Locking Gentleman's Folder

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I am new here but have carried knives for a long time. That being said I am looking for a gentleman's folder. I like locking blades on knives I use and I will use this knife.

What comes to mind for everyone that fits the bill of the above?
 
That mostly depends on the look you're going for with the knife. A "Gentleman's Folder" is kind of a broad term.
 
You are looking for a Kershaw 1993-2. It looks good online... It's twice as good in person. Awesome steel, polished micarta handles, the best lockback I've ever used (and I've used a lot of them), and full brass liners. The F&F on this knife rivals many $300 folders.
 
jsg71 said:
I am new here but have carried knives for a long time. That being said I am looking for a gentleman's folder. I like locking blades on knives I use and I will use this knife.

What comes to mind for everyone that fits the bill of the above?
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Blade length and how much you're willing to spend may get you more focused answers.
 
Great questions. I tend to think of 3 inches to be the longest blade length I am looking for in this knife. I would like to spend no more than $150 on this one.

As far as style goes I could go a number if ways. I like the case mini copper lock but I can also appreciate one handed opening knives. I kind of feel like goldilocks looking for something "just right" so through out any ideas you have.
 
Just checked out the mnandi. I really like it just wish it fit in the bills right now. I look forward to the day I can afford customs.
 
Spyderco Air Bradley with a 2.56" blade of CPM-M4 is a great little cutting machine for just under $150. No pocket clip though.
 
I'd also check out the Al Mar Falcon and Hawk knives; they have a variety of handle materials and great fit and finish.

I also like the Moki and Mcusta aesthetics, but haven't handled them yet so I'm not sure of the quality. I believe that Moki actually makes the Al Mar knives, so I would expect their quality to be similar.

Don't forget to post some pics once you decide on one.
 
Case has the slimline model liner lock with a mirrored BG42 blade and pretty much your choice of handle materials. They release a few a year in different materials and the earliest releases may be difficult to find.

I like the Ti Chaparral from Spyderco. It's nice!
 
Benchmade Megumi

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Klötzli CHW-M1. I have one with plain blade and Chartreuse Yellow Carbon Fiber handles. Beautiful knife with an awesome fit and finnish. Any other Klötzli knife would be a good choice too!
 
Opinel with a "premium wood" handle (Olive, Oak, Walnut, Bubinga) or a Chaperon handle (pictured)

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