Sorry Mods. :foot:
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The mods don't appreciate discussions of purchasing process, etc.
 
It was brought up that a sticky should be made on ordering the forum knife. With newer members joining all the time, why hasn't this been done already.

Frank....it will be a lot less stressing than having to repeat yourself in the threads. Us members could simply direct someone who asks to a well written sticky thread regarding the process of the forum knife. Your life just got simpler!
 
ALLHSS said:
I love a good punch/awl. One of the most useful tools imho.
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really? i have one on my SAK but I cant remember off hand how many times ive used it. what do you tend to use it for if you dont mind my asking.
 
When Charlie or Barry are ready to announce how the process will be handled this year, we'll be happy to stick it up top. If they want this one stickied in the interim I'll be happy to do that too.

Here's a link to some info on last years knife, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1309063-2015-BLADEFORUMS-Club-Knife-SHIPPED!!. It looks like they started to ship towards the end of November. Pricing and details were announced just about this time last year.
 
mrknife said:
really? i have one on my SAK but I cant remember off hand how many times ive used it. what do you tend to use it for if you dont mind my asking.
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I find it to be the kind of tool that seems like it wouldn't be useful, but always seems to work in a pinch. Camping over the weekend I found that gunk build up in the chambers of my ruger single six 22 was keeping the rounds from sitting correctly. I couldn't get it out with solvent and paper towels, so I scraped it with my Texas Camp Knife awl. I have also used it as a scoring tool, as a prying tool, as a gouging tool (safer than a non locking knife), as a skewer, etc.
 
ALLHSS said:
I find it to be the kind of tool that seems like it wouldn't be useful, but always seems to work in a pinch. Camping over the weekend I found that gunk build up in the chambers of my ruger single six 22 was keeping the rounds from sitting correctly. I couldn't get it out with solvent and paper towels, so I scraped it with my Texas Camp Knife awl. I have also used it as a scoring tool, as a prying tool, as a gouging tool (safer than a non locking knife), as a skewer, etc.
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ah i see, yeah i definitely havent used it in its conventional sense like putting a hole in a belt or something
 
I also like to use one for a starter hole for non-self-starting screws into hard wood. Plus, it can ream a hole into plastic for various tasks, such as providing a way to zip-tie pieces together.
 
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