The Classiest Gentlemen's Knives Around | Knife Banter Ep. 47

[@NickShabazz]

Not one of these has the word "Zombie" in the name. Come on, are you even trying?

[@matthewshannon6946]

Nick Shabazz Oooooh Nick- you kill me!!!!!!! Good times!

[@The4cp]

I definitely can see the Z-hunter at a black tie affair!

[@thomassager6396]

Nick Shabazz hey nick.

[@lobotomite9767]

Nick Shabazz is it not up to sir Nickolas’s high standards?

[@lobotomite9767]

Nick Shabazz imagine a Z-hunter tuxedo

[@Arcae95]

I feel like their boss handed them those coats saying "these should fit"

[@jayr526]

Genstlemans' knives. Gentlemen's suits. I remember way back last century when I was given a coat and tie so that I could be seated in a restaurant. They didn't fit. I didn't recognize tham until they started to talk.

[@stevesmith8311]

🤣😂

[@austenbro1665]

Loooooooooooooôoł

[@krismartin1181]

You haven’t been fitted for a suit have you?

[@arizonaranger1]

@@krismartin1181 ben’s one really doesn’t

[@johnc4774]

How on earth can they be Gentlemen's knives when none of them have pearl, bone or ivory handles?

[@TjPhysicist]

Not to mention the ones that have a clip?

[@Spitsz01]

Or a nice wood, like Sandel.

[@gorillafunk725]

Hahaha. One of the most iconic American knife makers of all time said and I quote "Pearl handles are for pimps & gamblers" RW Loveless. He actually ended making some rare custom vaiants with pearl handles after much convincing.

[@johnc4774]

Gorilla Funk Very interesting! Thankfully I don’t fall into either of those categories, but I still like the idea of a pearl handle. Too many westerns as a child growing up.

[@gorillafunk725]

@@johnc4774 I don't agree with Mr loveless myself either. But....from a practical point of view pearl and bone unless resin stabilized has a tendency to crack @ the pin rivets over time. I think pearl or New Zealand paui shell looks awesome. Same with mammoth tusk ivory or many other bone handles. But be aware that their natural beauty comes at a high price regarding long term durability.

[@PivotCyroy]

Higonokami's are also decent gentlemen's knives. Sleek, elegant and incredibly sharp and good for office tasks. I always carry one on my job.

[@youtubevoice1050]

"Wrong, wrong, wroong, wroooong" Lol, that was hilarious!

[@codys5727]

Ben is a gentleman. Miss seeing these videos with him. I think we can all hope our sons grow up to be as kind, respectful and uplifting as he is

[@firegraveuser]

What happened to Ben?

[@redtech87]

A gentleman's knife, to me, should be one that if you had to use in a social setting will not cause alarm to those around you. Tacticool of any kind are not gentlemen knives. Luckily knives come in all shapes and sizes and it's okay to own as many as you want for whatever circumstances you find yourself in.

[@nevahenuf]

Yeah I don't get the auto and flipper knives in their selection. Way too much potential for unwanted attention.

[@danboom101]

I've found that even in my workplace my Benchmade 940-1 carbon fiber doesn't cause too much issue. The carbon fiber just gives it an elegant look, and even though it's a long blade, the elegance offsets it a lot. You also can't get much better quality for the cost until you get up to the sebenzas

[@psilopsychopath294]

I've always thought that stilettos in classic Italian style were very classy.

[@joshuaespinoza8325]

that would be my top pick for a knife, except that i hear they arent necessarily built to last. hence why im here.

[@clintwestwood3539]

@@ZombieLincoln666 so for you and your dads?

[@If-ish]

A gentleman does not have bling, a gentleman has class.

[@GodzGuy]

“If you’re not a 12 year old kid at scout camp, you won’t scar yourself”. So true 😂

[@davidtobias4511]

The best gentleman’s clothing traditionally came with a knife... it’s a kilt

[@azertoo7]

Never wear a kilt without your trusty Sgian-dubh

[@nickb5329]

I love that urban trapper. The Civivi elementum looks classy to me as well

[@nitetrekker]

I've had mine for years and the handle scales have gotten a lot darker over time. They didn't mention the most remarkable thing about it and that's the weight. At under 2oz, it doesn't weigh down your pocket. That may be why the price of it is a lot higher now than when they made this video.

[@HudaHudaBest]

"Front Creases" - I'm never calling them pleats again lol. Love it! I love carrying my ZT0450CF in my dress slacks, just needs the deep carry clip!

[@oxyrisin]

HudaHudaBest What? I had to google ‘pleats’ 😂!

[@MrAnakin1996]

Ok, I don't know if they speak of this in the comments much but from all I saw scrolling through there is not enough talk about the great editing, sound effects/clips. Really brings out the colour of what they are speaking about and is very entertaining and helpful.

[@seancoyote]

Sleek, small, smooth and polished, wood or other classic scales are an easy pick. Modern/cool stuff might work but probably not with the wrong execution. The clip if it has one needs to be simple or smooth looking, attractive but not distracting. When in doubt, look at pens for reference or even match.

[@slick_slicers]

The Mnandi is absolutely a classic... and the clip is pure Art Deco!

[@ezraveno7422]

I wear a suit at the very least 3 times a week. Often times every day. THANK YOU for this video. I have been waiting for it. It's awesome.

[@RealAndyOriginal]

Ezra Veno look at a company called James brand, the county is nice

[@Jason-rp2dd]

For James I'd go Ellis, similar slim profile, with better blade & extra tool.

[@andymichael8576]

I've been carrying my Boker Urban Trapper for over a year now and I wear dress slacks every day for work. I used to carry much bulkier heavier knives and this was my first dive into something more slim and gentlemanly. Definitely love it! I convinced my dad to get one as well. It opens so smooth, and no one is scared of surprised by it, but its still fully functional.

[@patrickconnors8403]

I love all the Banters, it's fun on this side as well.

[@FlorisApon]

Personally I was thinking about the Kershaw Leek

[@PoetFisherman]

I've classed mine up a bit with bronze anodized body and pivot screws. It's the 14c28n spine / D2 composite. Looks great. It's my "gentleman's carry" until I decide to finally buy the Feist.

[@christopheryeagley2467]

Agreed. I have one for that reason. Love it.

[@davidmathews2124]

Floris Apon William Henry.

[@TheKcmex]

@@davidmathews2124 I 2nd that William Henry

[@appalachiangunman9589]

I have a plain stainless handle Leek, it’s probably the slimmest knife on the market, they feel non-existent in your pocket.

[@larsb.4887]

For me my »CRKT Swindle« (Sanvik) is the perfect and safest gentleman solution for the "vertical-pocket-problem"...cause of it's unique styled spring assisted pocket-clip!

[@esoteric5277]

"Swindle" also sounds about right for a gentleman's folder🤔👊

[@SethJefferies]

I wear a suit almost daily, I won't use pocket clips with my slacks anymore. The thing you guys neglect to mention is how fast those clips wear out the less durable materials slacks are made of. This makes my needs for a "gentleman's knife" somewhat unique. It has to be slim, but it also needs to be small so that it isn't heavy at the bottom of my pocket.

[@Smaug1]

1) I'd take the Boker all day long 2) To avoid the negative "auto stigma", when you need to deploy in that kind of situation, simply execute a fake wrist flip. Boom! It's demoted to a flipper sand the soccer moms will feel just a bit better. 3) You forgot a couple of classic gentlemen's knives: Victorinox Classic and Case Peanut. (A lot of small Cases, actually)

[@lachy1709]

Slim, smooth, slick, simple yet classy and visually appealing. Thats my criteria for a gentleman's knife

[@JackBirkedal]

The perfect two words for a gentleman's knife are: slim and minimalistic

[@dantodd]

As a gentleman's knife my go to is always my CRKT Delegate. It's no longer available but it's inoffensive to even the most easily "concerned" about knives as weapons. The fire safe mechanism is magnificent, way to use and hard to mess up with

[@quad442w40]

CRKT CEO ..low buck and classy as f...

[@92OnTV]

agreed) One of the best, nut when you look at price, it becomes THE BEST :)

[@aaronporter2180]

Agreed but it came out after this video I believe

[@ZombieLincoln666]

Shut the fuck up

[@timothycurvin7670]

I recently bought a very beautiful Case XX Red Bone Trapper. Both blades are very sharp, and it is quite easy to carry as well. I believe it is a great example of a gentleman's knife.

[@clowncarnival6208]

I think a Gentleman’s knife should also be judged by how someone who isn’t a knife nut would react. Us Knife nuts may recognize a knifes beauty for its blade material, handle material, it’s action and other things. But non-knife nuts are for the most part going just off of looks.

[@comptonislife9046]

Clownless Carnival Everything you just described is looks.

[@anthonyspringer4347]

Material Like as gantleman , knive a would Pick Wood handle thin smal Blade Not a pokit Machete

[@Jimatuscc]

Score another vote for the Mermaid!

[@crazeeaz]

@@comptonislife9046 neither blade steel nor action are looks.

[@comptonislife9046]

Austin Z. Jones Well the action could be. For example if somebody pulled out a switch blade in front of grandma she would feel threatened. If you pulled a slipjoint out in front of grandma she would feel more comfortable. More than likely

[@morganw02]

About a year ago I had to decide on a knife to wear with a suit and slacks. I decided on the Gerber 39 series. I needed something without a pocket clip, because no matter how suave it looks, the pocket clip detracts from the professional appearance. The same with something that is 2 hand opening, so I don't attract unneeded attention while deploying the blade. And finally, the lock-back design is a timeless classic, exactly what a gentleman should have.

[@wullgrew1]

My Benchmade Valet is my Gentleman's knife. Love that knife.

[@robdewberry2587]

I've carried the Boker Urban Trapper for years now - I wear everything from tactical pants, jeans to suits, etc. The low profile clip makes it perfect for low concealment, not wearing out my pockets and great for getting to when needed. The price has come now over the years, but its still somewhat pricy - still I've purchased and tried out lesser priced, but similar styled knives - only to find out that they are not low profile, but are really thick handled, bulky and heavy. The Boker comes with a tool to tighten the handles or change them out if you want to change handles. The blade holds its edge really really well. Overall I have to give it a solid A-. I'm currently looking at the knives by deejo.com - around the same price, but with a lot more customization. Of course, back in my airborne days I carried a variety of different work blades, but you carry what the environment you are in demands.

[@joeventura1245]

My gentleman knife is the espada

[@shahzebnasir4692]

Theres no other kind even worthy of being mentioned

[@Tigerbricks11]

The California legal one of course

[@bp-hx9ts]

I’m sure you would get charged with Some form of terrorist act if you where to pull that out in public

[@ikksksknsk4720]

Sullyvan The funny thing is that Espada XL is completely legal in CA; there aren't any length restrictions for normal folders.

[@joeventura1245]

Sullyvan as long as u know ur shit n got the right paperwork ur good

[@rodrigoteresa7944]

The magic of Ben/Austin/Zach knife banter just hasnt been recaptured

[@CandidZulu]

Surprised you don't have a Laguiole on the table. The French are masters in making large gents knifes!

[@donkroh4986]

Best enjoyed with food, for me at least.

[@bloodgain]

Yes, or an Opinel. Very gentlemanly style knives.

[@CandidZulu]

In continental Europe there is nothing more blue collar than an Opinel.

[@bloodgain]

Robert Underdunk Terwilliger I'm sure that's true, but it seems like _everything_ European comes off as high class in the US, especially if it's French. I'm sure it's like that most places with anything imported, though, since importing used to make things way more expensive.

[@Nerudah]

Other than a Stanley you mean right? ;)

[@TopGunWgHs]

I firmly believe the Kershaw Leek, especially in blackwash, should be on this list. Smooth metal body for easy pocket use and no tear, clean simple lines, one handed operation.

[@jree8239]

My gentleman carry is a Victorinox Compact. - it is a slip joint. + it is not alarming when taken out. Btw great episode.

[@ilijabosnjak76]

Yep Swiss Army pocket folders are must

[@broadhead_rc5808]

Closest I would have to a "gentleman's knife" would have to be my Benchmade Carbon Osborn, and according to this it checks the boxes. Slim, sleek, s90v and carbon fiber. One of my favorites for sure

[@LorianandLothric]

It should have made it on their list but Ben and Zac weren’t fans of the 940, so I suspect that’s why it was left out from the video

[@ATechReviewsKnives]

No Gentleman's knife lineup wouldn't be complete without an Italian made knife (like the Lionsteel Opera) and at least one SAK (my choice would be the Cadet). Great vid, cheers guys, you rocked these suits (looking like a couple of Wedding Crashers lol).

[@hayder1976]

ATech Reviews was going to comment "where is the SAK?"

[@ATechReviewsKnives]

hayder1976 True, SAK is the quintessential gentleman/officer knife.

[@ATechReviewsKnives]

Xanopos M7 is a great knife, wouldn't call it a gentleman knife though lol

[@joshlilly253]

My Italian made Gentleman knife is the Fantoni Dweller in Cocobolo with leather slip case. More traditional slip joint, light weight and smaller (2.5) wharncliffe blade

[@davidjustis942]

I have to mention the gentleman's knife I received for Christmas. My Deejo knife, is a slim, lightweight, elegant solution.

[@anonamos225]

Whoever edited in that windows sound effect, this one's for you 😂🍺

[@oshaughnessyrof5201]

Whoever edits knife banter needs a raise, best edits in the game gahdammit

[@nathenwallis5664]

I usually carry a benchmade 940, and either a GEC 15 TC , or a GEC eureka jack for gentlemens carry

[@JosephHauger]

Even while wearing a tuxedo, there's been the same Victorinox Explorer in my pocket since 1987.

[@willk5413]

Great video! I almost never wear a suit or even slacks, but if I do, the 940 works in a pinch.

[@rekozma]

Yep yep. Out of the 20ish give or take I have the 940 is the tops for me as well. Just picked up the 940-1 in g-10 really liking it with my dress slacks

[@randonsmith9333]

rekozma p

[@ForbidinBinkie]

I have the 940-1 in the carbon fiber look and it’s beautiful!

[@timkarvelis3523]

@@rekozma you are thinking of the 940-2

[@tenshinseishin]

These two were the best pair on this channel

[@nebulamask81]

Very classy "What iiiiiiiiiss up guys!"

[@cvall4613]

This is the best “what is up guys” we have ever been given.

[@hehoff33]

Confirmed: Zac has hair. I figured the hat was to disguise a bald spot.

[@shahzebnasir4692]

Watch the Shot Show playlist!!

[@azertoo7]

When it comes to Gentlemen knives, Laguiole is my go-to, preferably a custom made (with alot of choices of material for the handle), or the model l'éclair 440 is always a good classic. Make sure to order it from the smiths themselves to avoid the counterfeit.

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

My slipjoint got my finger too. Somehow. It's a knife that demands respect.

[@Samooredad]

Spyderco C173GP Hungarian Folding Knife 3.63" CTS XHP Blade, Polished G10 Handles now that’s a gentleman’s knife!

[@jonlipton9079]

My gentleman knife is a Medford praetorian or a Cold Steel Espata XL or a Ka-Bar USMC

[@erik_flom_6195]

jon lipton USMC perfect gentlemen knife

[@jjj.5562]

I prefer the z-hunter karambit for my gentlemanly needs

[@isaiahthompson6751]

Watching this 5 years later. I never really wore a suit back then, but these days, I'm wearing slacks/suits daily for work (I'm a men's wear consultant and Sunday-school teacher/youth leader). I typically carry my Microtech UTX-85 because of the slim profile, or my Benchmade mini-bugout. The straight pockets are painful to use, and sometimes even the slimmest knives bulge or wear my slacks out.

[@bornepic1626]

I think a gentlemans knife has to be classy, slim and when you open it inn public nobody should call the cops

[@iaincameron4867]

Surprised you guys didn’t take a look at the Ruike P-865. A real simple, black, classy looking knife, it’s my go to on formal occasions. A 3 1/2” tanto blade with a thumb assist it looks slick and classy and suitable for either church or the boardroom. Perhaps the only drawback is it’s thickness at .12” , but then again what exactly do you plan to get up to on formal occasions anyway? Worth a look and real budget friendly at under $40 US

[@evanbelli2822]

I wear my cold steel Berserker dual-wielded battle axe with my Conor McGregor pinstripe f*** you limited edition suit

[@tristan3456]

that's the most badass combo I could possibly think of

[@MrSlickRyder]

Another good gentlemanly folder is the Laguiole, speaking of class I trust the French. These knife came in many varieties, a good French Laguiole will offer you 12c27 with a nicely polish wood handle with patterned back spring at a very reasonable cost. If you want to go fancier I've seen a 14c28 steel Laguiole with a mammoth bone handle with a hand file pattern back spring. Laguiole style knife came in many different size but they are always long and slim, some even came with a cork screw, add a leather slip sheath to that and voila' you got a nice gentle manly folder fit for a tux and a state dinner.

[@codemiesterbeats]

Accoutrements is a totally legit word... it probably is french in origin... or at least sounds cool with a french accent. ac·cou·tre·ment /əˈko͞odərmənt,əˈko͞otrəmənt/ noun plural noun: accoutrements additional items of dress or equipment, or other items carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity. "the accoutrements of religious ritual"

[@TheMikecheck101]

I work in an office and rarely need a knife there, let alone anything heavy duty, so my office knife is also my suit knife - Deejo 27g Juniper So sleek. I get compliments on it and I've even had friends who bought one after seeing mine.

[@Dillion203]

gentleman's knives cant be "murdery"

[@cleanwater3180]

True, they can be gentleman bastard though, a knife that says "good sir/madam, I may or may not attempt to steal you're life, with my apologies."

[@ivanrivera3293]

@@cleanwater3180 I genuinely do not know how to feel about this

[@TheBuccleuch]

Boker Plus Burnley Kwaiken flipper, titanium scales. Done. Oh, wait - the Protech Godson auto, in tuxedo. Great channel, guys!

[@travisa6311]

I carry my 940 in everything I wear 100% of the time even in swim trunks I'm rocking my 940.

[@user-pq4by2rq9y]

How i classify a gentleman’s knife: 1- Slim profile 2- elegant design (discreet but fancy) 3- Thumb stud, slip joint or hidden flipper tab preferable 4- 1+ for wood or straight handles

[@alexpanis1141]

No Kwaiken?

[@Buzzby4020]

I was surprised that your gentleman's knife roster didn't include Benchmade's 940-1. It's slim, narrow, and, other than the blade and lock, it's solid carbon fiber. It weighs so little that you forget it's there. It's my favorite knife when I wear a suit.

[@johnbarron4843]

*I'm here from Ben's collection video.*

[@EDC_Bond]

Love the Spyderco Sage series and the BM940-1 for gentlemen's folders. Also, Manix 2 LW with a loop over wire clip from a Sage carries AMAZINGLY well in slacks or suit pants, if you want a bigger knife

[@stephenlange5294]

I'm not going to wear a knife on a clip with my suit. I have a couple of Benchmade carbon fiber/titanium knives with blades less than 3" that are very thin and light. I removed the clips and carry them in my suit pocket. They are unobtrusive and perfect for the task.

[@nevahenuf]

Yeah I think their selections were way too too clip focused.

[@RealAndyOriginal]

Yea clip on suit looks awful

[@abc456f]

My current two favorite gents knives are of course, the massdrop gent with wood scales and the WE miscreant. An honorable mention would be the spyderco raffir noble chaparral.

[@jaredsmith4919]

Chris Reeves you make my wallet cry pennies! I want that blade!

[@Praderanoire]

Okay im going to be that guy... I purchased a CKRT M16 Folding knife from my local sporting goods store when I was about 15 years old. For years I carried it every day no matter what I was wearing or how formal my attire was. I think it is one of the most functional and good looking options at the price point, and with the double lock, I never feel uneasy about it failing or malfunctioning. I would probably take his M16 out of any of the choices you mentioned in the video, but thats just me.

[@P1GEONPOO]

Best gm knife is the ZT 0450

[@MooseTheLiney]

even the 0452cf! Light enough, slim profile, yet packs a massive blade!

[@subiesaurusrex]

ZT0450cf, better looking than any knife on that table. I have a CA legal Protech halfbreed in black/CF if I need something a little smaller.

[@AlexandreAubrey]

Gotta disagree. Like the M16, the 0450 is easily carried but it would look out of place at a black tie event. The lines on it are too aggressive, too "murdery".

[@subiesaurusrex]

Alexandre Aubrey I think the 0450CF is small enough to not look to scary. I get what you mean though. But a bunch in this lineup could look out of place, the Newport looks clean but the “switchblade” would draw some looks. The urban trapper is a little bigger than I would look for a classy knife too. I think all of these knives fit the profile of gentlemanly it just depends on personal preferences.

[@Stahlwerk88]

My vote goes to the factory bronze 0808 (0808GLD I think?) I threw some bronze hardware from MXG Gear on mine as well as the lanyard from a Spyderco PPT and now it’s classy af.

[@danboom101]

The carbon fiber Benchmade 940-1 will be my suit carry for a long time. Just a gorgeous and elegant shape to the blade and handle.

[@domvas7659]

I think the Kershaw Leek should replace the crkt m16 IMO

[@markpolley8844]

I bought a Boker Urban Trapper for when I wear a suit. I've been very pleased with it. The knife fits great in a suit jacket pocket. So lite you don't even know it's there. Well worth the $65 I paid for it. It's the only knife you had on the table I have any personal experience with so I know it's a solid choice. Some of the others look like great knives as well. I'd love to get my hands on the tuxedo you showed, looked really classy.

[@TheM3athome]

Am I the only one that thinks stiletto switchblades are classy

[@msharmall7298]

But also tacky

[@hetspeelkwartiertjeslaatte2624]

Depends, if you get a little one, sure, a big one just looks threatening

[@AG.Floats]

Corny yea. Whoa look out Mr. Italian mobster is here.

[@NatHan-mi2lj]

All black, stainless frame Kershaw Leek. So slim. So snappy. Super pointy. It's my go to wedding/funeral suit knife. ...that or an all black ultratech. sometimes both!

[@colebreinholt1778]

Kershaw LEEK, COMPOSITE BLADE MODEL 1660CB

[@Jer64ss]

Case Doctor's Knife is very gentlemanly in an old-timey sort of way.

[@earlofrednecks9533]

What...? Large Espada didn;t make the list?

[@jimmcminn4503]

Y’all are rad! Even when your videos have nothing to do with me, I still watch and enjoy. Keep it up. Thanks!

[@eggizzle67]

CRKT swindle all the way.

[@zeeshanansari939]

You folks look dapper in suits. And those knives are amazing. Thanks for this video, it got my mood lifted.

[@owentillotson6329]

I’d also recommend a mercator k55k, it’s slim, classy and has a great lock, made in Germany for 150 years and carried through both world wars. Pretty cheap too, got mine for 35$ on sale.

[@dgm2006]

I like that knife too. It is slim, but classy? And it’s a bit long.

[@bionick4281]

In addition to the Buck Nobleman series, I’m adding the Steel Will Cutjack Mini in FRN/D2 to my favorite gentleman’s carry knives! Great video as always guys, I look forward to the next chapter, nice suits too fellas!

[@bluebirdpowers8069]

I usually carry my opinel

[@nevahenuf]

Yeah that should have been option 1.

[@ciabutnot7723]

Opinel 13 is a Nice choice

[@bluebirdpowers8069]

OleST i prefer the number 8 cause it fits in my pocket and 13 is just a little too big.

[@tvmcrusher]

just a little huh..

[@louismaximum9496]

What number

[@squirrelsurvival]

Released on my birthday! Thanks for the video guys, love watching these! I promise I'll come visit Blade HQ sometime!!!

[@robg521]

'Gentlemen's Knives' ? Sorry I don't think you brought the right knives for this discussion. The classic image of a gentleman is someone who doesn't do manual work so why would he carry a tool. (This is the reason why top quality dress shirts do not have pockets, if you have a breast pocket in your shirt to carry a pen it denotes that you are a worker who takes instructions, the director wears a shirt without pockets as his only duty is to give instructions) So a gentleman's knife would be extremely light duty, small, thin, and discrete. (Fit for opening a letter and that's about it) It is an accessory, an ornament, a statement as to ones class and station. In other words .... jewellery. If you are someone who wears a robust chunky watch with a suit instead of a light duty dress watch then you might not relate to what the image of gentleman actually is. Interesting the same principle applies to walking sticks, a poor mans walking stick was designed to be functional to suit his profession. A gentleman's walking stick was ornamental and designed to signify his station in society. 🙂👨🏼‍⚖️

[@nyfries]

Rob G I agree. Almost all of the knifes here have pocket clips too. If you have worn suit of great quality you wouldn’t want to rip up the fabric with a knife clip

[@SnowyOwlPrepper]

You make great points. Scales would be mother of pearl or white bone for day. Ebony for evening events.

[@jacanadyful]

Benchmade 480 Shoki Nakamura Gentelmen's Folder. Bought in Alaska at the Army/Navy store in Anchorage in 2010. Still love this knife.

[@sensei1326]

Haha, the battle of the B U L G E kappa

[@BenKickert]

The SOG Twitch II with wood scales is the perfect gentleman's knife. Classy and small enough not seem aggressive, but very nice with the spring assisted flicker.

[@DW94576]

Twin scars on my fingers from slip joints

[@Jack-vy3lz]

Same!

[@ZombieLincoln666]

Way to go, dumb fuck

[@mattelfuego3157]

A great choice is also a victorinox alox series knife. They are great cause their slim enough, and look great in the silver finish.

[@fee_lo8346]

I think a gentleman’s knife must have 2 blades, be small enough to be carried in a shirt pocket and have a place to engrave your initials. Fail on this one guys. A gentleman’s knife is basically a functional piece of jewelry. It is used to open a letter, cut twine for packaging. It should under no circumstances be capable of “real work” as a gentleman would have a separate and appropriate knife for other tasks. Say a hunting knife, a picnic knife for food prep or a gardening knife to tend to his roses. Don’t you know nothing 😂😂😂😂

[@phillipshin1355]

Bro chill

[@phospilled]

What the fuck are you talking about

[@fortyeightfiend]

I think a great budget option for a gentleman’s knife would be the Kershaw Atmos. It’s classy looking and quite slim and light.

[@williamcarrigan1082]

Benchmade 940 should be on the list. It was made to be a work knife but also able to be dressed up and taken to square dances.

[@rachidspamourai4620]

When wearing a suit, I go for the douk douk : a french knife, extermely slim, elegant, very simple but robust fabrication (We are talking about just 6 parts of metal put together). It have a pretty beautiful design, with arabesques on the blade, and a melanesian spirit on the handle, which gives a little "repented adventurer" style, and, most importantly for a gentleman knife : a story to tell behind it. You can get it out, unfold it, and, depending who you have in front of you, start speaking of either the melanesian spirit which gave his name to it, or the algerian war, when it became famous, or just about the knife conception.

[@KS-bg7rv]

I like when you all were talking about your slip joint scars. Definitely have one from when I was a kid on my finger

[@guitartec]

I think either the Protech Runt or Sprint with exotic wood scales are the perfect blade size for a "Gentleman's knife". They are both beautifully designed and technically interesting, and the blade size won't scare the crap out of anyone.