Do you prefer Hard Use materails? Or nicer looking, maybe cheaper materials?

[Daniel Koster]

What you say sums up how I think 100%, Tohatchi NM

 

[hollowdweller]

Desert Iron wood is cool:thumbup:

I love the 2 toned stuff

By hollowdweller, shot with EX-Z75 at 2008-11-06

By hollowdweller, shot with EX-Z75 at 2008-11-06

 

[JTC3495]

I like carbon steels and natural materials the best. The just seem more organic and functional. When I get a shiny stainless knife I am afraid to scratch it. My favorite steels are either 3V or A2 and my favorite woods are Bocote and Ironwood.