Gent's Knife?
Gent's Knife?
I am fairly new to the world of Spyderco Knives and Spyderco seems to have about eleventy billion different models which I find to be overwhelming so I was thinking the experts on here could probably help me out. I am looking for a "gentleman's knife" and while I would love to have a William Henry, current funds will not allow me to own a knife of that caliber. So my question is, what does Spyderco offer that is more classy than tactical and that I can use for special occasions and such? I don't want to bust out a Chinook at a wedding, ya know?
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It depends on how gentlemanly you are . The knives already mentioned would certainly qualify, but the Centofante III is often overlooked. It is longer, but it is very thin and light in the hand and in the pocket. The thin blade makes it a great slicer, the smooth FRN looks clean and won't shred your slacks, and the inlayed Spyderbug makes it look like pocket jewelry.
I don't believe in safe queens, only in pre-need replacements.
Probably you will get better answer if you define little more of what you need and how much are you willing to spend. A little while ago we had a discussion regarding gents knives
http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33633
and quite a few of us have have little different image, so more details will help.
One member of this Forum got married, carrying C83 Persian, which a little too big for gents knife, 3.5" blade, but it is a masterpiece. I have no problem to carry C83 on dress-up occasions, if they are in my state, if it is NY, that I carry Kopa.
Also take a look in our picture gallery and may you will find, what are you looking for.
http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33633
and quite a few of us have have little different image, so more details will help.
One member of this Forum got married, carrying C83 Persian, which a little too big for gents knife, 3.5" blade, but it is a masterpiece. I have no problem to carry C83 on dress-up occasions, if they are in my state, if it is NY, that I carry Kopa.
Also take a look in our picture gallery and may you will find, what are you looking for.
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My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
Kopa, the beauty queen
Kopa.
2.5" Leaf shape Full Flat grind VG10 blade with finger choil. Tip down carry with clip positioned for right hand. Very comfortable grip, at least for my large hand.Nice cutter. For more details see Mr Blonde review.
http://www.spydercollector.nl/index1.ph ... ne#article
So far made with 12 inlays. 600 or less pieces each. Least expensive - black Quince, about $100 street price, most expensive as today Gold MOP and Turquoise about $190 at on-line dealers, but can get lucky and get for less on auction, if you wait for a while. You can find many pictures on this forum, just do search.
2.5" Leaf shape Full Flat grind VG10 blade with finger choil. Tip down carry with clip positioned for right hand. Very comfortable grip, at least for my large hand.Nice cutter. For more details see Mr Blonde review.
http://www.spydercollector.nl/index1.ph ... ne#article
So far made with 12 inlays. 600 or less pieces each. Least expensive - black Quince, about $100 street price, most expensive as today Gold MOP and Turquoise about $190 at on-line dealers, but can get lucky and get for less on auction, if you wait for a while. You can find many pictures on this forum, just do search.
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
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I'd have to recommend :spyder: the Kiwi carbon fiber. No clip; nothing to snag on a pair of dress pants. Knife is incredibly smooth and feels larger than actual due to the design. Wharncliff blade is versatile for a number of apps. Carbon Fiber handle provides a bit more control in the hand via texture (and looks **** good too!).
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