Would you use your own classy gents folder at a fancy restaurant?

A Laguiole is ideal, classic and elegant. A Perceval Le Français too.
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Houlahound said:
Specifically for the intention to look a bit unique & posh, at least in your own mind.

This is actually a thing, slicey folders with fancy schmancy scales, no pocket clip...etc. use them to eat your meal with just because you can.

Sounds like a neat idea.
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No I would not. Unless it were a fancy Cowboy-style restaurant.
I don't believe in causing a fuss.
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do."--Saint Ambrose
 
Houlahound said:
Specifically for the intention to look a bit unique & posh, at least in your own mind.
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Absolutely not.
Even if I did go to a fancy restaurant ( not that they'd let my ass in because my most dressy cloths are a nice flannel shirt my favorite jeans and clean pair of boots )
I would not be using some special fancy knife to cut a steak to make myself look fancy.
I'd pull out whatever slipjoint is in my pocket wipe it off, then cut my food as needed wipe it off and put it away.

Now if I had to choose one of my knives for steak it would probably be the case Slimline trapper.
 
I wouldn't judge someone else for doing it, but it feels a little socially awkward to me, at least here in the US. Also, I don't like the idea of cutting on ceramic. I'd rather dull the restaurant's knives. I've never had an issue with cutting steaks easily with the restaurant's utensils.
 
sgt1372 said:
I've got a Laguiole (nothing as rare and expensive as the Spyderco Ramco pictured above) that I could use at a restaurant, but I've never remembered to take it w/me when I've gone out for dinner.

However, I almost always carry a folder of some kind (seldom a "gentleman's version) and have used it to cut meat when the knife I was provided was not up to the job.

Update: Actually just used my Ikuchi instead of a plastic knife to cut up some BBQ chicken at lunch. Took this photo of if but it cut off the end of the blade.

Just proves that I'm a lousy photographer but you get the "point." ;)

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I think this is the perfect time to use a real knife as the plastic stuff sucks. The picture isn't bad.

I haven't done it yet, but I think my Mini Kephart would work really well in a restaurant. But stuff like this is not a priority. "Bring me another knife. This one is dull." :D
 
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I use whatever is on me at the time, not scared of cutting on a plate. An Opinel 8 works great as do my traditional customs. Texas Roadhouse is about as fancy as I get, great steak grilled right every time.
 
Been a slow couple of days or a week. 58 posts about using your own knife in a restaurant..... gotta love it!

I very seldomly go to nice restaurants any more. They are just too damn expensive for what you get. Plus I can't eat steak any more anyway with my red meat allergy.
 
South paw draw said:
I had a Kiser sunburst and a boker urban trapper as my going out knives. Now I use a bugout with titanium scales. Seems to do the trick just fine for me. But a nice Mnandi would be my preferred choice just haven't got one yet.
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A Benchmade 531 is about as fancy as I get. I guess you could say it is my best dress knife. The other two are a Victorinox Cadet or the Christy knife on my pocket watch.

And, no, I normally would not use my dress knife as a statement of something when dining.

Besides, a nice steak is something that I rarely get to enjoy anymore. Just not in the budget. The last time I enjoyed a steak was because of the kindness and courtesy of @South paw draw.
 
Yes , on a camping trip or picnic . ;)

I don't expect to supply my own cutlery ( or toiletries ) at a restaurant .

My knives stay concealed unless somebody tries to steal my food or drink . :rolleyes:
 
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