Your favorite gentleman's knife

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My favorite gentleman's knife is a Spyderco Micro Dyad with a black pearl handle . What is your favorite gentleman's knife ?
 
I'm not quite sure that a Case Swayback Jack is properly characterized as a gentleman's knife, but everything is relative I guess.

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Edited: perhaps I can answer my own question as to what constitutes a gentleman's knife by dredging up one of my earlier posts:

"It is early Spring, and you are at a social gathering on the veranda of a Victorian mansion situated on 700 acres just outside of Charleston, SC. A cool spring breeze is bringing the smell of ribs from the grill. An intoxicating aroma of charcoal and sizzling meat.

The estate's owner, a very attractive young widow who recently inherited a shipping fortune of almost $800M, is clearly captivated by your charm and good humor. She approaches, accompanied by her twin sister who has returned just this morning from boarding school in Switzerland. After a shy giggle and a bit of conversation, the young widow flings her long, brown hair away from her face and asks if you might slice a lime for her Gin and Tonic. As she does so, you sense the slightest whiff of her scent, which is quickly replaced by that of the grill. You find yourself suddenly hungry, though for what you know not.

You:

a) remove your Spyderco Camo Military with black blade from your pocket, and it snaps open with a satisfying clunk. The young widow retracts in fear and drop her Gin and Tonic. Her security personnel wrestle you to the ground and remove you from the estate; or,

b) you casually remove a small, finely crafted folder hand-made of exquisite and costly materials. You expertly slice the lime with its razor edge, and place a slice in the widow's drink. As you do so, your hand casually touches hers, precipitating her to blush. But the blush is accompanied by an unblinking stare into your own eyes, and you see her pupils dilate ever so slightly. After an embarrassed pause, she asks if you might accompany her and her sister on a private walking tour of the riding stables. You accept, and begin your stroll as the sun begins to set behind the adjacent hills.

If your answer is b), you were carrying a gentleman's knife."
 
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I don't really have one. The closest I have is a Fallkniven U2.
But my church knife is usually a Spyderco Military.
 
When it comes right down to it, most of my folders fit into the "gent's" category these days. If I need anything more robust, I'll use a fixed blade.

These Ohtas are my current faves:

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You can't beat a William Henry for a gents knife.

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My titanium Slug Dashi made by SAR knives is what I carry whit me when im in a more relaxed setting.
 
My William Henry B12-TZ Spearpoint is my go to Gentleman's knife. If I'm not carrying my William Henry then I may carry one of the following:

Small Sebenza
RJ Martin Dress Havoc
RJ Martin Dress Q-36
Kershaw Sapphire
Rockstead Beetle
Kershaw Ti/ZDP-189 Leek
Spyderco Abalone/MOP Kopa
Brad Southard CF Trot
Aaron Frederick Desert Ironwood M-1A2
Boker Exskelimoor 1 or 2
 
This is probably the most gentalmanly of my knives. an A.G. Russell warnecliff:

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powernoodle said:
I'm not quite sure that a Case Swayback Jack is properly characterized as a gentleman's knife, but everything is relative I guess.

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Edited: perhaps I can answer my own question as to what constitutes a gentleman's knife by dredging up one of my earlier posts:

"It is early Spring, and you are at a social gathering on the veranda of a Victorian mansion situated on 700 acres just outside of Charleston, SC. A cool spring breeze is bringing the smell of ribs from the grill. An intoxicating aroma of charcoal and sizzling meat.

The estate's owner, a very attractive young widow who recently inherited a shipping fortune of almost $800M, is clearly captivated by your charm and good humor. She approaches, accompanied by her twin sister who has returned just this morning from boarding school in Switzerland. After a shy giggle and a bit of conversation, the young widow flings her long, brown hair away from her face and asks if you might slice a lime for her Gin and Tonic. As she does so, you sense the slightest whiff of her scent, which is quickly replaced by that of the grill. You find yourself suddenly hungry, though for what you know not.

You:

a) remove your Spyderco Camo Military with black blade from your pocket, and it snaps open with a satisfying clunk. The young widow retracts in fear and drop her Gin and Tonic. Her security personnel wrestle you to the ground and remove you from the estate; or,

b) you casually remove a small, finely crafted folder hand-made of exquisite and costly materials. You expertly slice the lime with its razor edge, and place a slice in the widow's drink. As you do so, your hand casually touches hers, precipitating her to blush. But the blush is accompanied by an unblinking stare into your own eyes, and you see her pupils dilate ever so slightly. After an embarrassed pause, she asks if you might accompany her and her sister on a private walking tour of the riding stables. You accept, and begin your stroll as the sun begins to set behind the adjacent hills.

If your answer is b), you were carrying a gentleman's knife."
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That was the best example I have ever read.
 
I'm thinking a Case swayback jack or any of the smaller offerings from GEC, Queen, etc. Certainly a nice custom would also be considered a "gentlemens" knife.

I think a ZT0200 may be a little much...LOL.
 
Superb post powernoodle,applause!!My gents carry is my Case stag and Damascus Peanut.My Wife bought it for me and I carry it daily,without fail.
 
Powernoodle's post is one of my most favorite of all time. Brilliant. Brilliant I say.

My Mnandi is by far my favorite gentleman's knife.

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