What is your "dress up" knife?

Came in late, but since I don't have many Spydies, amongst these: GB1, Endura SB, Endura 4 SG, Black Tenacious, Resilience, I guess GB1 :D.
 
Depends on the occasion and circumstances before and after it for me...I rotate between:

-GB1
-Caly 3.5 SB
-Cruwear Millie
-Sage 2
-ZDP Endura
-Other Non-Spydies :eek:

I'm in suit and tie at least twice a week. I used to try to be 'low-key' and carry slim but I've found, at least in my case, that no-one really pays any attention or raises any eyebrows no matter what I carry. And, on the off chance I find myself in a situation where they would/might, I always carry my SE Ladybug Hawkbill aka 'the Ladyhawk' which is universally found to be cute by all. :D
 
I usually carry a Caly 3 ZDP-189
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or a Chaparral Carbon Fiber
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Or a Dragonfly Nishijin
No good picture.
 
I really wish they would make the Caly CF and Chaparral CF with solid clips instead of the wire!!

It has been a long time since I tried them, so maybe I should pick one up and give it a go....

What is the difference between the Caly and Chaparral? They both look very very similar? Also what is the marking on the blade?
 
I will add a SS Dragonfly and the Ti Pingo to the discussion. I would never have purchased the SS Dfly but it was a gift. I couldn't be happier with the knife. Makes the Dfly a tank. The Ti Pingo classes up a slipjoint that is easily one of Spyderco's most underrated designs. I use my FRN Pingo like a rented mule and it loves the attention
 
I have a few dress knives but I never dress up. I am kind of a scrub. A little bit redneck and a little bit hippie I guess. ;) Weddings, funerals, court appearances and job interviews are about the only reasons I put on my one nice shirt. :D

I wouldn't think twice about carrying any of these if I were to dress up. At the last wedding I went to I carried my pair of fluted Ti goodness.

Fluted Ti Native
Fluted Ti Military
CF Damascus Caly3
CF Chaparral
Des Horn
Sage3
Sage4
CF Balance
"R" Nishijin
Nishijin Cricket
 
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I got this Kiwi about 10 years ago and it's been a great little knife for times when I'm not wearing jeans.
 
Mine is an Al Mar Sportsman, but my shabbat knife was a green lum chinese and is now a walker lightweight.
 
Nothing has been able to kick the Positron out of my pocket since I got it. Has a classy look to it imo.
 
3rdGenRigger said:
Not a great picture but here's the other side (It's sitting on a Manix2 LW for size comparison). If you'd like I can take some better pictures in the daylight tomorrow for you from multiple angles. I have 43 other Spydercos so if there's a model you'd like comparison shots with I might be able to oblige. I just recently installed a blue anodized deep carry titanium clip on mine.

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The Domino's cutting edge looks to be about a 1/4" longer than the Manix in this pic.

Is that accurate?

On topic. I've carried my Street Beat to a wedding before. Under my jacket but over my vest on the belt if I recall correctly. As for folders, the only Spyderco I have is a Stretch. I don't reach for it on dressy occasions though.
 
Kwon Kwang said:
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Sage 1, baby! Always classy, always useful. My new favorite EDC folder (okay, tied for favorite...will never get rid of my PM2). The knife is dressier than I'll ever be.
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That is a great dress up knife. Strong enough to be useful in most situations and light, as well as attractive. Don t forget the great value price. Excellent fit and finish.
 
The wire clip is extremely functional and helps with the light weight..Although some may disagree, I think it looks fine.
 
loving the replies - thank you all so far!

Full Flat - thanks! Will look for those if I can't source an original!
 
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