Recommend me a Knife for EDC @ ~$200

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So... I have plenty of fixed blades.
A lot of tactical ones (ESEE's and the like), as well as a lot of "tactical" folders (SOGs/Benchmades/Spydies/etc)....

I need something that is more "gentleman" like but I don't care for multi-bladed slipjoints (have plenty of Case's, kinda boring to me now).

  • Wood or some other "natural" handles would be a plus, but is not required.
  • Good quality but around ~$200 (can go lower of course, and maybe a bit higher).
  • Would also like one that doesn't have a black or some other tactical looking coated blade.
  • Plain edge please, as I don't care for serrations either.
  • I'd like to get a brand I don't currently have right now... like I said plenty of: Benchmades, SOGs, Spydercos, ESEEs, CRKTs, Bokers, Cases, Bucks, Gerbers.
  • Custom or "low-production" would be cool... don't have ANY customs or non-production knives really... besides a custom Blind Horse Knives large workhorse (its a larger fixed blade, though)

Any suggestions? If you suggest a smaller fixed blade, i'd definitely consider as that would fit the bill as well. Folder's are easier to carry though, at least just around town. :thumbup:

I'm all ears, so post and link me up!
 
I don't have any custom knives but I just got the Spyderco Gayle Bradley in the mail yesterday and I am very impressed with it. It would make a nice EDC for sure.
 
I was also thinking you might cruise the Falkniven folders and see if one strikes your fancy. I really like my PXL, but would like to get a smaller one also.

Doc
 
Sounds Al Mar is worth a look. They run the line between tactical and gentleman.
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Or maybe the A.G. Russell Agents (This would be my personal choice for those requirements)
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Actually AG has a few on his site that look like they'd fit well enough.

Mcusta also has some awesome models

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I would also suggest an MCusta. There are some excellent choices in their line. I know you said that you'd like to steer away from Spyderco, but their Kopa line always had interesting scale choices and it is a very gentlemanly design.
 
I know you have Benchmades but I would look at the Mini Dejavoo.
Now, my #1 recommendation is a Chris Reeve Mnandi. Fits your description to the tee with the exception of your budget. You may be able to find a gently used one on the exchange for a little over $200.
The Falkniven TK3 is also a very nice knife.
 
The Boker Exskelimoor is a nice one as well. I like the Large more than the Small, but either is a fine choice. Bog Oak scales, blue annodized double Ti liners, blue annodized Ti pocket clip for tip up or tip down carry, blue annodized Ti standoffs, 440C blade steel with a clever flipper design at the tang of the blade.
 
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone... really digging the Fallkniven and the McCusta's.

And of course the Mnandi... I would snatch a used one up if it was around ~$250.
 
The new Benchmade Bone Collector is gonna come with Walnut handles. I absolutely love my Bone Collector and I'm getting one of the walnut ones for sure.
 
MrPres said:
The Bradley Alias would be worth a look too.
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Wow i'm really digging these.

The Alias and Sebenza would be considered "gentlemanly" as well, in my opinion... simple and non-threatening since they lack the typical "tactical black" scheme. :thumbup:
 
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