Traditional Gentlemen's Knives

[euroken]

I think that's wishful thinking Gary. A gents' knife is a purpose driven tool, not a jack-of-all-trades.



That may be a slipjoint/spring knife, but that's not traditional.

Awwwman...I knew it! lol. I'll update shortly!

 

[kamagong]

Awwwman...I knew it! lol. I'll update shortly!

Hahaha...don't do that. I'm not King of the World, though I did stay at a Holiday Inn once. That was just my opinion and as long as Gary and Frank says it's kosher you're good to go.

 

[dantzk8]

The concept of a Gentleman's Folder is simple – smaller knives that focus on quality of materials and a dressy 'public-friendly' look that pairs equally well with your suit or jeans pocket."

Then, this one could qualify.



Dan.

 

[afishhunter]

I think this might qualify as a Gentleman's knife (even if not owned by one) thanks to the pattern and damascus blade?View attachment 1802245Does a SAK Classic SD/Signature/Mini Champ qualify as a Gentleman's Knife?
They are rather pedestrian looking, but are small, have scissors, a fingernail file, (mini champ also has a cuticle pusher. The Signature and Mini Champ also has a retractable ballpoint pen with blue ink.) in addition to a small pen blade. (Mini Champ has more tools, of course, and a small Wharncliffe blade in addition to the pen blade.)
Would the inclusion of a corkscrew make a "Gentleman's Knife"? (Not necessarily limited to the Swiss Army knives that have them.)

 

[JohnDF]

That may be a slipjoint/spring knife, but that's not traditional.

Awwwman...I knew it! lol. I'll update shortly!

I'm not too sure.
If the Lionsteel, Fox, and Jack Wolf knives can be posted...
I think the Pena would qualify too. There's no pocket clip or thumb stud being shown.

 

[kamagong]

I'm not too sure.
If the Lionsteel, Fox, and Jack Wolf knives can be posted...
I think the Pena would qualify too. There's no pocket clip or thumb stud being shown.

It's just my opinion John. Let's just say that if I were asked to define that parameters of what does or doesn't count as traditional, I'd draw the lines differently.

 

[JohnDF]

I'd draw the lines differently.

So would I, my friend.

 

[Peregrin]

I'm looking at the guidelines for a "traditional" knife and have changed my opinion. The one I posted here does not qualify. My apologies.

No harm no foul! Glad to have you here.

JohnDF , afishhunter , dantzk8 , kamagong ,et al, I'm certainly no expert on the subject, and looking at online definitions is gonna make my head explode! If we keep it traditional, and think of what we might carry to, and possibly use at the church supper (in a gentlemenly fashion), that's a start. I'm sure we're going to see all manner of posts, and I guess that's OK.

I'll add this one. You'd think Boker would be a valid example, although if you ask Jack Black they have gone overboard on their use of the Barlow name.

Böker Club Knife Gentleman

 

[MUFC4Benfica1]

Taylor‘s Eye Witness, Wharncliffe, pen, MoP.

 

[kamagong]

https://imgur.com/a/dXPbwdY

Taylor‘s Eye Witness, Wharncliffe, pen, MoP.

That'll play.

 

[JohnDF]

JohnDF , afishhunter , dantzk8 , kamagong ,et al, I'm certainly no expert on the subject, and looking at online definitions is gonna make my head explode!

Yes, I'm sticking with the no thumb stud and no pocket clip definition as my hard and fast rules.
I don't believe the Modern Traditionals like Lionsteel Barlows qualify as true Traditional Knives, I post those elsewhere, but it gets too tough if we try to define it too rigidly.

 

[Spats McGee]

No harm no foul! Glad to have you here.....

I do at least try to play by the rules! And I'm glad to be here.

 

[Fodderwing]

I was gifted this Balloon Whittler by one of the many great gentlemen we have here,

Thank you Jack. My pleasure and honor too.

Here's an old 4-line Camillus

 

[B1GSHOT]

Gentlemen's Knives often have grooming tools, like fingernail files and cuticle cleaners. They are generally very thin, have very small blades and fit in a vest pocket. Often they have brass or steel coverings rather than thick bone or stag. But they can also have mother of pearl, ebony, horn and other similar dressy handles. They're usually pen knives, rather than working patterns like stockman or trapper.

 

[mbkr]

I think these A.G. Russell pen knives qualify as gentlemen's knives. Approx. 3.25" closed. Nice and slim single spring patterns. Natural bone and red linen micarta.

 

[Mitt]

 

[Will Power]

ALL Traditionals should qualify as being carried by 'gentlefolk' but alas as in all things it's not always so....

 

[B1GSHOT]

I think the category of gentleman’s knives isn’t collected much. Nice vintage brass knives go for under $50 at eBay. Everybody has stacks of working knives, but only a small handful of solingen brass knives or small fancy Sheffield pen knifes. Does anyone here specialize in gentlemen’s knives?

 

[Ace Rimmer]

I've always thought of this stag mini copperhead with threaded bolsters as being in that category.

This one would definitely fit into the category of gentleman's grooming tools.

If I could afford to employ a "gentleman's personal gentleman" I might let him carry my gentleman's knife for me.

(Stephen Fry as Jeeves in Jeeves and Wooster)

 

[Fodderwing]