What do you guys think about this gentlemans knife?

[Grandmaster]

Ive been looking for a gentleman folder and this one caught my eye, it looks really good, anyone have any experience with it?

 

[kniferbro]

No experience, but I know Falkniven is a great company. I personally like the looks of the TK4 . I think it would be a great gents knife.

 

[bld522]

Superb. If the specs are good for you (blade length, closed length, weight, etc.), I'd say go for it!

 

[Grandmaster]

thanks, it would be my first FALLKNIVEN

 

[bld522]

They make excellent knives. I doubt you'll be disappointed.

 

[Daniel Dorn]

Love their SG Supersteel. IIRC, these TK4s have it. I like the one with Cocobolo handles.

 

[bld522]

Sure does. Here are all the specs:

Mod. TK4
Total length: 6.5" (165 mm)
Length folded: 3.8" (97 mm)
Blade length: 2.76" (70 mm)
Blade thickness: 0.12" (3 mm)
Weigth: 50 g (1.8) oz
Steel: 3G
Hardness (edge): 62 HRC
Handle material: Zytel
Pouch: Black cordura

 

[Grandmaster]

Thanks guys, appreciate it

 

[george65]

when closed, the corner of the blade that sticks out is pretty sharp and annoying for pocket carry.. other than that, it's a decent knife.

 

[Grandmaster]

just a quick question, will this be a better choice for pocket carry?

 

[Sonnydaze]

"Length folded: 3.8" (97 mm) "

This blows it out of the water...for my use. I cannot hang onto a small Sebenza, and that is almost 4" folded.
If this fits YOUR hand, and you like that type of "back-lock) (whatever), then it's fine.
The maker has a good name, for sure.

 

[bld522]

That would be my choice among Fallkniven pocket knives if for no other reason than the size. I need a closed length of 4" or more to get a full 4-finger grip on the handle. (BladeHQ shows a handle length of 4" on the Gentleman's Pocket Knife. See http://www.bladehq.com/item--Fallkniven-GP-Cocobolo-Gentleman-s--17892.)

 

[Sonnydaze]

"Length folded: 3.8" (97 mm) "

This blows it out of the water...for my use. I cannot hang onto a small Sebenza, and that is almost 4" folded.
If this fits YOUR hand, and you like that type of "back-lock" (whatever), then it's fine. That type of lock is awkward for me to operate, but it's also a strong locking system.
The maker has a good name, for sure.

 

[bld522]

"Length folded: 3.8" (97 mm) "

This blows it out of the water...for my use. I cannot hang onto a small Sebenza, and that is almost 4" folded.
If this fits YOUR hand, and you like that type of "back-lock) (whatever), then it's fine.
The maker has a good name, for sure.

I can just manage the Small Sebenza with my medium-sized hand. But anything shorter than that gets sketchy in a hurry.

 

[Grandmaster]

Which would you guys choose, and why?
Thanks

 

[Sonnydaze]

Just make sure you can return the knife if it's too small for your hand. Several sites lists various lengths, so it's hard to tell.
Good luck.

 

[bld522]

Good advice. I noticed the same thing.

 

[Ken44]

I have one(TK4), and freaking love the thing. Plenty of knife, and you can barely tell its in pocket.

I can get four fingers on the handle better than I can a small Sebenza. Your index finger can go further up the handle than on a Sebenza, and is why I can get a full four finger grip on it. The handle has a great texture, and is also rounded off making it very comfortable.

Super lightweight for what you get. I don't know all that much about Ray Mears, but he has used it a lot in his Bushcraft vids.

It looks much better open, but this pic is all I have on hand. Another great knife(IMO) bellow it, a Small Moki Fish Owl.

 

[TravisH]

:thumbup: Liking the looks of both the TK4 and the Small Moki Fish Owl.

 

[Grandmaster]

Where can I buy a sheath for the Fallkniven Gentleman Pocket?