Best Gentleman's folder for under 75$

[simioh]

By reading this thread I realize a lot of people have different definitions for gentleman's knife.

For me, a gentleman's knife would be something on the smaller end of the knife spectrum. The largest I've considered a gentleman's knife is the Spyderco Sage 1.

For a suit and tie though, I usually stick with a Kershaw Centofante

Or a Rainbow Leek

The ones I posted are over your budget, but the regular rainbow versions are available within your budget.

For a great price you can't overlook the Sanrenmu 738 (I'm not sure about the model number). It has carbon fiber inserts, and blue liners.

 

[flatblackcapo]

AG Russell 3" lockback
Kershaw leek or chill
SAK alox cadet in black
Boker Nano

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Nano

 

[nepki]

Buck Vantage Avid. I like the low carry clip.

 

[Nic S.]

I think the Spyderco Pingo is a good option. Its small, lightweight, slip joint, so it won't scare non knife people. Not to mention it think its cool looking to lol. +1 on the AG Russell carbon fiber thats a nice looking blade.

 

[bigconig]

Kershaw Sapphire

This would be my suggestion too. Beautiful, classy, thin, light and useful.

Lately I've been using my Goddard Jr. sprint in the office, but they're tough to find for that price.

 

[herisson]

Then, I suppose the Spyderco Grasshopper would be (very) gentlemanly for your taste, and definitely EDC legal (with careful previous check...)

 

[gwebb]

Grab a CRKT Ken Onion Ripple 2. The knife can handle alot and looks good doing it.

 

[dragonsprayer]

kersaw Leek is really nice can be had for that price.

i have 3, D2, aluminum and steel all black. they are small and legal - almost too small for me. super smooth ken onion design assit opening with lock that easy too minipulate behind the back. knife self opens with a slight push.

very gentleman like

D2 is good cutter
aluminum is light

the all steel in black is good for discrete carry

made in the usa! smooth as butter

 

[Parke1]

Case Mini Copperlock in amber bone.

 

[dragonsprayer]

my finger nails hurt just thinking about opening the classic case knife

 

[Fanglekai]

my finger nails hurt just thinking about opening the classic case knife

Case knives usually don't have a strong pull, at least in comparison with many GEC knives.

 

[sbakker]

Another for a Leek, very slim and easy to forget you're carrying. I have a G10-composite Frankenstein I'm fond of.

 

[TAH]

You guys and your synthetic handles.

Here's a real gentleman's folder. IMO, of course.

 

[DocT]

The Kershaw Leek is a fantastic choice. I have two. The Spyderco Dragonfly is awesome (I prefer the G10 model). But for something really unique, try a Boker Plus Voxknives Gnome with the green micarta. It is a fixed blade and very small, yet really cuts. It comes with a kydex neck sheath that I simply stick in my pocket.

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

Here is a traditional I just got. Depending of the tastes of the user. Traditionals tend to be less expensive, IMO.

 

[Lycosa]

Ditto on A. G. Russell Knives. Go look.

 

[arty]

Check out the Moki Glory.

 

[evilgreg]

How about the Lone Wolf Swale, or the CRKT Swindle?

 

[Paws]

Queen Cutlery has a great selection. More traditional designs.