I'm having trouble deciding on some Traditional knife for the office...

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In Belgium they should be a little more lenient of the SAK I would assume, but I may be wrong. Still, not worth losing your job over.
 
silenthunterstudios said:
In Belgium they should be a little more lenient of the SAK I would assume, but I may be wrong. Still, not worth losing your job over.
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Indeed. If you see something over here it's either a SAK or an Opinel. Even though there are always people around that haven't ever heard or seen either one of those.
 
I didn't pick up that you were in Belgium when making my suggestions. I am only familiar with US corporate culture and social norms, and of course that is limited to my personal experiences with a few large corporations I have worked at over the years. You sound like you're on the right track.
 
I work in NYC in finance and have to go through metal detectors. With a suit, the Alox saks can't be beat. I personally carry a peanut as I don't like being bogged down with things in my pocket. A CEO that I work with whipped out a Case Jack knife to my surprise one day.

Another option is something very thing and MCusta like such as the CRKT Tribute or an MCusta/Al Mar of course!
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If you have to go through metal detectors though, I would choose a smaller pen blade type knife. But ultimately if its about swak, looking good in a nice suit and rocking Allen Edmonds over a regular pair of everyday Kenneth Coles than go with the Alum Sak. It's very Executive styled and when you are starting out appearances truly do matter if you are trying to climb the ladder. The other thing is you might want to find out if having a knife is acceptable in your office of not. That said the Alum. Sak still fits the bill.
 
jc57 said:
Actually it would be totally dependent on written company policies. For the first week I'd skip it entirely. Read the employee manual or company policies and look for anything that might prohibit carrying knives. Some companies prohibit anything, even a tiny SAK Classic.

Don't ask people about it. "Can I bring a knife to work" is a strange question for a new person and you don't want to raise any eyebrows your first week. Read and find out for yourself first. If it's not prohibited, just bring one and use it in the kitchen. Don't talk about it, just like you wouldn't talk about your choice of fork or spoon.
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Take jc57's advice.
Feel your office environment first (and keep a low profile)
It may be ok on employee manual but what sort of people you are working with etc.
Taking a knife into the office should not be your higest priority.
Good Luck with your new job.
 
love that orange one!
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I've tried to peel an apple with a plastic knife in my office environment. They will escort me out in the handy dandy wrist warmers if they see me peeling an apple with my peanut or 15 jack (although cutting banding stripping on the paper boxes with my classic is okay). Yeah, the plastic knife will work but not very well. My buddy told me to just use a kitchen knife, or eat the apple like everyone else out there. From one desk jockey to another, I envy you if you do get to use your knife. Good luck.
 
cchu518 said:
I work in NYC in finance and have to go through metal detectors. With a suit, the Alox saks can't be beat. I personally carry a peanut as I don't like being bogged down with things in my pocket. A CEO that I work with whipped out a Case Jack knife to my surprise one day.

Another option is something very thing and MCusta like such as the CRKT Tribute or an MCusta/Al Mar of course!
uLZWX.jpg


If you have to go through metal detectors though, I would choose a smaller pen blade type knife. But ultimately if its about swak, looking good in a nice suit and rocking Allen Edmonds over a regular pair of everyday Kenneth Coles than go with the Alum Sak. It's very Executive styled and when you are starting out appearances truly do matter if you are trying to climb the ladder. The other thing is you might want to find out if having a knife is acceptable in your office of not. That said the Alum. Sak still fits the bill.
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Whenever I go into the city I never take anything more than a Case Peanut and my Fenix mini light.
 
The SAK would be my choice and I would keep it tucked away until you get comfortable there.

A GEC manufactured trapper (regular size) would also be a good choice if you want to buy something. I like the Ben Hogan pattern for this, but for many it is too long but if rides very comfortably in the pocket.

I believe Vic makes the Executive which is a long thin bladed knife and would be quite comfortable and useful in an office setting. You'd be mostly using it to open mail, pry staples, maybe cut open a box or three, lunch related tasks... stuff like that.
 
silenthunterstudios said:
I've tried to peel an apple with a plastic knife in my office environment. They will escort me out in the handy dandy wrist warmers if they see me peeling an apple with my peanut or 15 jack (although cutting banding stripping on the paper boxes with my classic is okay). Yeah, the plastic knife will work but not very well. My buddy told me to just use a kitchen knife, or eat the apple like everyone else out there. From one desk jockey to another, I envy you if you do get to use your knife. Good luck.
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This post makes me: :(
 
A new job and you're worried about what knife to take to work. Carry a small one if you must and get a feel for the people you work with after a week or so before pulling it out of your pocket and using it. As for peeling fruit and making a sandwich in the break room, use what utensils are available (even if they're plastic) until you get to know the lay of the land so to speak.
 
A red cellidor (plastic) scaled Swiss Army Knife is both extremely functional and is never perceived as a weapon by anyone. In fact, most people will think of you as being more of a "handy" person for having one, and will likely ask you to cut, snip, or open things for them.

Come to think of it...I wonder if I got red plastic grips with a white cross on it for my snub nose .357 magnum, would it turn less heads at the office?
 
Modoc ED said:
A new job and you're worried about what knife to take to work. Carry a small one if you must and get a feel for the people you work with after a week or so before pulling it out of your pocket and using it. As for peeling fruit and making a sandwich in the break room, use what utensils are available (even if they're plastic) until you get to know the lay of the land so to speak.
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I had the same thought, but this is a knife forum. I guess my best suggestion is to carry what you feel is appropriate for your area and get the lay of the land. Plastic cutlery pretty much suck.
 
Get a Northwoods Norfolk. It's small, useful (although the wharnie blade is not the best for sandwich making) and looks so nice that if someone sees it they will probably think more highly of you and your taste!

Here's a thread with a lot of pics.
 
Modoc ED said:
A new job and you're worried about what knife to take to work. Carry a small one if you must and get a feel for the people you work with after a week or so before pulling it out of your pocket and using it. As for peeling fruit and making a sandwich in the break room, use what utensils are available (even if they're plastic) until you get to know the lay of the land so to speak.
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I think there is wisdom in Ed's post.
If it were I, I might carry a small SAK. Those are seldom perceived as anything but a handy tool.
 
What I use in my own office is a CASE yellow delrin Pen-knife in stainless.

Slim, excellent for fruit,snacks or post and that yellow shows up very nicely in the chaos of papers that sometimes engulf it, tea-cups, coffee mugs too.:D

The knife looks nice,handy and inoffensive. Nobody gets upset in the least (touch wood.. :rolleyes:)

Since you're in Belgium, another choice might be a small 9cm Laguiole from next door in France, one of the great food and pocket-knives of all time.

Regards, Will
 
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