EDC knife while wearing a suit?

[Steeltoe]

I just recently started to wear a suit/ buissnes casual at work and the one thing I realised is which ever blade I chose needs to be a light weight.

I have been carrying my fällkniven U2 over the last few days it works like a charm, especially after some tlc with fine grit paper and a leather strop. Among my other knifes I would consider a SAK Soldier, Case Peanut, Case Texas Jack, Opinels even the large ones are quite light. Delica FFG, Kershaw Skyline and some light weight classic slip joints. I would remove the clip and let it carry deep with my keys or clip it to the inside of my jacket, next to my pen, and light (a Parker jotter and Four Sevens Preon 1)


In a suit the knifes needs to be so light that you almost forget that you are carrying it. I wear pants with suspenders, cause it is cool , but they will not hold as much weight, also the fabric will show what you are wearing. That is why the jacket is so good, plenty of pockets for pens and lights and knifes.

 

[ericvar101]

Benchmade mini Barage

 

[bigdean]

I take one of these three!
- Fallkniven U2
- Boker Turbine Companion
- CRKT Ripple by Ken Onion

Sometimes more then one!

 

[Daddyo16]

I personally would wait for one of these. Looks like street price will be somewhere around $220.

http://www.knifeworks.com/spydercocentofantememorytitaniumandglassfiberhandleplainedge.aspx

 

[Zookie]

I would go fancy to match the suit and get the small sebenza.

If that's too much, the Bradley alias I or II. Also im loving the Benchmade 790 Subrosa. These are all very similar to the Chris reeves sebenza.

If you can find one get the Benchmade 930 Kulgera. Just got it, has a 3.6 inch blade and only weights 3.1 ounces, beautiful knife

 

[ericvar101]

Benchmade Mini Barage

 

[Ernie1980]

I carry a William Henry edc when I have to dress up. I have 2, one has carbon fiber scales and the second box elder. They are about $250, d2 steel and anodized Al frame and super light (1.1 oz!) I got the smaller one with a 2.75 in blade. Terrific knife.

 

[mantzao]

Spyderco Chaparral

 

[IGotStabbed]

Spyderco manix 2
http://www.gpknives.com/spydercomanix2blackplainedge.html

with zipper pouch
http://www.gpknives.com/spyderco-zipper-pouch.html

This is the worst suggestion ever. I think a calypso 3 fits.

 

[bladeboss]

A lightly colored (blue, yellow) mini Griptilian really isnt too threatening

 

[BladeChick777]

Being the girl you would see carrying her ZT 0560 with her suit I will recommend a few I've owned or think would go perfect:
Spyderco Sage 1
Spyderco Sage 2 - I would especially go with this one.
Spyderco Sage 4 - Ironwood and Ti bolsters - It's just beautiful.

If I were to pick a Sage for suit carry, I would go with the Sage 2 - A beautiful and wonderful Ti Frame Lock.

Or you could get the Spyderco Caly 3 CF/ZDP - Another great little knife.

Or a larger but classy slip joint - The Case xx Back Pocket - Available in many options - Different bone options, double bolster options, a lanyard hole option. Or you could just get my favorite one - The Black G-10 Back Pocket with a Lanyard Hole. =] Lol.

Anyways good luck!

 

[mjhMN]

I've been carring a Knives of Alaska Hunter folder, nice lightweight good blade.

 

[jackthedog]

I'd definitely second the Spyderco Chaparral. Great little knife.

 

[Mink]

Bradley Alias II

 

[ThirdTooth]

Always check out MCUSTA knives when looking into the more gentlemanly side of cutlery.

yup yup. +1 this^ mcusta makes a pretty swag knife, so long as you dig the Asian influence

 

[Sonnydaze]

I haven't worn a suit since 1971. I have carried a lot of knives since then. I don't care if the fancy sheeples don't like 'em.
Sonny

 

[Jaiofspam]

just did a review on the mcusta tsuchi shadow, i would have to say this is the japanese version of the crk mnandi at half the price

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...a-mc-0114bd-tsuchi-shadow-overview-first-look

 

[Thrustus]

Don't own a suit but if I did I'd wear it with a William Henry damascus.

 

[Piper Maru]

I think this knife would go well with a suit:

While it does for sure, may go to well.

Fred carter spectrum and the PCC Barry wood folder work really well. Also almost any case knife.

 

[Liquidm1980]

a lot of great options for him to consider. one question is how do you plan to carry it? i carry my knife in my right front pocket with car keys. for me that kinda limits the knife since the keys would scratch up the wood or dull the blade if there was no back strap. i have been using a ss chive for over a year now with no complaints.