Any budget folding knives you like?

[CavCop]

Say under $20 folding knives, have any impressed you? I have an Opinel #9 that I like, but it’s not a knife I would put to hard use, but does work well for slicing stuff and being lite.

Tried a $10 knife from a Florida based company, Concealed Patriots. Most stuff they push seems like budget stuff from 3rd party vendors. Not a horrible knife for $10. Design is a bit bulky, but it’s bigger than I thought. Did an unboxing/review video. Will be a spare blade in my Jeep, that sees limited use. The knife was better than I expected for a budget/gas station type knife.

 

[andre3k]

I've bought a few of these and really like them. They can be found in the $20 range. I can normally hold onto a knife for about a year before it eventually gets lost. The only Benchmade I own stays in the safe.

KA-BAR: Dozier Folding Hunter, Black

Dozier Folding Hunter, Black

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[TNMike]

I've never found anything worth a damn under $75...

 

[paknheat]

I have a Kershaw knife I picked up about 2 years back. I think it is called the Grinder.

Paid about $25 for it and it has held up really well. Holds an edge better than I expected it would.


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[no2gates]

I've had this cheap-ass knife for 3 years now. Got it from Walmart for less than $5 then. Price is a little higher now.
I sharpen it about once ever 3 months or so and it works great. I don't hunt bears or dismember legions of thugs with it, but for opening boxes and basic shit, it works just fine for me.

 

[studenygreg]

I have several honey badger knives that I am happy with. Some are around $35 https://www.honeybadgerknives.com/product-tag/35-dollar-knives/

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[Darkpriest667]

I've bought a few of these and really like them. They can be found in the $20 range. I can normally hold onto a knife for about a year before it eventually gets lost. The only Benchmade I own stays in the safe.

KA-BAR: Dozier Folding Hunter, Black

Dozier Folding Hunter, Black

www.kabar.com

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This is literally what I came to say. I have 4 of them.

 

[Fishkiller]

Say under $20 folding knives, have any impressed you? I have an Opinel #9 that I like, but it’s not a knife I would put to hard use, but does work well for slicing stuff and being lite.

Tried a $10 knife from a Florida based company, Concealed Patriots. Most stuff they push seems like budget stuff from 3rd party vendors. Not a horrible knife for $10. Design is a bit bulky, but it’s bigger than I thought. Did an unboxing/review video. Will be a spare blade in my Jeep, that sees limited use. The knife was better than I expected for a budget/gas station type knife.

No

 

[Glenn B]

Any budget folding knives you like?

Nope, there is not one I can think of that normally retails under $20.00 that I like. While I have gotten some great knives under $20, including folders, their retail price is always much higher. I get those in at a steal of a deal in an auction now and again. When it comes to knives that usually retail under $20, I would not trust one.

 

[Moonpie]

I’ll echo the others. Haven’t found one under about $50 that’s worth it.
Knives that inexpensive have pretty lousy steel in the blade. They won’t resharpen
For throw away service they’re fine.
I’m of the Buy Once, Cry once school.

 

[BigRed]

Buck 110.

I know it's higher than the "price point", but it will last well beyond that difference.

 

[John Sam Rayburn]

Knives are consumable tools like angle grinder discs or hacksaw blades, meant to be used up and replaced.

In the early 90's I began carrying a Spyderco Delica. Perfect fit for my daily carry needs.

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[jmohme]

I've never found anything worth a damn under $75...

I used to buy cheaper knives, but like you, was mostly disappointed in them.

 

[Texasgordo]

I have a few cheapo pocket knives that are between $20-$40 mainly Gerber, Kershaw, and CRKT. Mainly because I'm a idiot who loses pocket knives easily. Plus I never saw a need to spend $200-$400 on a tacticool blade. Definitely not saying that it's wrong to buy a high dollar knife it's just not for me.


Tractor Supply usually has quite a few knives on clearance for cheap after Christmas. I remember buying a few like that.

 

[leVieux]

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In recent decdes, I’ve used A G Russell Co. almost exclusively. This is a stocking internet dealer with extensive inventory of both cheap and very expensive knives of all types.

Althpugh not associated w/ Russell Knives of Orlando, they have been dealers for decades.

Lately I’ve been buying their proprietary Russell or ‘’CRKT’’ (Columbia River Knife & Tool) knives for personal use and Boker’s, etc. for Grandkid gifts.

My 4 current pocket knives are a Boker Gentleman’s knife, a little Gerber, a SpyderCo large folder & a Chinese CRKT for yard work.

The SpydercCo was a gift, I’ll never buy one b/c of their disgusting ‘’customer service’’.

Gave my last Jimmy Lile to a dear younger Friend in Austin this past Spring. My Dallas Engineer Grandson has my Russell.

Funny, as I’m past 80, I’ve been trying to give stuff to GK’s, but only one is interested. Most are leftard brainnwashed.

see: https://agrussell.com/

leVieux

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[Dawico]

I've been carrying a Dewalt folder for years and it's been solid. Picked up at Home Depot.

Probably Chinese made and Dewalt puts their name on it but it's a tough knife.

Used to be $15 but haven't looked in a while.

Serrated section, drop point, pocket clip, and the right size so it fits my general use needs.

 

[CavCop]

I’ll echo the others. Haven’t found one under about $50 that’s worth it.
Knives that inexpensive have pretty lousy steel in the blade. They won’t resharpen
For throw away service they’re fine.
I’m of the Buy Once, Cry once school.

Have tried Opinel knives? Very lite and cheap, but work well if you know how to use them and maintain them.

I have seen guys use basic Swiss Army Knives and do amazing things, while people with $400 plus knives broke them trying to do the same things like build a shelter and start a fire.

 

[wakosama]

Have tried Opinel knives? Very lite and cheap, but work well if you know how to use them and maintain them.

I have seen guys use basic Swiss Army Knives and do amazing things, while people with $400 plus knives broke them trying to do the same things like build a shelter and start a fire.

You beat me to it. I've carried an SAK since the 60s all over the world. And an Opinel for several decades also. both are my regular EDC and have never failed me. my current gifting SAK was/is on sale AMAZON for $23 last spring, and the Opinel #8 was $12 when I bought a dozen a decade or so back. they've both been around for longer than we have.

 

[Bozz10mm]

Knives are consumable tools like angle grinder discs or hacksaw blades, meant to be used up and replaced.

I did not know this. The Schrade I bought in 1981. Same dimensions as a Buck 110

 

[skfullgun]

I’ve carried one version or another of this knife for a decade. Comes in several sizes and often on sale for about $10.

It is a bit heavy but works for boxes, rope, wood, and hold up to prying.

Lose it and I just get a new one out of the drawer. I’ve never worn one out.

I have “nicer” knives I carry when I’m at work or out on the town!