I always thought the Camillus "US" camp knife would make a killer tattoo: the square stipling, eliptical handle shape and simple US logo in the middle... Mine's outdoorsy/survivalist related, but not knife related. I've got alot of Norwegian blood, and am studying Arctic cultures as an anthro student, so when I felt the itch for the etch I decided to pick something very arctic-something that symbolized life, the will to survive, my love for nature, yet still be artistic and match my personality without being cliche'd. I went with a caribou because they're such an important member of the circle of life, as humans we are so dependant on them in that environment to survive, because they laugh at extreme conditions, and they are so well respected in Arctic culture. Kinda regal looking too, I have to say.
7 hours, one sitting (paid a flat rate one day)