Ted's too early to start wish thread to see a fixed blade for BF's 2018 Traditional Forum's knife.

[Ernie1980]

I would carry a folder much more over a fixed blade, but I would be open to the idea for the right knife! I still voted for folder because I would carry it much more often.

 

[AShearer]

I would go for it if it was small. Like 6” or less overall. I would want to carry it, I guess and live around some easily scared people?

 

[TucsonMik]

Just voted! Great idea. I'd be in for a B&T knife. I prefer smaller, more slender fixed blades.

 

[billsch8]

Voted for fixed blade as well. Love Bird & Trout patterns, so that would be a great choice for a Blade Forum knife in 2018!

 

[eisman]

LAstRodeo - Yes, Bob Loveless Steifhorn. The one pictured is by Steve Johnson.

Here's a more minimalist version by Mike Lovett:

 

[knarfeng]

Waaayyyy too early to even think about this topic.

We always have to stop and figure out if there is going to BE a forum knife each year. That is a complex problem with only a couple acceptable answers.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Never thought I'd vote for a fixed blade, but I DID!!

Aw snap, we got Charlie on board there may be hope after all.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Aw snap, we got Charlie on board there may be hope after all.

Now we gotta get Barry on board, then we might have a chance, anyone know what kinda scotch he drinks ?

 

[T. Erdelyi]

knarfeng Just dreamin' Frank, I know the drill, maybe I'll change the title a little. to show it's not an official or sanctioned discussion only my startin' an early propaganda campaign.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Just about 2 to 1 for, that's interesting. I think that's the first time this has been brought up a fixed blade had that kinda enthusiasm. Usually what happens is the longer the poll stays open the percentages start to swing and eventually when you have a couple of hundred voters vs fifty voters invariably the majority speaks. You can bet your sweet bippy when a BF is offered I'll be there.

 

[meako]

Dreams can come true.

 

[Henry Beige]

Oh, so I can vote now? A few hours ago, the thread was locked up. In any event, I voted folder.

Even though I sometimes pocket-carry a fixed blade, the odds of coming up with something I would want to carry are much better with a folder.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

It's all squared away .

 

[Ernie1980]

Interesting results, not what I would have guessed! So I guess we can call this the unofficial pre-poll poll for a possible 2018 forum knife?

 

[btb01]

Part of me likes the idea of a fixed blade forum knife because it's something different, but similar to what Henry Beige said, I think the chances of whatever was collectively decided upon being something I'd be interested in are a lot slimmer with a fixed blade than a folder. Of course, that's just my 2¢.

 

[Uncle Slayton]

A bird and trout would win hearts and minds

 

[K-Lastima]

I voted fixblade.
And I want one with a cap lifter.

 

[mykel m]

Fixed please.
A B&T or puukko would be nice.

 

[QAJAQ]

I'd love to see a seahorse whittler -- or maybe a wharncliffe swayback jack.

 

[SadSappySucker]

A fixed blade sounds interesting, but I’m not sure I’d carry a pocket fixed blade.
I kind of want to see it go that rout just to spice up Ted’s forum knife pictures, though.