Favorite “Gentleman’s” tactical folders

[slyraven]

I find the term tactical misleading. Isn't every knife tactical? I guess it's more of a tactical military look? Or have more than one purpose? I guess I'm confused about that whole thing.

But a gentleman's knife..this is clear to me. Can't be "scary" is the biggest requirement amongst others I feel.

I don't think they are mutually exclusive if you can find ones that have subtle tactical embellishments..but again..no idea what those would be.

 

[3D Anvil]

Quiet Carry Drift might be a good choice. A hair over 3.75", but very slim and has a lot of blade for the size. Easily shirt pocketable, IMO.

 

[Drop bear]

I would have thought gentlemen and tactical are pretty similar.

A light pokie blade on a knife you can get out quickly and hang on to. That just happens to look nice.

Ok. Here for a bit of fun.

That would sit nicely in a top pocket.

Similar option from CRKT.

And I mean here is kind of my point. You are not going to batton wood or chop trees. It is basically for opening letters cutting string and stabbing keithy in the neck. Chopper Reid style.

 

[Sbs1974]

Personally I think tactical and gentleman aren’t the same knife. Anyways without splitting hairs, I don’t carry gentleman folders as I prefer more modern flippers and such but if I did, I would carry a Medford Gentleman Jack. It’s the only “gentleman” folder that almost made me buy it.

 

[DocJD]

J E Made Loveless New York Special, slipjoint.

Tactical slippy ?

Is beautiful and gentlemanly !

 

[Zulus]

Also, what kind of shirts do you wear that’ll comfortably hold a 3.75” handled folder?

:^)))

 

[DocJD]

Isn't every knife tactical

Only to marketing and advertising types ... and those that believe their hype .

Originally , (before it became a sales term plastered onto everything someone wanted to unload for cash) , "tactical knife " or combat knife , meant either specifically a weapon for military use , or more commonly a more general purpose type ,sturdy field knife suitable for the soldier at war .

A tough , reliable , GI proof knife .

 

[kobold]

I don’t want to throw people off by the word “tactical”. I guess a more accurate description of what I’m looking for is “non traditional lightweight, sleek folder with modern materials and clip”. The examples of Mnandi, Mini Bugout, Leek, Zinker are closer to what I’m looking for

Then I would suggest my regular carry, the Chaparral. I like it enough to own two (maple and raffir noble).

 

[Chronovore]

"Tactical Folder" is an oxymoron in the practical sense. Folding knives are a relatively horrible choice for both self defense and tactical operations by actual professionals. So this becomes more of an aesthetic designation where it seems at odds with "Gentleman's Folder"...

That said, the Leek was my office carry for years. The assisted action might have made it a tad tacticool but the size, shape, and "blue smoke" design kept it classy enough. Really, any fast-opening flipper or thumb stud knife of the right size, shape, and materials could work. Wood is good. Micarta can be classy. So can titanium within a conservative design and color range. As much as I hate coddling people who need safe spaces, part of office carry involves knowing who to use a knife around and when to retard the action.

Here are a few knives that might qualify. The Elementum is usually a safe bet. The simplicity of the WE Beacon could work quite well in this role. It's also fairly thin and carries well. The Kizer Clutch has a little more flair but also has the best action of the bunch.