Looking for a small gentleman's folder

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Charles Ka-Barkley

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I'm a big fan of Dagon's reviews which is where I saw the Moki Rennaisance (MK-01K) folder.
Unfortunately this was a limited run production which was made around 2011. I'm on the lookout for something similar or something different but with nice lines and elegance. Size is important because I need it to be legal to carry in the areas I travel (so less than 3"; 2.5" ideally) and I'd like to be able to slip it in an inside jacket pocket without leaving a bulge. I'd also like something with a little better quality steel than what was used in the Moki. So, vg10 would be a plus. Fallkniven makes a gentleman's knife which I'm told is actually made by Moki and has some of the qualities I'm after. I may get it if I don't find something I like more. Any ideas?

Here's the Moki Rennaisance:

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I personally like to buy Made in USA when possible. With that in mind, you can't go wrong with a Case Mini-Copperlock.
 
Charles Ka-Barkley said:
I'm a big fan of Dagon's reviews which is where I saw the Moki Rennaisance (MK-01K) folder.
Unfortunately this was a limited run production which was made around 2011. I'm on the lookout for something similar or something different but with nice lines and elegance. Size is important because I need it to be legal to carry in the areas I travel (so less than 3"; 2.5" ideally) and I'd like to be able to slip it in an inside jacket pocket without leaving a bulge. I'd also like something with a little better quality steel than what was used in the Moki. So, vg10 would be a plus. Fallkniven makes a gentleman's knife which I'm told is actually made by Moki and has some of the qualities I'm after. I may get it if I don't find something I like more. Any ideas?

Here's the Moki Rennaisance:

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Without looking at the review, I'd guess that Moki used AUS8 for those. Moki uses a lot of that alloy.

AG Russell is a BF Dealer member. He specializes in upscale knives. I've seen some on his web site with VG10 blade steel, though I don't remember which ones they were off hand. I think he might carry something that would satisfy your wants.

You might also scan around for something from Tuna Valley Cutlery (Owned by the current owners of Queen Cutlery). Those knives tend to have 154CM blade steel.

Beyond that you may have to go custom. You might take a gander at the Blademakers for sale areas here at BF to get an idea of the styles of different makers. Then contact one and see if you can connect. There are many fine makers who could make you something.
 
They're out of stock right now, but the Northwoods Indian River Jack might fit the bill. 154CM blade in a nice small package.
 
bleh said:
They're out of stock right now, but the Northwoods Indian River Jack might fit the bill. 154CM blade in a nice small package.
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I would second that. I love mine it is very slim and easy to carry plus it's a great looking knife.
 
If you're looking for something small and not super noticeable then I'd recommend a pen knife. These have 2 blades but share the same spring giving you a knife just as thin as a single blade but with more options.

If you want stainless, there are still a few GEC #33 Conductors around. These are only 3 3/8" closed and have a 2 1/2" main blade as well as a secondary pen. The ones with the acorn shield and GEC brand are in 440C. Here's one in Antique Yellow bone and another in American Elk with a bail. I don't think you'll find another production knife this small and packing so much blade.



If 1095 is ok then you can also look at the 3 blade #33s as well as the #68 White Owl (hard to find, also available in 440C but even harder to find) and more recently the #66 Calf Roper Slim. Here's my #66 slim in Ebony. The #66 and #68 are 3 1/2" closed, but still 2 1/2" blades.
 
The knife in the original picture sure favors the current Case/Bose Teardrop jack, TB61028 SS. OH
 
Sorry if I'm misspeaking here, but gentleman's knives don't necessarily have to be traditional do they? If not you might want to give a Buck Lux Pro a try. Stylish, great steel (S30V) and small enough not to create an issue regardless of what you might be wearing. Here's a pic:
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SOFileworks said:
Sorry if I'm misspeaking here, but gentleman's knives don't necessarily have to be traditional do they? If not you might want to give a Buck Lux Pro a try. Stylish, great steel (S30V) and small enough not to create an issue regardless of what you might be wearing. Here's a pic:
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Here in the traditional forum the knives that get discussed and recommended need to be traditional. Nice Buck though.
 
The Indian River Jack would fit your needs, it's thin and light so it carries very well. The wood is a bit thinner than the bone and CPM154 is an excellent stainless.
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