The unofficial, non binding, carries no weight, 2020 forum knife possibility discussion thread

@knifeswapper I think any and all possibilities are welcome, including a Lionsteel folder or fixed blade (B40 looks nice......). But, won’t the mods get all wonky if a screw together knife is proposed?

Also, whatever it is, maybe they should all be blade etched with “Not for flipping” or “Not for resale” and a scary lion roaring if it’s from Lionsteel.
 
Elgatodeacero said:
@knifeswapper I think any and all possibilities are welcome, including a Lionsteel folder or fixed blade (B40 looks nice......). But, won’t the mods get all wonky if a screw together knife is proposed?
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it’s been a very wonky year, I guess if there ever was a time for a modern traditional Blade Forum knife this may be the year. Seems like the most viable option so far, I hope people will take it in stride.
 
knifeswapper said:
Just throwing this question out there....

Any interest in an Italian made modern traditional (Titanium frame, torx screws, M390 steel)? Or is that sacrilege to too many folks here?
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Very much so! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: I prefer my traditional knives in stainless, and something along those lines would bring me out for a third Porch knife.

Just thinking about the possibility has me excited. :)
 
knifeswapper said:
Any interest in an Italian made modern traditional (Titanium frame, torx screws, M390 steel)?
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I'm not opposed to that. In my opinion it's the style that's "Traditional" not the materials. Personally I prefer knives that are pinned over screwed together, as that's more traditional, but when I see old knives with iron, brass, copper, bronze, steel, stainless steel (and other "modern" steels), etc I can only feel that materials like titanium would have been used if available.

I think one of the LionSteel 8800 or 8810 knives would be very fitting. It's a traditional pattern, and an attractive and functional design. Likewise their "Traditional" patterns are modern takes on very old patterns. I'd prefer not to have another Barlow, and I think the Gitano is a little too "unusual" for many (but I'd take a couple) but I worry about getting them made and imported into the USA inside of 6 months.

I appreciate your willingness to consider taking this on, and will support it.
 
Mike, I'm absolutely on board for an Italian made knife.. I also like the idea of a swayback, and while horn wouldn't be my first choice, I'm ok with it, as well. I like LionSteel knives.... you should know that... :)
 
Elgatodeacero said:
@knifeswapper I think any and all possibilities are welcome, including a Lionsteel folder or fixed blade (B40 looks nice......). But, won’t the mods get all wonky if a screw together knife is proposed?

Also, whatever it is, maybe they should all be blade etched with “Not for flipping” or “Not for resale” and a scary lion roaring if it’s from Lionsteel.
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"Flipper bait" would be better, as @meako had etched on a knife. :D
 
knifeswapper said:
Just throwing this question out there....

Any interest in an Italian made modern traditional (Titanium frame, torx screws, M390 steel)? Or is that sacrilege to too many folks here?
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Elgatodeacero said:
@knifeswapper I think any and all possibilities are welcome, including a Lionsteel folder or fixed blade (B40 looks nice......). But, won’t the mods get all wonky if a screw together knife is proposed?

Also, whatever it is, maybe they should all be blade etched with “Not for flipping” or “Not for resale” and a scary lion roaring if it’s from Lionsteel.
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@knarfeng @knifeswapper
Mike's offer has been discussed with Frank and me. Thanks again, Mike!
The Italian knives have been posted here in the forum and are within the definition we use for a traditional knife. We're on board as long as the membership shows enough interest and it's OK with the site owner.
 
Maybe torx screws weren't used yet, but screw construction was. Frank and I try not to split hairs here. Also, the fact that the knives have been posted in this sub forum, and not been called out as a problem, establishes a precedent.
 
I’m 100% in. Day made.

A Swayback would be amazing. Horn wouldn’t be my first choice either, but a figured wood...niiice. But, I’m in for whatever.
 
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I believe Torx screws were invented by Baron Wolfgang von Torxenbacher, and first used on a pocket knife as early as 1874, so it does seem like they are traditional.

Interesting fact, the good Baron initially called his drive head “hexalobular”, but his mistress, a red head from Cologne, Germany, named Wilhelmine Hagen, told him he should call it the Torx drive and that my friends was that.
 
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