Office/Light Weekend Carry Recommendation

Mcusta has many options that might appeal to you and fit your situation. The Caly 3 mentioned would be another excellent option. With the price limit given, however, you are well within custom territory. There are some amazing custom creations by some forum supporting knifemakers in the exchange section. I'm particularly fond of of the knives of Alan Davis. He is doing some amazing work with anodized titanium frames and his file work and fit & finish are first rate. I got a chance to handle one he recently finished in his shop when I was picking up a fixed blade from him and it operated even better than it looked which is really saying something.
 
I was going to mention the Caly 3 ZDP, but it looks like you are already familiar with that. The Super Blue Caly 3 is just coming out, you might be able to get one still. Super blue is a great steel.

I might as well add that a small Sebenza would be a great choice. If you don't need a clip, the BM 480-1 Shoki is a very nice knife, quite similar to the Spyderco Air in overall feel (I have both). Some of the William Henry models are very nice, too.
 
Bradley Alias II (Blue) for less than $200. A great knife; very smooth, similar to Sebenza for much less money.
 
how do you plan to carry it? i am in investments/banking and i have been wearing a suit since college (9 years). for me all clips are out of the question. i used to carry a chive in my back pocket with my wallet but found it wore out the pockets quick and tore up the wallet. there were a few times i found the chive open in my pocket and i am pretty sure i engaged the lock. i have both a mnandi and a sebenza but i dont want to put them in a pocket with my cell phone (right) or my keys (left). lately i have just been dropping a swiss army pocket pal in the pocket with my keys.
 
Peruna1998 said:
Actually, I kick myself repeatedly for selling my Caly 3 and Calypso Jr., both stupid decisions. It looks like I may have missed the Super Blue Caly 3 Sprint.
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You didn't miss SB Caly3. Some dealers didn't receive them yet. Also, Sal mentioned few times about Caly Jr. micarta or polished G10 in the works. So just keep your eyes open. And if you want SB Caly3 contact your dealer ASAP.
 
I own 4 WH's and am biased toward them, but mine are more than your limit. I also have a Sebenza Small and Mnandi, and between the two would go for the Sebenza. The newer Mnandi's are difficult to open with one hand, if you care about that, and they are really small. On the other hand, the Sebenza is a bit heavy for suits. I like clips. One plus for the Mnandi and WH is that they can be worn in a shirt pocket, like a pen. All are very sharp. All are great knives. I do not have a Spydie so can't comment on them. I like BM's but they can be a bit heavy.

I'm currently looking at a Mcusta Tschuchi, which has a clip. Some do not.

Here is a Sebenza Small and Mnandi, and below them, a William Henry 3" blade (1.2oz.). Disregard the damascus, I'm a damascus lover:

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Lots of nice knives posted here for the OP to select from. But I've got to cast another vote for the William Henry E10. It's a superb knife from a superb company. And it will never go out of style.
 
In that price range you cannot go wrong with the Small Sebenza 21. You could even get the Insingo if you prefer the wharncliffe blade shape. Excellent fit and finish, top notch in every sense. And it's so simple and beautiful that it's hard for people to be afraid of even the large one.

For cheaper options in your price range, take a look at the Spyderco Gayle Bradley Air - It's lightweight, thin, slides right into the pocket or even the watch pocket, M4 super steel, beautiful Silver Twill scales with just enough grip, awesome ergos, great blade shape perfect for any task and just adds to the sleek look. And very nice milled titanium liners that you could even have colored blue if you wanted to give it a prettier custom look. Oh and it only weighs 1.27oz. Can't even tell it's there but it can handle any office task no problem.

Also, take a look at the Spyderco Urban - I have the Wharncliffe. It's a slipit with no lock but you really don't need a lock. Especially for office and regular EDC use. Plus your finger on the choil and pressure towards the open position will keep it open. Although it locks(not really locks, but for lack of a better word) open nice and tight with no fear of it closing. Again the Wharncliffe blade just doesn't look scary and can make light of any task. I find this shape great for mail, packages, and carboard. Also little ties and anything else. It has a decent blade steel that holds its edge well and is easy to sharpen. It also only weighs 2oz. and comes with a deep carry clip. The Orange G-10 on the Wharncliffe is good for any drops if you need to spot it. And it's just a nice people friendly color.
If you don't want the Wharncliffe blade but want the Urban and the Orange handles, pick up the Leaf blade/Foliage Urban and the Wharncliffe/Orange and swap the blades and sell or trade the Wharncliffe/Foliage one. =]

Good luck with your hunt.
 
Thanks for all the recommendations. What has really stood out to me so far is the Gareth Bull Warlock. I am debating between that and the CF Sebbie....and the E10 William Henry.
 
Peruna1998 said:
Thanks for all the recommendations. What has really stood out to me so far is the Gareth Bull Warlock. I am debating between that and the CF Sebbie....and the E10 William Henry.
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You know what we're going to tell you... buy all three!
 
Of the knives you mention, I'd take a Mnandi. Mine have worked well for me in circumstances similar to the ones you describe. I would however suggest that you have a look at a few customs as well. In that price range, you could get something that would be "yours" rather than just another Cocobolo Mnandi or whatever. I have two customs (about the same price as my Mnandis taking exchange rates and international shipping into account) that are filling that suit / "easily offended by sharp objects crowd" scenario very well.

Whilst I'm also in the queue for a Warlock, like the Sebenza, it is a bit bigger and aggressive looking. If you are happy with the more utilitarian looking knives, go for it ... I'll use mine for the "heavier" rather than "lighter" weekend use and I doubt it will see a suit pocket.
 
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Peruna1998 said:
Thanks for all the recommendations. What has really stood out to me so far is the Gareth Bull Warlock. I am debating between that and the CF Sebbie....and the E10 William Henry.
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I have a William Henry EDC10 with carbon fiber and "voted" for that in my earlier response. Curious if you made a decision and if so which knife did you choose?
 
I appreciate the responses. It was a difficult choice, so I kept to the Code. I have placed an order with Gareth Bull for a Small Warlock Ti-Framelock with a lightning strike carbon fiber scale. I will also order a CF Small Sebenza in the next few weeks. Thanks for all of the input.
 
I second the Bradley Alias suggestion, the Alias II is a fantastic knife, especially for the money. I like the idea of the 940 but it's waaaaay too small for my hands (its length is fine but the handle height is an issue) so my experience with it is limited.

If you want to drop $350 the small Seb can't be beat given your requirements. If you don't want to spend as much, get the Alias.
 
Benchmade 530 - thin, light, and sharp! Sorry if it's not expensive enough, as it runs about $100ish.
 
it's not quite at the same quality level as some of those previously mentioned, but the benchmade 530 is a super featherweight at only 1.88 ounces. I've carred mine in a suit before, usually clipped to the inside jacket pocket. If you want to save a little money over previous recommendations you can pick this one up for only around 90 bucks. The spyderco sage is a little pricier but looks classy while still being a great user.
 
The Benchmade 530 would be a great choice. I carry mine in a suit, and even I forget it's there. The 940 would be great too. Most of the thinner build Kershaw line are great. The CRKT Ripple or Eros are both great. A simple slip joint would problably be the least 'scary' to folks around you. Case, GEC, etc.
 
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