Code 4: the (almost) perfect gentleman's folder?

PirateSeulb said:
In the end it is about you, what your comfortable with, what is legal around you, and how people react to your knife and how that reaction matters to you if at all. I am not knocking the knife and it can certainly fit for an EDC as it is not a very Tacticool knife and certainly not by CS standards. If it fits and feels gentlemanly to you then it can be such for you. Much of what we try and define and place into categories is more than where we place it music and really any art highlights this as art is an expression of an artist they rarely seem to set out with the goal of conforming to a category.
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Excellent analysis, thank you.

I really think that the spear point, if used the way I described above, would be... suitable. I'm not a conventional man and I presume that most/many people here aren't.

However, I must take in account that, for the knife community (as sampled in this thread), it is unsuitable. Hence, I cannot expect that people outside the community will find it suitable.

I see no problem to use the Code 4 daily as EDC, because it is legal in my country and does not even looks aggressive. But, in social occasions, it's better to carry also a folder I can show without worries.
 
Here is what Emerson thinks on GF's.
"The Emerson Gentleman Jim is one of our skinnier, sleeker models. With a 3.75 inch blade, it sports elegance and simplicity. As Mr. Emerson says, “Picture fine whiskey and pretty ladies. The Gentleman Jim would be right at home.” It is the perfect pocket carry for a true gentleman looking for an everyday carry that's a little more on the elegant side. Available in both stonewashed and black blades."
It looks more intimidating than the Code 4 I think.
I think Spyderco probably makes the more gentlemany type knives.

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nephron said:
Here is what Emerson thinks on GF's.
"The Emerson Gentleman Jim is one of our skinnier, sleeker models. With a 3.75 inch blade, it sports elegance and simplicity. As Mr. Emerson says, “Picture fine whiskey and pretty ladies. The Gentleman Jim would be right at home.” It is the perfect pocket carry for a true gentleman looking for an everyday carry that's a little more on the elegant side. Available in both stonewashed and black blades."
It looks more intimidating than the Code 4 I think.
I think Spyderco probably makes the more gentlemany type knives.

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I agree, Spyderco makes really elegant knives!

The folder below has only 2.75" and was clearly inspired by the Spyderco style. Nothing fancy, but presentable. The Emerson is fine, but, as you pointed out, it's also too big and intimidating.

The first Spyderco (the parrot-like one) is cool. My wife loved it.


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Code 4: the (almost) perfect gentleman's folder?​


Because AD-10 is The Best Knife Ever !!!
Gentleman or Caveman
Period
 
Zulus said:

Code 4: the (almost) perfect gentleman's folder?​

Because AD-10 is The Best Knife Ever !!!
Gentleman or Caveman
Period
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Nobody is saying that the AD-10 is not the best knife ever!

But the Code 4 is thin. Depending on the circumstances, the AD-10 may make a lady blush, and we gentleman don't want that.
 
None of us would say that Andrew Demko isn't a gentleman, and he designed the AD-10. Sooo, I have an AD-10, not the code-4.
 
Maybe, but the Code 4 was introduced in the 2013 catalog without ascribing its development to Demko. Of course, the lock is Demko's and he is given credit for it, Regardless, his initials are the name of the AD-10 and it is a great and beautiful knife, although just a little large for the pocket,
 
Code 4 and some of the AD knives are the only CS knives I have had any interest in but none really fill a need or have aspects that just don't fit for me ie most all the AD line being too heavy for my taste.
 
I agree that the AD-10 is on the heavy side, with a large blade for its length, aluminum liners, etc. However, upon inspecting it and handling it, there is nothing that I would prefer to be "less" when actually using it, rather than just carrying it around. For me, that is the key feature--the knife is optimized for use, and the expense of some light weight for daily carrying.
 
jbmonkey said:
^yeah I wouldn't call it a gentleman's knife by any means...maybe a culture or language translation deal going on here?

great knives though when found at the right price. I dont find them slippery either.....hear it a lot but never experienced it myself even with wet and sweaty hands in the swamps. could also be the thinness of it that leads to that complaint? while its strongly built the thin grip doesnt exactly lead to a great harder user. not thats its bad at all....just maybe this is part of the complaint by complainers wanting pocket shredding textures on everything?

if op is wanting under 4" blade and kinda thinner....those mini recons are 3" blade i think. should carry pretty light and comfortable. still no gentleman's knife though.😉
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Thanks for the perspective. I remember passing on the Code years back because of the above discussed issues.
 
The Code 4's GLARING design flaw, is at -40 degrees, the metal handle gets the hand cold and frozen fast! I tested it again last night when we hit -41 degrees!

Other wise, its a nice thin, light knife with a great blade and locking system. I had to "Field Dress" a deer and it made that deer look like some thing great for a gentleman to eat. (Some one forgot the field dressing tools...but I forgive myse...er that lame brain.) Its a knice folder knife that can do above its weight class and still looks decent enough.
 
Paratrooper06 said:
.... Basically, if you could take it out in a room full of people and no one shudders or makes a dash to call the police. Something you could carry in dress slacks, and hand to most people to use without fear they’ll cut their finger off.

I consider the “Code 4” basically a “go to war” type knife. Code 4 is a police response for “no further assistance needed”.. as in the knife handles the situation. Not exactly something named after slicing apples.
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I am at the office right now. Clients office to be precise. And I have my Code4 Spearpoint right on top of the desk. People come and go and none bats an eye. At most they make a compliment.
And since I consider myself a true gentleman, THIS is for sure a gentleman's knife!!!

Now, in all seriousness, while the knife is certainly NOT small, the thin profile and smooth scales, are kind to clothes, so you will not fray your pockets in delicate material clothing as if you were using a Recon1 or any Emerson. The aluminium scales and shiny blade do not scream tactical to me (as oposed to black blades).

I certainly like it. The grind is spot on for cutting food also.

Mikel
 
Mikel_24 said:
I am at the office right now. Clients office to be precise. And I have my Code4 Spearpoint right on top of the desk. People come and go and none bats an eye. At most they make a compliment.
And since I consider myself a true gentleman, THIS is for sure a gentleman's knife!!!

Now, in all seriousness, while the knife is certainly NOT small, the thin profile and smooth scales, are kind to clothes, so you will not fray your pockets in delicate material clothing as if you were using a Recon1 or any Emerson. The aluminium scales and shiny blade do not scream tactical to me (as oposed to black blades).

I certainly like it. The grind is spot on for cutting food also.

Mikel
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Well I should also add it makes a difference where you work and the type of industry you’re in. If I go to a sawmill in Texas and slam my 4max into a table, most people would probably yawn. But if you take out a Case peanut in a financial services office in Manhattan, people will probably alert security there’s a madman on the loose.
 
If you put your edc on the table and others say, "that's real nice, here's what I am carrying" you know you are in the right place. If they say, omg, a KNIFE!!!! in horror and fear, it is time to rethink your choice of colleagues.
 
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