Gentlemen’s folder with constraints…

Planterz said:
The Mnandi was my first thought too. As well as Mcusta and William Henry. WH makes beautiful knives, some more jewelry than cutting tool, but I would be confident in any WH holding up to daily use just fine, at least mechanically, if not cosmetically (although I doubt you'll do much carpet cutting or woodcraft with whatever knife you choose).

There were some Benchmade 960s that were pretty sexy, with pearl inlays and whatnot. Especially the Gold Class 960 CFP. Being an AXIS lock they're definitely flickable. The 960s were very nice too. There's a new one that has mammoth handles, mokome bolsters, and a damascus blade (extremely expensive) that looks amazing. A 770CF if you can find one is pretty nice. There were a couple 706 Gold Class BMs (AXIS locks) as well.
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Planterz thank you for your reply. Just was looking at the Benchmade 960 CFP Gold class. That's a pretty nice knife. I like the spine with the unique manufactured file work? Like the Shoki in that area. 2.1 ozs too. I don't know why I didnt see it all the other times I searched using Benchmades Wizard. Sounds like the blade may be stoned washed or polished or something from the discription. "...custom finish treatment..." It doesnt have a clip though.

The knife may be big enough to open without the added grippiness of a clip. For me I'd have to tire it out to know. The Shoki I could not grip and flick, though it was smaller.

Mammoth handles?! I have to find a picture of that one. found it. Very Pretty Knife, but 4.2 ozs. Wow I need to spend more time in the gold class. Hummm.

The Mnandi, I'll have to look at again. For some reason it reminded me of a steak knife the first time I looked at it. And I ran out of Green Stamps years ago! CRK are really nice though. Unfortunately I started thinking about getting one of the small Sebenza's too. Somebody stop me, this is getting too expensive.

Thank you Planterz you've identified something new to me. Actually a lot of these knives people are mentioning are ones I haven't seen. I can see I'm going to be busy reading up on them. :)
 
Well I guess everyone knows I got my router/modem problem fixed. I ended up haveing to get a new one. Bummer.

JerryC1, Niagria, tony8179, Allan55 - The William Henry's are nice and thank you for sharing how useful they can be. If I get one I'm thinking about this one: http://www.williamhenrystudio.com/product-detail.cfm?knife_id=41

It doesn't have a clip and I'm not sure how I'll be able to grip it. May have to fine a local store to try it out. The one in town has one but it has a clip on it.

Motts - the Rockstar seems too heavy. And I'm not partial to the looks. Different stroke I guess. That's the cool thing about knives, they come it so many shapes, sizes, colors, materials, etc... And i keep finding more to look at.

Noctis3880 - thanks for your suggestion about the CRKT Eros too, but not my cup of tea. part of it may be my snobbiness I think I'm forming in this gentlemens folder category. For some reaason if I'm not spening $100 or more I don't think it's worthy! Which is weird, I know. I think I have this idea that if I get that perfect knife I'll get over my addiction for them. Of course maybe I'll just want more. Oh no!

ESAV and The Dave - The Mnandi is actually growing on me. I just went back out to CRK and reread the specs. 1.5 oz and it can come with Mammoth Ivory, and Damascu blade. I don't know much about Damascu steel because it was alway that expensive steel that I'd never get. Well I think I might be changing my mind. Here I go again. I;m not sure how it stacks up against the other steels like VG-10, or S30V, in edge retention, toughness, if one can get it with vandium in it so it can be sharpened easier, etc... The Mnandi has peaked my interest now.

Ericb445 - those bokers are nice looking knifes, I like the shapes and button locks, they remind me of the HWs. I wonder about the fit and finish. I like the Elegance G10 the best. It wouldn't be the end all knife, but I may have to think about getting one just because it may be an intermediate fix until I can get a CRK or WH or Seki-cut/Mcusta or ?.

Again I really appreciate all the suggestions. Now I think I'll be spending time looking closer at the Gold BMs, back to JapanKnifesDirect, humm Mnandi...I think I've found my favorite HW's but at $950 it may be a while.

Thanks! TG
 
TommyGuns said:
I know this subject has been posted a bunch of times, but I have some unique preferences in my gentlemen’s folder and would like to know if you know of any knives that fit the bill?

Blade Length: 2.7 – 3.0 inch
Blade Width: 2.2 – 3 mm
Closed Length: 4 inch or under
Weight: 2.3 or less

Prefer Damascus blade.
Must be pretty, Ivory, fossilized bone, engraving, stones, etc…
Gripiness: For this size a clip is useful because it helps with grip. I have no intention of clipping it.
Must be flickable (one handed, quick deploy). So a thumbstud is necessary or some other method.
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I believe the Spyderco Kopa fits your criteria in many regards. No damascus, but the highly polished VG-10 leaf-shaped blade is a very handsome. The handle comes in a couple different material options, including pearl/abalone, carbon fibre, bone and stacked wood. Price varies by handle material. If you can find one, do it! :)
 
Hi TimberWeasel,

Thank you for your post and I find the Kopas very attractive. In fact I have one, a pretty turquoise one. I'm thinking of saling it though. I find myself not carrying it much.

I think it's because it's chunky.

At 2.5 ounces and 3.5 inches folded, 3 mm blade thickness. It certainly is a tough knive, and fits well in the hand, but it's not doing it for me.

For that size of a knife I think it should weigh less than 2 ounces.

I've been looking at the Mnandi a lot now, but still haven't ruled out the WH.
 
Damascus Skyline:
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The Mcusta MC75D "Take" (or MC74D, or MC76D) seem near perfect for your wished. Weight around 2 ounces, all measurements in line with your specs.
They don't have a clip though (would look ugly on them anyway):

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FYI, this was my first "serious" knife. i still love it.
 
manowar669 said:
Seriously? I need to see that. It's the only reason I haven't bought a Mnandi. I've never handled one. I had a Sebbie years ago. The Mnandi looks about perfect, I just didn't think you could one-hand it.
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Here's a random youtube review vid, since I'm too lazy to make a vid myself... Skip to 2min 50sec for some one handed opening.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE__-p0wEPY

I love mine, can't say enough good things about it. I've had some buyers remorse associated with pricey knife buys before, not this one...
 
wow very nice knives. i have a kopa in tiger coral, its a beautiful knife and its a lock back. the mnandi looks like a very nice knife too.
 
A big +1 on the Mnandi. I've only had mine about 3 months but it has been perfect for me and opens very easily one handed.
 
Dagon, how did you get that picture in your post? Anyway the Mcusta's are nice. I like the one you show and the mc-71c. By the way I like your videos too.

I was looking at the Doug Burger esk-2 in damasteel and ivory. If it didn't weight that much it would have been the one. Odd the Boker Plus Bog Oak Exskilmoor verion only weights 2.0 ozs, but Dougs damasteel/ivory weighs 3.25 oz (confirmed via email).

http://www.japaneseknifedirect.com/McustaMC-7SeriesNewPage.html#BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: #ffff00; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: #ffff00; BORDER-TOP-COLOR: #ffff00; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: #ffff00

So I'm still thinking about a damasus/cocobola or ironwood or Ivory Mnandi.

Thanks for the comments and suggestions.
 
Too bad Chris Reeves only offers Damascus and not Damasteel. I was trying to learn some about the Devin Thomas Damascus steel, and was wondering which damascus does CR offer in his Mnandi?

Devin Thomas Damascus Steel link:
http://www.devinthomas.com/damascusSteel.cfm

When I look at the DT webpage Spirograph, Raindrop, and Ladder come in all sorts of damascus, I would prefer stainless, but it comes in a couple choices of steals. Most I've not heard of:
All Stainless Damascus (AEB - L and 304),
Exotic Stainless Patterns (440-C, 19C27, or AEB-L and 302),
High Contrast Damascus (19c5va and Nickel),

The good thing about the Mcusta's is the damascus offered there has a Vg-10 core (with nickle). I like VG-10.

Do any of you know how these Devin Thomas Damascus steels match up to VG-10 or S30V?

I did see a Youtube video saying the non-coated DT Damascus on a CR didn't scratch as easily. The coated blades show scratches, or really the coating itself starts to scratch off. Thus making the blade look scratched. So I'll have to call CR's and confirm that unless anyone here knows? I called last Friday, but their not open on Fridays. Nice job, you get to make knifes and not have to work on Fridays!

Thanks!
 
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