What TEMPTS you?

As bizarre as it might seem to some- I really dig mirror polished stainless against abalone. Awesome.

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I have a few Italian 11" overall autos with stag and bone handles, and I'd say they do it for me. The reaction I get from people about their beauty and size is alot of fun for me.

I also like carrying my Nealy damascus 3 1/2" blade aikuchi's. One presentation grade with stainless bolsters and green G-10, the other with buffalo horn scales. They may not have cost as much as alot of other customs, but I absolutely love them, and would never give them up.

The next knife I have coming is an R.J. Martin kozuka, with the ray skin and traditional cord wrapping, and both carry sheaths. I'm looking forward to it very much as it's also a little differant from the mainstream.

I hope in the future companies like Benchmade, Spyderco, and others will introduce more pieces with natural handle materials. Even blending materials like G-10 in differant colors, with inlays of stag, bone, or horn into the handle scales would be very appealing. You could do the same with titanium and micarta. The possibilities are endless, and if it meant it costs a few more bucks, I wouldn't mind paying it.

Thanks for the ear. (actually eyes)
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Hmm even though I am not a loyalist to any one type there are definetly things that send me over the top or make me look a little longer and more longingly than others.

Recurve blades: yummy yummy dont know why but they draw me like no ones business. Just put in an order for an RJ Martin Quest and goodness knows that JIM SISKA: STRIKE FORCE II, on Les's site is sweet

Bowies : I love big traditional looking bowies. www.Knifeart.com is more fun than sports illustrated swimsuit.

Size: Have trouble with fixed blades under 4.5 inches. 8 and 10 inch blades, although I have NO use for, sure do it for me.

Wood: love it love it love it. All kinds. I understand that the idea of most tacticals is durability under extreme conditions but imagine some of your favorite black handled fighters and survival knives with nice wood scales instead. The tacticals usually have inovative and unique blade shapes. Couple that with wood and I think you have a winner. My last folder, a rosewood scaled centercross. beautiful.

Well those are the few things that make me invariably go WOW.



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Originally posted by OWL:

I hope in the future companies like Benchmade, Spyderco, and others will introduce more pieces with natural handle materials.The possibilities are endless,.. and if it meant it costs a few more bucks, I wouldn't mind paying it.
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OWL, what a lot of people are doing including myself is if the production companies aren't making the knives the way we want, why not have them made. For example I want a CS Black Bear Classic with Stag scales, so I'm going to have Jake Evans put them on for me. Okay it might not be a real Loveless Big Bear, but it will serve my purpose. Jake and Frank Recupero, can take your favorite Spydie or BM and trick it out any way you want, filework, handle material, all for less than a custom.

We seem to have gotten a bit off track. I was hoping that we could look at What Tempts YOU, from what you would normally look at. Like Alex, if you suddenly the urge for a Pearl handle Gent's knife with pearls scales and engraved bolsters, that would kind of go against the grain of what you normaly buy.

What's the EXCEPTION rather than the RULE!
Like in my opening post, I'm not into Carbon fibre, but that Berretta knife is the exception. WHAT'S YOURS?
 
Did not mean to come across so anti tactical - some that I own and use.
Randy Gilbreth Liner Lock TI handles 4 3/4"
Blade.
MT DA SOCOM clip point.
BM CQC7
Leopard Cub (also by Randy) - OK it is a mini-tactical.
BJ Mamba.
I enjoy all of the above, but they do not stir me like a well made knife with stag or pearl handles and I find that utility blades on a user are much more practical for me. When I need a big user knife, I usually go for a large camp style that I can use for choping. (That does not mean that I do not love Bowies and daggers, just that I do not find myself drawn to them as users, so the ones I own have a tendancy to be a little fancy and reside in the safe.)

There are very few knives of any style that I do not admire and appreciate.

I really do enjoy them all. From old beat up antiques to the newest tactical designs fancy or plain to the art knife that is fit for a sultan. (some just get me going more than others.)

As for tacticals in general, I am somewhat of a traditionalist who is very glad they are a part of the hobby. The proliferation has infused the industry with new blood and has challenged established traditional makers to reach out a little further. That bodes well for the future of the hobby/industry in general.

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Gee Phil, you're gonna give me a big head, but Frank is the MAN, I get all my inspiration from seeing his work, the man is a true master at his craft.

Jake
 
Now this is just TOO TEMPTING!

I shouldn't, I shouldn't, I shouldn't.......
But, I will!

Hey Jake you're not going to blame that Big Melon of yours on me are you? I heard that if your head was any bigger it would have Planets!
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I was just thinking Phil, you could do combat with Clingons for the precious element "Staglite", your most desired thing.Who knows, you may wipe out the dingleberries too....
 
Well, I'm sorry, Jake knew I was kidding, but I didn't mean to kill a ggod thread.
Let's see if we can get this back on track?

What knives tempt you off your chosen path, or go against the grain, but really rings your bell?
 
Large fixed blades. I can never pass up a good tree chopper.

I started "collecting" many years ago when a cheap machete failed on me, and that ghost is with me today. The machete's failure during my camping trip was totally inconsequential; but, my search to find a reliable replacement led to my interest in knives.
 
Never knew it until I held one two weeks ago at the NY custom knife show - But the fighters made by Loveless are beyond words.

Its hard to understand just how good they are - almost floating in the air with elegance and balance - much like a good 16 century Katana feels.

I want one, I need one. I can't afford one...

(the ones I held were 5,500, 6,500 and up...)some day...
 
The things that really, really tempt me are; Faster Horses, Older Whiskey, and Younger Women.
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Sorry Phil, I couldn't hold it back any longer. Been wanting to post that the whole thread.
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Originally posted by PhilL:
Say it with me!
Pearl, Damascus, Scrimshaw...More, More, More!
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I'm with you, Phil, but I've never seen scrimshawed pearl before.
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Stag and Damascus float my boat.Small traditional folding knives.Whittlers in Pearl.A nice Sheffield style folder from Richard Rogers.Ect,ECT
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Thanks for responding guys, but a lot of you are missing the main question of this thread. Let's try to pay attention and focus for one minute.

You normally; like, buy, or collect a particular type or style of knife, but then you see a knife that you wouldn't as a rule even consider and BAM it's love. Suddenly, there's a knife that takes you out of your element, and may even mean a change in direction for you. I'm sure it has happened to all of us, those are special knives that we all should take a look at and maybe learn something from.

Can we try this one more time, and try to stay ON TOPIC?
PLEASE!!!
 
Sometimes I feel guilty that I'm not more focused in what I like, but I really enjoy all kinds of knives. Some because they look good, some because they feel good, some because they really cut well. I'm partial to forged blades and natural handle materials. I really love antique knives, like by some of the early American makers or really old knives from around the world. Have I left anything out?
 
Yeah, your address and when you're going on vacation? Heh heh heh
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Hmmmm! Let's see, the guy is a Psychologist, probably paranoid, I bet he's got his knives locked away in a vault where he can't even play with them, no fun at all! I'm just guessing of course.

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unfortunately, theft is a real concern. I keep my good knives in a safe deposit box near work (so I can visit them occassionally). I don't buy expensive large knives that won't fit into the box (2 boxes actually). It's a shame to have to live and think that way, but that's the world we live in.
 
As another poor high school student, I can't yet afford the customs, so I have gradually forced myself to see the beauty in production knives. Even if they do have G-10 etc, I like them nonetheless.

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