C

By my count, we have 2 votes for A, 7 votes for B, 6 votes for C and 0 votes for D at this point. That is 15 votes cast out of a total of 18 participants. The remaining 3 votes can determine the outcome so let's leave it open until the end of the day or until enough additional votes come in to determine the outcome. Thanks.

PS -- New participants are still welcome to join at this point if anyone is interested.

A quick reference of costs for those of you navigating economically:

Blade sizes with a stag, micarta, buffalo, or walnut handle:
3.5" = $345
4.5" = $395
5.5" = $445

If we went with any of these options, and blue the blade, add $30.

A WWII handle adds $100 to any knife, and this treatment includes the bluing price too as the steel guard and butt must have this done.

I am not referencing handles to confuse anyone as we ARE NOT voting on those yet, but just want to make sure I can lend as much clarity as possible here as it sounds like price per entry does matter

I like where we are going here folks!

Okay, looks like C(5" - 5.5") B (4" - 4.5") wins it by a nose. Per Grant, the next vote will be for the guard material and shape.

Jim,
"Why" would "C" win when "B" had more votes?
Capt. Chris

Because lawyurs can't spell or count. Next question.

I would like to see (just-cause it's what I like, RMK doesn't do much of it--or none) and they are well liked:
Either Copper
.....OR.....
Blued steel
used for the hilt.
Capt. Chris

Copper 4 sure!

Lets not get ahead of ourselves- confirm blade details before we move on please. I'd give it another day and do a re-count to confirm we're up to speed.

B.