New Office EDC
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hhmoore
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For me, "office carry" suggests a traditional - gentlemanly, unobtrusive, and likely to be considered benign by the office staff (and, more importantly, by the HR representative you could end up facing). Especially a sheepsfoot blade, because, well, the less "stabby" looking, the better.
However, if your tastes are modern, go with something tasteful.
Personally, I lean toward the Southern Grind Spider Monkey (also available in CF, if your pants are too dressy to support copper) because it isn't a flipper...but the Mantra2 flips fairly quietly. The Zieba MS3 is just so small & subtle (carries as easily in a shirt or inside jacket pocket as it does in pants) that it should be allowed.
However, if your tastes are modern, go with something tasteful.
Personally, I lean toward the Southern Grind Spider Monkey (also available in CF, if your pants are too dressy to support copper) because it isn't a flipper...but the Mantra2 flips fairly quietly. The Zieba MS3 is just so small & subtle (carries as easily in a shirt or inside jacket pocket as it does in pants) that it should be allowed.
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I have a 531 and you're right, it is great with slacks and suits. My 531 and a Kershaw Zing (US model) are the two knives I reach for the most.
Also, I have found that one of Gerber's micro utility knives can be handy in the office. Can't remember the model number of mine. It's all stainless and takes regular utility blades. A nice little piece of kit for an office EDC. Combine that with a Victorinox Cadet and you are pretty much set for an office environment.
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Gerber EAB is an amazing utility blade. Acts like a Wharncliffe blade and is tiny.
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That's it. The EAB is what I own. Thank you for posting.
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In no particular order: SAK Cadet, FFxMD Gent, almost anything designed by Ray Laconico, ProTech Sprint or Newport.
The Sprint has been my most frequent carry lately. It’s a 2” blade, so it’s non-threatening, even though it’s an auto. It weighs almost nothing, and it has a deep carry clip. The Newport is the 3” version of the Sprint. There’s also one called the Halfbreed, which is the Sprint blade paired to the Newport frame.
The Sprint has been my most frequent carry lately. It’s a 2” blade, so it’s non-threatening, even though it’s an auto. It weighs almost nothing, and it has a deep carry clip. The Newport is the 3” version of the Sprint. There’s also one called the Halfbreed, which is the Sprint blade paired to the Newport frame.
Al Mar Ultralight. You can pick your size, price, and blade style. Like a feather in the pocket.
As a guideline: I find non-knife people divide knives into two categories:
--the safe kind, the kind grandpa or the handyman carried. A slipjoint that takes two hands to open.
--gang knives: anything that opens fast with one hand.
I once had a nurse explaining to me how to use sharps. When I opened my small sebenza to take the plastic wrap off the package her eyes got like saucer, as if I had taken out a machete.
As a guideline: I find non-knife people divide knives into two categories:
--the safe kind, the kind grandpa or the handyman carried. A slipjoint that takes two hands to open.
--gang knives: anything that opens fast with one hand.
I once had a nurse explaining to me how to use sharps. When I opened my small sebenza to take the plastic wrap off the package her eyes got like saucer, as if I had taken out a machete.
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I like the look of the Dogtooth, but the one I’ve really wanted is the Neutron... but getting one has been like trapping a unicorn.. second hand knives go in minutes and New are only via bladehq. Keeping my eyes open to come across one
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We have lots more in production now. The next release will start in June. Creating unicorns is not our goal
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We have lots more in production now. The next release will start in June. Creating unicorns is not our goal
Thank you for chiming in! It’s nice to hear that companies are attentive to what is happening. Side note, you have the most impeccable timing. It seems a neutron was recently made available on Bladehq on Tuesday and I was able to get one. I will be ordering replacement carbon fiber scales soon as well. Thanks!