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Gentleman’s Knife Recommendation
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A sweet knife though, love mine.Cycletroll wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:29 pmhttps://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... DP-189/764
A bit more than your budget but deals can be found. Normally $242
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The classiest folder I own is an M4 PM2 with CF scales so I carried it at my daughter's wedding.
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The Native 5 is in my top 5, but it's a fiercr looking knife for sure. It has aggressive lines imo, which I like a lot.WilliamMunny wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:54 pmA G-10 Native 5. It’s smaller and not aggressive looking. But it has a 3” blade that can do a lot and enough handle to fill out most hands. Extremely nice knife.
A fancier Delica or a Chaparral Ti would be my choice.
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It’s funny, next to my PM2 or Manix my Native 5 looks like the “little” office knife. But yes tons of less aggressive knives out there too.Xformer wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 12:12 amThe Native 5 is in my top 5, but it's a fiercr looking knife for sure. It has aggressive lines imo, which I like a lot.WilliamMunny wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:54 pmA G-10 Native 5. It’s smaller and not aggressive looking. But it has a 3” blade that can do a lot and enough handle to fill out most hands. Extremely nice knife.
A fancier Delica or a Chaparral Ti would be my choice.
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I have the maple and the raffir noble Chaparrals, but these are my favorites:
Or turn most anything into a gent's folder with custom scales.
Or turn most anything into a gent's folder with custom scales.
Military/PM2/P3 Native Chief/Native GB2 DF2 PITS Chaparral Tasman Salt 2 SE Caribbean Sheepfoot SE SpydieChef Swayback Manix2 Sage 1 SSS Stretch 2 XL G10
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Those fluted titanium models are really the Deusenburgs of the Spyderco world. I wouldn't even put a Nirvana over them. I feel like a Para 2 version would break the economy. There needs to be a whole family of them, Para/Manix 2, Chief, Shaman...
Omg....a fluted titanium Shaman...if they could machine it to still have the contoured grip and the flutes....wow.
Omg....a fluted titanium Shaman...if they could machine it to still have the contoured grip and the flutes....wow.
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Yes! Flute Ti and flute CF everything! I also carried the PITS, the honeymoon lasted a full year. Not having to think about a locking mechanism and also the looks, F&F, design and ergos are all wonderful. That knife is near perfect EDC IMO. Replaced finally only by a Small PJ Sebenza 21.
Military/PM2/P3 Native Chief/Native GB2 DF2 PITS Chaparral Tasman Salt 2 SE Caribbean Sheepfoot SE SpydieChef Swayback Manix2 Sage 1 SSS Stretch 2 XL G10
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I didn't know you were a fan of the NirvanaEvil D wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 5:03 amThose fluted titanium models are really the Deusenburgs of the Spyderco world. I wouldn't even put a Nirvana over them. I feel like a Para 2 version would break the economy. There needs to be a whole family of them, Para/Manix 2, Chief, Shaman...
Omg....a fluted titanium Shaman...if they could machine it to still have the contoured grip and the flutes....wow.
But yeah, those fluted titanium models are very very nice.
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If you want the OG gentleman’s knife. Go with the Gayle Bradley Air (C159GFP). By far, the best one ever made by Spyderco for that purpose.
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I don't think the swayback has been mentioned yet- another gentleman option
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Xformer wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:39 amI didn't know you were a fan of the NirvanaEvil D wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 5:03 amThose fluted titanium models are really the Deusenburgs of the Spyderco world. I wouldn't even put a Nirvana over them. I feel like a Para 2 version would break the economy. There needs to be a whole family of them, Para/Manix 2, Chief, Shaman...
Omg....a fluted titanium Shaman...if they could machine it to still have the contoured grip and the flutes....wow.
But yeah, those fluted titanium models are very very nice.
I don't have one, never actually even considered buying one but I definitely appreciate the build. It has some design details that are kinda deal breakers, especially at that price point, but it's without a doubt one of the most impressive knives Spyderco has produced so I think it deserves a spot up near the throne. Not ON the throne but near it lol.
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Chaparral Sun & Moon
Chaparral Birdseye Maple
Chaparral Carbon Fiber
Chaparral Birdseye Maple
Chaparral Carbon Fiber
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This Adventura has been a special occasion folder for a long time . May be difficult to find . There are many nice ideas already posted to choose from . MG2
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I'm definitely still team Chaparral for this purpose (CF OG with hidden screws IMO), but the pakkawood Delica was one of my most carried knives in the office. Please consider emailing KnifeCenter for pictures of the actual knife before you purchase... There is a lot of variations in the wood grain and I've seen some duds.
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Spyderco kapara
Spy opera
Watu
Mcbee
Zt 0450
Benchmade 940
Crk small.sebenza wood inlay
Crk mnandi
.....buy once cry once, don't let $$ stop you! You only live once and this wedding knife can be used at other times like anniversary dinners, funerals, graduation, etc....
Spy opera
Watu
Mcbee
Zt 0450
Benchmade 940
Crk small.sebenza wood inlay
Crk mnandi
.....buy once cry once, don't let $$ stop you! You only live once and this wedding knife can be used at other times like anniversary dinners, funerals, graduation, etc....
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A lot of great suggestions. I look at it a little differently. For me, a wedding is a traditional day and I think deserves a traditional knife. Something like a C27 Jess Horn would have been perfect. That would be hard to find now.
When my son got married I gave him a Benchmade Proper in CF with an S90V blade.
I see DLT have a couple of nice Great Eastern #54’s about to drop. Well inside your budget and very classy -
Great Eastern UN-X-LD - #54 Single Blade Big Jack - Elderberry Jigged Bone
Great Eastern UN-X-LD - #54 Single Blade Big Jack - Smooth Blue Bone
Great Eastern UN-X-LD - #54 Single Blade Big Jack - Desert Ironwood
When my son got married I gave him a Benchmade Proper in CF with an S90V blade.
I see DLT have a couple of nice Great Eastern #54’s about to drop. Well inside your budget and very classy -
Great Eastern UN-X-LD - #54 Single Blade Big Jack - Elderberry Jigged Bone
Great Eastern UN-X-LD - #54 Single Blade Big Jack - Smooth Blue Bone
Great Eastern UN-X-LD - #54 Single Blade Big Jack - Desert Ironwood
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Obviously it’s the kopa.