I like the one you're holding in the second picture. I have an unfinished one in the barn that could be the twin to it. (And, since I have a lathe, I could make a ball for it, too)
I've given a few away over the years. My favorite was one I made for my Aunt Bev for her 70th birthday. She was crazy about loons, so I carved one into the handle and painted it. Turned out really nice.