Knobby answer

This is backup to my comment on Knobby Question. Now I'm not sure how I feel. This first photo shows black handles with black countertops and it's very nice.

Here are a few photos showing kitchens with black countertops and appliances. With all that black I do like knobs that add a different visual interest versus more black:

Is this amber glass? kind of nice.

Or stainless steel.

Contemporary Kitchen design by Vancouver Carpet And Flooring MIRA Floors and Interiors

Contemporary Kitchen design by Toronto Interior Designer Chic Decor & Design, Margarida Oliveira

So of course I can't decide what my answer is. At least I did some backup work to find that non answer.