I am a little intrigued by the traction that the jigged bone is getting so far. I didn't get the impression that it was a desirable choice in the original poll.
What I like about the buffalo is that you don't really have to gamble on either colour, looks or whether the sides match. It is what it is and looks great at being what it is. I'd prefer it to wood where because of the grain patterns, you're yet again gambling on matching sides and whether it's going to be a 'good' one. I think the same thinking is behind the popularity of jigged bone. You can rely on what you're going to get. Perhaps less interesting as a result but at least its predictable.It is interesting. For me, once I eliminate elk, ram, and stag, the choices get narrowed down quickly. Rather than play roulette with camel or giraffe, I picked the only two left, buffalo and jigged bone. And I'm not sure about the buffalo ...
Yes, if the option can take treatment or dying, we'll have to sort that out.Oooo.. camel bone..
So if a bone wins, will we be polling on surface treatment? I imagine so..
Nevermind.. I just noticed jigged is by itself, so I just assume the others will be smooth as they usually are. Sweet.
That's actually stagSo just in case anyone was wondering why I am so hot for elk on this knife, it is all thanks to the image that skblades shared right at the beginning of this process, before Buck was even officially chosen, he had some examples made. And that elk sure piqued my interest. I mean, the burlap and the buckeye are lovely, BUT THE ELK!!!
I mean, it might take us out of the $100 range, but imagine that elk with grooved bolsters and FFG with a long pull on the main. Tell me that combo would not be exquisite!
1. Elk, by a longshot
2. Jigged bone
HOWEVER
the fact that Jigged bone was at 3.8% in the original poll has me concerned with how well it will hold up against the wood or synthetic champion in the next round.
Although it is my 2nd favorite in this group, I'm only voting for elk until further consideration.
I am a little intrigued by the traction that the jigged bone is getting so far. I didn't get the impression that it was a desirable choice in the original poll.
the fact that Jigged bone was at 3.8% in the original poll has me concerned with how well it will hold up against the wood or synthetic champion in the next round.
Well then. I have been flogging the wrong horse all along. I had thought you said that was elk, but if that is stag, then I am changing my vote to stag.That's actually stag