Ugliest Traditionals

“All I have left is some with ‘ugly’ horn.”

That’s what @knifeswapper told me when I reached out about getting a 2020 Forum Knife. I had missed out on the whole conversation and ordering process, so that seemed fair. And ugly and 2020 seemed to go hand in hand.

I know it’s all subjective, but I think what showed up is awesome! Maybe not perfect horn, but definitely unique. It reminds me of lizard skin; in appearance and texture. A very pleasant tactile experience! And there is a translucence like GECs looking glass acrylic.

Anyways, I’m digging this “ugly” knife, and wanted to share it.
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My opinions have changed I believe from my first post.
I was just getting started when I made that post.
Now I would say many things may be patterns I wouldn't carry, but they may not be ugly to me.

The only thing today I can really think of that I dislike is the placement of the nick on the current case peanut, it makes the blade look like it has a sharp peak on top and it runs the look of the entire knife.
 
Nature Boy said:
“All I have left is some with ‘ugly’ horn.”

That’s what @knifeswapper told me when I reached out about getting a 2020 Forum Knife. I had missed out on the whole conversation and ordering process, so that seemed fair. And ugly and 2020 seemed to go hand in hand.

I know it’s all subjective, but I think what showed up is awesome! Maybe not perfect horn, but definitely unique. It reminds me of lizard skin; in appearance and texture. A very pleasant tactile experience! And there is a translucence like GECs looking glass acrylic.

Anyways, I’m digging this “ugly” knife, and wanted to share it.
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Nothing ugly about that at all. Even if it was “ugly”, it would be less likely to sit in the safe or drawer. Use it!
 
I bought this monstrosity in 2018 while at the Rendezvous , not because it was beautiful , but because it had some great Desert Ironwood on it . I believe that it is by far the Ugliest Knife I have . Our friend half/stop and I both bought one that day .


I have never ever carried it and do not expect to ever carry it .

Harry
 
Old Engineer said:
I bought this monstrosity in 2018 while at the Rendezvous , not because it was beautiful , but because it had some great Desert Ironwood on it . I believe that it is by far the Ugliest Knife I have . Our friend half/stop and I both bought one that day .


I have never ever carried it and do not expect to ever carry it .

Harry
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Yeah, it's....cumbersome not pocket-friendly :eek::D

Is that the same time they issued a Whaler in Pine with a very cool Whale shield? I believe the late Ron got one of them :cool:
 
Will Power said:
Yeah, it's....cumbersome not pocket-friendly :eek::D

Is that the same time they issued a Whaler in Pine with a very cool Whale shield? I believe the late Ron got one of them :cool:
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Yes it was Will . I picked one up for @paulhilborn and did not care for it but by the time I shipped it to him I had changed my mind . Those Whaler models will most likely will be pretty rare .

Harry
 
Kind of looks like a Bull Terrier to me...so ugly it's cute.
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I think this Pallares is sort of ugly. Washed out and scratched plastic scales and the corrosion that I can't get out shows through the translucency.. but I still dig it!
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Thats kinda cool and we now know where Sypderco drew its inspiration for leaf shaped blades:) !
 
A.L. said:
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I think this Pallares is sort of ugly. Washed out and scratched plastic scales and the corrosion that I can't get out shows through the translucency.. but I still dig it!
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Do you know if this is a 7cm (16cm overall) Pallares, or a 8cm (18cm)? Looking to pick one up myself, cheers.
 
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