Of course, that is just my first and primary reason followed by my long list of other things I look for in my knives! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
then you have to factor in cool factor, and how it will look with the majority of your outfits.
Mmmmmmm..... No. - .... How it looks with my "outfits" has never been on my decision list. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> ...., but I will try not to say "too" much if that is on your decision list. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Visual aesthetic appeal - sure. I like satin blades. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> and all kinds of different handle materials. But, I never tried to match them to my attire.
.... I guess I do like some of my folders to be somewhat inconspicuous and non-threatening to help keep the sheeples at ease. .... If that counts (????).
"Cool factor" has probably come into play a little here and there. But, for me, it is based mostly on preferences in design, ergos, function, materials, etc.
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