What is nice shape?

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I like many custom designs, but none are used in serial prod. Or, used long ago, discontinued now. Does it apply to anybody else?
For example: was nice grind on gen.1 hinderer, now it isnt that nice spanto. Bm gravity lock - cant find anything close to such beauty. There are very, VERY beautiful southard and sidis designs, but zt and spyderco for some reason produce that two strange small flippers i even cant recall names.
Does a beautyful shape means a lot for you, and do you have any explanation what does create it?
 
You won't find an answer to this. For beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

To make this even worse, you get people like myself, that, I may not immediately like the looks of a knife, but if it performs well, the looks will grow on me. After a while of carrying and using the knife, the bond that is formed seems to affect the aesthetics and causes it to be more physically appealing (as far as knives go).

TLDR: don't put as much stock in looks if you like everything else. If you don't like anything other than the looks, look elsewhere.
 
Any time i see some nice knife, i find it sold out very soon, and an ugly knife sells slow. Always slower if it has some points that i consider flaws - thin weak spot in the blade, or belt cutter cutout and such in the handle. Shape should be intact.
 
Well, then go without a new knife, or go custom.
I don't know what else to tell ya.
 
IMO it is alway better when you own something that looks good to you
A very functional tool or valuable object is easier to enjoy when it looks good;)

Maybe I have simple tastes but drop point and straight lines work good for me most of the time
 
Knives are a bit like women. Its easier to get your hands on an ugly one. :) :) :) The competition is much tougher for the good looking ones.
 
I love beautiful knife designs. The form draws me to the knife, and as I am not a frequently heavy user I can rest easy knowing most if not all knives will fulfill their function for me. And also quite fortunately, they make beautiful knives that also are exceptionally functional.
 
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NJBillK said:
You won't find an answer to this. For beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

To make this even worse, you get people like myself, that, I may not immediately like the looks of a knife, but if it performs well, the looks will grow on me. After a while of carrying and using the knife, the bond that is formed seems to affect the aesthetics and causes it to be more physically appealing (as far as knives go).

TLDR: don't put as much stock in looks if you like everything else. If you don't like anything other than the looks, look elsewhere.
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I'm the same way. If it works really well for me, it becomes beautiful in my sight. Spyderco folders looked super weirdo me at first, but after experiencing how well they perform, now I've grown to like their looks. People are the same way; I grow to love the ones with lovely character regardless of their outward appearance.
 
I tend to really like the looks of knives that are really terrible to use. Daggers especially. Thick blades with steep grinds don't make for great cutters but can be gorgeous things to behold. I try to buy stuff that cuts first and looks decent.
 
This is why I drink.

Lots of ugly ones out there, and after about the 5th microbrew, I'm more apt to take one home.
 
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