Stainless Steel or Black Coated?

[Mirage]

Knives, that is.

I'm thinking of buying some knives based on the Chronicles of Riddick blades. I can't decide if I want to go with the black coated version or go with a more contemporary stainless steel unpainted version.

Amazon.com: Claws of Riddick Dagger Knife Silver with Stand: Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com: RIDDICKS Saber Claws with desk display: Sports & Outdoors

So, which version do you like better?

 

[wolfheart]

I have these on order.
I went for the Black stealth version as I thought they looked nicer than the plain steel.
One of the things I liked about the black blade was that the cutting edge is still silver which gives them a nice contrast.

Just waiting for my stockiest to get net his supply in.

 

[Mirage]

Where are you ordering them from and for much much? On Amazon they are around $20 with shipping according to the links in the OP. That's the cheapest I've found them.

 

[wolfheart]

I have a shop that I go to, he sells them for 25 I think and you can choose between the desk mount or a wall mount.

 

[Mirage]

What does the wall mount look like? That would be cooler than a desk mount if you ask me. Know where I can find it online?

 

[wolfheart]

The wall mount he has is an oval, the blades fit with the tips touching at the top, edge out so the handles almost touch, I think he has them in black for the silver knives and a sort of dull gun metal for the stealth versions.

 

[Mirage]

Do you know if that shop has a website? I haven't seen wall mounts for these anywhere online so I'd be interested in checking them out. My desk space is limited and a little too cluttered to be putting open 12 inch blades on it. That's an accident waiting to happen. :lol:

 

[wolfheart]

I will have a look and get back to you on that, because I go there in person I have never looked to see if he has a web site.

I should imagine that you could put them on any wall mount though, I have seen a few designs around.
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I have a look around and found a few site's that sell the claw's, but not the wall mounts I am wondering if he makes them himself.
I am not sure where you have looked for the claws,but I know of a few sites that have a lot of movie/fantasy type knives,including some nice little BATMAN throwers on one of them.

 

[SuiGeneris]

I definatly think the stainless steel one looks better, but that's just me!

 

[Rebeccaaa]

I like them both, but I voted black because they just look a bit.. different?