Gentleman's Folder

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Hey there! I'm fairly new the forums, I've only posted a few times here but I've read a lot of threads and have come to respect the opinions of many of the collectors that hang around here. I'm in the market for a new folder but I don't have tons of money to spend...probably in the area of $50-$70. I'd like to get something with wood inlays mabye something similar to a Mnandi. It also has to have a blade under 3".I realize that thats asking a lot and that I might have to keep saving to get a nice Gent's folder. Either way, I'd appreciate suggestions.
 
My two suggestions for a good priced gents folder may not have everything your looking for as far as the inlays and such, but they are worth checking out

The Benchmade 310

or

The Spyderco Kiwi
 
TheBadGuy

I'm not really into the shape of the kiwi and the levitator is a little to "playful" to fit my needs but thanks for the suggestions.

PWork

Thats a huge site with a whole lotta nice looking knives, unfortounately most of them aren't in my price range. Do you have any specific knife suggestions made by A.G. Russell?
 
In that case I would say that your should save your money and get a William Henry or the CRK :)
 
Take a look at the Benchmade 94X. If you want a shorter blade you can take a look at a Spyderco Calypso Junior. They're discontinued, but available at JohnFJensen.com
I carry the SS Calypso Jr. everyday as my Gentlemen's folder. The SS scales don't snag on the pants pockets when you pull it out.
 
Again thanks for the suggestions but I really am looking for something with wood and I'm not very fond of Spyderco blade geometry. The only knife that I own right now is a Benchmade Mini-Griptillian that I love. I carry it every day, but I'm looking for something a little classier looking for special ocassions.
 
I'm with the Bad Guy on this. If you want that classy look, I do think you'll have to spend a little more, and as he suggested William Henry would be a great choice...
 
I just got a William Henry Evolution (the smallest one) from New Graham. The quality is amazing. The sound it makes when the blade locks open is louder and more authoritative than even my Al Mar Sere.
 
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the BM 690.

Just save a little more and get a 690, you'll be glad you did.

This knife is simply fantastic.

It looks great,
It feels great,
And it works and cuts as well as or better than most other locking folders on the market.

I carry mine to the office because it is so people friendly. My office is in a heavy manufacturing facility, so I have plenty of chances to use it for fairly hard work and it still looks as good at the day I bought it.
 
i second the 690 that knife is super nice, the look is fatastic. its one of my all time favorite production knives.

billyp
 
how about a Buck 501 Squire, basic knife, has wood inserts. there was a bunch made with stag .If you like stag,you may still be able to track one down. Then add a William Henry clippouch.Fits the 501 like a glove.
guy
 
Originally posted by AlonzoMosely
fishbulb, what is that watch?
Click to expand...

Thats my Poljot Sputnik Chronograph. Poljot is a Russian watch manufacturer who (in my opinion) makes some of the best mechanical watches in the world. All of their manual movements are made in house and they have about the broadest product range of any watch firm that I know of, and their prices are very reasonable. Let me know if you want any more info. I'm always willing to talk watches.


Back to the topic:
Another good thing about the BM690 is that it comes in several versions, so you're likely gong to find something that you really like. I would agree that it is the most appealing production knife available. Benchmade really outdid themselves with this knife. Online pictures don't do it justice, you have to see it in person.
 
It's hard to find anything really nice with wood in that price range. My suggestion in that price range would be the Kershaw Rainbow Chive. It's small, friendly, and pretty.

--Bob Q
 
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