Dress knife

[nahfuten]

Lately, I've been carrying a Delica 4 in my back pocket, with its big ugly black pocket clip and almost an inch of the handle sticking out. The other day while at an expensive restaurant, my wife asked me if I must carry "that ugly thing" sticking out of my back pocket while wearing khakis.

So, I need a new knife with a low profile clip, extremely thin, with non-tactical styling, and possibly a metallic-colored finish since that tends to go with just about anything. Looking for a 2-3" blade for light duty work for under $100. USA made, and I don't mind sharpening blades once in a while.

GO!

 

[esrice]

Finding a low-profile clip will probably be the most limiting factor at this point. SOG puts a really nice low-riding clip on some of their knives-- not sure if they're "fancy" enough though.

I'll get to lookin' around. . . .

 

[esrice]

To give you an idea of what I mean by "low-profile" clip. . . .

This allows the ENTIRE knife to sit below the pocket line, completely out of view.

 

[esrice]

In the case of the SOG Aegis (above), you wouldn't even see the knife at all, so you could still probably get away with "tactical styling".

 

[bmwdud]

kershaw
1910 ram
onion
1620 st
i have 6 kershaws and like them all
KAI USA : Kershaw Products
look up what you want then get it on e-bay for half the price

 

[jeremy]

You could always commission a clip made for yours...

A nice engraved silver piece would like sharp I bet...

 

[Eddie]

kershaw
1910 ram
onion
1620 st
i have 6 kershaws and like them all
KAI USA : Kershaw Products
look up what you want then get it on e-bay for half the price

I have a Kershaw that I bought in the mid 80's. It is just like their aquatic model only back then they were calling it the "Caribou Hunter". It came with a leather sheath that had a metal belt clip on it. It's no folder, but it is my version of a "dress knife". Since I can shine the leather sheath it looks nice clipped right behind my cell phone.

 

[esrice]

Holy ripoffs Batman!!

I just came across this on the SOG site. SOGzilla. It would be like your Delica with a low-profile clip:

 

[tyler34]

Holy ripoffs Batman!!

I just came across this on the SOG site. SOGzilla. It would be like your Delica with a low-profile clip:

and a griptillian shaped blade. since when did lynn thompson start working for SOG?

 

[esrice]

and a griptillian shaped blade. since when did lynn thompson start working for SOG?

My favorite part is the little notch left out of the "Spyderhole", thereby making it not a "Spyderhole".

 

[tyler34]

My favorite part is the little notch left out of the "Spyderhole", thereby making it A WEAKASS BLADE.

FTFY

 

[theweakerbrother]

I wear a suit and tie to work every week day. I carry a SOG Trident or a Spyderco Native. I wear the same when I am not at work.

 

[cubby]

you can get lowprofile clips for a HOST of quality (dang that word!) knives. they are made right here in indiana at Great Lakes Water Jet out of Goshen. you can get them at Midwest Knifemaker's Supply.

 

[cubby]

here you go:

Folding Knife Parts : US Knife Makers!, Operated by a knifemaker for knifemakers!

 

[nahfuten]

here you go:

Folding Knife Parts : US Knife Makers!, Operated by a knifemaker for knifemakers!

I think I'm missing something... Is there an easy way to determine if one of the replacement clips fits the Delica? Or do I need to drill the hole pattern?

 

[nahfuten]

Finding a low-profile clip will probably be the most limiting factor at this point. SOG puts a really nice low-riding clip on some of their knives-- not sure if they're "fancy" enough though.

I'll get to lookin' around. . . .

I'm quite familiar with SOG, I've got a Flash I and II, but they are a little bulky for me, but I do love the clips. As far as the SOGzilla, they are imported from China, but I do like the clips.

 

[nahfuten]

I'm thinking something like the Kershaw Leek with the stainless handle, or something similar, would fit the bill. Any experience with them?

I also liked the styling of the SOG Twitch II, but I don't like the lock on them.....

When I'm out with the wife, I'm not looking to use this hard or for defense (thats what my LCP is for). Heck, I would just carry my old single blade SAK if it would quit falling out of my pocket.

 

[Bradsknives]

As far as a gentlemans knife goes...the CRKT Ripple and Ripple 2 have been my best sellers. This is a new model that was released earlier this year...it is a Ken Onion design (Yes, Ken Onion left Kershaw and is now with CRKT). The Ripple is a 4 3/8" closed framelock with a 3 1/8" Acuto stainless modified drop point blade. It features IKBS (internal knife ball bearing)for fast opening. The handle is stainless with a titanium nitride coating. The Ripple 2 is 3 3/4" closed and has a 2 3/4" blade with the same features as the Ripple. Both knives are slim and very pocket friendly.

 

[Squib]

The Ripples are great knives, but they still have about 3/4" sticking above the pocket. When I dress for business, it's suite, tie and suspenders. I use either the Kershaw Onion/Centofante #1615 in clip sheath, or a small fixed blade in a pocket sheath in right rear pocket. Look at Blind Horse Knives patch knives, or Michael Morris Knives. They both make wonder, small blades that totally disappear in your pocket.

 

[451_Detonics]

If you can locate a Browning Ice Storm Model 392 it would do nicely. These were made for Browning by Mcusta can be bought for 1/3 of the price of a Mcusta branded knife. There are a couple on gunbroker now.

Closed 3 1/2 inches
Blade 3 1/4 inches
Scales Anodized aluminum
Blade steel VG-10
Liner lock

reversible pocket clip, easy to disassemble for cleaning, lightweight