Best edc gentlemen's folder $250 max

[Charlie Mike]

I second the Ti Sage. The wire clip really doesn't say "knife" either.

 

[coolhand68]

Benchmade Gold and Blue class knives may have something you're looking for...705, 706, 707, and several other models.

Kershaw and Fallkniven have a few gentelmen's folders in their inventory at a fraction of $250.

Spyderco Caly3 is a nice little knife as well as the Delica or Rookie in G-10.

A small Al Mar SERE might serve you well also.

For $250 I'd still go with the small Sebenza on the used market. They're a great work knife that you shouldn't be afraid to use, and they can pass as a gentleman's folder as well.

 

[mdarby]

+1 for the Kershaw Nakamura. It opens really smoothly and the figuring on the handle is beautiful. I took of the clip and carry in my pocket. It's more comfortable in the hand that way too.

Another option I just discovered would be to take your favorite knife and have after-market wood scales made up. Forum member Philip Dobson made cocobolo scales for my Kershaw R.A.M. It really classes up one of my favorites.

I like the Kershaw Nakamura, and it's very reasonably priced...recently discontinued, I would get one before they are all gone...

 

[spidyman]

BM 940 or 943 is a good choice.

 

[jfn]

I'd drop the extra cash for the small sebenza. It's worth the money.

I waited until I found a small sale on BF. Got mine for $280 NiB.

 

[moonwilson]

How about something like this Northfield Congress?

She's gorgeous, built to last, and cost less than $100.

 

[magikbullet]

I'm planning to get a cf caly3 for this type of role

 

[Fishstalker]

How about the Benchmade Shoki. Available online for a little less than $150. S30V steel, leather pouch like William Henry, and a very classy design.

 

[derrickd803]

Spyderco Terzuola Slipit

 

[Flatlander1963]

Best carry knife for a Gentleman hands down is a Buck TNT. Middle Knife:
Buck/Mayo TNT Model BU 172
High-tech, lightweight, ultra-strong folding knife for everyday use. One-hand opening/closing thumb hole. Titanium handle with lightening holes and strong frame lock. Tom Mayo collaboration.
Weight: 2.7 oz. (77 g.)
Handle Material: Titanium
Carry System: Titanium pocket clip
Blade Steel: S30V
Length Closed: 4 1/8" (10.5 cm)
Blade Length: 3 1/8" (7.9 cm)
Blade Shape: Drop point with thumb hole
Knife Type: Folding, Frame Lock
Collaborator: Mayo

 

[JTR357]

+1 for the Kershaw Nakamura. It opens really smoothly and the figuring on the handle is beautiful. I took of the clip and carry in my pocket. It's more comfortable in the hand that way too.

Another option I just discovered would be to take your favorite knife and have after-market wood scales made up. Forum member Philip Dobson made cocobolo scales for my Kershaw R.A.M. It really classes up one of my favorites.

:thumbup:That's actually a great idea!Phillip does excellent work.

Here's a couple on their way to me from him.

Kershaw Groove & Damascus Zing