I went for threaded (quill) on my BJ. That was one of the reasons why I bought the frame. Threaded stems look better, IMHO, and are much easier to dial in the height. Plus if you cut a threaded fork and later try to sell the bike, it might be too short for prospective buyers. There is not a stem sold today that is nicer looking or higher quality than a Nitto Deluxe or Pearl. The weight differences between a Nitto and most threadless stems are minimal.