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Ive decided to get a gentlemans folder

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I carry a enlan bee for my regular work knife cheap . works and wont care if I break or lose it ,,,,Id like something with more class for when Im off work, a gentlemans folder After alot of research ( and feeling really good about my shaving excesses after visting bladeforum.com a knife forum and seeing what they pay for a knife with customizations ) Ive narrowed the search down to the ....Enzo birk 75 in birch and d2 steel vs a Mcusta in quicewood mc-2.. vg-10 damascus blade Here are links https://www.brisa.fi/portal/index.php?option=com_oscommerce&osMod=index&cPath=119_244 and http://www.mcustaknives.com/BasicSeriesFoldersMC-1andMC-2.html Does anyone own either brand want to chip in ... blade size is about the same on both and both are known for quality
 
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kbuzbee

kbuzbee

Tough call. I don't have experience with either brand so no help there. As to preference, I prefer D2 over VG10 but I like the Mcusta design better.

Both are a little larger than I consider a "gentleman's knife" and many don't consider one with a pocket clip.

If you're open to something smaller I might recommend a Spyderco Air

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No clip (though I added one to mine) CPM-M4 steel (my personal favorite) Glass fibre scales. Incredibly lightweight.

Just another idea.

Ken
 
cb91710

cb91710

Case makes a number of nice folders that are the traditional design and in the $50-$70 range.

One replaced my Cold Steel folder when I got promoted.
 
fast14riot

fast14riot

Yep, D2 over VG10. M4, I like best, but damascus is what damascus is so I don't compare it to anything like that. Both knives are great, but for me, I personally carry a small pen knife. I have a 1907 Gottlieb Hammesfarh in mother of pearl and nickel silver that is my gentlemans knife. I don't want a knife to imprint on my pants leg or be very heavy.


-Xander
 
Argonaut

Argonaut

The MCUSTA you linked to looks more refined, less tactical to me. I was thinking a gentlemans knife to be more along the lines of a Case smallish folding knife, a little bigger than a pen knife. That's just the impression I get. I suppose if you are a gentleman, any knife you carry is a gentlemans knife.:thumbup1:
 
Kazeryu

Kazeryu

One of the nicest features of my Mcustas is their pocket clips. Finding a true deep-rider is surprisingly difficult, although it looks like your other candidate is almost as nice.

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My only complaint about the cocobolo folder ( I also have the MC-42 (Yellow) ) is that the scales on mine have shrunk just a wee bit in one dimension, causing the liners to stand a bit proud. Despite this problem it is still one of my favourite knives.

Edit: To be clear, my other Mcusta is pure unadulterated delight.
 
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Crixus

Crixus

I'll admit I'm old school on my knife and gun preferences, but I do not find knives made for one-handed opening to even be thought of as a "gentleman's folder". The two don't go together. Not to mention those thumb bolts are very unattractive and break up the fine lines of just about all knives they're on.

Just my opinion, so no offense meant. :001_smile
 
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32t

Crixus said:
I'll admit I'm old school on my knife and gun preferences, but I do not find knives made for one-handed opening to even be thought of as a "gentleman's folder". The two don't go together. Not to mention those thumb bolts are very unattractive and break up the fine lines of just about all knives they're on.

Just my opinion, so no offense meant. :001_smile
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I am interested in understanding why a one handed opening knife is not considered gentlemanly. A gentleman is independanlty wealthy and doesn't need to work. The lowest of the ruling class. They are courteous etc. etc. Rich boys like their toys as much as the poor ones. They just like to look good doing it.
 
Argonaut

Argonaut

32t said:
I am interested in understanding why a one handed opening knife is not considered gentlemanly. A gentleman is independanlty wealthy and doesn't need to work. The lowest of the ruling class. They are courteous etc. etc. Rich boys like their toys as much as the poor ones. They just like to look good doing it.
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Worst definition of a gentleman I think I've seen.
 
cb91710

cb91710

Argonaut said:
Worst definition of a gentleman I think I've seen.
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Agreed.

I don't doubt that those wearing suits in the soup lines during the Great Depression were referred to properly as "Gentlemen"
I've met many independently wealthy men who did not deserve a moment of my time... many actors, musicians, and sports figures would also fit that mold.

Being a gentleman is about attitude and actions, not the size of the bank account.
 
luvmysuper

luvmysuper

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The best definition of "Gentleman" I have ever read;

The True Gentleman is the man whose conduct proceeds from good will and an acute sense of propriety, and whose self-control is equal to all emergencies; who does not make the poor man conscious of his poverty, the obscure man of his obscurity, or any man of his inferiority or deformity; who is himself humbled if necessity compels him to humble another; who does not flatter wealth, cringe before power, or boast of his own possessions or achievements; who speaks with frankness but always with sincerity and sympathy; whose deed follows his word; who thinks of the rights and feelings of others, rather than his own; and who appears well in any company, a man with whom honor is sacred and virtue safe.
- John Walter Wayland
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When I see the term "gentlemans knife" what immediately comes to my mind is the stag horn pocket folders such as those made by Case, and done by other companies as well.

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