What's your favorite single blade pattern?

Mini toothpick

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Besides the more popular patterns, there seem to be a lot of uncommon single-blade patterns that I see here and there but too rarely to really collect. The one that's really captured my interest while still being somewhat attainable is the swing guard:

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Thanks everyone for taking the time to share. Gotta admit I was a little surprised by the breadth of variety in the reponses, and by some patterns I hadn't even thought of. And not one vote for the pattern I thought would be very popular (coke bottle). :)

This has made another question come to mind. If you were going to have a nice custom single blade folder made with premium materials by a respected maker, would you still choose the same pattern? What if you knew you might sell it again someday to trade up to the next one? I'm guessing most of you would, but do come back to respond if that scenario would change your pick.
 
kamagong said:
My preferred single blade pattern, and it's not particularly close, is the French laguiole. A laguiole was my first spring knife. As such it's always been a favorite of mine.

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Just discovered Laguiole en Aubrac this year. It was one of the few instances when a knife exceeded my expectations. It's been in my pocket ever since.
 
Thinking about my favorite single blade, I've been able to narrow the decision down to about ten. Today, and quite often, I favor a 2010 Red Stag GEC 72 Lockback. A truly stunning knife with great energy, but since I currently have no pics, I present another number one.
The SS 2016 GEC 74 Mustang in American Chestnut. Maintenance free, all kinds of serious sharpness and well sized for pocket or hand.

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