The unofficial, non binding, carries no weight, 2021 forum knife possibility discussion thread

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gunstockjack said:
Whatever, I'm inclined to let Charlie and Bill work out the mfg. details and I'm fine with the results and very pleased that the forum knife is a GEC product again this year.
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Barry, thanks for doing this. I haven't seen a BF knife that has been exceptional and have no doubt this one will be also.
 
I don’t disagree that ebony or African Blackwood would look great on an 86 Barlow, and it would pair nicely with the 2019 BF knife, but smooth autumn bone as suggested by Barry could look quite nice as well. Here’s a 54 from the 2014 run sporting smooth autumn bone. Looks good on substantial knives IMO.

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gunstockjack said:
Well, I haven't posted for awhile due mostly to time constraints lately, but I will go ahead and chime in. As Charlie said in an earlier post, Spark willing, I will handle the distribution of the 2021 BF club knife. Details are not available yet as to purchasing specifics so please be patient while we figure it out. There will likely be different listings for one or two knives, US or international, etc.

As to the knife itself, the 86 is a beauty and I really like the bolster treatment. I think covers should be simple and consistent and so favor bone or wood. Stag is out for international distribution due to the recent and confusing laws concerning some materials including stag and some exotic woods. Smooth Autumn Gold bone or Osage Orange wood are my choices for covers. The blade is a good choice and probably most popular with members, but I would like to see something other than the common crescent nail nick; I'd like to see a French nail nick or perhaps a matchstrike style crescent or long nail nick. Maybe even a cut out nail nick like the Scagel models just to make it stand out from the ordinary. Whatever, I'm inclined to let Charlie and Bill work out the mfg. details and I'm fine with the results and very pleased that the forum knife is a GEC product again this year.

A final note: the secret handshake required to purchase the 2021 BF Club Knife was to be disclosed at the 2021 OKCA Show in April but will now be demonstrated at the next OKCA Show. (not really)
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Thank you for your assistance Barry. Too bad about the stag but it probably would cause more problems. Too many members are hesitant without seeing a particular example. Your idea about a Scagel type cutout in place of a nail nick is intriguing. Would love to see a mock-up. You hear that Darren @waverave (if possible). Osage would be ideal. I’m just going to sit back and see what develops.
 
Peregrin said:
You got me thinking, Will. Which is always a dangerous prospect. As an alternate to Flipperati how about Flipperazzi?
I guess I have too much time on my hands....

OK, now for a more serious comment.
Folks, In regards to a forum knife this year. Anything that has been posted so far by me, waynorth waynorth and anyone else is still unofficial, as the title of this thread indicates. There has been some light on the horizon offered by Charlie, GEC, Barry etc. This is great news! As soon as the details have been solidified and found acceptable, there will be some sort of official announcement.
This is my effort to make sure we don't get too far out over our skis. I've been there, literally, and it is not something I enjoyed at all.
@knarfeng
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Beautiful. and one step closer:):thumbsup:
 
I am sure I won't get a chance to get one of the new forum knives, but I am glad that GEC has agreed to do this one. Maybe there is a chance they might make other SFOs in the future.
 
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