Filework. Yes or No?

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JAGcustomknives

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What do you folks think about it?
Specifically what you've seen on Buck Folders.
Voice your opinion for a chance at a free Buck knife :)
 
I've never owned a knife with filework on it, but, I feel like it adds something more than just plain edges do.
I really like the look of "Chipped flint" :D:thumbup:
 
I think file work is great on a collector/display knife. I have a few. i also have a few folders with small amounts of file work that EDC and light use.I am fascinated by the process and have watched videos showing how its done but I don't have the talent :confused:

Bob
 
Personally, I'm not a fan of file work…although I've seen a couple I liked.
 
What's not to like if it's a good pattern!!!and not totally Amateur work, especially on a carry 110!!!!!!!!!!!! But it does have it's place and time, it does not work on all Bucks, but it does seem to work well on a lot of Buck folders



Your knives Speek for themselves without file work!!!:D:thumbup::thumbup: But a few might be Jaw dropping with:cool:

Especially those Bad%$S Ivory handled ones!!
 
I really like file work on back springs and blade spines. Spine work on the bolsters detract from beautiful handle scales and somehow draws focus away from the curves and lines of the knife itself. Just one man's opinion. Jim
 
Stumps said:
Personally, I'm not a fan of file work…although I've seen a couple I liked.
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I'm with Mark on this topic. I have a few that have file work. I have passed many custom knives I would have bought if they did not have file work. Very few folks out there have the talent to do it right.

I feel the same with the file work or grinding art folks try to do on bolsters. Yellowhorse is an expert and makes some fantastic looking art knives. However, some folks just make a mess out of what would have been a beautiful custom knife.

jb4570
 
This is a "Art" opinion question. So, let me think of what the art of the knife is.

Ok

Chipped flint is OK for display knife.

Quality and conservative filework of backsprings is Ok for Sunday knives. No blade spine filework.

Lots of filework is a personal decision, such decisions are usually reserved for Custom knives. Many of which are display only items. Moderate work on a broad bolster is OK for a special gift knife such as one celebrating something. I appreciated my gift card to Bass Pro, but a nice knife with my work dates engraved maybe a badge or image from a sign, or flying geese would have been Ok also.......I should of had them call........

Steelheads picture I would have preferred file work only on spine, bolsters shiny and reflective but his scrim in good and would like to have it.

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Keep me out of the knife drawing.
 
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In some cases I like it but I tend to like a "softer" look. Nothing too complex.

I certainly appreciate the talent and skill that goes into it, and on some Sheffield folders from the 1800's, Oh, I'd make an exception.:p

Personally, I like something like this and don't think it would upset the balance of a good many knives:

Photos are not mine. Borrowed to give example
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I own a few 110s with filework but imo back spring file work needs to be real simple for it to add to the knife. I don't like any bolster work I feel it gives the knife a cheap look. On the blade spine I don't mind a simple pattern for about an inch as it does add to function. Overall custom scales are the real art work imo and what attracts me to a knife.
 
Not a fan. Much of it is not tastefully done. Should it be a straight art piece and displayed, ok. But if you will use it, then file work makes it hard to clean. Too much jimping becomes gaudy. Clean, straight lines gives a piece a handsome look. DM
 
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JAGcustomknives said:
What do you folks think about it?
Specifically what you've seen on Buck Folders.
Voice your opinion for a chance at a free Buck knife :)
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I think file work is pretty cool. Judging by what I've seen you do with buck knives so far, I think you've got something fancy hiding up your sleeve. :)
 
Filework is okay for anything that's going to sit on a shelf or display. I think it has to be directional or symmetrical though. It needs to look intentional without looking machine made.

Filework is okay for a user knife only on the blade spine. Filework on the lock-bar or any other exposed, yet confined part of a knife is merely a place to collect, lint, oil, blood, skin, etc...


So, if you want me to use your knife, keep the filework where it can be cleaned and properly maintained. If you want me to put your knife on display; well.. it'll probably get used anyway so better keep the filework where it can be maintained.


That's my $ 0.02. Don't spend it all in one place... :D
 
I love file work on knives. Of course it needs to be done well and not overused (as is the case with anything really). I'd love to have a knife with file work to add to my collection. Haven't been able to afford one so far *fingers crossed*
 
Before there was a Buck 110, there was this...

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...the Laguiole.

I've been carrying a newer 110 for the past month or so. It may just be me, but when I hold it, I can't help but see it as a descendant of knives like the Laguiole.

My preference is for all the fancy work to be on the handle or frame, not the blade. I like a simple unadorned blade. I don't even like grind lines or nail nicks.

File work on the spine can be beautiful. I can live with some adornment on the bolsters. Simple lines.
 
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