Gentlemans knife for EDC

[wakebrd142]

I have the Emissary and much prefer the BM 340 Aphid at half the cost.

It may be just me, but as soon as I opened the box, there was something I didn't like about the 470.

YMMV, obviously.

This was only a recommendation for the OP but I will add arguing points and I do realize the points below can be preference.
-Axis Lock vs Liner Lock
-S30V vs 440C though I do like the aphid blade thickness
-Tip up vs tip down carry
-Deep Carry clip vs not as deep carry clip
-Comfortable fit in hand vs a little small for the average hand (IMO) and my biggest issue
-Classy looking vs cheapish looking
-Lock Vs No Lock
Does Benchmade even make the Aphid anymore?

 

[majortoo]

Many excellent choices, but beware: there are many unscrupulous dealers out there and many counterfeit knives. Deal with a reputable firm or local shop, where you can actually touch the knife of your choice. Make sure that your source has a good return policy.
The best? My old Randall, which served me faithfully for over twenty years (including three years of cold war in Europe and one year much warmer in Viet Nam) developed a small crack in the blade near the tip. I sent it back to Randall, asking them to just grind off the last quarter inch and return it to me. (That would have fixed the problem, IMHO). Instead, they sent me a whole new knife!

 

[trashboss]

The Spyderco Des Horn makes a great gentlemans knife for formal,

And the Mini Grip as an everyday gentlemans knife,