The HOGB8 Thread

Which style for the satin HOGB8?

  • Regulator blade and handle shape, with .30+" thickness, but in satin INFI

    Votes: 2 9.5%

  • Basic blade and handle shape, but with modest swedged clip and massive thickness

    Votes: 19 90.5%
  • Total voters
    21
  • Poll closed .
Will York said:
Stumpy, I know you really wanted a thicker edition and always have--that was the premise on which you originally jumped in to support the thread and continued so religiously for all those months. By rights this thread belongs to you as much as anyone, so if you want to continue the pressure here and keep the dream alive, as far as I'm concerned you have every right and I wish you only the best result--along with everyone out there who wants the same thing.

As you well know, I'm good with the B8 LE as released, so you're probably not going to see me bumping this thread to keep it on page one. But I stay subscribed because I still enjoy seeing new B8-related pics as well as sketches of possible new versions. So I'll be around from time-to-time as long as anyone is still posting. :thumbup:
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Thanks Will... That means A LOT! The B8LE and B8CG's are AWESOME blades and were a perfect fit for the initial release of this blade!!! I also enjoy the updates and user stories of B8's that have been released into the wild!!! It's only the fact that it's easier to keep a train rolling by feeding it a little fuel now, rather than burning a ton of it later to get the train rolling again as to why I keep bumping this thread to keep it alive in hopes of a "B8 - v3". If others feel it has the same momentum and potential for success as the posts leading up to the LE/CG release, I'll keep stoking the fire. If not, I'll let it slow to a stop to be viewed occasionally by a visitor who later looks at this thread as one would look upon a vintage train displayed proudly in a museum. I'm just glad I was able to take the ride with you all while it was running in it's prime!!!:D

Thanks Again My Friend!!!:thumbup:


Stumpy


PS - If you would rather reply to my question via PM so you can be brutally honest, Feel Free. Like I said, "I won't be offended" at all, No Worries.;)

PPS - Speaking of trains... A .308" thick B8 could likely chop one IN HALF....... just sayin'.:D:D:D
 
When it comes to B8 variants and prospects thereof, that's as honest as I can be, my friend. :thumbup:

BASICALLY, it's ALL good! :D
 
One more observation, as Tim reminded us earlier with the Regulator, Jerry and Dan definitely have a thing for fat INFI in Res-C. So I don't think the idea of an INFI fatty in Res-C in this blade length is far-fetched at all. Would not surprise me if Jerry or Dan introduced a new Fat Basics line (or similar) someday, as they continue coming up with new model ideas.
 
Personally, I wouldn't mind if Jerry threw the Basic 8 over to the custom shop to allow for a little more customer expression. This blade size/shape is begging for a few more variations, IMO.

I know, I've got a few ideas... :cool:
 
My ideas, like Stumpy's, require a bit of added material that would necessitate starting with a fresh blank. :D
 
Will York said:
When it comes to B8 variants and prospects thereof, that's as honest as I can be, my friend. :thumbup:

BASICALLY, it's ALL good! :D
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Ha Ha, Sorry Will, I knew you were being honest, that "PS" was for everyone else.:D




360... Whatcha Thinkin'? I might like your variant better (Unless of course you want a special "One Of", then I'd be the last to try and keep that from happening.);)
 
Stump Buster said:
360... Whatcha Thinkin'? I might like your variant better (Unless of course you want a special "One Of", then I'd be the last to try and keep that from happening.);)
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I think my ideal is this one:
0.24"-ish, saber grind, satin (I keep changing my mind between satin and doublecut, so maybe one of each :D), with an old-school basic handle.

Though, as I see it, I'd probably be forced to buy the following in most any combination of these ingredients... ;)

0.24"-0.26" thick
Saber grind or obvious full convex with zero edge
Satin, Doublecut, black powdercoat
Tan, black or old-school black handle.
 
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360joules said:
I think my ideal is this one:
0.24"-ish, saber grind, satin (I keep changing my mind between satin and doublecut, so maybe one of each :D), with an old-school basic handle.

Though, as I see it, I'd probably be forced to buy the following in most any combination of these ingredients... ;)

0.24"-0.26" thick
Saber grind or obvious full convex with zero edge
Satin, Doublecut, black powdercoat
Tan, black or old-school black handle.
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MMmmmmmmmmmmm... Transition BEight.... I Like it!!!

Maybe the HOG B8 will end up being v4 in the natural progression of things.;):thumbup:
 
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