They are gorgeous.

I prefer the look of the cheapies myself.

I, too, like the cheapies.

I really dislike the two-toned look of the expensive pulls. I prefer the ones you already have.

Iglooooooooochic... where arrrrrrre you? LOL.. the Queen of expensive, over the top, oh so very necessary pulls will probably drop by with a comment or two, but I have to add to the general concensus so far.. the cheapie pulls do it for me.. I know, I know..Hunters Wife's Revenge goes un..revenged? lol.. but I am sure you can find a different balm for the burn of being a leftbehindwife. Take it from a "metalmusic is Dog.. " widow, with a hubby off to Florida, yet again, from Toronto.. to see Iron Maiden for the 243820128 time.. he too WILL pay LOL!

I prefer the cheapies too. :)

I think the expensive ones are rather unattractive and cheap looking. Sorry to be blunt.
I would look for something more in line with Swedish farmhouse, slighlty on the rustic side without looking TOO log-housy. I think that would fit your kitchen better than what you have picked so far.

A couple hours later and much soberer, I'm reading these comments and am saddened but reconciled to the direction of the sensible consensus. Interesting to note there's one real fan of the bimetal hardware and two real foes.

Just for the record, have recently found a price quote that saves me an other $75, perhaps because of Veteran's Day? Oh, the agony of decision-making! [cry of anguish, wolf howl, and muffled sob]

I LOVE them! WoW! Wish I had the $$$ to even consider them.

I guess I'm in the minority, but I do like the two toned ones-I think they're a little more interesting.

If you were closer (I'm guessing you don't live in WA state) I'd come drink wine with you so I could really give an "objective" opinion . . .

Well poop. You don't have to please US. If YOU like them and YOU have a deal, you buy them and enjoy them!

I MUCH prefer the cheapies, also! The two-toners don't look very functional--there isn't much there to grab onto with your fingertips. Plus, the yellow brass part is so shiny and...yellow. I'm a fan of the yellow metals but would go with a much more burnished look in your kitchen. 2 cents!

I'm POSITIVE you can find something else to splurge on. (-8

I prefer the cheap ones, although I like the Omnia ones well enough, they really aren't right for your kitchen, they are more for a flush looking European style cabinet

I love the second ones, the sleek modern look of them which don't suit your kitchen. However, I also think that the first ones also look cheap, and you would be doing all your work and your kitchen a disservice by putting them in. Is there a happy medium somewhere?

I think the first ones look ordinary. Everyone and his mother has the first ones in their kitchens now. My DH wanted ones just like the first ones. Why? Because he's seen that everyone else has them. I really like the sleekness of the second ones. Definitely more interesting. A modern take on a cup pull.

"Hunter's Wife's Revenge"

Ah, so that's what it's called. I usually make it a point to paint, or knock out a wall, or something else dh has resisted. I really didn't know how much I was cheating myself until I saw the receipts after his elk trip. I am owed for several years Revenges - big time.

That said, I like the two toned ones, and not just for the price. I like the curve and the simple but elegant look of them.

eeeep! Poor deer!

If you want revenge, forget Omnia and go straight for the good stuff - Valli and Valli, baby!

I think these are an even better revenge...

The pulls start around $195, the "hang ups" around $275, and the large pulls $675...each!!

How many do you need??? *****:-D

Here is a link that might be useful: Sóko MANHANDLES® COLLECTION

This isn't the first time you've posted about that handle, I seem to recall, so it's not just the whim of one afternoon of wine. Why not order one, and see if it lives up to your mental picture, if it feels good under your hands, and if it works with your cabinets?

Of course, you might want to keep the ideal image of this unobtainable thing intact, as the subject for bittersweet musings on future wine-filled afternoons. That could be nice, too.

I'll be blunt too. Hate the two tone. They scream 1970's and not in a good way.

Also not a fan of the 2 tone. I do like your "cheap" ones, but if you don't, then keep looking. I bet you can re-sell them on ebay or even to someone here who see this, lol...

The cheap ones just look "right" to me as functional and pretty at the same time. They may not be the star of the kitchen, but not every element can be. I think they work much better with your existing fixtures.

I'd reserve my revenge for something else ;)

I'm going to pull the plug on this topic--please let it die. Thanks so very much for all input.

I think it's interesting that there are such strong opinions, esp. as to the style being too dated. And yet, I see a new finished kitchen posted today on the GW with minimal Ikea pulls on a modern styled cupboard face and although not made of the shiny metals, they're cousins in style and function, straight out of the 60s-70s--yet timeless. I've learned that some viewers find the Omnia pulls truly "upscale" and some see them as opposite.

I actually budgeted for pricey hardware because I've been able to scrimp on a number of other things and because my old handles came from an outlet store. But when it comes to pulling out the checkbook, I usually balk. I had planned to put granite or clear glass knobs on the cupboards but I found the Omnia one and liked it better. Then the project got dragged out and I got design fatigue and just abandoned the plan. Once we got the decidedly chromy-stemmed pendants with salad-plate-sized top plates, the eBay handles seemed to be appropriate.

Yes, I've tried the bimetal ones. They're in display at Twin Cities Hardware and I drool on them every time I'm there. I imagine on the six upper cabs how it would look with the two D-shapes paired across from one another and on our many lowers they'd be mounted horizontally they would add some textural interest both horizontally and vertically toward the floor. Because we had to sell a 7-foot wide sideboard in order to modify a wall, the lower cabinetry on the right side just outside my photo above is my replacement sideboard--it will hold china, some glassware, napkins, candles, party stuff. Maybe it's because I come from such humble roots--these glitzy pulls have glamor for me. But, I'm going to pass. Thanks for the fun run, folks.

countrycottageklutz, I screamed with laughter at your post. My tone deaf DH is on a different planet from your DH, I suppose, but here we are, mania-widows messing around with computer-induced friendships and conversations as a salve.

marti8a, now you know the official name of the concept, you can invoke it: Hunter's Wife's Revenge. There are all kinds of other similar concepts: Fisherman's Wife's Revenge, Arctic Explorer's Wife's Revenge, whatever. Fill in the blank and have fun. My children still recall the November when they were small enough to fit into a grocery cart. A local store was going out of business with a dutch auction to incrementally increase percentage of price discount and we walked the aisles pulling all kinds of exotic things off the shelf. My girls got to pick out exotic ice creams, I got to try caviar, you get the idea. One of our first Revenges.

mnerg: You have quite a memory. And you've got some good psych intuition skills also.

buehl: I think I'll pass. I'm not THAT upscale and arty and rich. But I think those might be the handles that were the pick of the nutty old lady on the "Flipping Out" show I saw this fall. Thanks for that laugh--I needed it.

cpartist: It's a good thing we don't live close to each other--we'd make a dangerous duo! And leela4 would be another bad influence!

To all who voted for the "cheapies" I appreciate the validation, but DH will do so even more.

Lotsa love, everybody!

I like them in the black chrome better. Buehl, you evil woman, those Man Handles always did slay me. Florantha, I do wish you'd snag a couple of those for strategic placement!

ignore the chicken?....sorry, I never agreed to that!

Seriously, if you love those pulls and drool over them every time you go into the store, then I think you should reconsider. Some people here did like them, so they weren't universally disliked, and if it would make you happy every time you looked at them, then it's worth it! Especially if you've worked hard to save money in other places, as you say. If you can afford it and you love them, go for it!

I know KitchenDetective! I really want at least one, but not in the budget!

Florantha, I do agree that if you like them (& can afford them), get them! Who cares what others say? I actually think they're more interesting than the first ones! They also do not scream "80s" to me...

(Sorry, I know you wanted to let the thread die, but I felt I had to let you know that I do like them and that you should go with what you like, not someone else!)

I don't know florantha, I don't think you have this revenge stuff sorted out...you could go on a last minute cruise deal for seven nights...with a balcony and a bonus prepaid tip package for that money. There are many options on last minute travel deals for even less. Now that's revenge! And, you can take a little vino with ya too lol.
My friends think I'm batty because I don't get excited over the "deal" they got on a purse and how it was a steal at $700. My reply is always the same OMG I could go on a cruise for that!

jterrilynn,
Good suggestion, but have already done the one-woman-take-a-cruise. I think it was about 1999, when I was still employed. I was absolutely fed up! It was fun, but there is only so much fun in sitting at a gourmet meal on shipboard, dressed to the nines and reading (the fattest Harry Potter, if I recall correctly) absolutely alone each dinner.

The Hunter's Wife has had a lot of Revenges, let alone the Salmon Fisherman's wife, etc. etc. etc. She took a little trip with her artsy sister to the local Fiber Artists trade fair today and got a wonderful pair of hombre wool socks and a tea towel in a historic coverlet pattern, plus a mega-breakfast and a wonderful day on the town. The Hunter's Wife has no moss on her back.

Thanks for suggestions and comments, jterrilynn, Buehl, and everyone else. Okay to let this thread die. Have had more than ten minutes of undeserved and absolutely silly fame and it was wonderful. Am finishing yesterday's wine tonight. Alone. Salute!