I've got "the knife itch" again, I really do (a BAD thing). I really don't feel like going over to Bladeforums (haven't been there in probably 8-9 months) so I'm going to ask here

I have a William Henry "Lancet" - nice knife, for a small gent's knife, but I have better (customs)

Think is, I like the lancet except for a few little things - in order of least important to most (for me)

1)The Bolsters are Nickel Silver - OK, they look nice, but they tarnish all the time - stainless would be nice

2)I'd love ambidextrous thumb studs

And the killer - if it was 25%-50% larger, it would be great. It has a 2-3/8" blade, and a closed length of 3-1/2 inches, which is OK, but I'd like to see it say have a closed length of around 5", with a proportional increase in blade length

Anyone know of a knife like this? I do NOT want an assisted opener. I had to go through a detector one day, and they would have checked say a leatherman, or the lancet, but I had a leak on me - the court officer said "take it back to your car - and I'm being nice - I should arrest you for having a switchblade" - I have heard other stories of folks having assisted openers taken as switchblades, even if they are not (we know it) - but the answer always is "I can take it, and let you go, or I can arrest you, and you can tell it to the judge, and maybe get it back"

Fallkniven PXL?

Have you considered a Benchmade 710 in D2? 4.9" closed, 3.9" blade, ambidextrous thumb studs and the axis lock is one of the strongest locks in a production knife.

I won't buy a reverse curve blade ever again - if I want to carry a reverse curve I have a DC Munroe Chimera

DR RSK's or Benchmade 520 with plain edge. I have the 520 and love it.

Guys,
Have you looked at a Lancet?

Extreme spear point, thin blade, Gent's style, NOT TACTICAL

Think of a Lancet upsized to say the size of a Leek - which is a fairly small knife

If I wanted a drop point, etc, I'd get a Sebenza - the mnandi is about the same size as the Lancet, and I'd say sort of the same market (The Lancet has been upgraded a TAD since I got mine years ago, now in ZDP-189 steel etc). I love the general design, but...

Looking at what they now offer, a GenTac MIGHT be interesting

I have my share of fairly heavy knives - I'm looking sor something in the size range of a small Sebbie, with more of a spear/lancet point - basically an extreme drop point. Heck, I'll even go as fars as a Warncliff, or Mod Warncliff blade (which is what the Leek is).

This knife is close - oh so close, but a TAD to large - yes, I own it, and the photo is on my site




The problem with that knife is it's TOO nice - it's going to go out for engraving sometime this year, and will be my "work of art" - it's the knife I carry when I'm in a suit, in it's microfiber pouch

Does Lancet have a website?

Sounds like the Cold Steel Caledonian Edge would suit your bill. It has almost all the features you're looking for. Too bad it's so expensive.

http://www.coldsteel.com/caledonianedge.html

That's not that expensive

Umm, ok - it retails for something like $270 the last time I checked though.

That's a fair bit of money to open the mail and quarter apples.

Ah, I'd ahte to tell you what that Jeff Hall Custom cost then, or maybe you should go look at the list prices on some versions of the WH Lancet ($675 list etc)

Hint "Sebenzas are entry level priced"

Interesting video that.

Couple of points I noticed about it:

1) Knife is rated to only 100lb. Against 200lb for a Benchmade Axis lock.

2) He's stabbing with it. So it's a killing weapon, not a tool. Also I notice that he is being very careful to keep all the forces exerted on the frame perpendicular to the long (strongest) axis.

3) All of the slashing tricks he performed with the rope, bottle, cardboard etc are nothing special. Most plain edge knives of decent quality will do that.

Sadly, I'm not impressed.

One other point: A proper Skean Dhu is not a fighting knife. It's a well designed small carbon steel utility knife, that is perfect for general use.

I didn't watch the video - Lets face it, I'm not looking for a weapon here, or a heavy duty "tactical" knife - those are a dime a dozen. I'm looking for something "gents", but not so gents that I carry it in a microfiber bag (like my Hall)

Nice, but nothing I'd be interested in buying -- too pretty -- different strokes.

OTOH an "entry level" Sebenza seems to be an excellent tool. I EDC Benchmade 940's and RSK Mk1's which serve my needs, along with various SAK's.

I agree too pretty, which is why I'm looking slightly more plain (the 1 gen Lancets were much more plain) and slightly larger

KG2V,

Sounds like you are discriminating gentleman. Let me personally reccomend the following site...

http://www.knifelegends.com/

I have known the owner on a personal and proffessional level for many many years. And I will tell you there is not a more honorable man doing business today. Period.

Perhaps you might find something is his "weekly specials" section that fits the bill.

There is a nice video review of the Falkniven PXL here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdklLprSB6s

I hope no one post videos on YouTube using a screwdriver or they'll be after my Craftsmans next.

Sorry, I understand the (UK) response but it's just so peculiar sounding to me that I couldn't help but respond.

You should check out the A.G.Russell"One Hand Knife".I have carried one for years as EDC.It has exactly what you need and nothing else.

Maybe a "Thiers" like this one ?

Closed length a bit under 5".
Stainless steel.

finally said "What the heck" and bought a small inlay Sebenza 21