A Modern Gentlemen's Knife that doesn't break the bank?

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At work I generally carry a slipjoint but my wife wants me to buy a knife as a V-Day gift and I'm looking for something a little more modern. I honestly don't use a knife a lot at work but I like to have one on me. I would like something that doesn't go over $100 because it won't see a ton of use. Right now I am looking at Al Mar and the LionSteel Opera.


Any others in the $100 or less category that I'm missing?

Specs I'm looking for:

3 inch blade length (or less)
Micarta, G10, or wood handles.
Slim and thin

No Spyderco's. I don't really care for the spydie hole.

EDIT:

Went ahead and spent the coin on the Benchmade 485 Valet. I appreciate everyone's recommendations and I looked long and hard at several options.
 
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What about something like a Buck Vantage rosewood model # 0346RWS for less than $50?
I think they look pretty nice and classy.

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That LionSteel Opera looks like a nice knife to me. Do you have more specific criteria? Blade length, thumstud, pocketclip, handle material, etc??
 
The Benchmade 530 is an excellent cutter, deceptively strong and very lightweight. I batoned one through a small tree once as an experiment; it passed the test with flying colors.
 
The Maserin Atti looks promising (I don't own one though.) Gorgeous looking folder with S35VN steel for just under $100...

Good luck, OP! :)

-Brett
 
Only because you didn't specify blade steel, I'm going to recommend the Kershaw chill. 3" blade, G10 handles, very thin and light, and a pretty good non assisted flipper.
 
MCusta......a perfect modern day Gentleman's Knife......thin, choice of handle materials, VG10 Laminated, Seki City Made, liner lock or frame lock and 3.75 " OAL to 4.25" OAL with prices ranging from $94 - $108 and higher......


Here's an example 4.37", Damascus and VG 10 composite steel at $105

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+1 on the Mcusta ... here's one in Quince wood is smooth to open and the blade is VG-10 takes a very sharp edge
they are right around that $100.00 to $120.00 can be bought without pocket clip and a small pocket pouch

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The Opera is a very nice knife, and the handle scale options are great too.
 
CRKT Eros the Ti version is a fun little knife and a perfect letter opener. :) The steel version would do the job as well.

EDIT: Nevermind, just noticed you wanted micarta, g10 or wood.
 
le Theirs Chambriard compact. I can't post a pic right now, but it is a beaut and, like the opera, it's available in a variety of scales. I have the amourette (snakewood) and love it, even more than my previous favorite, the opera in olivewood. Definitely worth a google or look at worldknives site (I believe it is OK to mention them since I'm unaware of any other domestic dealer carrying them.
 
eschwebach said:
CRKT Eros the Ti version is a fun little knife and a perfect letter opener. :) The steel version would do the job as well.

EDIT: Nevermind, just noticed you wanted micarta, g10 or wood.
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True that. But as you pointed out, they're very cool little knives. I carry one every day in the coin compartment of my wallet. It's my backup EDC. :)
 
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