Attention 2019 Forum Knife : Poll - Shield

[mykel m]

I believe this would be a good frame for the crown shield, personally.

A curved shield on a swell end?
No thank you.

The acorn is my favorite RR shield. Would it be a travesty to put one on a GEC? In any case, I would like to see a mockup. If that doesn’t get legs, the reverse Orleans looks good to me, but I think I will hang back for a while.

GEC puts Acorns on SS knives and some carbon fixed blades IIRC.

 

[sitflyer]

Propeller

 

[r8shell]

I’m all about the bowtie shield for the vintage WW2 TL-29 look.

I agree, and recommend a bowtie shield. It's fancy, but not too fancy.

Does anyone want a federal shield? On the one hand, it's pretty common. On the other hand, it's classic.

 

[Kiteman72]

Lots of great looking vintage classics with strong, big, Federal shields.

 

[cbr1000]

The banner shield is massive. It was on the 98 camp knife and I'm guessing it's near 2 inches long. It's long and big enough that at the time that knife came out people were getting the shield inscribed. Big enough to write on. Im wondering if the mock up size is correct.

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

I voted with shield, and voted banner. I agree with the large knife larger shield sentiment. Also I think all of Darren's mock ups with it look good. Thanks knifeswapper and @waverave for your work on this!

 

[mykel m]

I agree, and recommend a bowtie shield. It's fancy, but not too fancy.

Does anyone want a federal shield? On the one hand, it's pretty common. On the other hand, it's classic.

The commonality of the federal is why I requested a crest. (along with a badge)

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

To make it a bit easier, just say "I recommend XX" or "I agree with XX". Otherwise I will just assume it is discussion.

Isn't "XX" shield trademarked to Case!?

Sorry couldn't resist

 

[Nature Boy]

If we wanted our knife to remind us of the Case 11031 SH would should use the oval shield.

I agree with an oval shield. A great shield on any knife, in my opinion.

 

[Nature Boy]

Is there any love for the Acorn? Only for GEC stainless maybe?

I'm seeing lots of vintage patterns with the Acorn that look great.

Could we do a Squirrel Shield? This is a pretty squirrelly process, haha.

I Agree!
Oh yeah! Love the acorns, too! I’d be down to have a different acorn design than the one reserved for GEC brand knives.

 

[Kiteman72]

My first GEC had the Acorn, so I have a soft spot for it. Not a very common shield either.

 

[pearl2291]

I would like to see a Federal shield on this one with smooth wood. Pure class

 

[Elgatodeacero]

isnt there an oak leaf shield? is that an SFO proprietary shield?

 

[Whetstone39]

Crest shield, thanks Mike for everything you are doing to make this happen.

 

[Kiteman72]

isnt there an oak leaf shield? is that an SFO proprietary shield?

I believe that is a DLT exclusive.

 

[Buzzbait]

This frame screams for the bowtie, but I wouldn’t be bothered by the banner either. Or is the banner shield too long for a knife that isn’t an equal end?

 

[Wharn]

I would like to see a federal or badge or even houndstooth.

 

[Fodderwing]

I agree with bomb or reverse orleans.

 

[Spencergarden]

I agree with the Propeller nomination. I'm holding off on voting, hoping that will be an option.

 

[rswanson]

In my humble opinion this knife is already shaping up to be a little wonky from a design aesthetic. The blade profile is a little jarring when matched with a swell end oval. Toss in the high saber grind, which projects a straight line down the blade and you have more imbalance.C Adding any sort of straight line geometry via the shield just accentuates this dischord.

Hence, a flowing design to the shield can help to offset the design eccentricities. I think the Orleans would work nicely. Maybe it's a bit ornate for a "work knife" and I was initially inclined to go with a standard bar shield for my vote but hey, it's the Forum Knife so it should be special.