Gentlemen----your attention, please! It is a given that I am not of this generation---or at least I have my doubts at the moment. As a lad (a fur piece back in the Georgia vernacular) our dictionary defined "sweet" as a taste sensation derived from sugar, honey, nectar and other goodies that came in contact with the tongue. I have yet to taste a knife blade and am confused by the fact that many people must do just that in order to come to such a conclusion. Another highly (?) descriptive adjective for a knife is "Sexy"---- In your thoughts, perhaps, but certainly not in mine. I sorta lean towards soft lips, warm arms, lustrous eyes, other desirable features (OH, Yes!) all bundled up with flesh, hair, makeup and the works. The ability to communicate is a desirable feature also, as long as some of the "no's" are cancelled by a greater amount of "yes's" But, then again, what does an old man know? Well, I know fine descriptive words and can even spell some of them and some would be suitable for describing the appearance of a knife: Lethal--deadly--exquisite--artistic-- immaculate--impressive--masterpiece-- and there are others out there, I am sure. Seems to me that a maker would be flattered by expressions such as the fit and finish being superb, the accuracy of the grind lines, choice of handle materials and the shaping and forming being definitive. Hell, if the maker does good work, tell him so. I doubt very much if his blade is sweet, sour or salty or that he should care. And if one of you gentlemen should ever take after me with one of these beautiful instruments, forgive me if I don't look upon that blade as my next sex partner! L O L L O L Well, I've had my fun----You can carry the torch from here! Sandy