Hi Hawk. I made knives years ago (I'm starting back up though) and the one I keept is a plan knife but I designed and created it just for my hand and my use so looks are not everything.
If I can get a pic on here You will see.
Here is a link to see my plane ol knife That I will not part with.
http://community.webshots.com/script...ecurity=rrQBIZ
Look out! once its in your blood you will always have your hand in the knife pie,LOL