Most sought after Mnandi inlay?

[greendestiny]

Would like to know what's regarded here as the most sought after inlay for the Mnandi and also which is your personal favorate. Pics are welcome too.

 

[Haze]

For me personally it would be a nice gnarly piece of mamoth bark ivory.

 

[Amslerknives]

I'm a big fan of the mammoth bark and the zebra bone.

 

[Danbo]

For me, it would have to be the one of 25 Redwood Burl/BG42 version that knifeart had as a limited edition years ago. Mine came up missing a few years ago. I can't find the knife, but I've still got the box/clip, etc... I know I didn't sell/trade it, or I'd not have the box, etc... Either it's lost or stolen.

 

[SSonnentag]

Mammoth Ivory Bark is definitely my favorite.

 

[Roefisher]

Of the current ones, I would be fairly evenly tied between Mammoth Ivory (both inner and bark cut) and Boxwood Elder. I especially love the new runs of this wood with the subtle red highlights, simply gorgeous. But whether it's nicer than one made from the big woolly boys, I wouldn't dare say.

This has saddened me a little too as it reminded me of my finest Mnandi, one of the Giraffe bone series which ran a few years ago for KnifeArt. Some were average colours and some were superb. I don't mind telling you than mine was absolutely magnificent with the most wonderful colours and, to add to the value, it was the very final knife in the run - marked number 50/50. I sold it in my 2006 clear-out :foot:

Still, we move on, and I couldn't be happier with the pair I own now.

Mark

 

[freedoom]

Box Elder is my favorite.

 

[marthinus]

For me....Bark mammoth ivory (that is available) but I wish I could get a giraffe shin bone one, few and far between though!

 

[Highpower1]

When I finally purchase one, I'm hoping to score a Mammoth Ivory one. I really like the Box Elder as well.

 

[Modoc ED]

I voted other. I like Quince Wood.

 

[kya]

I love the look of box elder, especially pieces with a bit of red in them.

 

[Slim to None]

I'm with marthinus, mammoth ivory bark or giraffe

 

[gundude73]

my favorite ones are mammoth ivory bark and desert ironwood. very nice looking.

 

[ZippoThisKnifeThat]

I really dig Snakewood, but I wouldn't mind Box Elder or Mammoth Ivory Bark ;]

 

[T.K.C.]

I LOVE Boxelder!!

 

[Fooj]

So many exceptional Mnandi inlays -- almost feel slighted being forced to vote for just one . I went with mammoth bark. Not the best photos, but you get the idea :

and my EDC . . .

 

[RobME]

Who can argue with the Mammoth Bark Ivory? It's (almost) in a class by itself! I voted 'Other' for the sweet looking Black Dyed Amboyna. Also like the Box Elder and the Lignum Vitae. Truthfully... they're all winners.

 

[tomsch]

I voted for Mammoth Ivory, which I don't have, but do love my Bloodwood!

 

[Fooj]

Who can argue with the Mammoth Bark Ivory? It's (almost) in a class by itself! I voted 'Other' for the sweet looking Black Dyed Amboyna. Also like the Box Elder and the Lignum Vitae. Truthfully... they're all winners.

Yeah, the Black Dyed Amboyna's gorgeous! This one's Richard's:

 

[CAD]

Box Elder with some red in it!!!


Chris D.