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In addition to the Katana sword I am picking up today, I snagged this baby this morning... you might not like knives but surely you must agree that this is a beautiful peice of art!

That IS beautiful!
Next time I'm buying a knife for my husband I'll ask for your advise and expertise for sure!
The last one I bought him one, was just a simple stainless looking one, but I did have his name engraved on it to make it look super-special
He wears it with him everyday!

Wow.

Very cool. Is the blade anodized steel? Amazing colors!

~Brian

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Vanessa, I'd love to help you pick out a knife next time you plan to buy one Simple stainless/titanium/composite knives are great for every day carry.. but sometimes something fancy and handmade like the peice above allows you to appreciate the craftmanship.. like a nice watch.

Brian, the blade steel is Robert Eggerling Multi-bar Damascus steel, and the bolsters are Eggerling Mosaic Damascus steel, both heat colored to a beautiful blue. The handle material is Black Lip Mother of Pearl, hand carved. Liners are Annodized Titanium. THe thumbstud has a Cognac Diamond set in it, as well as the backspacer which u cannot see, also has a cognac diamond and Blacklip mother of pearl inlays.

Thats beutifull!!!! Wish I could see it in person, I bet it reflects the light beutifully.

Whats a real quality peace like that set you back if you dont mind me asking.

Wow, that's amazing. I'm sure there's a few man hours in crafting that jewel.

Sure beats Grandpa's "Old Timer" all to hell.



~Brian

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Because this peice is made by Frank Niro, and he undercharges for the quality he makes, it is only $700. Similar makers will charge upwards of $1000 easily for this.. some of the top makers will charge close to $2000 for the same quality of knife as this. $700 is a bargain for the amount and quality of work in this peice!

I have some knives that are not nearly as pretty, but cost just as much.

It just goes to show how diverse all of us are with our hobbies!

~Brian

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I thought it might cost as much, definately not in the market for something that expensive no matter the value, just not into knives that much.

Could you recomend a decent knife that would cost closer to a 100 USD? Looking for something thats reliable and looks simple. Thanks for any info!

Hmm.. around $100? That's on the low-end for a quality knife, but there a few:

Kershaw Spec Bump is around $130



The new Benchmade Nitrous Stryker is also good for just over $100



And everyone always loves the Spyderco Military.. also around $130:



There's always the entire CRKT line and a bunch of small guys like the Kershaw Leeks, Scallions and Chives that are all under $100. These are all decent knives, but blade steels will not stay as sharp as the ones above.

Kershaw.... that's the brand of my husband's knife that I gave him! I'm glad to read FROM YOU that's a decent quality for the price!

If I bought my spouse a knife, I would have to sleep with one eye open.



~Brian

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You know I bought my husband a gun (1911) once for Valentine's day!

You lot from across the pond are nutters

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