Knife gift suggestions for a builder? An architect?

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Jesse B.

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My family is nearing completion on a new house we've built in The Middle of Nowhere, New Mexico, and I feel compelled to gift a couple knives to two of the people most directly responsible for making this happen: the architect, and the builder. Neither of them are “knife guys” I think, but I still want to get them some decent knives as a small token of my appreciation. (Budget is $200 each.)

For the builder (who is a real hands-on kind of guy), I was thinking maybe a Spyderco Gayle Bradley or a Zero Tolerance 0550. Anyone have any other ideas along those general lines?

For the architect I was thinking a gentleman's knife might be appropriate, but there I'm at a loss. Any companies or models I might look into?

All suggestions are very much appreciated. These guys have done so much for us, they deserve some decent edged hardware.
Thanks
 
if your budget is 200 each Id say go with something like the Spyderco Gayle Bradley it has really nice refined looks and even non knife people can appreciate the quality. its rugged enough for a builder and yet classy enough for the office
 
Queen Cutlery Stockman. Rugged and useful, but still classy. Plus non knife people typically like traditional knives.
 
I have a Gayle Bradley and a 0550. Both are great. I'd suggest the Gayle Bradley, as it's a bit less bulky, IMO.
 
AG Russell 3" lockback. Great knife and not even close to 200 bucks. If they are not knife guys They are much more likely to carry something on the smaller side and light, It even comes with a leather pouch. Comes in Ti,CF, for a more modern look and pearl or a burl wood for a little traditional .Here is mine in CF between a Sage1 and a Leatherman PST
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I'll second the Gayle Bradley. Classy and tough at the same time - a great gift. Your other option was a good one also, but I'd only choose that if I knew they were actually knife guys.
 
Benchmade 586, 581, 470-1, 480-1, 530, are all good, I would look through a Benchmade catalog and take your pick - lots of good options.
 
I'd get a Boker Plus Mini Vanquish and the new Zero Tolerance 0801. Both knives are great design.
 
I'd get the GB like u said for the builder, and a chaparral 1 or 2 for the architect
 
I think benchmade 470, 480, 480-1, 482, 483.

All close if not within your price range, and good looking.
 
Jesse B. said:
I feel compelled to gift a couple knives to two .....people
.....Neither of them are “knife guys”....

For the builder (who is a real hands-on kind of guy), I was thinking maybe a Spyderco Gayle Bradley or a Zero Tolerance 0550. Anyone have any other ideas along those general lines?

For the architect I was thinking a gentleman's knife might be appropriate,..... Any companies or models I might look into?

All suggestions are very much appreciated.
Thanks
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For the builder
a leatherman supertool 300
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For the architect
a Stone River Ceramic Folding Knife with Genuine White Stag Handle
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btw, there's an A.G. Russell Exclusive - Gold Titanium Liner
search for the Stone River Gear Ceramic and Carbon Fiber Folder.
 
For the builder I recommend a small kiridashi. It would be a cool gift if you explained the significance (originated as a carpenter's knife).

For the architect, something classy with strong design features. The Spyderco Techno comes to mind.
 
Does the builder have big hands? If so, he might like the Gayle Bradley. If not, and he has average or smaller hands, he may like something smaller.
For the architect, I would agree with the Chaparral, but you should also take a look at some of the Mcusta knives. Their liner locks are nice, like the Take, or Ripple. I'd avoid the steel framed framelocks. I have a small Nami and it is impossible to open with one hand. Their liner locks are fine, and the fit and finish are really good.
Another possibility is one one of the knives by Fallkniven. I have a few of their pocket knives, and can recommend their liner locks and the Blackhawk.
 
I'd hesitate to spend that much on a knife for a 'non-knife person.' I've gifted a few nice knives to such folk and while they're very appreciative at the time, they tend to play with the knife for a while before tucking it into a drawer some place to be lost/forgotten. I wouldn't go much more than $50 each. Plenty of good options to be had at the price-point that would make fine gifts without ya feeling like a cheapskate. I'd recommend a nice alox SAK (Pioneer or Farmer) for the builder and a Case for the architect (perhaps a mini CopperLock or small Texas Jack.)

Otherwise, they might get more use from gift-certificates... ;)

Good luck, OP! :)

-Brett
 
Agree with this as the builder needs a durable, solid and usable knife and the architect(my degree is in architecture) needs a blade that is both usable and distinctive......absolutely what a Mnandi is all about!!!

HwangJino said:
Builder gets small sebenza.

architect gets mnandi.
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flatblackcapo said:
AG Russell 3" lockback. Great knife and not even close to 200 bucks. If they are not knife guys They are much more likely to carry something on the smaller side and light, It even comes with a leather pouch. Comes in Ti,CF, for a more modern look and pearl or a burl wood for a little traditional .Here is mine in CF between a Sage1 and a Leatherman PST
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I agree with this, most non-knife people seem to only care smaller knives, i gifted my brother a zt 0350 and he never carried it. He gave it back to me and i decided i would give him a different one for his birthday.
 
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