Luxury EDC

[mar12duk]

I have a small sebbie classic with a stainless raindrop damascus blade ive been carrying a while although the new blade is only a year or so old. i've been checking out some custom William Henry blades the ones with the fancy damascus, mother of pearl inlays and whatnot for around a grand or so. I was wondering what you guys thing of these...do you see them as an "EDC" or strickly "knife art"...i dont need anymore "safe queens"..mind you the most I have used my sebbie for was light cutting of boxes, and at restaurants when that lousy giant steak knife they give you cant even cut butter(it does cut a steak nicely :thumbup.
Thanks in advance.....

 

[bcornelis]

I think it depends what you would use the knife for. For an expensive gentlemens folderthe knife you are describing would be OK (opening mail and such). If you are going to use it for outdoor activities I think it would be too fancy.

 

[cutter17]

I think it depends what you would use the knife for. For an expensive gentlemens folderthe knife you are describing would be OK (opening mail and such). If you are going to use it for outdoor activities I think it would too fancy.

I agree with this. I feel those knives are knife jewlery. I could never see myself carry one of these, but I'm sure there are people who love these, and that is why knives are made!:thumbup:

 

[Samael]

Safe queens, totally. And not particularly good ones at that (a lot of other knives will appreciate in value faster).

 

[J.Mattson]

I think it depends what you would use the knife for. For an expensive gentlemens folderthe knife you are describing would be OK (opening mail and such). If you are going to use it for outdoor activities I think it would too fancy.

He said that the heaviest task for the knife would be opening up boxes. Assuming your not going to overstress the knife a WH is an absolutely beautiful knife and would make an edc with incredible visual appeal.

 

[grins000]

I have three WH and always carry one every day with another knife for more rugged tasks. they do not seem to appreciate in value as quickly though, or could just be the economy in general. just my 2 cents.

 

[MVF]

Do not get a WH for increase in value. They are beautiful to look at, fun to fondle, and as far as I can tell, well made. I only own one, but I don't see any problem with using it.

Oh- unless you get one with delicate materials- mine is CF and ZDP

 

[gazz98]

I'd keep it in a display at the house. Even if my budget or income allows it (and it doesnt ), I'd be worried about losing something like a Sebbie or WH.

 

[mar12duk]

first off, thanks for all th reply's...WH makes some beautifuls knives....i'm curious to the blade retention as with my Sebbie it shaves hair easily, how do Wh hold up, as for future value, its not really a concern niether is losing it, WH provide a leather pouch with thier knives like my sebbie..mind you at one point i was considering finding a Lochsa folder which are beautiful but in a way very close to Sebenza...i thought the WH might be going "another way" but maintaining quality and beauty...but at the same time something i can carry, not just put on display...I make enough of those...

 

[archieblue]

I'd pick up a Mnandi and at least check it out... GREAT knife... It is TOTAL pocket jewelry, but it is nearly a sebenza... = or less $$$ than a WH, and I'd wager that it is a better knife... at least CRK knows how to hide the tang when the knife is closed.. I HATE that about WH's knives.

 

[Gmountain]

I'd pick up a Mnandi and at least check it out... GREAT knife... It is TOTAL pocket jewelry, but it is nearly a sebenza... = or less $$$ than a WH, and I'd wager that it is a better knife... at least CRK knows how to hide the tang when the knife is closed.. I HATE that about WH's knives.

I agree. The Mnandi is a great looking knife, but at heart it is still a Chriss Reeve and will do the job.

 

[Greg]

Knife art is meant to be admired. For me, the best way to admire art is to have it with me, and if I can use it lightly that's even better. Carry a heavy user as well as the art.

My favourite art knife gets carried often, I get to admire it whenever I want, and if it is used only occasionally--so what? Leather cases are readily available, and cheap and easy to make, and protect the finish while the knife rides in your pocket.

Here's my favourite 'art knife' and the slip case I made for it.

Greg

 

[Peregrin]

I have a few William Henrys. They are well made and as sharp or shaper then any knife I have ever owned. The ZDP-189 they use is HRC 67. It'll hold an edge forever. If you want a nice looking gentlemens knife that will do most gentlemenly tasks, you can't go wrong.

Mnandi is a great little knife too!

 

[Guntotin_fool]

They are not work knives, they are open the letter knives, the "I have a thread hanging from my Hart Schafner Marx suit," knife. I used to spend a considerable time in a suit and tie and in the office I would carry a very elegant advertising knife from "Studebaker buggy and automobile Company" which was never used for anything more difficult than perhaps starting a banana, or cutting the string on the receptionist's flowers.

If you work in a NPE (non permissive environment) such as law firm, bank, or other business. very often the only way to get away with carrying a knife at all would be to have be man jewelry.

 

[sunnyd]

I use 98% of my knives real hard. Hunting, fishing, frog gigging, camping, survivalist stuff too, like a diverse all weather shelter building , primitive weapon assembly like bow & arrows, pikes, ect.. And of coarse just plain basic whittling, fire building and so on with my teenage kids and they're friends as well, and so much more..

As for Gentlemans knives, however,, a while back(when I was still making $$$,$$$ figures annually) I became enamored with a fellow named Theuns Prinsloo out of South Africa who brewed up his own receipt of forged Nickle-Carbon-this+ that+Damascus++ steel in his little shop/forge that was unlike any other super steel I'd ever used. The edge retention on his steel brew is amazing. He is a one of a kind maker that utilizes all very traditional materials for his one handed opening liner lock blades and sheath knife / fixed blades. I handled a few and I was hooked. These are real hard use knives as well happening to look pretty easy on the eyes Gentlemens Folders..

Below is a one-of-kind knife he custom made for me. Apple Coral scales and a custom receipt of a myriad of steel metallurgy forged carbon damascus Blade and matching Bolsters with his signature first people etched freehand. Even sports a Fire Ruby set in the thumb-stud.. Yes, he is also a master jewler..

Here is the only other Prinsloo I own. Amboyna scales and another hand forged damascus blade and bolsters..

Yea, I recon there is somthing to be said for, and we should all make a little room for a Luxury EDC or two for ourselves. Life is way to short


Anthony

 

[T.K.C.]

My vote would also go for a Mnandi.

There are some amazing custom makers that could make you a small knife. You could even go a nice custom slip joint.