New job, new knife

[steppinthefunk]

In your situation I would be very very careful of your choice. Our office does not have a weapons policy but I have been questioned a couple of times (by women) about why I would need my Opinel at my desk. - That's right, an OPINEL! Lucky for me I can justify having it as my particular role in the office sometimes involves cutting.

 

[sirupatespecial]

Maybe a Northwoods knife. Not my type of knife but they are definitely classy and non-threatening looking in my opinion

Here's your answer. And yea it's easily opened one handed. Thanks.....

 

[blades&wrenches]

Spyderco Chaparral 2 or 3

 

[jsg71]

I work for one of the world's largest corporations and have carried a pocket knife every day since I was about 6 years old. Most days I carry a spyderco dragonfly but am looking for something a bit larger. Most people know that I carry a knife and many ask to use it at least weekly. If anyone asks my knife is a tool and not a weapon which I prove often.

 

[Hale Storm]

I think the CRK Mnandi is a great suggestion. You can have it clipped without drawing much attention. At a different price point, the Spyderco Air is my all-time favorite knife for a suit or dress pants. Super light, thin, and non-threatening.

I would suggest a Syderco Dragonfly, but I used one once in an office setting and heard, "Wow! That's a huge knife!"

I have a Buck Lux Pro on the way, so I can't speak to that one yet...

:thumbup:+1 on the Mnandi - Very classy well built gentleman's folder.

 

[blurred.edge]

It's A workplace rule we are talking about right? Then street laws don't matter. I have my medical marijuana card but my employer is zero tolerance regardless of state law

 

[amg137]

I work for one of the world's largest corporations and have carried a pocket knife every day since I was about 6 years old. Most days I carry a spyderco dragonfly but am looking for something a bit larger. Most people know that I carry a knife and many ask to use it at least weekly. If anyone asks my knife is a tool and not a weapon which I prove often.

Unfortunately, the wording of the policy includes not only "weapons" but also "any dangerous object," which is obviously absurdly vague. It seems to me it's there to give them the ability to restrict any item which their employees find threatening in any way.

Luckily, after seeing my new boss use a SAK this week we got to talking about knives and he seems pretty cool about it. As long as I carry and use my smaller knives discreetly I don't think I'll have too much of an issue. I'm also fairly certain that my coworkers are the sort of folks that would tell me if they were uncomfortable with a knife rather than immediately running to HR. It helps that HR is in another building, and there's really no risk of them seeing me use a knife on the job.

Heck, once I get settled in a bit more I may even start carrying clipped again, we'll see. In the meantime I'm leaning towards a Mnandi (maybe even in damascus) for the days I have to wear a full suit. Still a completely alien concept to me that I am required to wear slacks on a daily basis. Aside from rare formal events and presentations, I hadn't worn anything other than jeans and a T-shirt since I was a kid in Catholic elementary school. Had to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe.

 

[59Bassman]

I've carried a SAK since I was 14. I'm now 42. I'm now a mid-level manager, and I still carry a SAK. I've carried a few other knives at times, most notably a (now discontinued) Kershaw Sapphire and a medium Case Stockman. In office environments, I've found that nobody cares as long as it's not tacticool and black. Pull out a standard full-size Griptilian with a plain steel blade and blue scales, no one cares. Pull out a mini-Griptilian with black scales and a black Tanto blade, and your co-workers will be screaming "HE'S GOT A KNIFE!!!"

Knives from Al-Mar, Mcusta, Case, Northwoods, Queen City would all work. A Spyderco Delica with bright handles wouldn't raise eyebrows. Benchmade makes some gentleman's folders such as the Shoki that might work for you. Keep the bright colors and natural blade in mind, and you may be able to get away with a bigger blade than you might otherwise be able to.

 

[Hair]

A William Henry or Mnandi would definitely do what you want as a non-scary one-hand-open/close knife, but for less money you should consider Mcusta.

I used to own this model (Kasumi), and I loved it but sold it when I found myself never carrying it.

 

[amg137]

I used to own this model (Kasumi), and I loved it but sold it when I found myself never carrying it.

I do already own an MCusta Katana, and while I love it I've rarely carried it because the clip is ridiculously vise-tight, to the point that I have to bend it a bit just to get it to slide onto my pocket. That's another one I suppose I could be carrying non-clipped. A Kasumi might be the way to go, especially if I can find one in ebony... Decisions, decisions. Either way I've got to wait at least until my first paycheck hits next week, as my expenses this month (moving, outfitting new apartment, new wardrobe, etc.) have depleted my finances to a level I'm not quite comfortable with.

 

[Harry]

The Indian River Jack is one classic looking traditional and office friendly so you might take a look at knivesshipfree web site.

http://www.knivesshipfree.com/indian-river-jack/?sort=alphaasc

 

[Hair]

I do already own an MCusta Katana, and while I love it I've rarely carried it because the clip is ridiculously vise-tight, to the point that I have to bend it a bit just to get it to slide onto my pocket. That's another one I suppose I could be carrying non-clipped. A Kasumi might be the way to go, especially if I can find one in ebony... Decisions, decisions. Either way I've got to wait at least until my first paycheck hits next week, as my expenses this month (moving, outfitting new apartment, new wardrobe, etc.) have depleted my finances to a level I'm not quite comfortable with.

To be honest, I almost never use pocket clips. I find they make unpocketing and repocketing a knife take more effort and time, but I can understand why most people want a good clip with the right amount of tension. I currently EDC a large Griptilian and I have the pocket clip removed. But I digress.

Good luck with your new job and new knife. Since you already have an Mcusta, it would be cool if you splurged and got a Mnandi. Maybe pocket (sans clip) your Mcusta for a while and save up for a Mnandi to reward you for your new job?

 

[22-rimfire]

Of the knives I own, I would choose a Sypderco Native (clipless), or Great Eastern Cutlery Ben Hogan slip joint. Fallkniven makes a couple real nice gentlemanly folders that I have handled, but never purchased. They are real nice.

 

[NMpops]

Back when I was still working in khakis and didn't like pocket knife bulge I picked up my first Case Mini-Copperlock. Great knife! Lock blade, about 2.25 inches about 3.5 over all and you can get it with a Warncliff blade. Rides real nice in the pocket.

 

[amg137]

So I finally decided on my new office EDC - the Spyderco Domino. I had overlooked the Domino for a long time, but this week it caught my fancy out of the blue, and I found a great deal on the exchange for a brand new one.

I've only had it for three days now but so far I'm thrilled. I was afraid it would be too small for my large-ish hands, but it's really not. I also wasn't too keen on the CF laminate scale, as the pattern always reminded me of Argyle... but I'll be damned if it doesn't look so much better in person. It photographs poorly, but the way it shifts and shimmers in the light gives it a really cool effect. I was originally going to commission some wood scales right away, but I think I'll hold off at least until the honeymoon phase passes.

It flips extremely well and it has perhaps the thinnest grind of any of my knives, excluding traditionals of course. The edge bevels are so small you can't see them unless you hold the knife just right, and it came shaving sharp from the factory. It locks up as well as any Sebenza, and the steel lockbar insert gives me confidence in its durability. The action is still breaking in, but it's smoothing out more every day. The blade is ground maybe 10-15% off-center, but there's absolutely no blade play and for what I paid for it, I really can't complain. Overall this knife is fantastic, and I'm definitely going to be paying more attention to the Taichung Spydercos. It took me a long time to see the light, but I certainly have now.

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions, especially those folks that pointed me in the direction of Spyderco. You guys are the best, BF!

 

[ijustdontknow]

I hear you. Probably the least threatening and classiest modern folders you can carry is a William Henry. I'd suggest you check out something like a B12 Atlas. It's in your price range and William Henry's F&F are second to none. Here's a borrowed pic:

Plaza Cutlery is right around the corner from you in South Coast Plaza and they're a William Henry dealer. They don't appear to have a B12 Atlas in stock at the moment, but they may be able to order one for you.

I have the smaller B04 in my pocket right now. I carry it to the office every day in its leather sheath. I could go for a 2.5" blade but the 2" works for me.

 

[hank_612]

So I finally decided on my new office EDC - the Spyderco Domino. I had overlooked the Domino for a long time, but this week it caught my fancy out of the blue, and I found a great deal on the exchange for a brand new one.

I've only had it for three days now but so far I'm thrilled. I was afraid it would be too small for my large-ish hands, but it's really not. I also wasn't too keen on the CF laminate scale, as the pattern always reminded me of Argyle... but I'll be damned if it doesn't look so much better in person. It photographs poorly, but the way it shifts and shimmers in the light gives it a really cool effect. I was originally going to commission some wood scales right away, but I think I'll hold off at least until the honeymoon phase passes.

It flips extremely well and it has perhaps the thinnest grind of any of my knives, excluding traditionals of course. The edge bevels are so small you can't see them unless you hold the knife just right, and it came shaving sharp from the factory. It locks up as well as any Sebenza, and the steel lockbar insert gives me confidence in its durability. The action is still breaking in, but it's smoothing out more every day. The blade is ground maybe 10-15% off-center, but there's absolutely no blade play and for what I paid for it, I really can't complain. Overall this knife is fantastic, and I'm definitely going to be paying more attention to the Taichung Spydercos. It took me a long time to see the light, but I certainly have now.

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions, especially those folks that pointed me in the direction of Spyderco. You guys are the best, BF!

Great choice.

 

[ev13wt]

Black is bad.
Shiny is bad.
Metal scales is bad.
Automatic is very bad.
Pointy is bad.

Wood is good.
Bone is good.
Classic shape is good.
Small is good.

Mnandi or similar or traditional slipjoint. Possibly small SAK with custom wood scales. Cuscadi will do SAKs.