Best knives for a suit?

[JBoone]

Any small CRK

I like the valet sans clip quite a bit as mentioned by a previous poster.

Most smaller traditionals are a solid choice with a suit or slacks.

BM Shoki is in the rotation as well.

 

[soc_monki]

If I had to wear a suit, I'd carry my spyderco sage 5.

 

[CanadaKnifeGuy]

Opinel No.6 in stainless and find an interesting / more exotic wood if so desired. I have mine in Olive wood.

SUPER light weight, looks traditional and you can use the clean, stainless blade to help cut the office birthday cake without people getting freaked out.

Cuts / slices awesomely and just needs stropping, out of the box and thereafter.

Best for a suit pocket, or in pocket, next to something else like a wallet or keys (no clip).

 

[Trvrdgr1234]

Spyderco Chaparral with the Raffir Noble handle scales ..... though I may be a bit biased

Edit sorry appears this has already been mentioned

 

[justjed]

This one should tick all of your boxes: CRKT Ken Onion Eros. (K455TXP)
Flipper
Milled titanium handles(sleek, but not smooth, for better grip)
Acuto+ blade steel(a modified 440C alloy, should be easy to sharpen, and hold a very decent edge in an office environment)
Light weight, 1.4oz.

To be honest, I don't own this one. YET! But only because it's listed as a 'gentleman's knife', and even on a good day, I don't qualify.

 

[Lateck]

Mcusta makes a number of very nice Gentlemen folders.
Also with in the OPs price range.

 

[Sedit]

If I wear a suit which is not often

I pick one of my Victorinox cadet alox

I have them in 5 different colours

 

[katanas]

CRKT Ken Onion Eros.

Excellent choice. I went with the k456xxp. It weighs more (still only 3 oz.) but costs only $50ish. Also, AUS8 not Acuto but AUS8 is fine for suit type uses (10 yrs. ago it was considered big time).

 

[Cosmodragoon]

... Also, AUS8 not Acuto but AUS8 is fine for suit type uses (10 yrs. ago it was considered big time).

There is an extent to which having a cool steel is just that. There are certainly practical benefits in needing to sharpen less or resisting corrosion better. That shouldn't be discounted. It's just that, well, we don't wear suits because they are particularly practical or sturdy garments. We wear them for social reasons. In that setting, the social benefit of having "cool" or "nice" things will contribute.

For instance, my M390 Dividend will stay a little sharper while opening letters or cutting a stray thread. It also lets me say "M390" if somebody asks. It makes a statement of the understated look of that knife. While pocket knives, lighters, and watches might not be as popular or important as they once were; I'm still occasionally reminded of the business card scene in "American Psycho".

 

[katanas]

In that setting, the social benefit of having "cool" or "nice" things will contribute.

If I understand you correctly, and I may not, you feel a "cool" steel is an accoutrement much like a Rolex or diamond stud. I see a huge difference. My 14K watch or money clip and my Armani suit (rarely worn anymore) are recognized by most in the appropriate setting. My gold TiSpines' Elmax steel blade would not be recognized even if I mentioned it (tacky ) (though they might admire the knife itself). The fact is, other than us "knife knuts" nobody cares.

 

[Cosmodragoon]

If I understand you correctly, and I may not, you feel a "cool" steel is an accoutrement much like a Rolex or diamond stud. I see a huge difference. ...

It is that in addition to the practical value. Like I said about what things are popular, there are certainly fewer people who will recognize or care about knife steel. Watches, rings, cuff links, glasses, money clips, and even fancy knife scales will have wider recognition or appeal. On any of those types of thing though, you know when you hit a niche and impress that one or two people who know about it.

BTW, here is the business card scene from American Psycho:

 

[katanas]

^^^No insult intended, perhaps I'm just dense, but ???