Attention Well, what form should our BF Forum knife's bone handles take for 2021??

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

I think both Easyrider and I want it to look like the '70s He's thinking NINETEEN seventies disco, I'm leaning towards EIGHTEEN seventies lol.

 

[willc]

Jigged bone with a nice chestnut color would be my preference.

 

[Lander boy Matt]

Ughh you guys... it’s almost midnight here and I’m laying awake thinking about changing my vote to smooth ivory. I think I have a problem.

Nope, you dont have a problem, it's just your heart telling your brain to do the right thing.

 

[jsdistin]

Ughh you guys... it’s almost midnight here and I’m laying awake thinking about changing my vote to smooth ivory. I think I have a problem.

Change it. With the busyness of that bolster the smooth bone will be the proper contrast. It’s really the only way to go.

 

[JohnDF]

pops

Cha-Ching

 

[eisman]

Sawcut is boring, everybody does it. And it's going to make a knife this size almost impossible to carry comfortably. (And I know most of you don't care because you'll never use the dang thing anyways.)

Checkered would have made this special, which I always hope to have in the forum knife. No offense Charlie, but checkered Ivory bone would really be better than smooth. That not being an option I'll go contrary and vote for jigging.

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Sawcut is boring, everybody does it. And it's going to make a knife this size almost impossible to carry comfortably. (And I know most of you don't care because you'll never use the dang thing anyways.)

Checkered would have made this special, which I always hope to have in the forum knife. No offense Charlie, but checkered Ivory bone would really be better than smooth. That not being an option I'll go contrary and vote for jigging.

I could definitely get on board with checkered covers, as long as it doesn't price it out of consideration.

 

[JohnDF]

Sawcut is boring, everybody does it. And it's going to make a knife this size almost impossible to carry comfortably. (And I know most of you don't care because you'll never use the dang thing anyways.)

Checkered would have made this special, which I always hope to have in the forum knife. No offense Charlie, but checkered Ivory bone would really be better than smooth. That not being an option I'll go contrary and vote for jigging.

Just out of curiosity, how is checkered bone easier to carry than saw cut bone?
Or is it just that you would prefer checkered bone and they would both be tough to carry?

 

[eisman]

Just out of curiosity, how is checkered bone easier to carry than saw cut bone?

I never said it was easier to carry. But if done as shown below it would be more comfortable in a pocket.

I realize it's not something most people on this forum have experience with, checkering on knives being rare. But I continue to hold out for a forum knife that doesn't trend toward mediocrity. I find it incredibly sad that back when we had runs of 100 knives we could dictate what we wanted and now, when 500 knifes are being touted, we're settling. I'm firm in the belief that going back to 100 knives in a pattern not produced in 50 years would be of more benefit to the hobby than another run of 500 where the only differences from every other production run are so miniscule nobody will ever notice.

 

[WValtakis]

Oh man...checkering is SO classy

 

[WValtakis]

Question...does checkering count as jigging? Because I'll change my vote RIGHT now

 

[Snoopy1]

I went with smooth! it is a close one.

 

[waynorth]

I never said it was easier to carry. But if done as shown below it would be more comfortable in a pocket.

I realize it's not something most people on this forum have experience with, checkering on knives being rare. But I continue to hold out for a forum knife that doesn't trend toward mediocrity. I find it incredibly sad that back when we had runs of 100 knives we could dictate what we wanted and now, when 500 knifes are being touted, we're settling. I'm firm in the belief that going back to 100 knives in a pattern not produced in 50 years would be of more benefit to the hobby than another run of 500 where the only differences from every other production run are so miniscule nobody will ever notice.

Thanks for posting that lovely knife! But ask an artisan how much work it takes!!
It would be nice to do a very special knife, in a very limited quantity (100?); but could you imagine the "Lollyscramble"?? And the price would hit the stratosphere!!!

 

[TE59]

I would most definitely choose checkering if it was an option.

 

[Vaporstang]

Colors: Not green. Not pinkish.

I voted smooth bone. I would prefer white or Appaloosa (if that is a color) for the smooth bone but not a textured handle. I am good with anything though except the above.

Thanks!

 

[Spaten]

With a large bolster knife, an expanse of Smooth Bone makes for a sleek. appearance Even more so when the bolster is intricate and the slabs bevelled.

If I could change my vote I would, by adding 50 more for Smooth Ballot stuffing has a lot of precedents..and remember, it's Charlie who COUNTS the votes

Hear, hear! I’m from Chicago, where the saying goes, “vote early, vote often.”

 

[eisman]

But ask an artisan how much work it takes!!

I've done my share of gunstocks, so I know what it takes. If we go smooth bone I may have to dig out my tools.

 

[TheJon]

I'm surprised at how few people voted for jogged bone. I suppose its because of how broad "jigged" is, so it's a little more of a risk.

 

[redsparrow]

Hey waverave do ya think this might be a good time for the appearance of PhotoShop-Man?

 

[BDubbs]

Sorry keep jamming up the poll but I do like the idea of something striking and unique and that is going to leave some members cold. To echo earlier comments something bold that advances the hobby over a bland easiy overlooked and forgotten choice.