What is a "Gentleman's Knife" to you?

[Charlie Mike]

Folder with less than 3.5" blade, preferably slipjoint.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I saved 2 Weddings with my 34OT because folks tied those rings in knots on those will pillows.

Well, then I guess I stand corrected

 

[Hickory n steel]

"Gentleman's Knife" is just a code word for "Candy Ass Knife".

What do you consider not to be a candy ass knife ?
A stupid ass " tactical folder " that's so conspicuous that it fly's a red flag ?

 

[Rip Gut 916]

What do you consider not to be a candy ass knife ?
A stupid ass " tactical folder " that's so conspicuous that it fly's a red flag ?

Actually I've seen a ton of so called 'tactical knives' that look like a candy ass knife.

 

[Wowbagger]

At a minimum one of these. A Patriot, or Secretary or Bantam.



For the more sophisticated an Executive.
Second knife from top



. . . and for the gentleman who wants to “geeter DONE !’

a Gayle Bradley One

 

[Yalius]

Hmmmm...

First a Gentleman's knife is never openable one-handed. A gentleman is never in such a hurry as to need his knife quickly, and his valet is always at hand to hold whatever is necessary to allow both hands to be free.

Second, it would never be a knife that would be used for self-defense. A gentleman would never deign to use more force than good old-fashioned fisticuffs to settle a dispute... and even that would be considered a failing, in that his words could not defuse the situation.

Third, a gentleman's knife would never be a knife without a story. It's only after rescuing the Baroness' favorite hound from a thistle bush, or cutting free the diamond stickpin that became entangled in Her Grace's bonnet, that a dress knife or a pen knife becomes a Gentleman's knife.

Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, a Gentleman's knife is one that does not draw attention. It is always a Gentleman's actions, not his accoutrements, that define him. It should be subtle, understated, refined. A knife that draws attention is... uncouth.

 

[Hickory n steel]

At a minimum one of these. A Patriot, or Secretary or Bantam.



For the more sophisticated an Executive.
Second knife from top



. . . and for the gentleman who wants to “geeter DONE !’

a Gayle Bradley One

It would be cool if my pocket pal had a clip point secondary blade, but since it is a classic pen knife pattern I don't mind too much.

 

[Dan of Bazz Clazz]

Very nice. Not familiar with the model / maker. Who makes it?

 

[Dan of Bazz Clazz]

I frankly don't understand how folders can compare to this.

(Not mine, mind you, just some random picture I found, one day I hope to find a nice pair, though)

Try putting either in your pocket. Enlightenment will quickly follow grasshopper.

 

[Dan of Bazz Clazz]

Here ya go

ya... no. That thing is smaller than my thumbnail. lol And I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that it isn't VG10 steel either.

 

[Dan of Bazz Clazz]

I always hear the term "gentleman's folder" so when I think of these, I always think of sub 2" blades for some reason and not blacked out (blade and handle).
The Benchmade Impel always comes to mind.

Like this? I can see that making the group.

 

[Wowbagger]

that would be considered a failing, in that his words could not defuse the situation.

Can't argue with a drunk or a crazy person.

 

[Dan of Bazz Clazz]

For me, a gentleman's knife is a knife I don't feel silly pulling out of my suit pocket and using in mixed company. That is (obviously) a very subjective and somewhat broad definition. My latest "gentleman's knife" is my Liong Mah GSD Tuxedo. That might be too big or nontraditional for some gents but not for me. It also helps that I can open it easily with either the flipper or the thumb. Snapping a knife open is usually (imho) a ticket to non-gentlemanliness.

Not sure it works for me, but I see where you are coming from. Good looking knife.

 

[Dan of Bazz Clazz]

Old Timer 340 or better yet the Uncle Henry version!.

Interesting choice. Brings back childhood memories.

 

[Wowbagger]

Very nice. Not familiar with the model / maker. Who makes it?

Are you asking about the Pocket Pal ? Or the first ones I posted ?
In both cases Swiss Army Knife and or Wenger. Some body bought out Wenger recently didn't they ?

 

[Dan of Bazz Clazz]

This is likely the only knife in my collection that qualifies.

Very nice! Can't make out the markings. Is that from Lone Wolf?

 

[Dan of Bazz Clazz]

I think that with it being a stockman the 34OT is a little too much of a cattle ranchers knife, but I guess it depends on who's at the formal function.
Now the 33OT middleman jack may be a bit more suited to formal occasions if at all.

I love the 34OT though as it was my first good knife.

I get what you're saying. Nice little knife.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Are you asking about the Pocket Pal ? Or the first ones I posted ?
In both cases Swiss Army Knife and or Wenger. Some body bought out Wenger recently didn't they ?

Victorinox now owns wenger.

 

[Dan of Bazz Clazz]

My nephew's wedding is next month and this is what I'll be sporting.

I'm a big Boker fan. Not sure how I missed this one. First time seeing it. Doesn't fit the category for me, but I like it and may pick one up in the near future.

 

[Dan of Bazz Clazz]

My Case Serpentine Jack is my dress knife .

Definitely a classic style.