Poll: 2018 BF Trad. Knife Buck Options - You Choose

[Halfneck]

Yea if money was no object I'd be all about the 532.

 

[Henry Beige]

I haven’t read all the responses yet, but on the strength of the photo, I voted for the 501. It is at the upper limit of what I like to carry, but I liked the ratio of scale material to bolster as compared to the 503. Drop point blade, of course.

The 503 or either stockman would be fine with me as well.

 

[Buzzbait]

I went for the 301 all the way. I’m a multi blade kind of guy.

 

[chivaceae]

I am very enthusiastically for Charlie's idea of a Texas Jack (Buck 301 with clip/sheepfoot only). Similar to those produced by Schrade years ago (I own two of these Schrade-USA models), but with a secondary straight, non-serrated sheepfoot blade.

 

[The Zieg]

Are lockbacks considered traditional?
I like a mid-lock.
532 please.

Mercator lockbacks date to the mid 19h cent.

I love the 113. With elk scales, wow I'd be impressed!

Zieg

 

[sXePhenomenal]

Only around ~200 or so votes
Doing some lazy quick mafs 82 for a stockman pattern the rest for some type of lockback

 

[meako]

There is a free radical that your calculation hasnt calculated for..
Votes don't equal purchase decision.
eg I voted 501 but will happily accept the 301 .
Its early days with scales yet to be decided.
Good to have someone with an eye on the numbers though. Keep up the good work.

 

[Planterz]

I voted 503, but would also be happy with a 501 or 55.

 

[JTB_5]

There is a free radical that your calculation hasnt calculated for..
Votes don't equal purchase decision.
eg I voted 501 but will happily accept the 301 .
Its early days with scales yet to be decided.
Good to have someone with an eye on the numbers though. Keep up the good work.

Also, some folks will buy multiple knives.

 

[SV-97]

Maybe it would've been wise to setup a poll where you can select a Number of knives purchased per pattern. That way you could also speak out that if pattern x is chosen you wouldn't buy a knife at all.

 

[BP_]

I am a big fan of single blades. An even bigger fan of the single blade Lockback. I will pick up at least one, but have never been a fan of multi blade patterns. I’ve tried and tried, but they just aren’t “me.” Either way, at least one will be had. I have to stick with my 501 vote, and would get multiple if it or the 503 was chosen. I think they are both quite user friendly, in a good “sweet spot.”

 

[Railsplitter]

I voted for the 110. After seeing the results i changed to a 301 to avoid throwing my vote away. I agree with the sentiment that i would be happy with any option presented. Thanks to all those who are making this a reality.

I'm considering doing something similar. I voted for the 503 but it's not generating much interest. Might change my vote to the 501 because it's my second choice and currently in second place.

 

[Rookie82]

I have a good feeling that hitting the 250 minimum order number won't be an issue.

 

[64Ford]

Thanks for opportunity to vote. I picked the 501 but all are good choices.

 

[akaMatt]

After a bit more thought and looking at the pictures, I changed my vote from the 303 to the 501. Been thinking I wanted a single blade for a while, and that would look great in those sweet burlap micarta scales!

 

[greentrout]

A 301 would not get much carry from me as it would not ride well in suit pant pockets. However, a 501/503 in barehead may be a really great option! I might have to change my vote!

 

[glennbad]

I did vote for a 301, but I'm honestly great with any of those.

 

[SupernovaGates]

Thanks for the pictures skblades. Being a new collector, this, along with the other valuable input, is what makes this forum so great. Now I just need to choose...

 

[B.F.U]

As I said in the 2018 forum knife thread, I would love a 113 Ranger in an upgraded alloy. It is U.S. made, and an option.
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Definitely would love this knife with upgraded materials. What a great design.

Just added the 113 to the options.

I'll be changing my vote

I voted 301. I like @waynorth's idea from the main thread about doing a 2 blade Jack and bypassing the opposed pivot/spey blade. A clip and a sheepsfoot are all I need. That would be pretty unique, too, from Buck.

I'm pretty much out on a 3 bladed 301. I'm convinced the Spey tip is designed to be proud of the frame from the one I got and all the pictures I've seen online.

On the other hand, I'm very in if it's just the clip and sheepfoot.

 

[rswanson]

I was in for a larger frame stockman as soon as the thread about the 2018 knife was up, so I'm all about the 301. Kinda excited to see how it pans out!