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copperhead81

Jun 30, 2019

If we have the original g10 version, are the rosewood scales available to buy separately?

erickong

7412

Jul 8, 2019

copperhead81Not currently. Idk if Jonas has any plans for that

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Hatuletoh

850

Jul 28, 2019

copperhead81I was browsing ebay and noticed that there are some third-party wooden scales being sold on there. I THINK I recall that they're rosewood (or "described as rosewood"; my knowledge on the subject is not sufficient to identify wood by a single photo). However, I remember very clearly the selling highlights that the scales are CNC machined for a perfect, precision fit. No idea about the price, as I was just curious and not looking to buy, as I'd have no knife to put those scales on. For seemingly the hundredth time I was toying with the idea of buying a Gent, which is why I'm on this page; but once again I think I'll pass. The lightweight, "gentleman's EDC" knife is a category for which I've found quite a few knives I really like, and one in particular I love; this fact combined with the relatively mixed reviews of the Gent have convinced me once again to save my money. Speaking of which, it costs twice as much--at least--and it's an auto with a 3.125" blade, so you there are ridiculous laws in some places restricting its carry and even ownership. But for a classy-yet-solid, perfect EDC knife, nothing beats a Pro-Tech Magic BR-1. Highly, highly recommended, in any of its numerous styles.

glennac

1363

Aug 7, 2019

Hatuletoh" The lightweight, "gentleman's EDC" knife is a category for which I've found quite a few knives I really like, and one in particular I love." I assume that is the Pro-Tech you mention. But what are the other "quite a few" that you have liked. I'm still on the lookout for one or two more to add to my collection.

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Hatuletoh

850

Aug 15, 2019

glennacI had to think a bit about this answer, so I let my natural tendency to too many words have free reign, as one can actually write their way into a better answer, once one actually begins writing. Wouldn't have made it through college if that wasn't the case. The TL;DR: Pro-tech Calmigo and Newport, Boos Blade Smoke, Charles Marlowe designed Boker flipper, ZT 0470, Mcusta Katana and Bushido, and a 13-year-old Kershaw Leek customized by "Painted Pony". I will operate under the assumption that someone who says they're looking to fill out an existing collection of "gentleman's folder"-type knives doesn't need me to expound upon about the virtues of Sabenzas (or Mini Sabenzas), nor Zero Tolerance 0450/0450CFs. If you don't have them, I'm sure you at least know of them. They live up to the hype, I think, and own and carry them. I mentioned how much I love Pro-Tech Magics. Sticking with Pro-Tech, one of the three brands that make up a large percentage of my collection, their Calmigo is probably the smallest knife I carry regularly. Its almost rectangular, fat-bellied drop-point blade gives it more cutting power than you have the right to expect from sub 2". Conversely, if the day promises to be spent in a monkey suit and silk noose, I often reach for the Pro-Tech Newport. It has a long, thin blade; great for precise work, the choate design is sleek, graceful, and classy.

Contending for my current favorite all-around knife is the Boos Blade Smoke, the knife I was referring to when I mentioned I'd found a "gentleman's folder" (of sorts) that I love. I'd never owned a front-flipper, but the Smoke got me actively looking for more. It has a titanium frame lock and a milled carbon front scale keep the weight at something ridiculous like 2.5 or 2.8 oz. but it still has a +3" M390 blade with handle to spare. The relatively long handle paired with a very useful blade is what makes this knife so damn good--one rarely gets a good grip on something weighing around 3 oz, and although the blade doesn't have much belly to speak of, it does have a long, flat edge made from M390 steel. So the lack of slicing power inherent to the geometry can be compensated for by using it like a saw: instead of pushing through with short strokes, you just lighten up the pressure and draw the blade back and forth for its full length. I don't know if that was intent of the design, but regardless it's kind of brillant. You get a long, thin, sharp-tipped blade, which can cut like one that's much wider. And the steel, of course, stays sharp forever, even as its being used like a two-man lumberjack saw. The Smoke was a BladeHQ exclusive and it's sold out, but if you can find one for <$300, I can't recommend it enough. Super versatile and easy to carry with an excellent, deep-ish carry clip. Wish I'd bought two or three.

This Boker doesn't have a proper name. It's designated the K110 or something like that; it's the only Boker designed by Charles Marlowe, so that's usually what I call it. I love the lines, both handle and blade, and I'm rather more partial to N690 blade steel than it seems most are. Obviously, it's not as good as M390 or 20CV, etc., but equal to 154CM, I think. The the potential downside to this knife is the handle: the lock side is steel and the front/show side is unlined G10, so the knife has a significant lean to the right in-hand--definitely wouldn't be good for a lefty. Some locktite on the pivot is a necessity unless you want to have to torque it down about every three flips; I wish they would have added a just a bit of steel under the G10 for stability, and to surround pivot with something more solid. All that said, it's a "Manufaktur Soligen" Boker, and a versatile knife, as long as you don't over tax it. I got mine for <$100 and would recommend it at a similar price.

I love every ZT I've ever laid eyes and/or hands on, except that new, puny Tim Gaylean thing--the 0220, I think?--that's way overpriced at $200. So ignoring this one literally small blotch on an otherwise exemplary catalog, the only other ZT model that could be called a "gentleman's folder", I think (again, excluding the 0450 models), is the Sinkovich 0470. A little large for the category, maybe, but I love marbled carbon fiber scales and CPM 20CV blade steel. And it's a ZT, so of course the action, lock-up, fit and finish, and everything else are amazing .

One brand that find people sometimes need convincing to try is Mcusta. I only have three of their knives so far, but I frequently find myself being a Mcusta cheerleader because their specs don't sound too impressive to knife fiends: aluminum bodies with VG-10 blades, deployed by thumb studs and riding on nylon washers. Sometimes hardwood scales, and lots of damascus blades, but still--no titanium anywhere, and...nylon washers? But I really like their knives. Their schtick is that the component parts are precision laser cut, then each knife is hand-assembled and tuned by an individual "master". "Machined custom", the company calls it, hence their name. And somewhat to my surprise when I initially examined one...yeah, they actually are very well made knives--tight tolerances, and good-to-great opening and closing actions. I carry either the Katana or Bushido model pretty regularly--the other one whose name I don't know is a bit small and doesn't have a pocket clip--and in about 12 and 18 months respectively, they've never needed to so much as a half-turn on a single screw. Maybe some of their designs are too garish or just odd for some tastes, but I think most of them are beautiful and unique, and they look artsy enough to not freak out theater patrons or office co-workers. And probably for that reason, Mcusta is the only knife I've ever had success with when I was stupid enough to try to chat up a girl using knives as the conversational topic. That alone is enough for me to put up with their fixed, tip-down pocket clips.

The last one I want to mention is an obvious one, kind of. That's the Kershaw Leek. Despite or maybe in part because of their ubiquity, I was never really interested in them. Plus, I live in Utah where the only knife law for non-felons is literally "don't commit crimes with it", so even my gentlemanly folders tend to be on the beefer side of a Leek, as you have seen. So I never gave them much thought. Then on eBay I found one that had been customized with black jet and orange spiny coral pieces set into stainless steel and sterling silver on the front scale. It adds weight, but the Leek is so light anyway it doesn't matter, and even though this particular piece was made in 2006 and therefore has 440A blade steel (I think, it's not marked on the blade), I rather like it and have begun working it into the carry rotation. Call me petty, but carrying a Leek from time to time is much more palatable knowing it's unique, if not one-of-a-kind, and I think I will try to acquire more customized models.

And they all lived happily ever after, except for the occasional cut finger and empty bank account...The End. Sorry for the novel, but it sure was a nice way to kill some time on my first flight in 6 yrs. There was a reason I swore of air travel, I now recall. Several reasons, actually.

glennac

1363

Aug 26, 2019

HatuletohThanks So Much. A very helpful and entertaining post.

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