New School Gentleman folder collection

darth_cholo

darth_cholo

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Just wanted to show off my office carry "Gentleman" collection being worn with khakis, slacks or even jeans in office environment. I call this "new school" as you won't find any traditional Old Timer or Case type slip-joints. Also gave a quick mini bullet point good, bad and the ugly for each.

Feel free to post your own and why you carry it and in what environment.

First up the 4 knives. All have good deep carry clips, and have no fit and finish issues.
Massdrop/WE/FF Gent
Benchmade Valet
Spyderco Caly 3 ZDP
Spyderco Chapparal



Massdrop/WE/FF Gent

Good: flipper action, ergos, new Massdrop logo is looks better than first drop and got a cool serial number!
Bad: a little plain/boring, plain S35vn steel(but expected at this price)
Ugly: none



Benchmade Valet
Good: Axis lock flick open, stonewashed M390,
Bad: bad ergo's, a little small
Ugly: closing with one finger pulling on axis lock pushes pivot tight so will not drop close with gravity or a flick.



Spyderco Caly 3 ZDP laminate/CF
Good: Tank like construction, ergo's, ZDP189
Bad: Carbon fiber has a brushed finish, finger print magnet
Ugly: Liner scratches the blade from opening/closing in visible area



Spyderco Chappral XHP
Good: Awesome ergos for small knife, fake carbon fiber feels better than real, thin slicey blade stock
Bad: short cutting edge length, hard to flick
Ugly: none

 
I have 2 of the 4 you listed above, Gent, & Chaparral. Both classy and minimalist. I totally enjoy both and don't find any fault especially judged within their frame work and intended niche. Also included in my list of "new school gentlemans folders" are my Lionsteel Roundhead & Shuffler. Yes they are slipjoints sans pocket clip but modern steels & materials.
 
No pocket clip on this one, but I'd view it as a modern classic gentleman's folder. Discrete, minimalist, slim, lightweight, made with exceptional steel. Sharpest damned knife out of the box I've ever had, too.

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Well... I'm a preacher, not a gentleman.. but this is what goes with me to church and visits and meetings most of the time. It's the Cru-Wear Para 3 more than anything else.

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Pilsner said:
I'm liking all of your church collection!
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:D I'm the "go-to" guy now when something needs to be cut or trimmed or sliced at church. Ever since I pulled out a digi-cam Para 2 at a ladies' meeting years ago they come to me to get things "separated". In most churches, the folks compare the Bible translations they're carrying. At ours, we compare pocketknives and handguns as much as we do anything else.
 
dalefuller said:
... In most churches, the folks compare the Bible translations they're carrying. At ours, we compare pocketknives and handguns as much as we do anything else.
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Now that’s the way to boost church attendance! :thumbsup:

While I mix it up with other blades (both large and small) from time to time, my Delica 1 and 0460 frequently join me for Sunday services.

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The Delica 1 is a bit smaller, lighter, and more refined than a D4. I imagine it’s quite similar to a Chaparral.

The 0460 is delightful for dressy situations, but rue the day it needs a good sharpening as the blade goes way past the front margin of the scales.

I’m still undecided about the Gent, mostly because the detent on my sample is a little too strong, given the size and geometry of the flipper tab. It’s not the end of the world, but it does lessen my enjoyment of the knife. Maybe it’ll keep breaking in...
 
Here are my go to gents. I’m letting the Chappie go. Great knife but I can’t seem to warm up to it. Been trying to find a replacement. The Mnandi is near perfect but I just can’t do $400.
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I don’t have any pictures handy, but I’ve been very happy with the Spyderco Pingo and Roadie. Small slipjoints with excellent materials, and nonthreatening enough that my wife even said “Awww! It’s adorable!” when she saw the Roadie.
 
Kizer Gemini, for days when I feel a little fancy. Like, the ones where I shave.

Good: It's Ray Laconico's work, at an accessible price.

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Bad: The tip is thinner than what my proudly knuckle-draggin' self is comfortable with.
Ugly: The pocket clip that screams "Made in China!", and the blue. Why?

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Ken Onion/CRKT Ripple. Also an "everyday" knife, for days when the hardest thing I'll probably cut is an apple.

Good: Copper.

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Bad: Framelock flippers. The slightest pressure on the lockbar can jam the blade, and make it impossible to flip. Sometimes I get it, sometimes, I don't.

Ugly: The pocket clip. It's location, shape, mounting screw position, and all the stupid little holes. It holds the knife securely in my pocket, but that's all it does right.


Leatherman Skeletool CX. Weddings, funerals, job interviews. Because it's not a knife, it's a multitool.

Good: Perception is everything when dealing with NKP's. Carbon fiber adds a classy touch.

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Bad: Good for basic stuff, but I wouldn't put a bike together with it. It's not "bad", strictly speaking, but I wouldn't take it too seriously as a tool.

Ugly: Some necessary design compromises mean that when you reach into your pocket, the lock stop at the back of the blade tries to stop your knuckle, too.
 
Shorttime said:
Kizer Gemini, for days when I feel a little fancy. Like, the ones where I shave.

Good: It's Ray Laconico's work, at an accessible price.

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Bad: The tip is thinner than what my proudly knuckle-draggin' self is comfortable with.
Ugly: The pocket clip that screams "Made in China!", and the blue. Why?

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Ken Onion/CRKT Ripple. Also an "everyday" knife, for days when the hardest thing I'll probably cut is an apple.

Good: Copper.

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Bad: Framelock flippers. The slightest pressure on the lockbar can jam the blade, and make it impossible to flip. Sometimes I get it, sometimes, I don't.

Ugly: The pocket clip. It's location, shape, mounting screw position, and all the stupid little holes. It holds the knife securely in my pocket, but that's all it does right.


Leatherman Skeletool CX. Weddings, funerals, job interviews. Because it's not a knife, it's a multitool.

Good: Perception is everything when dealing with NKP's. Carbon fiber adds a classy touch.

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Bad: Good for basic stuff, but I wouldn't put a bike together with it. It's not "bad", strictly speaking, but I wouldn't take it too seriously as a tool.

Ugly: Some necessary design compromises mean that when you reach into your pocket, the lock stop at the back of the blade tries to stop your knuckle, too.
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Milled Ti clips for the Gemini can be ordered from Kizer. I have an extra.
 
LastRodeo said:
Milled Ti clips for the Gemini can be ordered from Kizer. I have an extra.
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I know; I emailed 'em, even before the Intrepid came out. I just haven't gotten around to sending my money. I'd like to have a chainring bolt turned for the pivot. Again, time and money.
 
Ken Onion CRKT Eros
William Henry Tom Brown Trakker
Benchmade Tezuola Park Avenue
Mike Zieba S1 Mini
 
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