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Good idea, but I think that a survey to determine the members preference would be appropriate. Also, dexter, what about the custom engraving? Could it be done?

I would be very interested. The SKM forum has sentimental value to me. It is what got me started into collecting, satisfying a 35 year quest for the forbidden fruit. In fact, it was the likes of Vagrant, Greyblade, Wally, Gort, Lefty, Switch67, and others who took the time to answer my elementary questions and cement my addiction to our hobby about a year ago. My vote for a forum knife is a 9 or 11 in., stag or horn dagger blade stiletto. To me, these knives define the term "switchblade". OK, the blade style could also be standard or bayonet.

Jim

Hi!

We can laser engrave the TalkBlade.Info writing on any knife. Now, just choose it. However, keep in mind that we can't currently apply particular blades/handles on lever locks. The "more customizable" knives are the Italian Stilettos 9" and 11".

dexter

Hey Vagrant,

I like both of those ideas!

I guess I wasn't really thinking when I suggested Mikovs. Of course the knife should be an AB, 1) because AB is kind enough to host this great forum and 2) Italian autos are the quintessential switchblades. I've developed an urge to try some customizing, if only replacing stock scales with something of my own design. Maybe that comes from ogling all those beautiful knives by Burn, Hermit, Wizard, Nemo et al. But are y'all talking about selecting one knife and leaving it at that? Wouldn't we all get a little tired of just one knife, no matter how great it may be? I still like the idea of something like custom "knife of the month" photos contributed by forum regulars. I'm thinking we'd see some very creative approaches, considering the variety of ..."interesting"... minds that frequent this forum.

Or have I missed the idea entirely?

Spotlight Kid,

I agree with you about the 15's. I have a real horn, bayonet blade model that is the centerpiece of my collection. Plus, those 15's sure are fun to fire...thwaaaccckkk.

Jim

All,

Are we serious about this or not? There seems to be interest, but the thread appears to be dying. We know that SKM will do the engraving, so it is a matter of what knife and how many. Obviously, the choice will have to come from SKM knives.

I am certainly not trying to dictate things, but am just sharing my thoughts. I think that the stiletto is the classic switchblade, and large ones might be cost prohibitive for some of us. What about a 9 (or 11) inch bayonet blade stiletto in horn or stag? SKM is on vacation (as is the entire country) now, so we can't find out how the engraving would be done. If it is done by CNC, then maybe we could get the logo used in the upper left corner of the page.

Other thoughts and who would be interested???

Jim

I'm very interested, but the Psycho kitchen knife logo is lame.
A skull and cross knives (stilettos) would be cool though.

jim d, wrote:All,

Are we serious about this or not? There seems to be interest, but the thread appears to be dying. We know that SKM will do the engraving, so it is a matter of what knife and how many. Obviously, the choice will have to come from SKM knives.

I am certainly not trying to dictate things, but am just sharing my thoughts. I think that the stiletto is the classic switchblade, and large ones might be cost prohibitive for some of us. What about a 9 (or 11) inch bayonet blade stiletto in horn or stag? SKM is on vacation (as is the entire country) now, so we can't find out how the engraving would be done. If it is done by CNC, then maybe we could get the logo used in the upper left corner of the page.

Other thoughts and who would be interested???

Jim

Gort,

Come to think of it, you are right about using a kitchen knife as part of the logo. Perhaps a stiletto could be substituted and the font style and angle be retained.

Jim