Brass has no class??

[Gossman Knives]

I was reading the thread on the custom knife forum about Ed Fowler knives. A comment was made about the old saying "brass has no class" and got me thinking, is this how most people feel? I for one like brass. I think it complements diffent handle materials, especially my favorite, stag. It looks good with various woods and micarta. I had two Randall model 25 trappers. One had a brass guard and pommel, the other had nickel silver and an aluminum pommel. I liked the brass version better and sold the other. How do you guys feel about this? Just curious how other makers look at brass.
Scott

 

[Roadrunner]

As a consumer I like brass just fine. It's solid and unpretentious.

 

[fitzo]

You must have missed this behemoth, Scott:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323509

All the opinions a body could possibly want on the topic, from those who have a clue to those who don't.

 

[Gossman Knives]

Duh now I remember that thread. Old age catching up. Thanks Mike sorry for the repeat.
Scott
Boy I'm I a moron, I even posted on that thread. Sorry guys.

 

[jhiggins]

Brass kicks ass... but only for users. Not my call, either. Seems the consumers like more esoteric stuff to spend the big bucks on. Exceptions: Collaborations of Gib and Chuck.

 

[fitzo]

I am a firm believer in the benefit of diversity in knifemaking. If one makes a good, nice knife, someone will like the results. Pigeonholing anything as incorrect or bad is a crock, IMO.