My treat (for your eyes... guys)

Like Bastid and PhilL I'd go for the ZaZa and Dusty knives....but I'd have Dusty's in the number one slot.

You guys have pictures on your walls right? same thing different form...if I had the money you bet your balls I'd have better "pictures".
 
I’d probably take the Johnny Stout knife. It might be a good user and those scales look just about perfect for that sort of material.

I can appreciate fancy engraving and inlays, but they don’t appeal to me that much for some reason. Maybe they seem too garish.

All of those knives are just incredibly awesome though. :)
 
BVincent said:
While I like looking at knives like that, I would never buy one, just too fancy for my taste.
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Sometimes the joy is just looking at them and admiring the work and creativity that went into making these wonderful works of art. It doesn't matter if you can afford one, or if you'd carry them or not it's the appreciation of the piece.

I may never own one to the knives from David Darom's book "Art and Design in Modern Custom Folding Knives" but I'll never get tired of looking at those pictures. Whenever someone gives me that strange look when I say I collect knives all I need to do is hand them that book, they'll never look strange at you again.

Thank you Seb, for posting the pics.
 
1. The Coral Trapper--I'm a fan of trappers and this one seems stout enough to be a worker but with those beautiful coral handles to add elegance whenever you'd use it.

2. ZAZA--The spear point blade is great for use. The handle adds a western flavor to it. The blade and the handle seem to got together well.

3. The Nighthawk--Just a great looking piece

Not that I could afford either of these pieces, but if i could afford them, I'd get these three.....and use them.
 
I'd take the Al Dippold. I like how the subtle wave shape of the knife and handle is recreated in the pattern of the damascus. The gold lip pearl is classy and rich looking without being too flashy.
 
I would take 3 of the first 4, namely:
- the Johnny Stout for an EDC (hey, as long as you're gonna dream, dream big :cool: ). I love the contrast of colors and hues between the bbolster and the handle scales. He blends natural and "fabricated" materials masterfully in this knife.
- the coral-handled trapper for a gentleman's pocket knife. That red coral is simply exquisite and I really appreciate his use of plain steel for the blade. In so doing, the coral is allowed to take center stage, without any distractions of damascus patterns.
- the ZaZa for an alternative, "just because" knife. The silver inlay is a wonderfully elegant counterpoint to the rich walnut scales.

So, those are my choices; who's paying? :D
 
I like the red coral 2 blade trapper.

Why? I don't like Damascus...and I don't like the colors of the handles of all the others. :)
 
The July issue of Blade has some nice customs from up and coming makers. They're pretty to look at, but as others have said, I don't have much use for a knife I can't use hard and not have to worry about scratching.
 
I will go for the ZaZa piece. I have an interest in his work because this summer he is doing silver wire and MOP inlays on my battleaxe/gun. I cant wait to see what he comes up with. He is also doing silver filligree on the grips.
 
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