What is the most aesthetically pleasing production model traditional ever?

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OH! THAT'S where I left that. If you could just package it up and send it home, kind sir, I'd be much obliged... ;)
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It used to have a beautiful companion until somebody took this one from me:
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To my eye, this is one of the most gorgeous pocket knives I ever had the pleasure of holding. We done good didn't we?



I look forward to when the GEC production run comes into fruition.

Paul
 
Here's my favorite, a Case Saddlehorn, mainly because I love the shape of the clip blade. Best looking clip blade I've ever seen on a Case knife.

 
Zuchus said:
Here's my favorite, a Case Saddlehorn, mainly because I love the shape of the clip blade. Best looking clip blade I've ever seen on a Case knife.

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Bravo! I've never seen that model before! A+ I like everything about it, the entire package!
 
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Zuchus said:
Here's my favorite, a Case Saddlehorn, mainly because I love the shape of the clip blade. Best looking clip blade I've ever seen on a Case knife.

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I agree. Tell me more like what is that handle material.
 
This is a tough question, there are so many really nice looking traditional patterns.

I would have to say that in my humble collection this Case pen knife 01459 EX201 does it for me.

Simple shape, single spring, two small blades with amazing attention to detail and no gaps. This is one very well put together knife. It fits really well in my hand (XL glove size) and gives me a three finger grip. Pretty good for a knife that is approx. 2 3/4" long closed. The recessed scales give lots of room to open the blades (1" and 1.5" pen blades) but there are no half stops so I have to really pay attention when closing the blades to avoid getting bitten.

It is a knife I carry only on special occasions as I don't want to lose it.

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I do not own one, but to me the Case/Bose dogleg jack is a very strong contender...at least in Kevin's picture (I will borrow it as soon as I find it).

Fausto
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I think my best looking, newer knife is the Northwoods Hawthorne from KSF in Mammoth Ivory. I collect for the aesthetics of each knife individually, so it's hard to pick just one.

 
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Case Bose Lanny's Clip in ebony.

Or THE knife that got me into traditionals, ebony TC barlow with a long pull and swedge spear (though I've since come to appreciate the clip point more).
 
addylo said:
This oughta be a fun thread! And yeah, there is no wrong answer. As they say, beauty is in the eye.

For me the beauty of a knife is in the overall "flow" of the design. It has to feel like a natural extension of the hand and it has to have soul. Handle material is a factor, of course, but doesn't make or break a knife on its own. Blade profile is probably more important to me. For example, I'm always drawn to clip point profiles but for some reason a spear point rarely does it for me.

One knife that I think hits all the right buttons is the Northwoods Madison Barlow clip point. It is a near perfect knife.

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That isn't the clip point model pictured, though I prefer that drop point. I have an awesome one in streaky ebony. It's a ridiculous cutter.
 
I'm starting to see a pattern here certain GEC models, case/bose collabs, north woods. Interesting!
 
I'm happy to say that there are numerous candidates and these pages bear it out. Here's another one to mull over: Chambriard le compact en ebene (ebony) all stainless construction with filework. Regards, Will

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Another chambriard! Another forum member Gary g. Just showed his off in another post he cut right through a phone book with it!
 
That's a toughie, think I would have to say something in the stockman pattern, swayback pattern or the sleeveboard. Here's some favorites.
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I have always though the classic Laguiole was a very sexy looking knife…when open. When closed the run up looks to pronounced. So it is a kind of "sweet and sour" to me.
With that being said, my saw cut bone Charlow gets more pocket time than all the rest combined.

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I know what you're getting at Rob, the tang part on a Lag looks obtrusive. Odd thing is, it doesn't actually tear up the pockets as badly as some of my GEC's which can sport murderous crisp tangs aka 'liberate me from you pocket by ripping them up' The Fontenille Patauds you show usually have very thin but well made pouch for the knife. Marvellous blade/handle ratio and narrow but thick scales make for excellent grip. Gets my vote. Here's one in Walnut 9cm quite pretty I'd say! Thanks, Will

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