As of now I have a minimalist, rust decay aesthetic for my knife. I want the handles hollowed out to be seen through and make it light weight. The rust/decay look will come from anodizing the metal.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/df/1b/53/df1b53b6b70e504d8727200c4bc4b840.jpg
I would like to capture these colors but not the rust.
Here are a few sketches of how I might want to design my knife:
3 Different aesthetics I never considered for my project are:
– Organic: 
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/10/88/ab/1088abec3cff3064afd2cd020fa5f539.jpg
Making a completely wooden knife would look really cool but would have no real function.
– Art Deco: 
http://www.brassknucklescompany.com/CRE/images/goldknucklesbfly.JPG
The flashy gold is definitely not the norm for knives.
– Radical Design: 
https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMVgxMDAx/z/5ZkAAOSwnHZYZMDc/$_12.JPG
The curved handles seem hard to create and might not cover the blade well.
I hadn’t considered these aesthetics before but they have helped me think of some new ideas to incorporate into my project.
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Really interesting designs. I really like the curved one. Definitely the hardest to manufacture but probably the coolest also. I wish you well on your quest!
I like your original aesthetic of having a anodized metallic look. The wood aesthetic looks nice, but I would agree it has very little function.
The last image seems to align nicely with the aesthetic you demonstrated in your prototype. I wonder if you might incorporate the multi-color use in your final design? Organic is also cool. I wonder how well the wood cuts.
Kevin, I like that first one with the rust on it. That seems like it could be a unique aesthetic in its own…until you cut yourself with a rusty knife, which could be sketchy. But I’ve seen people embrace the rustyness of their old junky ricer cars (http://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/s480x480/e35/11856805_1625985524332633_99412216_n.jpg?ig_cache_key=MTA2OTE0NjU2MjAzMjY3MjI1NA%3D%3D.2).
With that said, it may not be the best look for your project.