Looking for my next Gent's knife

Mark J

Mark J

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OK, I need your help in suggesting my next gent's knife. I'm looking for something with these specs.

Blade: 3" or less
Scales: not fussy
Weight: 2.5 oz. or less
Clip: must have a clip
Steel: not fussy, this is a gent's knife after all (no hard use planned)
Lock: liner, frame, lockback, axis, etc. (just no slippies)

I'm also looking for something that won't break the bank. I'd like to keep it <$300. I have my gaggle of WHs, CRK, Moki, etc. knives, but I'm looking for something different. Something unique. Suggest away...

- Mark
 
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THG said:
Spyderco Kopa

What defines "gentleman's knife," by the way?
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Me carrying it. :D

Seriously, something I can wear to an office environment and/or church without undue attention (yeah, I know this depends on the people).
 
BenchMade HK14210 folder.

STR
 
Have STR make you one of his Ouparators! He will put about any kind of handle on the front side that you want. It is a framelock and is REAL NICE! GOOD LUCK! Kevin :thumbup:
 
The Lone Wolf Loveless City Knives are slippies, right? I'd consider them even though they don't lock.
 
You would be hard pressed to find a nicer Gent's knife than the Klotzli Titanium Folder

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If you are willing to lay out the money I would go with the CRK Mnandi. I take it to work every day.
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A little heavier than your specs, but still a beautiful gentleman's knife is the Kershaw Nakamura. 2 7/8ths, VG-10 clad in 420, and Quince wood scales. Around $ 100 to $ 125, depending on where you look...Pic stolen from New Graham.

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I'm going to recommend the now discontinued Kershaw Sapphire. Sure, it's a linerlock of AUS-8, but it's elegant and fits all the other criteria. They are also only around $60.
Also, if you're okay with AO, the Leek.
 
A gentleman, by definition, is someone of refinement who does not work. Instead he is able to live comfortably off the assets of his family and inheritance, either savings or by renting out land.
So a gentleman's knife would be a knife where cost is no issue, refinement and aesthetics are the primary function, and bragging rights the secondary function. Now, an office knife, or a dress/church/Sunday best knife, is something altogether different.


Sorry, back on topic...If you want something truly "unique" as you describe, you might want to look into getting a custom job done. There are still quite a few makers out there that aren't so in demand that their knives are out of your price range. At the same time alot of these makers produce good quality with clean and elegant lines(finish and form) and good craftmanship(fit and function).
Barring that, for a production piece, I'd say one of the Kyocera Damascus finish ceramic blade knives in MOP or CF is a good choice.

2 3/8" closed framelock. Damascus finish ceramic blade with thumb stud. Brushed stainless
frame. Stainless pocket/money clip.

Gautier
 
I like the Fallkniven U2 a lot. Looks minimalistic, classy, and sorta harmless but it has a very nice blade.
 
SPXTrader said:
A little heavier than your specs, but still a beautiful gentleman's knife is the Kershaw Nakamura. 2 7/8ths, VG-10 clad in 420, and Quince wood scales. Around $ 100 to $ 125, depending on where you look...Pic stolen from New Graham.

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I came here to post this. I LOVE mine, so classy, and WELL under your budget.
 
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