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Best Gentlemans knives?

For me, it's the Chaparral. Very classy and unintimidating yet very usable.
 
Good one CJZ, the Caly 3 or 3.5 in CF/ZDP is a very elegant knife and with the recent price increase its definitely more "gentlemanly" (aka expensive) than before. Don't forget the super blue sprints in grey G10 (which would take dye very well).
 
To properly define a gentleman's knife, we first have to agree on a definition of what amounts to a gentleman.
 
For suit I usually carry a Kershaw Double Cross in damascus or a Spyderco Sage 1. Plus any other knife I like in the jacket pocket.
 
The ones you've listed are all great knives. I'd like to have one of each at some point in my life. I don't think you can go wrong with a traditional knife as they are classic and non-threatening for high-brow situations. Of course the CRK and WH are classics as well. On a smaller budget you can look at the Spyderco Techno or the Benchmade 707. I tend to carry smaller knives for nicer occasions, but sometimes my Large 21 Micarta Insingo makes the trip.
 
a chivalrous, courteous, or honorable man.

"he behaved like a perfect gentleman"

a man of good social position, esp. one of wealth and leisure.

(in the UK) a man of noble birth attached to a royal household.

synonyms:man;*More

2.

a polite or formal way of referring to a man.

"opposite her an old gentleman sat reading"

used as a polite form of address to a group of men.

"“Can I help you, gentlemen?”"
 
My go-to gentleman's folder is my Tim Wright takedown folder. It's one of his older ones with hex head screws.
 
MOKI

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Do not know about all that "Gentleman" stuff, but if I need to wear a suit I take my "Shadow" Laguiole with ebony handles. :)

For me the classic french patterns suite a suit best...
 
Any knife by Moki, Spyderco Gayle Bradley Air, Mcusta Bamboo, Al Mar Falcon with wood handle scales, and a traditional knife like a Gec White Owl.
 
From my own dictionary....

gentleman's knife (n) - An expensive ornamental pocket knife incapable of withstanding the rigors of manly knife use. Generally collected by those who seek self-definition through ostentatious name brand association. A term of disrespect and derision used on knife forums by manly forum posters who also seek self-definition through equally ostentatious but decidedly different and much more manly brand association. (syn: pocket jewelry)


Ok, seriously... Gentleman is, as gentleman does. Act like one and your knife will be one. My sense is, that a part of that is carrying what you need but not more than you need. Carrying more knife than you need just for the sheer heck and impress the guys of it isn't a part of it.

Carry what works for you. Carry what makes you happy.
 
Moki also manufactures Almar knives. I tend to like the designs of Almar. I have a hawk for office/more formal settings that gets in the rotation with a texas jack and alox sak. The quality is quite nice overall, but the SAK cadet gets 90% of pocket time.

I've contemplated the WH EDC series, but I am not a fan of coated/black blades. I would love a Mnandi, but the cost is prohibitive. I guess it depends on your budget and taste though.
 
There have been many threads on this subject over the years, but I still enjoy seeing and hearing about any new knives that may have escaped my notice... Here are a few to consider:

1. Any number of Moki's, the one pictured above by "rpttrsn" is outstanding also take a look at the Moki Glory, Moki Serapis, and Moki Fish Owl.
2. A gentleman earlier mentioned a Laguiole, another nice French knife is the Le Thiers.
3. There are so many traditional's I don't know where to start... The Northwoods Norfolk is very nice, or a Barlow in your favorite cover material. A Buck Prince is a classy looking knife.
4. CRKT Eros
5. Mcusta makes some nice ones as well.

I am adding a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure.


Northwoods Norfolk

GEC Tom's Choice Barlow

CRKT Eros

Benchmade Shoki
 
Wow, two people mentioned Laguiole and Le Thiers French knives... gentleman's knives for sure, I have one of each and love them. Small Resolza is just as elegant.
 
ericnpeterson said:
Wow, two people mentioned Laguiole and Le Thiers French knives... gentleman's knives for sure, I have one of each and love them. Small Resolza is just as elegant.
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As I mentioned classic French patterns in general I would like to add two more examples that would fit nicely:

1. The Corsican Vendetta (e.g. http://www.fontenille-pataud.com/en/427-knife-corsican-vendetta-traditional-range-amourette.html)

2. The Capuchadou (e.g. http://www.capuchadou.fr/?fond=produit&id_produit=28&id_rubrique=4)

Quote: A letter written in 1890 by the Mayor of the village of Laguiole says that "a very popular knife used in this region is called Capajadou, and everyone likes it because of it's convenience".
 
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