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Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **on:** April 30, 2008, 11:01:37 AM

Ok as per the gorgeous bowie thread, here's your chance to post a picture of your favourite LOOKING knife and why

Here's a few of mine in no particular order

Who doesn't like randalls

, here's a number 1, the original and still the best

A bit tactical, but utterly brilliant in the hand, perfect proportions and balance, the Extrema Ratio Shrapnel, should never have sold it

I wanted a Blackjack Mamba since they first came out all those years ago...still do

The only Multitool out there that can truly be called beautiful

, I don't think I need tell you what it is

The leather stacked handle, lines and deep blued finish make the Sog Recon Bowie special in my eye's

Fast, fighting Kukri, the Sirupate

The simply gorgeous, must have Coldsteel Laredo, in Carbon V

A nice shepple friendly scandi, the Helle Harding, perfect bushcrafter

Proper full blown, full fat, fullered Kukri

Brkt northstar, if it was a bit bigger, it would've been perfect $:-\$

Need I say anything

A Brusletto Fjord, one of those knives I WILL get at some point, perfect wee knife

So thats me done (for now) what about you guy;s

Spoonrobot · **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2008, 11:17:51 AM

Spyderco Khukri. Not released yet but soon, I like the Foliage Green. The overall shape just grabs me.

Benchmade 941 Green. The handle and the blade remind me of something the Zentraedi from Robotech/Macross would carry. Futuristic and cool.

The Jordanian issue army knife. I don't know the name of this one but have seen a few pictures of it online recently. It's an interesting ethnic knife but I doubt I'll ever have the chance to own one.

That's it for now. I haven't really been struck by much in the knife world lately, maybe this thread will get the ol' brain percolating on some new knives.

edap617 · **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2008, 11:56:03 AM

It's my long time dream to own a custom made damascus.

"Distinction" Damascus, Pearl and Gold Folding Knife
ARTIST: Howard Hitchmough
BLADE SIZE: 3 1/4"
TOTAL SIZE: 8"
BLADE MATERIAL: Stainless Damascus - Double Ground
HANDLE: Stainless Damascus with inlaid Black and White Pearl. 18k gold pivot pin with Black pearl inlay
LINERS: Purple Anodized Titanium Liners
SPACER: Stainless Steel - File Worked

Benner · **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2008, 12:35:57 PM

I'm kinda lucky as a couple of the ones I like I own so here goes...

First up is my micarta Grohmann. I love the shape and size of this knife and the micarta is really nice and has to be seen to be appreciated.

Next up is my Master Hunter. This could never be classified as "gorgeous", but I love it's simplicity and the shape and the lines of it.

Something a little different now. I have lusted after this for a long time now and IMO is a gorgeous SAK.

And Def's Tanto looks pretty superb as well.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2008, 01:32:10 PM

Some interesting knives there fella's, keep em coming

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2008, 02:01:44 PM

A few more...

Generic Combat Smatchet, but I loved the old Al Mar ones

Good ole M3, nowt fancy but got the job done

I've never owned a Kabar, and I'm not sure if I'd use it much, but it is unquestionably an icon

By the same token I really should get another one of these before they ban them. Surely there our national knife, well alongside the Skein Dhub anyway

Should never, EVER have sold my CR Aviator

, exception fit and finish...but need's must at the time

A nice new Zlatoust, this company really are making some truly beautiful knives

For the most part these are M43's, issued to the Gurhka Regiment's during WW2, are you starting to get the impression I like my Kukri's

jzmtl · **Reply #6 on:** April 30, 2008, 03:20:47 PM

Boker applegate:

One of the few good knives from gerber:

Both are double edged and not practical, but you never said practical knives.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #7 on:** April 30, 2008, 04:02:48 PM

Nope it doesn't have to be practical, just have that wow factor for you

Roadie · **Reply #8 on:** April 30, 2008, 04:15:07 PM

A couple of customs first:

A couple of nice bark rivers:

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #9 on:** April 30, 2008, 04:20:30 PM

Have you got some barkie's then mate

Roadie · **Reply #10 on:** April 30, 2008, 04:20:58 PM

Quote from: micky d on April 30, 2008, 04:20:30 PM

Have you got some barkie's then mate

I wish! Nope just really like the look of them

Benner · **Reply #11 on:** April 30, 2008, 04:21:48 PM

Bark River never really do anything for me, but that orange one is sweet!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #12 on:** April 30, 2008, 04:26:06 PM

Well (and this is just my opinion) the trouble with barkie's is that the quality is very variable, the blades are very good, but the scales I've seen have been all different thickness, sometimes on the same knife, and can be quite unfinished, or roughly pinned on $:-\$

Get a good one and your laughing, but I've seen quite a few wrongens

, having said that they might be a lot better now

duckman1975 · **Reply #13 on:** April 30, 2008, 05:19:39 PM

From the shop of a local knife and sword maker, ordered a custom made sword from him be posting pictures after he is done with it.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #14 on:** April 30, 2008, 06:08:43 PM

Any chance of a picture of the Dadao mate

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #15 on:** April 30, 2008, 06:39:07 PM

BTW Spooney, I think that Jordanian knife is a Jambiya

Spoonrobot · **Reply #16 on:** April 30, 2008, 06:45:43 PM

Thanks for the tip!

I think I read that it is produced in Germany but have had a hard time finding an actual model name or designation.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #17 on:** April 30, 2008, 06:47:37 PM

Well it kinda looks like the old one's so maybe it's just a modern version of it

Roadie · **Reply #18 on:** April 30, 2008, 10:53:05 PM

Oh my thats nice (top one more than bottom one):

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #19 on:** April 30, 2008, 10:55:09 PM

I've got a forged finished knife VERY similar to that, but not damascus

Roadie · **Reply #20 on:** April 30, 2008, 10:57:01 PM

Quote from: micky d on April 30, 2008, 10:55:09 PM

I've got a forged finished knife VERY similar to that, but not damascus

Pics!! I really like the looks of something like that, maybe i'll have to investimigate having one made......

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #21 on:** April 30, 2008, 11:02:48 PM

Quote from: Roadie on April 30, 2008, 10:57:01 PM

Quote from: micky d on April 30, 2008, 10:55:09 PM
I've got a forged finished knife VERY similar to that, but not damascus

Pics!! I really like the looks of something like that, maybe i'll have to investimigate having one made......

It'll have to be tommorow now, remind me in case I forget

Roadie · **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2008, 11:03:18 PM

Quote from: micky d on April 30, 2008, 11:02:48 PM

It'll have to be tommorow now, remind me in case I forget

You can count on it!

Benner · **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2008, 11:03:56 PM

Quote from: Roadie on April 30, 2008, 10:53:05 PM

Oh my thats nice (top one more than bottom one):
(Image removed from quote.)

What that knife needs is a nice stag handle.

Roadie · **Reply #24 on:** April 30, 2008, 11:14:06 PM

Quote from: Benner on April 30, 2008, 11:03:56 PM

What that knife needs is a nice stag handle.

crls1 · **Reply #25 on:** May 01, 2008, 01:49:58 AM

First some customs:

A Zamora

A Gallegos (Brute de Forge)

A Dos Santos (Randall pattern in damascus)

A couple of Lancays (M9 & M11)

Some folders

duckman1975 · **Reply #26 on:** May 01, 2008, 02:00:48 AM

I'm not a knife expert so forgive me if this is a stupid question. Can you make a good quality knife using the metal from the leaf spring of a truck, van, etc.? Is the steel strong enought?

crls1 · **Reply #27 on:** May 01, 2008, 02:10:42 AM

Quote from: duckman1975 on May 01, 2008, 02:00:48 AM

I'm not a knife expert so forgive me if this is a stupid question. Can you make a good quality knife using the metal from the leaf spring of a truck, van, etc.? Is the steel strong enought?

Yes you can, with a proper heat threat. Is hard, but is possible.

Carlos

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #28 on:** May 01, 2008, 02:14:24 AM

Here's a few of my all time favorites (looks wise):

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #29 on:** May 01, 2008, 02:16:28 AM

Another:

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