Best looking folders (opinions)

bdmicarta said:
There are certain characteristics that appeal to me functionally and aesthetically so I look for knives with both. I can also appreciate knives that maximize functionality such as the Spyderco Para2 because "beauty is as beauty does". Otherwise life is too short to carry an ugly knife.

These are some in my EDC rotation that I like:

BM 760:
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BM 890 Torrent:
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ZT 0561:
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BM 581 Barrage:
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Bradley Alias I:
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And everybody loves the classic Randall styling:
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I think this Spyderco Lum tanto is pretty classy looking:
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Great pics!
 
+1 on Michael Vagnino. For streamlined, modern beauty the Velox, classic beauty and great ergos the P-38
 
As an editorial aside, I think the best looking folders are often not the best folders, functionally. This is because symmetry is pleasing to the eye but ergonomically not ideal for something being held in a human hand. In terms of mainstream knifemakers, I strongly prefer Spyderco in terms of actually using the knives, but the same Spydie hole that makes them work so well makes them look, on the whole, a little unwieldy and lumpy. Conversely, and I know this makes me a heretic, I find the Sebenza design really clean and visually appealing, but in the hand it doesn't work for me at all.
 
good points, but for me asymetry (well considering on side of the grind and handle, i like symetrical grinds (none chisel)) looks better, also i like re curved blades the best for both use and looks, but i get what ur saying.
 
It is amazing how different our tastes are.
I think the Citadel pictured a few posts back...is butt ugly. Im sure it's well made, but ugly IMO.
I used to think the sebenza was hideous, but now it's an absolute favorite of mine and feels GREAT in hand.
I used to laugh at Spyderco for their designs and now I own a dozen and love everything about them.
And some people may look at that Bose and think "so what".
I love these threads because we are all so alike, yet so different :)
 
^+1^, I love the different tastes. Here the best looking in my collection (currently don't own any customs):




 
nice ^ also its kind of funny i also hated the leek for a long time but now its in my pocket every day, well put huntbomb
 
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