2018 BF Knife Poll 5.301 - Materials Battle Royale

[Old Hunter]

That's my guess. Looks like the blades on the samples aren't flat ground, either.

Standard issue to make up the handle samples: hey BUCK KNIVES CO, I'll buy those samples from ya! OH

 

[SadSappySucker]

I notice that there are no pins, not even a center pin. Are the forum knives going to be built this way as well? A skeleton with the covers simply glued on? I remember when a forum knife prospect was required to be fully pinned like the old traditional knives were, with center pins and cover pins. Times sure have changed.

Eric

I would hope that the pinned on covers vote will be a no brainer, but since I have heard no mention of Buck pinning shields I fear they may have to be glued if we go with a shield at all that is.
I’m curious, has Buck pinned any shields in recent years or are they exclusively glued on like(I’m kind of assuming) modern Case knives? If Buck can not or will not pin their shields that would be good information to have before we go on to the shield option vote.

 

[SadSappySucker]

Standard issue to make up the handle samples: hey BUCK KNIVES CO, I'll buy those samples from ya! OH

I have often wondered what Buck plans to do with all those sweet samples!

 

[afishhunter]

I would hope that the pinned on covers vote will be a no brainer, but since I have heard no mention of Buck pinning shields I fear they may have to be glued if we go with a shield at all that is.
I’m curious, has Buck pinned any shields in recent years or are they exclusively glued on like(I’m kind of assuming) modern Case knives? If Buck can not or will not pin their shields that would be good information to have before we go on to the shield option vote.

I'm sure the Custom Shop (who will be building our knives) has the ability to pin the shield** if that is what we choose.

** Provided the shield chosen can be pinned.
Some shield designs are not conducive to pinning, due to size or style.

 

[Modoc ED]

How about we don't have a shield?

 

[Elgatodeacero]

I’m hoping for roadkill elk antler, duct tape to hold covers or Elmer’s glue, and a small browning Buck sticker on the blade.

 

[skblades]

I’m hoping for roadkill elk antler, duct tape to hold covers or Elmer’s glue, and a small browning Buck sticker on the blade.

 

[skblades]

Ughh...I'm waiting on that sample from Buck. Trying to get a top down photo in the mean time. Waiting is painful.

 

[pjsjr]

Ughh...I'm waiting on that sample from Buck. Trying to get a top down photo in the mean time. Waiting is painful.

Thanks, know you are on top of this and are doing the best you can. Much appreciated. Preston

 

[Ernie1980]

We appreciate all your efforts!

 

[Will Power]

I’m hoping for roadkill elk antler, duct tape to hold covers or Elmer’s glue, and a small browning Buck sticker on the blade.

With fur still attached?

Be careful what you wish for, this could be turned into another poll....

 

[skblades]

Photos and new poll coming tomorrow !

 

[Pomsbz]

Photos and new poll coming tomorrow !

Can any remaining polls be run concurrently? Stuff like pins and shields, etc. Or is that already happening? Thanks!

 

[sabre cat]

Can any remaining polls be run concurrently? Stuff like pins and shields, etc. Or is that already happening? Thanks!

In a hurry?

 

[Pomsbz]

In a hurry?

Simply more efficient. Or is there any reason to have another 3 weeks of polls rather than 1 when it would accomplish the same thing?

 

[Will Power]

Good point, the shield no shield, pins no pins could be done in this week.

Then, WE'RE OFF!!

 

[Jolipapa]

Good point, the shield no shield, pins no pins could be done in this week.

Then, WE'RE OFF!!

+1, we've already done with blade / no blade!

 

[Old Hunter]

+1, we've already done with blade / no blade!

 

[AndreLinoge]

'roadkill' antler.. probably wont be far off from what they actually take elk stag from.

Sorry fellas, the stag grosses me out, and I'm out altogether.

 

[r8shell]

'roadkill' antler.. probably wont be far off from what they actually take elk stag from.

Sorry fellas, the stag grosses me out, and I'm out altogether.

All stag grosses you out, or this stag in particular? To each his own, but stag has been used on traditional knives for hundreds of years.

Now, on to:
Pins, YES!
Shield: Maybe.