Best looking fixed blade?

[HandofCod]

I just got a job with IBM! Suffice to say that I expect my personal finances to look a little brighter. I've only recently discovered the joy of knives, much to the dismay of my girlfriend, so now I want a good looking knife! I already have "functional" taken care of with the F1 and Recon Scout.

Anywho, I'm looking for a beautiful fixed blade. Under $300 preferably. So far I have my eye on the BRKT Bravo 1 with maroon micarta scales.

I don't really like tactical looking knives but I can be persuaded. Also, I've seen some nice folders but they all tend to have ridiculous price tags but that doesn't mean I'm against folders in general. Since this is about aesthetics, let's see some pictures!

 

[Vicarious Reality]

Kanetsune makes pretty snazzy knives...

 

[Robert.B]

for that money you could probably get a custom from here in classifieds.

 

[LX_Emergency]

for that money you could DEFINATELY get a custom from here in classifieds.

fixed that for ya.

 

[17remfan]

How about a vintage Remington knife that come up on ebay? Waay under $300.00 Some times these Delrin handles can look really handsome.

 

[fishiker]

For $300 you can get a custom that is 'beautiful" and "functional". There are several makers on BF who do great work at fair prices!

 

[archieblue]

Chris Reeve Knives Nyala!

 

[JTC3495]

Chris Reeve Knives Nyala!

+1:thumbup::thumbup:
Also a very functional user.

 

[Ankerson]

I would say go custom so you can get what you want.

 

[C.S. Graves]

For $300, I could get two Valiant Trading Company "Bosnian" knives:

 

[TwitchyBlade]

I think the Buck 119 looks very attractive. And at like 30 bucks you cant go wrong!

 

[dangreco]

You could get a custom easily, my favorite maker is Charles May. Also, check out the Fallkniven Northern Lights series, and anything by BRKT. The Bravo 1, by the way, is beautiful, yes, but it is also just as functional as the Recon Scout and F1.

 

[mmarkh]

How about this for a looker? It's a B.Goode custom though. And it's mine all mine.

 

[zignal_zero]

you say you already have a Recon Scout, right? do you like it? if so, what about a Recon Scout in San Mai III. to me, that is one of the sexiest knives there is. apx $200

 

[xtestifyx]

fixed that for ya.

You probably meant Definitely, call me nit picking, but I'm picking on your nit pick!

 

[grybsh7]

I bought this PML here on the knifemakers exchange for a couple hundred.

 

[corwise]

+1 on a custom from one of the knifemakers here. My recommendation would be try and find something by Bailey Knives, he makes some great looking stuff and often sells here. They go fast though.

http://www.baileyknives.com/

 

[Boozoo Chavis]

Check out David Winston's custom knives. He does excellent work and has great prices for a custom - both knives below are under $200 bucks.

http://winstonknives.blademakers.com/

 

[U.C.O.K.]

+1 on a custom from one of the knifemakers here. My recommendation would be try and find something by Bailey Knives, he makes some great looking stuff and often sells here. They go fast though.

http://www.baileyknives.com/

+1 for Bailey knives.

 

[LX_Emergency]

You probably meant Definitely, call me nit picking, but I'm picking on your nit pick!

Yeah, sorry. Not a native english speaker.