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Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:33 pm
by ConspicuousConsumption
I'm getting married in a few weeks and will be in need of a knife to compliment my suit (not a tuxedo). I have a lot of Spydies with G10 and FRN, but none of them really seem to fit the bill. I have been leaning towards a non-Spyderco OTF, but which Spydies should I consider? I am thinking about a couple, but I don't want to influence anyone's answer.
I think a suit knife should be: fairly slim, small, light-ish, classy and not tactical, and inconspicuous.
Does anyone have any ideas?
By the way, a PM2 isn't ideal for a suit knife...
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:42 pm
by ZrowsN1s
Well it's not cheap, but my first instinct would be the 40th Anniversary.
Classy.
Lil Nilakka
Foilage Green Frn and Damascus Delica 4
Jade PM 2
Manbug works great in pocket :D
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:56 pm
by Sharp Guy
Chaparral
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:59 pm
by ejcr98
Sage 5.
If you want something smaller and can wait for the Rhino to come out, that had be a great choice.
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:06 pm
by The Snowman
Vallotton, if you disregard its pretty insane pricetag.
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:11 pm
by bouhunter
Sharp Guy wrote:Chaparral
Exactly. :) classy, slim, discreet and no need for anything bigger.
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:36 pm
by rybu0305
Sage 5 or GB2.
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:38 pm
by 40mm
Manbug. Or pop the clip off a Dragonfly and drop that in your pocket.
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:49 pm
by ronT2
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:00 pm
by bearfacedkiller
CF Chaparral is my dress knife.
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:12 pm
by blueblur
Gayle Bradley 2 or any of the Chaps.
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:13 pm
by Knife Knut
Well, if they were still on the market, the SpyderCard or ByrdCard would be perfect. But definitely a Manbug in addition to whatever else you decide on.
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:48 pm
by hom76
If you can go clip less I think Air is a good choice
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:52 pm
by remnar
Chaparral, Air (no clip), Memory
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:00 pm
by Slumblor
Sharp Guy wrote:Chaparral
+1
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:21 pm
by holeshot
Domino, black, red or blue.
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:26 pm
by Doc Dan
The Chaparral would be the #1 pick. I cannot think of any knife, by any maker, that is so suitable to a suit. (pun intended)
However, I would not over look the humble FRN Delica, either. The Native is thicker and blockier. Most of BM's knives are too thick or blocky, except the 707 (their best knife for this role).
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:55 pm
by dsvirsky
Fairly slim, small, light-ish, classy and not tactical, and inconspicuous? Jess Horn sprint.
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:55 pm
by Bloke
A Chap' would be best if it was going to feature in the wedding photos but if you just want something to cut the wedding cake I'd prolly go a Temp' 2 only because it's a PITA getting icing out of a Millie's pivot.
Re: Suit knife
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:59 pm
by DrawBackwards
I don't have one yet, but I've been thinking about what would be a nice suit carry. I'm leaning to the CF or Raffir Chaparral -- although if I was going slightly larger I think it might be a Sage 5. My Domino is just a little heavier than is practical for my suit pants, even though it's great for Dockers.
If I save enough pennies I might skip them all for the CF Native with s90v... :)
Most importantly: congratulations! I hope you're both very happy for many years to come!
- Ward