Collecting cheap knives

[BRD@66]

I'd rather have a $15 Morakniv than a $300 whatever. Does everything a knife needs to do except maybe self-defense (not the worst but not the best). If you need more than that get a Ka-Bar or a sword.

A stale thread but not too dead. London (& TheDan) thank you for pointing me toward Morakniv (I'd never heard of it). I got probably the most common one - a 4.1" bladed stainless - & I love it - heck, it's even easy to sharpen. Also I recently acquired the heavy duty carbon version - it's a little bit thicker blade. Amazon is advertising the light duty carbon blade right now for $11.38. Heck, get 2.

https://www.slickguns.com/product/m...arbon-steel-blade-military-green-41-inch-1171-

 

[easy rider]

I guess it all comes down to what you want out of a knife. Cheap knives often don't keep an edge long and take longer to sharpen. My pocket knife is one of my more expensive ones(ZT), but then I carry it all the time and use it often. I also don't have a losing problem. To each their own.

 

[ROGER4314]

My favorites are the Swiss Army knives and in long knives, the Kukri.

I ordered a Kukri directly from Nepal. That Kukri and the meat cleaver in the kitchen are the only knives that make me shudder. They are simply bad ass knives.

Flash

 

[Wyldman]

I have a couple of the Nepalese Kukri knives, ordered from the company that provides them to the Ghurkas.

They are beastly blades, heavy and very competent. Just the mere sight of an unsheathed Kukri would give most of the nanny-state types heart palpatations!

I was pleasantly surprised how reasonably priced real honest-to-goodness Kukri knives are.

Crush, kill, mangle, maim, destroy.

 

[Maverick44]

Kershaw, SOG, CRKT, Buck, Ka-Bar, and Ontario all make knives in the $20-$30 range, with some dipping down below $20. I tend to stick with those brands for cheap knifes. It doesn't matter if they were made in Taiwan or China, they're still good knives that will last.

 

[A.Texas.Yankee]

Anyone know of a decent priced S30v steel knife? I've come to really like just how long those staying sharp.

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[Maverick44]

Anyone know of a decent priced S30v steel knife? I've come to really like just how long those staying sharp.

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I think some of the Spyderco knives use it. Your talking $60-$100+ knives though.

 

[A.Texas.Yankee]

Dsmmit... Lost my Kershaw Ken Onion um, er, scallion (? can't remember which delicious vegetable it was). I bought it at Academy years ago for $30 and went to replace it and it's now $70! It's a value @ $30, but ain't worth $70! Guess I'm in the market for a new EDC folder since I can't always carry the Gerber Strong-arm with me.

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[Bithabus]

Dsmmit... Lost my Kershaw Ken Onion um, er, scallion (? can't remember which delicious vegetable it was). I bought it at Academy years ago for $30 and went to replace it and it's now $70! It's a value @ $30, but ain't worth $70! Guess I'm in the market for a new EDC folder since I can't always carry the Gerber Strong-arm with me.

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$41 on amazon. Academy is a rip off.

http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1620FL-Scallion-Folding-SpeedSafe/dp/B001DZV2R6

 

[A.Texas.Yankee]

$41 on amazon. Academy is a rip off.

http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1620FL-Scallion-Folding-SpeedSafe/dp/B001DZV2R6

It's the black shallot I had, not scallion, I was incorrect. I'm looking at the Boker AK knife. Apparently there's an s30v version. Out of stock, though.

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[Bithabus]

It's the black shallot I had, not scallion, I was incorrect. I'm looking at the Boker AK knife. Apparently there's an s30v version. Out of stock, though.

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If you like Kershaw try the Knockout: http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1870-...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00

A bit more money but made in USA and good quality. And the assisted open with flipper is great.

The auto Bokers that blade HQ sells are cool.

 

[rsscoggins]

I carry the Kershaw Emerson - think I paid $30 or so for it at a gun show. Solid knife and holds an edge well and I won't be too heartbroken if I loose it (but I would buy another!)

 

[Bozz10mm]

Speaking of cheap knives, these are on sale again.

Boker Kalashnikov automatic knife. $29.99

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Boker-...il&utm_term=0_52c5a7be85-4d264024c8-198423373

 

[Bozz10mm]

Also, the Boker Magnum Tanto auto knife. Same price. $29.99

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Boker-Magnum-Automatic--4647

 

[Taurus]

That is a sweet deal.