Ever pass on a traditional knife because of the way it looks closed?

Hawk45 said:
So many designs out there that look great open but just look funky when closed.. any models you pass on because you don't like the looks when closed?
Example, I really like the wharncliffe or sheepsfoot blades open, but closed they sit up way to high for my tastes. Any you pass on?
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I definitely don't like a blade to ride too high when closed. Sheepfoot blades have this trait. I love this blade but don't care for how it sits when closed. Now the spey blade rides very sleek and low, which I really like...

 
I'll be in the minority on this but I like the way the sheepfoot blade rides a little higher. Granted I only own one sheepfoot knife in my Barlow, but it's different looking than my other knives and I like that way.
 
Yes in deed. I really steer toward sunk joint knives that are much more comfortable in hand/pocket than ones with "unsunk" tangs. Robeson Pocketeze especially.
 
I would say that I'm with sunandsteel on this one. I own a TC Barlow with the sheep foot blade and I have a Fremont Jack by Northwoods with a high sitting single modified sheep foot blade. It does make them kind of act like an easy opener which I like.
 
short answer... no

longer answer...
assuming the original question is about aesthetic appearance only then; lol no. you dont cut things with a closed knife thats (probly) out of sight in your pocket.
 
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