Help me find a gents knife

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TFin04

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Would really like one of these 706's from Benchmade, however they seem extremely hard to find.

I work at a bank, and I need something as sheeple friendly as possible (Read: Brightly colored, shiny). Also LOVE very thin knives, and would prefer my work EDC to not have a clip (it will get carried in the little coin pocket of dress pants).

Linerlock/axis is fine, just something THIN and sheeple friendly. Would like to stay under $100.

Thanks guys.

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My stock answer to this question, but it sounds like it would fit your needs, expecially fitting in your watch pocket.

Spyderco Kiwi. I have the one with amber bone handles, and it's very elegant, besides being a serious cutter.
 
How about a stainless Delica 4? If you don't mind FRN (though I know you mentioned "shiny", which I assume means metallic scales), you might also like the Jess Horn ZDP-189. They're getting a bit tougher to find since they were a sprint run, but it's a really excellent knife with a great blade steel, and the burgundy scales are attractive and quite "non-threating" in appearance.
 
I'm kind of fond of the Kershaw Chive for a small pocket knife, if an assisted-opener will do you.
 
I've got a Chive, looking for something with a bit better blade steel and not an AO.

I currently EDC a FRN Delica 4, with my limited knife collecting funds I can't afford more than one design of each knife. I would like something new to play with, I'm sure you know the feeling.

The Jess Horn seems a bit too thick for this application.

I'm drawn towards the BM440, seems to fit my needs and is still easily available for under $100.

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Or maybe a 771? Seems a bit thicker than the 440 though, and the 440 has S30V steel. 771 has my less prefered (but still perfectly fine) 154CM.

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Klotzli if you can find one in that price range. You can't get them new for that, but you might on the forums or ebay.

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fulloflead said:
Klotzli if you can find one in that price range. You can't get them new for that, but you might on the forums or ebay.

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Kind of a high price for 440C, though. :( Good looking knives none-the-less.

I would really like to find a 706 that I originally posted, but I think I may have to settle with the 440, it should do just fine.
 
Padawan said:
The 706 retailed for $450, so even if you did locate one, it would be quite a bit more expensive than the knives listed here.
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Yeah, I understand that. Too bad they didn't make a lower grade one w/ metallic handles.

That's just the basic style I'm looking for- Pancake handles, thin, simple styling.

I think the 440 will do.
 
I would prefer a lock. I want something that has a smooth action for one hand opening, frame/liner/axis locks would all be fine.
 
Good pics, that really puts it into perspective.

I think I'll be going with the 440 for sure.
 
The Kershaw Splinter w/quincewood scales is nice looking enough to be considered a "gentleman's" knife. Has an AUS-8 blade which I love as a light to medium duty steel-the stuff takes a wicked edge and is very easy to sharpen.

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