Recommendation: Knife to commemorate special event

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Hi Folks,

What knife would you recommend to commemorate a once in a lifetime special event that can never be repeated? I want something that will fit in my pocket on special occasions and want the cost to be less than $200. Less than $150 is better.

I love Spyderco knives and thought about a Chaparral Carbon Fiber (I already have one). I love the Benchmade 707 (have one) and thought about that. I also thought about a Buck from the Custom Shop.

What do you recommend?
 
Can you narrow it down a tad?

Size?

Folder or Fixed?

I'm guessing a "gentlemen's folder? right?
 
To narrow it down a bit...I want something with no more than a 3 inch blade. It needs to be easily carried in a pocket. I am looking for a Gentleman's folder.
 
Like Papa Smurf said, the Benchmade 940 is great. I believe, if you are lucky, you can even find the CF version available your in price range.
 
Spyderco Air if modern. If semi-modern look at the Enzo PK-70 slipjoint. Other options are the Fallkniven folders, Queen, Case, etc. Though IMO hard to top a William Henry for classy modern folder but quite a bit over your budget.
 
Thanks! I had forgotten about the Spyderco Air and I do not have one. I will look into that one. The 940 is too big, but it is a great knife.
 
EnZo just came out with the Birk 75 with a flat grind S30V. My previous one was Scandi grind in D2 so the new one is much better. I haven't received it yet. You can get it in CF or G-10. The CF is like the Sage 1 and Chaparral 1. The G-10 is actually more expensive since it's nicely contoured.

Spyderco Air is a light in weight but heavy-duty cutting machine that has class. No clip.

Also, look at the rest of the Spyderco Chaparral and Sage series.
 
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The 940 is too big, but it is a great knife.
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Probably the first time I have ever heard that complaint. Usually the opposite. Have you looked at the benchmade 707 sequel? Blade length is 2.95 inches.
 
I'm almost totally in the modern knife world, but I would honestly look really hard at a traditional for a commemorative knife. I don't mind sacrificing a bit of convenience if it's going to be a keepsake as much as a tool, and the feeling of a tool that generations before me have used makes it a little more special to me.

With that in mind, I suggest the Indian River Jack. Within your budget and a gorgeous little knife.
 
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Thanks folks! These are all good recommendations. I love those silver scales on the Air and I kept thinking to myself, "These should be the scales on the Chaparral."
 
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