What Defines a "Gent's Knife?"

[chuko]

What treat, Charles! There is no way i could pick a favorite out of those gems. The American Shear, The Napanoch, and the Stag Ulster Orange Blossom....and that Wade & Butcher...oh my...I just can't...they all are exquisite. The engraving on the Gray Taylor is captivating. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you as well and everybody here on the porch.
Charles

 

[Ratbert]

And here are a few of the knives I've had built to that pattern.

Dr. T

Cramer
http://www.johnferguson.net/2015/lamb/cramergents1.jpg

Dunlap
http://www.johnferguson.net/2015/lamb/dunlapbonegents1.jpg

Charles

chuko, those are a treat to look at! I especially like the Dr. T.

Thank you for sharing!

As to the question of the stag Coyote fitting the bill...absolutely.

 

[ismaris]

Robeson inherited from my grandpa. Definitely a "Gent's" knife.

 

[boy&hisdogs]

Since we're all posting our pearl handled lobsters...

This is a 1900-1945 era Hen and Rooster that I got at the flea market for a dollar.

For me, a gents knife is one that is small, to fit in a suit pocket without printing, and made with fancy materials, engraving, etc. More of a token, a "can't NOT have a knife" knife for special occasions or an old man who's days of hard work are behind him.

 

[chuko]

A mint condition HICKORY orange blossom
Charles