Photos Pure Aesthetics!

[joeradza]

Alan, from a Purely Aesthetic point of view I'd have to say the Washington Jack... on second thought, the Tidioute... no wait the Washington Jack for sure this time, yeah that's it the Washington Jack... or the Zulu... no, no definitely the Washington Jack... Can you give me a few days to think about it?
How 'bout you Alan? If you had to choose between those three for visual appeal only which one would you select?

OH no, you can't turn the question around on me. I did the same with yours as you just did. The Jack, no the 73, maybe the Zulu.......lol. I guess that's why we own so many different knives. We're too fickle.

 

[redsparrow]

Lol, I think you're right Alan. I have a bunch of knives cuz I like a bunch of knives. But, if I were to choose one of the three, the Washington Jack has that old timey look and feel down so well that it would be my first choice, but just barely. Have a good day my friend.

 

[Elgatodeacero]

I think curly masur birch is tied with desert ironwood for most beautiful knife handle wood.

Asthetically, my favorite. Here is a handle I made on a Lauri blank.

 

[Ebbtide]

 

[MCar]

I think these are my three.

 

[boykinlp]

I think these are my three.

NICE, did you do the middle knife?

 

[Bugdoc]

Finally I give the #3 spot to Buck Knives and their 100 series of fixed blades. The straight forward, streamlined style screams 1950's in the same way a Dreyfus streamlined steam locomotive screams 1930's - smooth, elegant, and functional. Buck 100 series represent the pinnacle of mass produced American Industrial design - blending well built, efficiently produced items that still have style. OH

Nice collection OH. Is that ivory on the lower left?

 

[Old Hunter]

Thanks Bug! No, it was one of the discontinued Bass Pro Shop SFO Buck 100 series with smooth bone handles. I think there were four Buck models in the BPS series (119, 105, 102, and perhaps a 103). This is the only one I bought and I gave it to a friend a few years ago. OH

 

[Bugdoc]

Changes up the look completely. I like it!

 

[Old Hunter]

Yes it does. They are discontinued, but a few remain in stock here and there; saw another 105 at the BPS in Cary about three weeks ago. I almost bought it but the white just sticks out too much - my entire Buck 100 series collection is black phenolic (well, one stag). OH

 

[HeathH]

From an aesthetic perspective, I don't think anything can beat the Bullnose for me... it's just the stripped down essence of a "knife" and is just ruggedly and simply beautiful. I almost never carry it, but I love holding it and looking at it!

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Amended - this is the prettiest knife I've ever handled

 

[JohnDF]

I may be in the minority, but I find some acrylics beautiful

 

[ISKRA]

This photo might not be among the most aesthetic the knife though ...

 

[Fodderwing]

 

[TheChunk91]

I may be in the minority, but I find some acrylics beautiful

Some acrylics are very nice looking, same with celluloid as well. Yours is one of those.

 

[black mamba]

Boys and girls, this thread has really become a treasure trove, with all the great posts and pics. I recently added this elegant ebony WJ to my stable, another worthy addition in my opinion.

 

[JohnDF]

Some acrylics are very nice looking, same with celluloid as well. Yours is one of those.

Thanks. I only have a few acrylics, but they all speak to me in different ways.

 

[Ironbut]

My three most aesthetically pleasing would be the Bushnub:

An Oily Creek #66

And I have a hard time picking the my nicest looking Barlow, but I've always loved the colors on this Case XX

 

[MCar]

NICE, did you do the middle knife?

Thanks, boykinlp . No, the middle one is a factory knife--a Northwoods Willamette Whittler by GEC in crosscut mammoth. This is one where the pile side made me melt.

 

[Will Power]

Currently......

Why?
Unusual pattern, Rat-Tails, all steel and the bone&jigging just has a glimpse of paradise lost look..