Favorite Gents Folder

archer

March 23, 2014 12:55

Don't limit yourself to the 3" blade limit, the 94x series are just right for a gents folder, I carry my 940s on formal occasions and it dissapears nicely in any pocket or waistband.

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myker

March 23, 2014 13:26

Always wanted one, 482...

I'll carry a 586 with a silver split arrow or silver Contigo if I'm feeling spiffy.

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fastjan

March 23, 2014 13:56

Someday I'll have to pick up a Bradley Alias II. It just seems like a great gents folder. A buddy of mine used to work for the FBI. I always thought it would have been the perfect knife for him. I'm not sure how long the blade is. My Alias I blade is 3.5", so I'm betting on 3" or less. The thing is, the blade is substantial, not whimpy, and the knife is thin and classy...good enough for Jack Bauer, I'm sure.

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trailboss

March 23, 2014 16:05

When I wear a suit, I carry a 710 or 806. But that's me.

The 94x carries well but the blade is too slim.

I forgot all about another knife I have.

It's a 525 with cf scales. So I guess that's my gents knife.

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b-man308

March 23, 2014 16:06

I've always liked the 690 for a dress knife:

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trailboss

March 23, 2014 16:19

I forgot about a knife that may fit the bill here. I never carry it because it's too small for me and is hard for me to open and close. It's a hybrid and I believe is a 707 handle with a 705 blade. Anyway, it's pretty slim.

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mobilefirelord

March 23, 2014 18:01

3" blade limits selection. I am assuming you are looking for folder, right?

531 and Volli is .25" longer than 3. The 470-1 is 3" blade and Gentleman's blade.

As Archer has mentioned, 94X Osborne works well for me, since my blade length limit is 3.5".

MFL

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ryxlyx

March 23, 2014 18:09

For me it's either a modded 525 or my 14210-- but both are primarily utilitarian, first and foremost.

Too tiny for me to do much w/, but I've always liked the looks (and D2) of various 960s.

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archer

March 23, 2014 18:09

quote:

Originally posted by Trailboss:
When I wear a suit, I carry a 710 or 806. But that's me.

The 94x carries well but the blade is too slim.

I forgot all about another knife I have.
It's a 525 with cf scales. So I guess that's my gents knife.

TB, whenever you post something, in my head it always sounds like Sam Elliot is talking.

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chip

March 23, 2014 18:23

For a dress knife, I am a fan of the 480-1 and the 530-1303. If you are a lefty you have to flip the thumb stud on the 480-1. Benchmade can flip it for you.

I had a 582 and it is a nice looking knife, but the thumb stud cannot be reversed (the blade has a recess on one side for the back screw for the thumb stud) and the retention mechanism on mine was excessively stiff.

The 530 is 1/4" longer than you want, but it is very light and dressy enough in the carbon fiber.

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mobilefirelord

March 23, 2014 18:31

quote:

Originally posted by Trailboss:
When I wear a suit, I carry a 710 or 806. But that's me.

The 94x carries well but the blade is too slim.

I forgot all about another knife I have.
It's a 525 with cf scales. So I guess that's my gents knife.

TB, I have just wondered that too about 94X. Funny thing that 710 and 940 has same thickness of the blade. I think 710 is longer, so it makes it feel like bigger knife, but it is same at 0.115". Also Mini Presidio Ultra 527/5270 = 0.115"

As a matter of fact, it is 1000th of inch thicker than 950.
950, 710-141, 746 = 0.114"

In this 3~4" category, here is blade thickness.

Emissary 470-1, 530, 531 = 0.090"
707, Mini Barrage 585, Volli, Emissary 477, 890 = 0.100"
Barrages (580/581/583) = 0.121"

904, 482 = 0.104"

MFL

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dj

March 23, 2014 18:43

quote:

Originally posted by archer:

quote:

Originally posted by Trailboss:
When I wear a suit, I carry a 710 or 806. But that's me.

The 94x carries well but the blade is too slim.

I forgot all about another knife I have.
It's a 525 with cf scales. So I guess that's my gents knife.

TB, whenever you post something, in my head it always sounds like Sam Elliot is talking.

Funny you should say that ........
I always think of Miss Piggy .........LOL jk

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dj

March 23, 2014 18:44

Discontinued ....... but the 770 is a good dress knife.
I find the 705 nice , but fat .......its one of my fav. smaller knives.

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archer

March 23, 2014 19:01

quote:

Originally posted by dj:

quote:

Originally posted by archer:

quote:

Originally posted by Trailboss:
When I wear a suit, I carry a 710 or 806. But that's me.

The 94x carries well but the blade is too slim.

I forgot all about another knife I have.
It's a 525 with cf scales. So I guess that's my gents knife.

TB, whenever you post something, in my head it always sounds like Sam Elliot is talking.

Funny you should say that ........
I always think of Miss Piggy .........LOL jk

If you were'nt such a likeable guy, you'd really piss off a few people here.

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dj

March 23, 2014 19:37

I probably do .......but its only in fun.
Most know me .....those that dont .....hate me .....LOL

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trailboss

March 23, 2014 19:50

DJ, what makes you so sure that those who know you don't hate you too?

J/k.

Archer, I'm glad you hear Sam in your head. That's cool.

You should get a pic of Tuco and use it for your avatar!

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archer

March 23, 2014 21:02

Done!

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trailboss

March 23, 2014 21:13

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Originally posted by archer:
Done!

Excellent!

"Whoever double-crosses me and leaves me alive, he understands nothing about Tuco. Nothing!"

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trailboss

March 23, 2014 21:22

Well, Patrick, sorry bro but we seem to have hijacked your thread.

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laser

March 23, 2014 21:25

Looks like rabbi in wild western,only miss a kipa

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patrick

March 23, 2014 22:08

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Originally posted by Trailboss:
Well, Patrick, sorry bro but we seem to have hijacked your thread.

Not at all...great banter...that dj tho'...kinda gets on my nerves..

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dj

March 23, 2014 22:26

quote:

Originally posted by Patrick:

quote:

Originally posted by Trailboss:
Well, Patrick, sorry bro but we seem to have hijacked your thread.

Not at all...great banter...that dj tho'...kinda gets on my nerves..

My wife says I must of been raised on Milk of Magnesia .......... cause Iam the Shizts

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patrick

March 24, 2014 00:00

quote:

Originally posted by dj:

quote:

Originally posted by Patrick:

quote:

Originally posted by Trailboss:
Well, Patrick, sorry bro but we seem to have hijacked your thread.

Not at all...great banter...that dj tho'...kinda gets on my nerves..

My wife says I must of been raised on Milk of Magnesia .......... cause Iam the Shizts

I dont know man, we're gettin kind of long in the tooth, sure ya heard her right. May have been your cologne she was talking about...Depends, I guess.

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laser

March 24, 2014 00:06

quote:

Originally posted by dj:
My wife says I must of been raised on Milk of Magnesia .......... cause Iam the Shizts

Truly a Steel Snobs nutrition.

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something

March 24, 2014 01:19

quote:

Originally posted by dj:
Discontinued ....... but the 770 is a good dress knife.
I find the 705 nice , but fat .......its one of my fav. smaller knives.

My 707 with 705 scales is probably my favorite dress (it's thinner than either a normal 707 or 705 that way), 770 is also makes a nice dress knife since it's so small.

I also like this for such purposes: