pocket knife

[soccerguy83]

Ok guys, help me out. I am trying to find a nice folding knife for my father and father in-law as a thank you gift for my wedding. I would like to stay in the $100-150 range. I would prefer either wood or stainless scales. Locking would be nice. No spring assist, they wouldn’t like it. So far, what I have found is the Delica 4. Any other ideas?

TIA

 

[UW_Badger]

It depends on what kind of knife you are looking for in terms of style. The Delica is a good mid-priced tactical-style knife. Would they like that type of look in a pocket knife? Another alternative to the Delica would be the Benchmade mini-grip. If you are looking for more of a 'gentleman's' folder either a Al-Mar Hawk or Hawk ultralight might be good choices. You could get one with different handle materials and stay within your budget. For a smaller knife that carries easily and is similar to the Delica you also have the Dragonfly II. Lots of choices in that price range.

 

[soccerguy83]

Yes, I actually would prefer more of a gentelman's knife. I only am familiar with the more "tactical" knives, which is why I figured this would be a good sounding board for ideas.

Thanks,
Brian

 

[Rockminer]

Not sure if you have a budget of $100-150 total, or a piece. Mcusta makes some good looking knives, some with a damascus blade. Depending on what style your father and father in law like, you could go with a Case. They have many styles and have always been classy IMO. Heck, just noodle around, on the linked site, and you're bound to find something in your budget.

http://www.bladehq.com/cat--All-Mcusta--149

 

[soccerguy83]

Clarification, $100-150 each, thanks for the catch Rockminer.

 

[rushchairman]

Case Rosewoods are functional, beautiful & timeless. Sounds like and ad but it's true. Boker Tree-Brand are really nice too.

 

[dannymayo]

Schatt and Morgan make some really nice "Gentlemanly folders". Each year they release a new set. I bought my Dad one a few years ago.

 

[Mike H]

There were some good ideas in this thread...
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/249871-looking-for-a-gentlemans-knife

 

[aihpcfl]

Are they knife guys? If so, what do they already own? What do they carry?

My thinking is that if they have a preference, they are more likely to appreciate and use something that fits with their tastes. If it doesn't, they won't carry it.

If they are not knife guys, you run the risk that no matter what you get them, they won't use it. To minimize that risk -- and I may be wrong -- but I would lean towards something traditional, something that is obviously a gentleman's pocket knife, and something that exudes quality and tradition.

Someone mentioned Case above. I am biased. I love Case knives. If it were me, I would be looking at a small slipjoint with bone or exotic scales. If your father and father in law are not knife guys, get knives with stainless blades. If they are knife guys, get CV blades.

 

[andrew98]

Moki, Al Mar, Hen and Rooster (German knives), and Boker "Tree Brand" (their pricier German knives) all make quality folding knives. Older, USA-made Schrades are nice if you can find them NOS. I'd steer clear of their current offerings. Case make some nice pocket knives, as well. Their carbon fiber folders are interesting and would carry nicely. I'd be happy to receive any of those as a gift, especially something by Moki or Al Mar.

I wouldn't worry about a gentleman's knife being a lockback. If the person getting the knife knows how to use it properly, a non-locking (slipjoint) folder is safe. It shouldn't get the same sort of heavy use that a tactical or bushcraft knife would get. It'll be used for opening mail, cutting loose strings on clothing, opening boxes, etc..

-Andy

 

[rickboone1]

How about an alox sak?

 

[YetiDave]

http://www.sheffield-cutlery.com/pocketknife.html - if you want something traditional you should have a look at Trevor Ablett knives

 

[Eeyore]

For a Gentleman's knife? I would certainly look at Hartkopf (German knifes).

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Linder 312111 single blade knife

http://www.worldknives.com/products/linder-stag-handle-locking-pocket-knife-nr-312111-1986.html

 

[andrew98]

Linder 312111 single blade knife

http://www.worldknives.com/products/linder-stag-handle-locking-pocket-knife-nr-312111-1986.html

Too bad it's out of stock.

This Hubertus is similar and, so I've read, higher quality. For the money, I would hope so, anyway. It's a big knife, though. To me a gentleman's folder has a 1.5" to 2.5" blade. Anything bigger gets heavy and takes up a lot of pocket real estate. Bigger knives sit awkwardly in the bottom of a pocket, especially in dress pants.

-Andy

 

[Deltaboy]

Case and Boker are both great. But on budget get Crippled Creek or Rough Rider from Frost.

 

[vertelselaar]

Why not a Swiss knife, like Wenger or Victorinox? I think they make beautiful gentlemen's pocket knives in all kinds of price-ranges (and I've got quite a couple of those).

 

[Eeyore]

Why not a Swiss knife, like Wenger or Victorinox? I think they make beautiful gentlemen's pocket knives in all kinds of price-ranges (and I've got quite a couple of those).

I think the German knifes are more elegant.

That being said, I carry a Victorinox Soldier with me every day. It's a good utilitarian knife, but not something I would give as a gentleman's gift.

 

[Legion]

Maybe a little more than your specified price, but Mcusta. Trust me.

 

[maxman]

I've recently come into carrying a Benchmade for work. There is nothing gentlemanly about those knives.
I needed something that could take a beating and perform.
There are lots of good suggestions here and many more to come i'm sure.

I looked at the Mcusta knives and thought they were very nice and a bit different from what you see out there.

good luck!