Gentlemans folder

How about a 707 with CF scales?
Now that sounds perfect to me.
Hmmmm?
Gotta go.....
 
I like the old NRA Steigerwalt lockback folders for gent's EDC use. The one at the top has a 3.5" flat ground 440C blade with Micarta scales and full liners; the two below are NIB and keepers:

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IMO they don't get much more dressy than the 740 Dejavoo and or the 745 Mini-Dejavoo. Classy knives!
 
How about a Bradley Alias II titanium framelock instead of the axis? They're made by Benchmade, and have a nice level of fit and finish.

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It sounds to me like you are looking for the 480-1 Shoki. It has a premium blade steel in m390, the carbon fiber you are looking for and it's size is not intimidating. I really enjoy mine, it is an excellent cutter and you can't even tell it is in your pocket. A very modern day gentlemans knife.
 
The CF Shoki is beautiful, the Megumi is also nice (no pocket clips for these). I have the 707 Sequel and 943 and they are great as well, both have aluminum handles though.

Although certainly classy looking I don't think the 470-1 is sheeple friendly, pull it out and open it with that axis-assist and "thwack!!!!". "Oh my God he has a switchblade!!! Run for your lives!"
 
Find a 770, you won't regret it. Also, take a long look at the 960 if you want something a littler larger but still extremely thin, light and very nice looking.

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and... unlike a lot of benchmades recent gentlemen carry knives... it has a clip.

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Lennyo3034 said:
What benchmade knife do you think makes for a good gentlemans folder? My presidio and 710 get too many comments while I play with them at work.

I'm looking for something with the axis lock and under $200, so gold class is out of the price range. I have a 530, which works but I prefer something with nicer scales, g10 or CF for a gentlemans folder.
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I like the 707, but I wouldn't play with any knife at work.
 
I am a fan of the 930 Kulgera in this situation. It is thinner and lighter than most of my other knives while still having a nice length on the blade.

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dfsutton said:
I am a fan of the 930 Kulgera in this situation. It is thinner and lighter than most of my other knives while still having a nice length on the blade.

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I really wish BM still made the Kulgera, I've been trying to find a reasonably priced used one for a while now with no luck.
 
The 482 Megumi, top below, is smaller but has a thicker, 0.110", S30V blade and weighs slightly more - 1.85 oz vs 1.80 oz. It is still in production. The 480-1 Shoki, bottom below, is .090" m390 steel and is currently out of production.

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The Shoki comes with a sheath - they both should - for pocket carry (The sheath's clip can be removed.). I've had to resharpen the 480-1 Shoki, which I had for a year when I got the 482 Megumi - very straight forward with a Sharpmaker. It's a great 'Gent's knife' - as is the 482 Megumi. Both are button operated liner locks, so called 'Nak Locks'. The Shoki scales are CF over Ti liners while the Megumi is CF & cocobolo over SS liners. Both have neat MIM backspacers which resemble custom filework. They both look nice - not 'pimped'. Oddly, the slightly longer handle on the Shoki is of little use in my medium+ sized hands - they feel the same - user comfortable, but certainly not an all day carver. Either - especially in the sheath - will make a great EDC at the office, yet won't make hunting friends scatter when you present it at the hunting club (They don't exude fumes of a 'girley-man's knife'! TIC).

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BM 943, Shoki would be ideal (if Axis is not too critical). Sequel is of course a very good choice too.
It is a pity Kulgera was discontinued - I have not bought one in time!
 
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