Abalone scales still popular or dated ?

[NYP]

I'm big on scale materials and natural inlays. One of my favorite knives has mammoth molar inlays. I saw some wild multi-colored anodizing on some knives and it led me to do a search for Abalone. Just curious what others think about it, too flashy, too dated? Is it expensive? Seems to be more popular on traditional knives. Would love to hear the forums opinion. Personally, I like it!

 

[Blue Serge]

Abalone’s been fashionable for 100,000 years. You’re good.

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

I see it on some gent's folders. I like it.

 

[Ciscocbc]

Pics or well this thread ain’t worth it

 

[Ciscocbc]

Btw I like shiny scales and handles a lot.

 

[Roblues]

Abalone is no baloney. Tasty.

 

[Arathol]

Pics or well this thread ain’t worth it

OK.........

 

[K.O.D.]

Hmm...maybe some abalone scales for my GB1.

 

[Ciscocbc]

Oh. Those are pretty. I like the last two. So abalone handles are often dyed I see ?

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Abalone and pearl…both are super classy in my opinion.

 

[Arathol]

Oh. Those are pretty. I like the last two. So abalone handles are often dyed I see ?

I don't know about dyeing the shell, but if the scales are a veneer with a cover over it that usually has a dyed layer behind it. The blue handled Two Sun, second knife down, is a veneer with a clear acrylic cover. This prevents the abalone from being damaged.

 

[Ciscocbc]

Thanks ararhol for the explanation

 

[toker]

I don't know about dated, but I wish I owned this knife.

 

[Ciscocbc]

Hotdog. I could cook with that one. Very pretty

 

[Knives&Lint]

I dig it. I was actually tempted to pick up a knife in abalone just recently. For now I just have this small toothpick

 

[Hackenslash]

I think I prefer Mother of Pearl, but all natural handle materials are cool.

 

[Skar]

Abalone and pearl are top knotch.

 

[tiguy7]

It’s one of my two favorite natural handle materials.View attachment 1970453

 

[eveled]

Abalone’s been fashionable for 100,000 years. You’re good.

Imagine a time when looking at a piece of abalone or turquoise was the best entertainment you could get.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Haha......See one Above!!!

My first knife, that I saved and paid for had abalone and mother of pearl scales....
I was around 8 years old.
I ended up giving it to a girl when I was in 7th or 8th grade.....

I miss that Knife.