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Suggestions for a knife-pencil pairing

A UK friend of mine turned me on to his favorite "propelling" pencil a couple of years ago. So I got one. It's a Yard-o-led Diplomat in sterling silver, this one made in 1948. It's not too big at 4 7/8 inches long and weighs about .73 oz (20.7g) with a fair bit less than the full yard of lead in the barrel. Lead size is a healthy 1.18mm. The barrel is hexagonal with a barley pattern. This is a great desk pencil, but sometimes goes with me in a slip.

I'm looking for suggestions for a knife to pair it with. I'm just getting started in traditional folders so figured this would be an interesting project to explore new directions.

Thanks very much.

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Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on February 12, 2017 at 11:41

https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Small-Po...

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Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on February 12, 2017 at 12:03

As you're in Japan, how about a traditional Kigonokami knife?

http://www.higonokami-knife.com/higonokami-silver-sk-75.html

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Permalink Reply by Dwight Jurling on February 12, 2017 at 13:08

Having just deleted my first reply...

I'm in Taiwan, actually. But the island was a Japanese colony for 50 years until 1945 so there is a great deal of Japanese influence here. A friend has been pointing me at Japanese fixed-blade knives for a couple of months so this certainly fits. I've also been thinking that one day I should get myself to the Seki cutlery festival since it's so close.

The Swiss Army knife is another interesting idea. I've certainly seen enough praise of the Cadet. This one looks like a similar size but with more options.

Thank you

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Permalink Reply by Steve Scheuerman (Manx) on February 12, 2017 at 15:17

Not sure if you are just into Traditionals, but maybe a Cold Steel Spike series, or a Ti-Lite would look good with that pencil. Just thinking something slim and sleek...

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Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on February 12, 2017 at 15:22

Dwight Jurling said:

Having just deleted my first reply...

I'm in Taiwan, actually. But the island was a Japanese colony for 50 years until 1945 so there is a great deal of Japanese influence here. A friend has been pointing me at Japanese fixed-blade knives for a couple of months so this certainly fits. I've also been thinking that one day I should get myself to the Seki cutlery festival since it's so close.

The Swiss Army knife is another interesting idea. I've certainly seen enough praise of the Cadet. This one looks like a similar size but with more options.

Thank you

Oops, sorry Dwight.
Let's ammend it to "near" Japan, relatively speaking.