There was knife thread some times ago, but it was mostly modern designs so it's nice to hear also from real victorian era blades etc.
http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,36770.25.html Kukri has been my personal favourite from that size category very long time now, but also some old bowie knifes look quite interesting. Specially the coffin handle designs with riveted plates.