Outstanding work Rookie82 ! waynorth , thank you for plunging into the breach once more. I've abstained from the legendary TC this far but this could be knife to change all that.
As for color, if we're sticking to the readily available and realistic options, I'll vote for RED. Red is such a bold and classic color for a pocket knife. You can wish all you want for a green and tan herringbone micarta but at the end of the day, you all know you won't turn down a nice solid red knife.
Edit: more pics = more better
Thank you for the clarification Charlie!I think it is hard to make sharp edges on cloth-based micarta, so I am sure they will roll over the "corners".
This may be logistically impossible or even unnecessary but is there anyway to give gold or higher members a couple of days to place an order (max 2) to ensure paying members get first crack?
I echo the sentiments of several others regarding a scenario where the gold/platinum members maybe get something similar to limited a pre-early reserve. Totally selfish I know.
I've seen it all now. The forum knife has been a decade long tradition, but this is the first time I remember someone asking for preferential treatment.