Are there any classy gentleman style Spyderco's suitable for EDC?

Bradley Air just disappears in your pocket or briefcase but cuts like a champ. So do the Chaparral series with the Stepped Titanium ones having some of the best and most intricate titanium milling you'll ever see. Functional and classy.
 
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It really comes down to what characteristics you expect a "gentleman's folder" to have, and what characteristics you expect one not to have. I would say Spyderco's current lineup is devoid of them, because visible screws and pocket clips are no-no's for me but I expect I am in the minority.

I'm pretty sure a lot of folks would consider just about any of the Nishijin Glass Sprints to be gentlemanly. Same for the Des Horn, the Centofante Memory, any of the Chaparrals, the Sages (particularly the 1 and 4), the Dragonfly Tattoo, and a number of others.
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Old school vintage jack knife types with wooden/horned/marbled handles or something similar. I know these become extremely expensive so not necessarily ideal of EDC use, but you know, something moderately elegant looking that looks like it could fit anywhere on you in any attire. Chris Reeve makes some good looking knives but are more collector's pieces and I want to try and stay within Spyderco. I want something that looks beautiful and non-tactical, but not so classy that you don't want to use it. I think I've seen some really good options in this thread that don't over-glamorize too much but still look posh. I'm really eyeing up the Damascus Endura with those titanium bolsters at the top but it doesn't come with a pocket clip unfortunately. That would have made it a dream EDC knife. I'm not opposed to the stainless Pyderco's either. They might make a nice transition from tactical to civilian.
 
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Chaparral carbon fiber is my Spyderco gentleman's EDC. Great size and weight, awesome build quality, attractive scale appearance. For the win.
 
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Ok I think I can make some good recommendations as I just came from suit and tie craft bartending. Sadly wasn't as much into knives during the time and never EDC any knife let alone a spydey. Anyhow as someone who might be in the same position soon I too have began my research in my quest for the most elegant spyderco knife. Which the majority of what they make is tactical and outdoors style. Which I like both. Sadly I don't own any of these. I wish. But elegant nonetheless.


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Wayne Goddard w/ White Micarta
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Viele
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Solo No spydey hole.
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As stated above a few times, any Sage. The feel of quality is undeniable when handling them, at least in the 2 I own.
I got me a Sage 4 when I saw they were being discontinued, and I'm glad I did. Absolutely flawless in every way I can discern.

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Anyway, here's what I have that I would consider gentleman's carry Spydercos. Not I get accused of being a gentleman very often.

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Both the Sage 4 and the stretch are the smoothest and nicest to use back locks that I have ever felt, in my limited experience.
 
bld522 said:
Centofante Memory . . . the quintessence of class:

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The memory is one of my favorite of the series. It doesn't fit my edc rotation but it's on my bucket list to get just bc I want it.

I sold my GB btw and will probbie get another one down the line I'm going to ask Steve to put natural linen scales on it though as I don't jive with cf. I wish I did that to my original one.
 
In all honesty, nearly every Spyderco can be considered a gentlemen's blade. If in handle materials such as G10 or titanium, you are really closing the gap between elegant and hard using. Having said that, what you consider classy and what I consider classy may be different. Regardless, the Sage series (particularly) the Sage 1 with CF is my suit knife. It may not scream gentlemanly to some, but to most of my coworkers who carry less than stellar blades, it gets all sorts of compliments. I will though, occasionally, carry my Double Bevel. Those two always get the "that's a really nice knife" comment from coworkers. And I've never had anyone tell me, "that's too much knife."

Sure, the chap, domino and memory, as well as a few others are very very nice high Enders, don't discount the mid techs. Good luck.
 
This one always comes to mind as an answer to this question - THE CHOKWE

Good blade length, carries lightly and keeps a sharp edge. Looks cool not scary and it is a great slicer, and it really takes well to a custom scale if you are so inclined. I like it 👍

The Sages are nice too but the Chokwe is (to my mind) more refined.
 
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I know you mentioned the Vallotton but it really isn't as bad as you might think for EDC. I carry mine everyday and I really don't notice it. A very sexy knife.
 
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