Attention Select Your Favorite Brown Tone for Sawcut Bone!!

[Jiki]

You know what will look great in sawcut? Hemlock

Almost as good as copperhead.

 

[Leslie Tomville]

What do the Hemlock trees wear to the pool party?
Swimming trunks

Three Blade Forum tourists are up in a Hemlock tree when a policeman sees them.
"What are you doing up there? Come on men, get down. Let's not have any of you falling and getting hurt!"
The guys get down ... "Okay. Now, who are you?"
"Whoa, what a memory !!! We are the Blade Forum dudes from the tree."

This particular thru hike was not to be just one trail, but many. There have been multiple crossroads with multiple trails split from them. I had taking a few paths i hadnt planned but here i was. Just four days ago i had traversed from “bony sawcut gorge” to a trail by the name, “brown bend”. Brown bend had been the shortest trail of all and from what id heard, it was just a small stretch to get to the highlight trail i would be on this trip. Today would be the day i would reach that crossroads. Even as a trekked along i was unaware which path id be taking. With seven options, only two became relevent. I had heard tales of both but i decided i would let my feet guide me upon arrival. One trail was “copperhead valley”, a trail that hikers thoroughly enjoy. This is one of those places that give someone boasting power. Proof that im an accomplished hiker. While this trail is hard to get to and has some pretty sights, i understand there are other trails which show a similar view. Is it worth it just to gain bragging rights? The other trail is “hemlock grove”, its been said this is the only one of its kind. The sights there make it such an amazing place. Ive been told that with the density of the trees, and when the light hits it just right, its a match made in heaven. The issue for me is that ill be hiking it at a time of day no one else has. Its not like itll be night but i cant help but wonder how the radiance of the trees could be affected? Only a few hours left on the hike and then ill know. Both have amazing views and will be a great journey.

I believe I now have a much better understanding of why Hemlock won…someone forgot to lock the Hemlock cabinet on the back porch.

However it happened, I am certain Hemlock will make for one of the all time great Barlows. One of a kind and impressive regardless of the hue. I look forward to having one in my collection.

Good job everyone and congratulations to the winners!

 

[Rhinofly]

No matter which color wins, this is going to be a great knife. Some people here will not get their way in this poll, but in the end there will be no losers.

 

[Markeologist]

Ok, let’s talk pin placement for these Hemlocks to come. Rendering has asymmetrical pins but on past 86s it’s been symmetrical. I’m hoping for asymmetrical pin placement even if four pins are required.

 

[Sabercat]

I'd love to see the winner get over 50% just so a majority decided the outcome, but I'm guessing it'll be another nailbiter.

With the exception of one option (it's not a contender) I think this will be exceptional regardless of the winner.

 

[hornetguy]

oh, the humanity!

 

[EngrSorenson]

Alright folks... lets really hemlock it down.

 

[mcc850]

5 hours left, everyone.
Our lives change forever in 5 hours.

It's too bad we don't have someone very drunk this afternoon to cut wrestling promos for or against the top two options.

 

[Tyson A Wright]

Antique Yellow voters! Chestnut voters! Sepia voters! Tan voters! You could switch to copperhead now, and still have a rich, golden-hued knife, even if it's not the exact shade you want. Or you could not switch your vote, and have a dark, relatively lifeless, hemlock knife. The fate of the world color of a knife handle is in your hands! Use your power for good!

 

[EngrSorenson]

It's too bad we don't have someone very drunk this afternoon to cut wrestling promos for or against the top two options.

My God... we were separated at birth...

 

[JD Bear]

Antique Yellow voters! Chestnut voters! Sepia voters! Tan voters! You could switch to copperhead now, and still have a rich, golden-hued knife, even if it's not the exact shade you want. Or you could not switch your vote, and have a dark, relatively lifeless, hemlock knife. The fate of the world color of a knife handle is in your hands! Use your power for good!

uh, nope...

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Ok, let’s talk pin placement for these Hemlocks to come. Rendering has asymmetrical pins but on past 86s it’s been symmetrical. I’m hoping for asymmetrical pin placement even if four pins are required.View attachment 1589172

!aaaaaaaauuugghhh!!!! I NEED symmetrical pins!!

 

[tejasandre]

It's too bad we don't have someone very drunk this afternoon to cut wrestling promos for or against the top two options.

You’re making assumptions

 

[unwisefool]

Ok, let’s talk pin placement for these Hemlocks to come. Rendering has asymmetrical pins but on past 86s it’s been symmetrical. I’m hoping for asymmetrical pin placement even if four pins are required.View attachment 1589172

I like the no-pin option. Just stick it on there with some velcro for easy cleaning

 

[JJ_Colt45]

This must be the time our candidate starts polishing up the concession speech. It will be a special knife and I'm extremely happy for the opportunity for a forum knife this year! Congrats to the hemlock voters!

I don't know if there will be anymore polls or what options if any aren't decided yet. I for one hope it has a long pull. It will be good to see how these turn out.

 

[tmd_87]

I believe Charlie said everything is set except for handle material.

 

[Texoma]

374 was the average vote on the last polls, there's still about 39 voters who haven't voted yet, could be an interesting finish

 

[Jiki]

Copperhead saw cut has spent more money on spilt liquor than Hemlock spent on it's house. Woooooooooooooo!

 

[Sabercat]

Dark Brewed bone and Hemlock Green are so similar, and both beautiful! I wish I had gotten my 83 today, but it looks like it'll be tomorrow. I definitely would get behind dark brewed if it were a contender in this poll!

Not my photos.

 

[waynorth]

Less than two hours!! It'd be tough to change now!!