For the price Whats a good knife for under $50?

[TEEJ]

Re: for the price

I picked up a SOG Flash II (Auto Assisted) that has worked out really well for me. Opens one handed like lightening (Kind of fun to open actually), and has a really strong lockup. (Lock up is a big deal for me, as I use the knives to pry stuff, etc, and if they unlock, I get sliced, etc.)

 

[dss_777]

Re: for the price

I like to hear myself speak (see myself type?). You know what I mean.

I was going to recommend a Victorinox Swiss army knife of some sort. I EDC'd a mid-70's era Red Alox SAK Soldier variant for several decades, and used the heck out of it. Ran across bladeforums at some point a few years ago, and my much loved (and much used) SAK was replaced by a small Sebenza. Now much used, and much loved.

I have absolutely no regrets about carrying either knife.

 

[boilerdan33]

New to the forums. So far, they're great.

By far, my favorite knife is the Gerber EZ-Out Skeleton with the combo (half serrated) blade. Plastic body, 3.5 inch blade, weighs less than 3 ounces, $25 from Amazon. I've carried one almost everyday for about 15 years. Never let me down. I won't invest in a good knife because I go through about one a year losing them. I won't pry with them, but they'll handle everything else.

 

[BR101]

Re: for the price

Can't go wrong with a SOG Flash series. Check out my review on the SOG Flash 1 and Flash 2 -- http://bladereviews101.blogspot.com/2013/02/sog-flash-1-2.html

 

[Bullzeyebill]

Re: for the price

Arm and Leg, take a week off for trolling disruptive behavior, not the first for such behavior.

Bill

 

[2.FOH.]

Re: for the price

Another vote for the Delica. Quality materials & a design that's stood the test of time.
IIRC I paid $42.00 for mine ~ 6-7 years ago. I know you said $50, but Amazon currently
has the orange version with full flat grind for $58.00 w/ free shipping.

Crap...must resist.... must.... not ....purchase....

 

[Melson]

Re: for the price

I like my CRKT Drifter as an EDC. It's not that sharpest but it's cheap and reliable.

Unlike flashlights I lose my edc knives all the time. After losing my second BM Griptilian to a heating duct, I only buy knives that are twenty bucks

 

[Omenwolf]

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+1 for the spyderco tenacious!! Great knife for $40

 

[vioalas]

I don't think I saw a recommendation for the Kershaw Blur. Depending where you look you can get one for right at $50, and it's an awesome knife. It's what got me into higher quality stuff.

 

[Valkman]

Hope the OP got a knife by now! LOL Look at the Buck line of knives like this one: Buck 845 Vantage Force Select Folding 3-1/4" Plain Stonewashed Blade, Desert Sand Handles at knifeworks.com for $39.

 

[VeloWeave]

I would say Dragonfly 2 on the smaller side and Tenacious on the larger side.

If you can save $10 more then Delica 4 is by far one of the best options under $60 that you buy.

For $15 more I would suggest Dragonfly 2 in zdp-189. Ultra premium steel, small blade but performs well beyond its size. It can handle almost any edc task and is super light.

For $30 more you might be able to score a Mini Griptilian which IMO is the best edc for the money hands down. I have a gripe or two about it but nothing to make me change my opinion.

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[Dipti13]

Recently saw Boker Plus Namo 42 Framelock. Although its blade length is 2" it can be great companion during campaign and travelling.

 

[wacbzz]

Get some Gerber knives which will run around $50.

Funny you mention that...I have two, Made in the USA Gerber knives for sale right now! :laughing:

 

[Rusty412]

You won't be disappointed with the Spyderco Tenacious.

 

[8steve88]

I suspect the original poster has their knife by now, old post from 2010.

 

[Bullzeyebill]

Yes, OP has not posted since 2011.

Bill