(Part 3) Best hunting knives according to redditors

Mushroom hunter here. The vast majority of the mushroom lives as a network of mycelium under the ground. Pulling a mushroom up as opposed to cutting it will have no effect on whether or not there will be more next year.

Edit: Having said that, it is considered to be better form to cut the mushroom at the base. Cutting it won’t disturb the ground as much and will keep your haul a lot cleaner. It is also advisable to get a mushroom knife with a brush to “field clean” your mushrooms before you put them in your basket.

Phone

Wallet

Bert’s Bees

Pocket Knife

Multitool (When clothing allows)

A good ink pen

Mini composition book for random notes and stuff

And a small “boo-boo” kit, NOT a full first aid kit, (mostly a few different sizes of bandaids, burn ointment, triple antibiotic ointment, Benadryl, and Ibuprofen.)

E:words and stuff

iphone 6 in NeWisdom case

Skeggox wallet

Uwood Biosten watch

Surefire Titan Plus

Benchmade North Fork

Jugsy pen

Field Book

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Full disclosure: A bit of color matching was done on this photo. The watch is a cheapo I got to test drive the whole wood watch thing with plans to upgrade if I dig the look. I do not. I used to have a silver Sig P238 with rosewood grips that would have been sexy here, but I didn't dig that either. I do dig the Benchmade a great deal. The surefire is ok.

My favorite knife by far to whittle with is this one, the Cold Steel Tuff Lite:

http://i.imgur.com/w0PhkOw.jpg

I use it, and the smaller version of it, the Mini Tuff Lite, for most of my carving (full disclosure, I'm a novice wood carver who just enjoys killing time noodling around).

While I generally prefer the inexpensive Cold Steel knives, I do own a dozen or so dedicated carving knives of a wide variety of makers, including some custom knives.

For an inexpensive option in fixed blades I really like the Mora 120 and Mora 122:

http://i.imgur.com/6L0w1lZ.jpg

I do also own some traditional whittlers, but I really haven't ever warmed up to carving with them.

I use the Tuff Lite knives so much that I've got an assortment of them, and have converted some of them to prison-shank style fixed blades by wrapping them heavily for comfort:

http://i.imgur.com/j8pN4Gd.jpg

They're cheap, sturdy and easy to sharpen. I do use a file to break the edges on the blade spine when I get them, but other than that I find them incredible comfortable to carve with. I frequently complete entire projects with nothing but the Tuff Lite (though I do have a collection of gouges and chisels and such as well, I prefer to work with a knife).

http://i.imgur.com/3tbo2Ds.jpg

• ~$7-8 Sanrenmu 7010/710 - You can find these at Gearbest for cheap as hell when they have sales but they're absolutely $30 worth of knife
  
• ~$10-20 Opinel no.6-12 - Depends on blade size/steel/handle wood. #6 is under 3in blade if that kind of thing matters.
  
• ~$20 CRKT Drifter
  
• ~$20 Spyderco Byrd Cara Cara2
  
• ~$20-25 Ontario Rat II or Rat I
  
• ~$30 Victorinox Cadet Alox
  
• ~$30 Kershaw Cryo
  
• ~$35 CRKT Ripple
  
• ~$35 Spyderco Persistence
  
• ~$40 Kershaw Skyline - Often on sale in the ~$30 range
  
• ~$40 Kershaw Leek - Same sales as with the Skyline \^^
  
  Honorable Mention: Case knives. Traditional lockbacks. Hard as nails and pretty to boot. True pocket knives. Your grandfather (possibly great grandfather) had one. Good stuff the lot of them. $25-50 will get you a legacy knife that you can carry and use and then pass to your kid.
  
  You don't need to spend $200 to get a quality, durable, reliable knife. I've owned all of these knives at one time or another and loved every one of them. Sure they needed sharpening more often and sometimes something a little more drastic (Sanrenmus are often cheaper to replace than fix) but the value is insane. Plus, lets face facts; we're much more likely to break out our Cadet when we get box duty than our Sebenza.
  
  Knife enthusiasts (brothers) if there's a weighed and measured cheapo that I forgot, let me know.

in my opinion, once you get above like ~$250, you arent really getting any better in quality. just different designs, brand names, etc.

my advice is get him a benchmade 940 and be done with it. thats easily the nicest and most popular "expensive, but worth it because its actually really really nice" pocket knife. that company has great customer service and warrenty as well - part of that price tag is the fact that at any point for the rest of his life, if anything goes wrong with it, he can just ship it off to benchmade HQ and they will take care of it and send it back for free. it's a great high quality pocket knife that he will have forever, unless he sells it.

if you think he might like something a little smaller and dressier, the north fork is the same caliber.

another option that's ridiculously popular is the spyderco paramilitary 2

these are all equally high quality knives that are great for every day carry. choosing between them is just personal preference really

A single purpose bayonet? I would say no. Modern militaries of today have focused on two tactics that have throw dirt on the bayonet's grave.

First off, militaries now rely on advance technology to ensure that engagements, whenever possible, happen well outside the range of a bayonet. Longer distance firearms, air support, and improved optics have pushed engagements far past the possibility of bayonet combat.

Secondly, if there is any close quarters combat, it is more strategic and ensures that if a soldier needs to reload, he will have plenty of friendlies around him to cover the reload. Beforehand, large numbers of soldiers would meet face to face where as now, any force that has massed larger than the attacking force would simply be thinned out by artillery/air support at least to the point where they are outnumbered and then engaged with a ground force.

This is of course speaking from recent wars which have typically been one sided in technology. If 2 world powers collide, it may very well be a small force fighting a small force after intense shelling which could lead to more one on one combat.

With that being said, every soldier is probably carrying a fixed blade knife either for combat or utility. It would make the most logical sense to issue knives that can be attached as a bayonet, like the M1 Garand of WW2 so that you still have the option without really adding weight to the soldier's kit. This would be an example of what I believe is the ideal solution to both bayonets and a standard issue knife.

Opinel makes a mushroom knife with a brush: Amazon $30

Ganzo F7551, CRKT Pilar, Cold Steel Tuff Lite, Ganzo G742.

If he took good care of the Kershaw Leek - the Zero Tolerance 0450 could be an awesome upgrade.

Plus it is on sale now.

Doesn't seem to be a good deal. You can find the knives at that price elsewhere. For example, https://www.amazon.com/SPYDERCO-C81GPDBL2-Paramilitary-Handle-Point/dp/B0144QJ8YO is cheaper than buying it through spiderco's site with the 40% off code.

Smith's CCD4 3 IN 1 Field Sharpening System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N35D2E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MFzCDbVFFHA9R

Smith field stones are shaped like a tear drop so you have a corner like the spider co if you don’t want to spend that much.

Also the pocket sharpeners have a cone diamond rod specifically for serrations:

Smith's PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpener, Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O8OTNC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.GzCDb632PH6Z

Or my personal preferred the pen style:

Smith's DRET Diamond Retractable Sharpener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001910FOA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YHzCDbBX4VWRS

I don't know what you wanted to do with this blade, but I can almost guarantee you there are far superior pieces for less money (in the $25-30). Gerber doesn't even tell you what steel the blade uses, they call it "High Carbon Stainless". This means it's probably a very cheap Chinese steel. But in this price range you won't find much better, so that's not a huge issue. The big problem with this knife is handle. It's cheap plastic like is used in all mass-produced Chinese crap, with a cheap rubber coating intended for improved grip. If you put any sort of strain on this handle (like a survival knife is supposed to get), it's going to crap out on you. This guy on blade forums broke his in the initial round of testing.

Maybe you should consider an SOG blade or a Kershaw Funxion if you're looking for a partially serrated, more tool-like knife. On the other hand, if all you want is a folder knife, there are literally hundreds of better options all over this sub for less cost. I love my Kershaw Scrambler

Kershaw, CRKT, SOG, Even one of the Chinese Ka-Bars would most likely be better quality for the same price.

Try one of these, I think you’ll be very happy:
https://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Blackwashed-Stainless-Deep-Carry-Pocketclip/dp/B00ILFLBYK/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=kershaw+tactical+folding+knife&qid=1572238799&sprefix=kershaw+tactical&sr=8-4


https://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Military-Style-Pocketknife-Black-Oxide-Spearpoint/dp/B07RWR1L44/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=kershaw+tactical+folding+knife&qid=1572238844&sprefix=kershaw+tactical&sr=8-8

https://www.amazon.com/CRKT-M16-01KZ-Folding-Pocket-Knife/dp/B001C63SP0


https://www.amazon.com/SOG-Folding-Knife-Pocket-Partially/dp/B0073H2P2O/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=sog+folding+knife&qid=1572238929&sprefix=sog+folding&sr=8-4

I have the orange Kershaw Leek, which I love:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AU6NJLG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520567186&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=kershaw+1660or&dpPl=1&dpID=41QuOZ0G-3L&ref=plSrch

We still have bayonets although I am not aware of anytime in the last 40 years they were used in combat. A bayonet would look similar but have a ring oover the top of the grip area to attach over the barrel.

https://www.amazon.com/Ontario-6504-OKC3S-Marine-Bayonet-x/dp/B000ET7E0Q

Nice! Buy your Sis one of these for her birthday:
https://www.amazon.ca/Opinel-Beechwood-Handle-Mushroom-Knife/dp/B000KIMSG6

A little bit of field trimming goes a long way to avoid the dirt getting everywhere.

Hi! And welcome!

I like the Gayle Bradley 2 in M4, and the BM Valet in M390, but they are both very expensive to start out with. The Shuffle II is kind of crappy - I'd definitely pass on that one. I have no experience with
the Bartender Defeder, but even the XL version looks too small, as is the Rodie. The Delica and Leek are great knives, and would likely be solid options (their ergonomics are better than their handle lengths suggest, especially the Delica). The CRKT M16 is ok, but it's not great (in my opinion). I've never handled CRKT's Endorser, but it looks like a solid choice.

My best suggestion is a RAT 1 in D2. It's 40 bucks and you get a very well-made knife in D2 (semi stain resistant and will hold an edge for a good long time). The AUS-8 version is good, too, but if you're cutting boxes, the D2 option will stay sharp way longer.

As for some other options, here are some good ones from CRKT:

Foresight - It's big and comfy in-hand, but it's expensive for the materials used (aluminum and AUS-8)

Shenanigan - lighter and cheaper than the Foresight, but with the same blade material (AUS-8)

Outrage - aluminum handle and 8Cr13MoV steel (similar to AUS-8, id est, reasonably stainless, decent toughness, ok-ish edge retention), ball bearing pivot (nice and smooth!)

Ripple - aluminum handle, 8Cr13MoV blade, ball bearing pivot

With these suggestions, it may seem like I'm a shill for CRKT, but I'm not. I'm just a fan of Ken Onion's designs and ergonomics. I also like:

Spyderco Endura - very good stainless steel in a lightweight package, with plenty of handle real estate

Byrd Cara Cara 2 - Spyderco's value brand (basically a cheap Endura with 8Cr13MoV steel instead of the excellent blade steel VG-10)

Spyderco Resilience - big and comfy (G-10 scales with 8Cr13Mov steel), and my daily carry at work

Spyderco Manix 2 - light and medium sized (they also make an XL version), with BD-1 (kinda similar to AUS-8, kinda)

Cold Steel Recon 1 Spear Point - a big knife with lots of grippy G-10 handle space. The CTS XHP steel is the bee's knees, and the Recon 1 is an excellent value, but it may be too expensive as a starting point.

Also, I'm sure some other folks will chime in, too. The guys & gals of /r/knifeclub are pretty knowledgeable and helpful.

Again, my number 1 suggestion is the RAT 1 in D2. It'll be hard to beat interms of construction, ergonomics, and utility.

Happy hunting!

I like this one better. It’s double the price but way more handy. https://www.amazon.com/SOG-Folding-Knife-Pocket-Partially/dp/B0073H2P2O/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=sog+knives&qid=1567199813&s=gateway&sprefix=sog+&sr=8-4

Spyderco Southard

Lol, alright for example:

• Spyderco Delica 4 FFG: For your price range this is going to be the "best" steel you can get in a near 3" folding knife (VG-10). By best I mean the best edge retention in a stainless steel. However, being over 2.5" in some places (Chacago for example) the knife will be illegal. Also, many people do not like the look of the spyderhole as it can be seen as aggressive in office environments. Also the FRN handles, while very strong, have a cheap/plastic feel to them.
  
  
• Spyderco Tenacious: Compared to the Delica, 8CR13MOV is a "worse" stainless steel (not as good edge retention, more prone to chipping during heavy impacts). However, the extra blade length is better for many outdoor tasks (breaking down tree branches). The handle is also G10, which is slightly tougher and has a much better feeling in hand than FRN.
  
  
• Spyderco Centofante 3: A more "gentlemanly" and "office friendly" version of the Delica with a slightly longer blade. Again, VG-10 and FRN.
  
  
• Kershaw Cryo II: Same steel as the tenacious. Metal handles slightly tougher than G10. Flipper action has "cool" factor. The blade grind makes the tip a touch stronger than on the tenacious.
  
  
• Kershaw Skyline: One of the most iconic of Kershaw's knives. Hollow ground blade makes it great at slicing tasks.
  
  
• Esee Izula: Skeletonized fixed blade. 1095 Steel is significantly better than the other steels listed at "chopping" tasks as it is not prone to chipping at all. It is NOT stainless and so the blade has a protective coating over most of it. The steel will require mineral oil/cleaning to prevent rusting.
  
  
• Becker BK 24: Similar to the Esee Izula but D2 steel which has better edge retention and more corrosion resistance than 1095. It is also much harder to sharpen. Many think the BK24's handle is also less comfortable, the sheath is worse, and there are less available after market modifications.
  
  
• Ontario Rat Series (linked the RAT I. RAT 2 similar but smaller): Ontario's version of the tenacious. Bladeshape generally more people friendly. Another very popular beater option.
  
  
• Morakniv Knives (there are MANY, this is just one): Highly regarded in the "bushcraft" community. High carbon steel (similar to 1095) with a scandi-grind which is great for field sharpening and woodworking. Only partial tangs so not advised to use for battoning tasks or chopping.
  
  
• Kershaw OD-2: Gentlemanly knife with great flipping action.
  
  There are a LOT more suggestions I could add...

You should check /r/knifeclub and maybe /r/knives too.

But if you're just looking for a quick recommendation, if it was my $60, I would get a Spyderco Centofante 3 or a Byrd Raven 2

Unfortunately there just aren't a lot of great, smallish, narrow knives that can really take abuse. Back locks are stronger than liner locks so I'd point you in that direction - check out the waved Spyderco Delica. The Delica is a classic design and the waved version has a couple advantages you might appreciate: great steel that isn't a bear to sharpen, great ergonomics, and blade geometry that can take a beating. Oh and the wave is pretty cool and sometimes practical, too.

It miiight be one of the ugliest knives ever made but when I want an easy to carry, capable, and comfortable blade I always grab mine.

EDIT: just realized you said you wanted a partially serrated knife in which case check out the foliage green version, which happens to be a little cheaper, too.

Spyderco Honeybee

For the record, I feel the same that the Cryo is too slippery - which is why I'm super glad Kershaw released a G10 version of it last year.

I also agree that the Tenacious is just a bit too big for EDC - and they do make the Persistence, which is a shrunken version of the Tenacious, with a 2.75 inch blade vs the Tenacious' 3-3/8 inch blade. If you wanna go even smaller, the Ambitious has a 2.25" blade. All 3 knives share a similar design (though the Ambitious is small enough that the proportions might look a little weird to some).

A few other knives of note that are standouts in the sub-$50 price range:

• CRKT Ripple - Ken Onion design with a more-traditional drop point blade, IKBS, 8Cr14MoV. Usually on most people's "Under $50" list.
  
  
• Kershaw Leek - Again, a little slippery and still Speedsafe but a slightly weaker torsion bar so not as forceful. Some people have issues with broken tips since they're a little thin, but this thing was the best under $50 when it came out.
  
  
• Ontario RAT 1 - At $25 this thing is a pretty great package, if not a little big. 3.5" blade, but it's AUS-8 if you don't like the 8Cr China steels (even if they are pretty similar).
  
  
• SOG Flash II - again, a 3.5 inch, AUS-8 blade. Assisted opening, but much less forceful than Speedsafe.
  
  
• The Kershaw Emerson CQC-6K has blown up since it's release and a lot of high speed low drag tactical types love it for EDC use. $25 makes it a pretty appealing choice and rock solid under $30.
  
  
• The Spyderco Delica 4 is just a touch over $50, averaging about $60, but it's also a go-to knife in the $50 for many people. VG-10 steel on this one is a big selling point.
  
  
• On the same hand, the Kershaw Blur is usually available for about $60, and for those looking for a big folder (seriously this thing is large) it's a great choice. Sandvik 14C28N as standard steel, also available with S30V for about $75.
  
  A few notes here
  
  
• You'll see a lot of sub $50 knives using 8Cr13MoV or 8Cr14MoV. The main difference is a little more Chromium in the 8Cr14MoV, leading to a little more corrosion resistance. A lot of people loved the Skyline, but there were a few issues with minor rust spots on the knives, leading to many companies switching to 8Cr14MoV for some of their knives (most of the budget Kershaws are 8Cr14MoV now).
  
  
• Kershaw has many many options for budget folders under $50, for all kinds of aesthetic tastes. The Chill, Thermite, Link, Oso Sweet, etc. I've owned a handful of Kershaws, and loved all of them, especially for the price.
  
  
• The 8Cr steels (13MoV and 14MoV) are pretty much on par with AUS-8, especially from CRKT, Spyderco, and Kershaw who all do a good job on their heat treats. There's a slight difference in hardness (3 to 4 HRC difference by most counts), but really they're nearly identical for all intents and purposes, mainly sharpening and edge retention. Some people just prefer AUS-8 because they don't like so called "China steel."
  
  
  ETA a few more links and some clarification of my still-awake-at-5am rambling.

In the first picture I forgot my Eleaf iCare and then in the second picture I forgot my Nixon The Chronicle.

Everything on here was purchased on Amazon except for the iCare and my actual iPhone SE... and my truck. The light and pen were just added to my loadout thanks to /r/EDC!

Phone Case: Ringke SLIM

Light: Streamlight Microstream C4

Knife: Spyderco Byrd Meadowlark2

Pen: Fisher X-Mark Space Pen

Wallet: Radix One Slim

I like neat and clean. Also, thanks to /r/minimalism I tend to be very critical of my belongings in both my pocket and my life. When I deem there is nothing left to take away it causes a nice calming effect.

Cold Steel Tuff Lite is an awesome little EDC/utility blade, if you like the blade shape:
http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Plain-Folder-Knife/dp/B006YBW6MY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410530712&sr=8-1&keywords=cold+steel+tuff+lite

How about this one?? The few tests on youtube I've seen have been fairly positive.

https://www.amazon.ca/Condor-Tools-Knives-Heavy-10-Inch/dp/B007QUVJ84/ref=pd_sbs_200_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=D1RTS2Q6WKY259MPJ2W7

If you get it from Amazon you could have it by Tuesday.

Always check more than one site.

Might want to adjust the price a little. There's one on Amazon brand new for $194

If I remember correctly I think he said it was a Kershaw Leek

From left to right. Victorinox Sentinel, Kershaw Leek Blackwash, Benchmade North Fork, Chris Reeve Small Sebenza 21.

good candidate for a bush knife:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0081KULGO/ref=mp_s_a_1_39?ie=UTF8&qid=1483890302&sr=8-39&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=tops+bushcraft


PM2 S110V:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0144QJ8YO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1483890350&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=spyderco+paramilitary+2&dpPl=1&dpID=412hjMXgq7L&ref=plSrch

Just a heads up that this knife has plummeted almost $20 in price since I picked it out last week. Might be a good time to buy if you're interested. I'm going to have to call in for a refund on the difference!

Spyderco C66PBK3 Centofante III Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BT1GAI/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_TkZJub0NBH13T

Bro, Google much?

https://www.amazon.com/Ontario-6504-OKC3S-Marine-Bayonet/dp/B000ET7E0Q

It's usable and not a knockoff prop

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000ET7E0Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509734657&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Marine+OKC-m9&dpPl=1&dpID=41X4FL6cVQL&ref=plSrch

This is what I have and it's been great.

It's definitely enough for a nice knife, though you might want to go a bit higher for a great knife. The KaBar BK2 is actually designed with things like batoning (hammering the knife through wood as a kind of faux hatchet using another piece of wood against the blade of the knife as the hammer itself) or chopping. It's a bit over $60, currently available for $69 to be precise, but as long as you don't flat out abuse it (prying heavy things, for example) it'll serve you well and quite possibly for the rest of your natural life.

At a lower price, you can get the Condor Bushlore, which at $35 is a perfectly valid choice that will serve you well indeed.

For an even lower price yet, the Mora Heavy Companion is from one of those few cheaper knife companies that does incredible work. I wouldn't baton with it, honestly, but even if you did it'd probably hold up just fine.

At a more expensive range, the Ontario Rat-5 is an amazing bushcraft knife. The Fallkniven Pilot Survival Knife is also an amazing knife. The Benchmade Bone Collector is spectacular knife made in D2 tool steel, one of the better steels available at that price. Another amazing knife is the Spyderco Bushcraft made in O1 tool steel. Finally, the Benchmade 162 is a pretty amazing knife.

One thing you'll notice about all of these knives with the exception of the Pilot Survival knife and the BM 162 is that they're all carbon steel knives. Carbon steel is a lot tougher than stainless (with a few very, very rare exceptions I'd never trust a long knife to be stainless steel) with the trade off of being a lot more of a hassle to take care of, since it needs to be regularly cleaned and oiled.

If you want a fire starter, carry a magnesium fire starter. With the carbon steel knives, you can probably strike it against the back of the blade to create the sparks you'll want and if not (like with some of the coated ones) you'll be carrying the striker anyway.

For sharpening, you'll want to get a decent sharpening setup and start stropping. A couple of easy sharpening systems would be the superior Spyderco Sharpermaker (usually available on Amazon around the $50 mark) or the Lansky Sharpening system which while cheaper isn't as good. You could take the time to learn how to free hand it, but most casual users don't care that much because it takes a long time to get proficient at freehand sharpening. Stropping is running the blade against something like smooth leather (usually smooth leather, actually) to remove burrs along the blade of a knife made by use and sharpening and the restore a blade to a better edge without removing metal. Stropping allows for a level of sharpness unachievable by sharpening alone and extends a knife's lifetime by allowing sharpness to be achieved for longer without removing metal from the blade. To learn how to strop, watch videos on YouTube or check out guides from the sidebar of /r/knives.

Finally, if you want a whistle, just carry a whistle. If you want a mirror for signaling, carry a small signaling mirror or mirror polish the knife you buy (a process where you sand the blade with increasing grit level sandpaper until it shines like the sun and you can see yourself in the blade).

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

Kukris don't have to be that expensive if don't mind a 'modern' take on them.

Besides the Ontario and Condor /u/lowlife9 mentioned maybe consider Cold steel Royal Kukri or Ka-bar Kukri and compliment it with a Ontario Rat 7 or Rat 5, that's a pretty can-do-all combination..

everyone seems to rave about the griptillian and the 940 from benchmade. also includes their lifesharp service, which is pretty awesome

i have a decent number of knives, but the one i use the most by far is the delica 4 wave-- best $60 i ever spent.

in the end i'd say you could definitely spend a lot less than $200 for a great knife, just depends on your taste

I bought mine in Florida where it was legal to sell and carry. It was one of my favorites and a pretty frequent EDC for me. Then, recently I moved to Portland, OR, where they're not so legal. I had to replace my favorite EDC, but I'm pretty happy with my new quick deployment knife, the Spyderco Delica 4 with Emerson Wave opening.

he tells you in the vid.... spyderco delica 4 emerson

[Kershaw Black Shallot] (http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Shallot-Tungsten-coating-Handle/dp/B001H9BS2M/ref=pd_sim_sbs_200_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=21i2RG3ExuL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=08JYNGH0H59EH9X5QPTG)

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1N7J57lfZGby0FB_eMr2BbXnVO6UeZXaX48E3U6HSMe8

The second page of the document has a form that you copy and paste into a self post on r/knives and you just answer as many questions as you can. Don't be afraid to leave anything blank you are unsure of.

For general all purpose EDCs my favorite right now are the Kershaw assisted openers made with the Sandvik steel. Disregard those MSRPs they are all close to double what they would cost on Amazon.

I carry a heavily modified Needs Work from Kershaw. But judging by the knife you posted you might like a Black Shallot. The Kershaw Leek is probably their most popular knife and I've met a coupld of different people who have been EDCing the same Leek for many many years.

Even if you like my suggestions you should still make a post asking for help with the r/knives guidelines. You might find something you like better.

Never heard of it. Looked it up and found that the tungsten is a coating.

http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Shallot-Tungsten-coating-Handle/dp/B001H9BS2M

Has anyone made a blade out of tungsten carbide? Is it too brittle for that use?

maybe something from byrd?

robin 2

meadowlark 2

finch 2

Byrd Meadowlark 2 - Chinese version of the Spyderco Delica.

Byrd Cara Cara 2 - My EDC blade, the Chinese version of the Spyderco Endura.

Don't be fooled by the Made in China stamp. These are quality knives, made and designed by Spyderco. The steel is a bit better than AUS-8 I'd say, not as good as VG10. Personally, I love it. It's easy to sharpen, even with a cheap handheld gadget from a department store, but still holds an edge pretty well.

I had a Spyderco Endura in ZDP189 before then and a Spyderco Jess Horn before that. Lost the Jess Horn, and almost lost the Endura, then decided I didn't want to lose another expensive knife. The Endura is in a box somewhere while the Byrd is on my hip. My problem with the ZDP steel was that it was too tough to sharpen, even with my diamond sharpeners, although it did hold an edge for quite a while.

Swiss Army Knife

Kershaw method

Kershaw Westin

Ganzo FH-11

Byrd Medowlark 2

Opinel #8

Ontario Rat 1

All of these are going to last longer and perform better than the MTech. In terms of appearance and esthetics, nobody is going to look askance if you pull out a Swiss army knife or an opinel. Flicking your mtech will likely be a different story. You should carry what you enjoy, but understand that conventional wisdom is going to look down on the appearance and, if they know about knives, the MTech brand. If you go with the Mtech, don't trust the lock too much and don't be surprised if the assist mechanism breaks.

Slightly over the blade length you mentioned, but maybe a Meadowlark. It's basically a budget Spyderco Delica.

Cold steel tuff lite. I carried that to my job at Menard's for about two years never had any problems with it. Best part is it a nice budget knife short blade but is still very sharp. Easy to resharpen and maintain. It comes in both serrated and plain edge.

Link
https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Plain-Folder-Knife/dp/B006YBW6MY

Uzi tactical is the best deal with all those features. This SOG is good for the price too.

I use this at work. It's cheap enough where I won't be too disappointed if I lose it but it's sturdy and has my favorite features. Here is the same version but a different blade coloring and treatment, it's a bit cheaper. I like the black bladed one personally.

Himalayan Imports and KhuKuri House are the ones I'm familiar with for traditional kukris. I have a Condor Heavy Duty Kukri, and have been pretty happy with it.

Here

I can get a brand new one for $2 more on amazon. Just wondering, why should I buy yours?

Non-mobile, just for fun.

Check out /r/knives if you haven't already...and figure out a budget. Those little things get expensive quick. I carried THIS before trying to hide it in some bushes at a Panthers game. It wasn't there when I got back.

Benchmade Knife 15016-2 Hidden Canyon Hunter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I90HWYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LwLCybJXR6S46

The [Benchmade Northfork] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I9HJD3Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CLBmzbH0N2X3Z) is awful pretty. I'm a big fan of the axis lock.

Here would be a few of my suggestions. Some are bit more $ but worth it.

ZT 450

Benchmade 940

Benchmade Knife 551-1 Griptilian

Boker Plus Kwaiken Flipper

With the CAD dollar being so weak, it's available new for $122 USD on Amazon.ca (just a heads up)

http://www.amazon.ca/Zero-Tolerance-0450-Sinkevich-Titanium/dp/B00URWXY86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451361372&sr=8-1&keywords=zt0450

I'll give you some options here instead of just one choice.

This CRKT is a wonderful tool.

If you'd like another Spyderco you can't go wrong with a Dragonfly or a Centofante III.

If you've never got a Kershaw they're killer knives for the price. The Leek is a great introduction.

Or, you could buy 2 knives with your fifty. Ontario's RAT I and RAT II are some sweet knives.

Depending on your taste. You simply cannot go wrong with any of these knives.

Well, the good news is, it's only around $60.

Also can't go wrong with an Ontario OCK3S, which is the knife that replaced the Kabar as the official knife for infantry: http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-6504-OKC3S-Marine-Bayonet/dp/B000ET7E0Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348078613&sr=8-1&keywords=ontario+okc3s

Review is for this $110 bayonet

At $30 it's not that much of a splurge.

Opinel makes great knives for the price and there's tons of folks who mod/personalize them.

The Opinel one has a brush too.

I was curious, so I looked one up

It's a knife with a brush attached to it for foraging wild mushrooms. This is a popular style: https://www.amazon.com/Opinel-Beechwood-Handle-Mushroom-Knife/dp/B000KIMSG6

Hi closetkid. Knife laws vary from district to district. To be on the safe side, you can carry a 3 inch folding knife everywhere in Arizona (minus schools and public places such as malls, a good rule of thumb, if there are kids, chances are you cannot carry any type of knife). Fixed blade should be 2.5 inches and has to be visible. Indian reservations have their own set of laws (4 inch blades seem to be the allowable length).

at the very high end of your price range, I would not recommend just a knife, but a knife + a sharpener. What good is a knife if you cannot sharpen; due to cardboard cutting, frequent sharpening is a must.


Really portable sharpener and cheap? get this: http://www.amazon.com/Smiths-PP1-Pocket-Multifunction-Sharpener/dp/B000O8OTNC/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_1

For a more advanced sharpener, get this: http://www.amazon.com/Smiths-CCD4-Field-Sharpening-System/dp/B000N35D2E/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_28

There are countless decent folders and fixed blades you can get around the $20-$30 dollar range. I'm a Spyderco fan for life, but you can get decent blades from other manufacturers. Just my 2 cents :)

This one served me well until I got a sharpmaker, just don't use the carbide v.

I had an Ontario RAT-5 for a while. About the same size as an ESEE 5, but with a thinner blade and full-flat grind. The handle was uncomfortably bulky and although it held up to my abuse, I just didn't like it. The blade was thin enough to do finer carving tasks, but it was too wide and the edge profile was terrible. I ended up using my Mora knife and Fiskars hatchet more and the RAT-5 was relegated to batoning duty and even in that I preferred the hatchet. In fact, I carved my first bow drill kit with that Fiskars.

I was considering stepping up to an Ontario RAT-7, but instead I traded the RAT-5 for a KaBar Becker BK7, which is a BEAST of a knife. Longer than an ESEE 5, but just as thick and with a similar profile. It really impressed me with the amount of work it could do and how easy it was to use, but it was heavy and just too fat to do anything but chop and split, so again, I was using my Mora and hatchet for most stuff.

I finally decided to try a different direction and traded the BK7 for a much smaller ESEE 4. Around the same time I bought a Bahco Laplander, and I am in love with this combo. The Bahco eats through 1-2" branches with ease (while generating plenty of sawdust for tinder) and the ESEE is just long enough to baton them into kindling and carve up some feather sticks. The best part is, the ESEE 4 and Bahco together weigh about as much as the BK7 in its sheath, and take up about as much space, but they are FAR more versatile.

I realize the ESEE 4 may be just out of your price range, but Kabar makes a similar knife called the BK16. However, the ESEE comes with a lifetime warranty.

I still take my Fiskars with me occasionally, but for weekend camping, I can process plenty of firewood with the ESEE and Bahco faster than I ever could with any of the bigger knives. If I needed to build a shelter or was venturing into unfamiliar territory, I'd want the hatchet because it's such a capable tool.

The ESEE 5 was designed for downed pilots who can't fit a hatchet or folding saw into their kit but may need to build a shelter, so they made it big and heavy. I understand first hand that big knives are appealing and certainly have their strong points, but their size, weight and thickness can make them difficult to use in a lot of ways and in reality, a big knife will never chop as well as a decent hatchet, because the knife's weight is centered just above the handle, not directly behind a huge wedge that drives into the wood. What you really want in a survival knife is versatility and I've spent a lot of time, money and energy figuring out that size doesn't add versatility.

EDIT: Wow, I'm an idiot... 410 was the steel used in the handle of the knife. My bad. The steel used in the blade is actually 14C28N. ...How hard is this compared to 4043 or 1075?

And yeah, Kershaw is actually the brand I'm looking at right now.

Spyderco HoneyBee SS PlainEdge Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Y1PCRO These are $100 in Australia?? That's fucking ridiculous!

I have a tiny little spyderco Keychain knife I bought on Amazon. It's been on my Keychain for 6+ months. I am happy with it.

edit: Here's the link

Of the two you mentioned I would get the Ganzo. I love the Axis lock, its the most fun lock type to play with IMO. I carry a Ganzo G727 quite often and it has been holding up great. Its a good size for a big EDC beater, and the blade does most cutting tasks well. It is a copy of a knife that is very popular for a reason.

The Cryo 1 is a much smaller knife than the Ganzo, they have a larger model 2 that is more similar to the G727. Just be aware of the sizes and what you want to do with your knife. The Cryo is damn good knife I will not fault it for anything other than in my hands it needs a pointer finger choil. That is purely a preference thing though. If you want a sub $20 Kershaw I very much like my Kershaw Freefall. It's lightish, full size, deep carry and has great ergo's. Another option is the Volt SS again with great ergo's and is very thin in the pocket.

If you want a great flipper look for something that runs on ball bearings. CRKT makes some amazing ones for $30~40. The Teigh Tac Two Tanto, Outrage, and Ripple 1 and 2 all fit the bill. The Outrage is a very strong feeling knife, but the tip is very thin, and the other two are not overbuilt but solid so make great EDC knives, but are not the beaters a Rat or Ganzo might be.

You won't regret it, but honestly. I would've gone for this version instead..

http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-River-Knife-Tool-K415KXP/dp/B0030IT794/ref=sr_1_1?srs=3548657011&ie=UTF8&qid=1464407607&sr=8-1&keywords=415kxp

it's slightly bigger, but the same exact model. And easier to hold and better overall :)


if you want you can cancel it and purchase it, up to you however.

Spyderco (sorta) Byrd knives are your friends. You can get the Delica / Endura variants for about $20 each. This is Spyderco's official Chinese brand. I carried one for a long time.

I also listened to a recent interview on Primary /Secondary where some "operators" were talking about how they carry Byrd knives for the same reason you are discussing: If they have to toss it, they couldn't care less, but it'll still do everything they need it to do.

What are you basing that on, your meticulous tracking of Amazon prices?

https://camelcamelcamel.com/Spyderco-Paramilitary2-Black-Blade-Plainedge/product/B004TXMFQQ

Some pretty big deltas there. It reached $99 a few months ago, almost exactly $40 less than the typical $138 MAP. Did their inventory turn into fakes that day? Who said this guy didn't buy it in a matter of minutes? You sure are backpedaling on your guarantee that they are all fakes at that price.

Cold Steel Tuff Lite, this is a good utility knife though the cutting edge is pretty tiny

https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-CS20LT-BRK-Tuff-Lite/dp/B006YBW6MY


Honey Badger medium, it's more expensive than $25 but it's quirky and very good IMO. The large and small versions aren't quite as good as the medium.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPNZ7C8/


SRM Land 910 Plus, ignore the "sharpener" it's junk. This is one of the best knives you can buy IMO but they're getting discontinued

https://www.amazon.com/Folding-Sharpener-Tactical-Outdoor-Sharpening/dp/B07BGC4RDH/

The Tangram Santa Fe is good as well but I liked the SRM better.

All 3 of your items seem like winners but here are some other options:

Leatherman 831195 Squirt PS4 Black Keychain Tool with Plier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032Y2OT6/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ipLOub1HMS951

Leatherman 831925 Juice S2 Multitool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJY4ZZO/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_YqLOub1KN62CQ

Nitecore Tube 45 Lumens Blue USB Rechargeable Key Chain Flashlight with Lumen Tactical Keychain Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OY9TH16/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_isLOub1Z83R8W

Victorinox Swiss Army Signature Lite Pocket Knife, Sapphire https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001Y7XR3K/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_UtLOub1FPPN01

Foursevens Atom AL Stainles Steel Finish / Cool White LED; 1xCR123A; 110 Lumens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HDP0JQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_5uLOub0F2HBEK

Spyderco Persistence C136GP Plain Edge Knife, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002IWWYS4/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_5wLOub1Q2CA1D

Cold Steel Tuff Lite Plain Edge Folder Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006YBW6MY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_UxLOub0PWZ3YF

Spyderco Ambitious sounds like it would fit.

Edit: Or maybe a Cold Steel Tuff Lite

Yup. I got one of these knives almost a year ago and has become part of my every day carry items.

That's a crapton of money for a Chinese-made knife in 440. For $5 less, you could get this this.

https://www.amazon.com/Condor-Tools-Knives-Heavy-10-Inch/dp/B007QUVJ84/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474270902&sr=8-1&keywords=condor+heavy+duty+kukri

this thing was used by the winner of the first season of ALONE. it was his only cutting tool iirc.

Is it a real Gorilla, or an OP who_would_win gorilla which can likely take Galactus in a straight figth?

If its a real gorilla, I take all rounds.

Why? Because I'd make a spear with a crossbar.

I'd spend my first few hours building a pump drill for fire-starting and hole drilling. They're harder to build than bowdrills, but much easier to use. I can build good cordage for it.

Once I had the fire, and the drill, I'd fire harden the tip of the spear, and drill a hole through the center of it with my pump drill. I'd then place a cross bar through the spear, and secure it with more cordage.

With a long spear and crossbar, the gorilla is screwed.

EDIT: The tool I'd take for rd 2 is a condor tools heavy duty kukri.

http://www.amazon.com/Condor-Tools-Knives-Heavy-10-Inch/dp/B007QUVJ84

Kukri are versitle tools. Can chop and hatchet down small branches, do fine carving, and act as a planer. Looks cool too. If you watched "Alone" its the knife that Alan brought with him. If you haven't watched "Alone" for fuck's sake, go watch it.

Cheapest deal on Amazon!

Kershaw Leek - can't go wrong. I carry one everywhere I go. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AU6NJLG/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_jsyvub0XXEB6Z

This version I live in Canada, so that explains the price.

Kershaw 1660OR Leek Folding Knife (Orange) with SpeedSafe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AU6NJLG/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_1KXUub0KTMJ5M

Kershaw Leek
http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1660OR-Folding-Orange-SpeedSafe/dp/B00AU6NJLG/ref=sr_1_11?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1452127844&sr=1-11&keywords=kershaw+leek

Benchmade 15016-2 Hidden Canyon Hunter https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00I90HWYU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_80Ecub1DSZGHW

Benchmade 162 Bushcrafter https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00B0E1MB6/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_-1Ecub0GQPFNK

I just picked one up and got the regular (non-flex) one. It still has some flex but is a good medium. This stays at home for butchering.


Victorinox Swiss Army Cutlery... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019WX6H2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


I’m my pack I carry either my Spiderco Bow River fixed blade or benchmade hidden canyon hunter. The benchmade saddle mountain skinner is also great too.


https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Bow-River-Fixed-Blade--85407


https://www.amazon.com/Benchmade-Hidden-15016-2-Hunting-Drop-Point/dp/B00I90HWYU/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?adgrpid=58883930827&gclid=CjwKCAjw3c_tBRA4EiwAICs8CkoYdHvvUlESAZqiVSKbRHZpQQLtkkh7WV0idXCx5RvnzS76M00CRxoCiV8QAvD_BwE&hvadid=274715390375&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9009619&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16751360973126049935&hvtargid=kwd-302380599510&hydadcr=9850_9624875&keywords=benchmade+fixed+blade&qid=1572097579&sr=8-12

Get this bad boy right here, has been one I have had my eye on for 2 years and i could keep 60 bucks in my pocket, plus a knife.

Benchmade North Fork Folder ($140). Sharpest knife I've ever owned and it just feels quality. It's the perfect size for hunting, not too big and not too small. The action is impossibly smooth and it keeps its edge. It's the perfect knife in my opinion. The handle is stabilized wood so it's as durable as it is pretty.

And it's really fucking pretty.

My spoon:

https://www.amazon.com/TOAKS-Titanium-Handle-Spoon-Polished/dp/B00J1BV01C/

Long handle is important for getting into the bottom of the dehydrated meals and tall cups. Polished end is much better than the sandpaper feel of non polished spoons against your teeth.

My fork:

https://www.amazon.com/Titanium-Dinner-Length-Lightweight-8-Inch/dp/B01I4100QK/

The fork is just the cheapest titanium fork I could find not a part of a set. It was $10 when I bought it.

My knife:

https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Tolerance-0450-Pocketknife-Ball-Bearing/dp/B00URWXY86

The knife is my everyday carry knife, it is always with me anyways. I know this knife probably isn't what you are looking for.

If you don't need the long spoon. Maybe check out this:

https://www.amazon.com/TOAKS-Titanium-3-Piece-Cutlery-Set/dp/B0098FEUXQ/

There are plenty of knockoff sets of these that may save you a couple bucks. But, I still recommend polished ends. The feeling of non polished utensils against your teeth is really unpleasant, and they are much easier to clean.


Also consider a pair of chopsticks. They are very light and easy to clean. I prefer a textured surface for these. I don't find myself rubbing my teeth against chopsticks as much and polished metal chopsticks can be very slippery in your hand and picking up food.

Should've said "Blurple" and S110v

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0144QJ8YO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PZtzybDZJ9RGR

Spyderco has a wide range of folders under $100. There's the Delica, Endura, Dragonfly, Centofante 3, and Stretch to name a few. All high quality, made in the USA.

The Tenacious line (including the Persistence and Ambitious) is awesome if you want good quality for less than $40. However, if you want to spend more, I would definitely recommend US made knives.

You are also in price range of the Delica 4 and Centofante 3 or Endura 4

These are much better knives than the Tenacious, Skyline or Cryo. VG-10 is much better steel, made with much better quality control from better materials.

Obviously, they are right at your price point, but its a whole-nother-level type of thing when compared to the Cryo and such.

CRKT Ripple is an amazing little knife; good blade length and cool handle. If you want to spend a little more money get the spyderco centofante 3 on amazon. Amazing knife and beautiful aesthetics.

I would suggest one of these if want to keep it cheap. I would skip the M9 bayonet and go straight to one of these USMC bayonets if you want something a little bigger and nicer.

> Ontario Knife Co (OKC) 3S, USMC issue M10 bayonet for the M16 rifle.

Are those two different knives? and why are they great? I'm looking at one now.

http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-6504-OKC3S-Marine-Bayonet/dp/B000ET7E0Q

http://www.weapons-universe.com/Brands/Ontario_Knife_Company/M10_Bayonet-Black_Blade-Plain-OK-6275.jpg

Opinel Beechwood Handle Mushroom Knife, 8 cm Blade https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KIMSG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Kyy7CbAAJMJQM

I recommend a good region specific mushroom guide if she doesn't have one or Mushrooms Demystified if she doesn't have it. Another good option could be a mushroom knife.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000KIMSG6/ref=sxts_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537502719&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

I've used stones on all my knives until I bought this on a whim. I don't use anything else now. It's a little small for anything over 8-10" but it's a fantastic sharpening system.

http://www.amazon.com/Smiths-CCD4-Field-Sharpening-System/dp/B000N35D2E/


there are a lot of guides online to help you, but here's how I do it. Lubricate the stone with water. You want it wet to carry the microscopic filings away from the edge. Keep the knife at a constant angle to the stone. The shallower the angle, the finer the edge. The finer the edge, the quicker it dulls so there's a balance between sharp and durable. 20 degrees is the general consensus.

Move the knive forward and away, starting at the tang and ending on the point, while pretending you're trying to shave off a slice of the stone. Depending on how dull the blade is, you might end up doing this 20-30 times on one side. Every 5 strokes or so, feel the part of the edge that's facing away from the stone. You'll eventually feel a burr of metal starting to form. Check the other side, it should be smooth. When you have achieved smoothness on the entirety of one side, flip the knife over and repeat. Check every 5 strokes until you've got one side smooth and a burr on the other side. Start reducing the amount of strokes per side until you've completely shaved the burr off and both sides of the blade are smooth. Careful, you just made a razor sharp edge. I have more than one scar from accidentally running the blade across my knuckle while stroking against the stone.

TL:DR -- 20 times/side, flip repeat; 15 times/side, flip, repeat ... etc.

I have seen some good things about this one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N35D2E/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_ZsHetb1J2AA27

Im a knife nut I use the smith with ceramic rods works with most steel even m390 and the like also the spyderco sharp maker works well these hold angle for you and make them fool proof. You can get diamond rods for sharpmaker . Walmart has the sharpmaker on sale often.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000N35D2E/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1512055786&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=smith+sharpener

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Spyderco-Sharpmaker-Knife-Sharpener/17687555?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222228014444057&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=40969318592&wl4=aud-310687322322:pla-78912476432&wl5=9033033&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=17687555&wl13=&veh=sem

A little late to the party... You are following the same trajectory as me. I'm just now expanding into fixed blades, but before you put the brakes on budget folders you should check out a few more options.

The Coast FX350 (9cr18mov, G-10, frame lock, 3-position clip) is a beauty for under $20. The BX315 (9cr18mov, rubberized handle, lock back) is great for wet work and is currently selling for just under $15—it has a sheath instead of a clip because the large rubberized grip doesn't slide in and out of pockets very well. The BX315 also has a little brother, the BX300.

If you like the Kershaw Link's profile then you should try a Flock (8cr13mov, FRN, tip-up clip) that's going for $15. It is a dealer exclusive that was poorly marketed and escaped most people's notice. Probably one of the best Kershaw deals going right now.

Spyderco's Spy-DK is currently selling for $30. It's a special non-locking model for Denmark knife laws. It's old school slip joint action but you get a N690Co blade that is a step up from their more expensive budget folders.

Back to fixed blades...

As I mentioned in another comment, Schrade is a good place to start for budget fixed blades—check out the SCHF36 Frontier for under $30. One thing to note is many fixed blades in this category are going to use 1095 steel which typically requires some maintenance, but most are powder coated to address this. Don't let 1095 scare you away from some nice options.

Now, I know you are looking for budget knives but there is a mid-range option that you may want on your wishlist. If you have an Ontario Rat folder (which you should) then you might want to compliment it with a Rat 3, 5, or 7. Like I said, I wouldn't consider Ontario fixed blades as 'budget' but they're a bargain compared to brands like Tops.

I hope this helps and have fun exploring, this rabbit hole runs DEEP.

I'd say go for an ESEE or RAT. You can get them from 3-7 inches I think.

Here's and ESEE 6

and here's a RAT-5 and a RAT-7

Ontario Rat 5

Ontario 8627 RAT-5 Knife (Brown) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000R30XAC/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_dS-7wbTS9QJJS

My Fav knife I own.
https://www.amazon.com/1086277-Ontario-Knife-RAT-5-1095/dp/B000R30XAC/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1492035080&sr=8-10&keywords=ontario+rat

Perhaps the RAT 5 for you? https://www.amazon.com/Ontario-8627-RAT-5-Knife-Brown/dp/B000R30XAC

Out of the Esee I was looking at this one:http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-8627-RAT-5-Knife-Brown/dp/B000R30XAC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1382571167&sr=8-6&keywords=esee+4 since it has decent reviews. Any other recommendations?

Here's a version with the Emerson:

Spyderco Delica 4 Emerson Opener Plain Edge Knife, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00165X4K6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2GNMyb45TRFTF

Here's a demo of how to use the hole in the blade to open it:

https://youtu.be/zNqrTqsMRMg

Sprderco Delica Wave. Not only is it an awesome knife, but the wave feature doubles as a bottle opener. It's not the safest bottle opener, but it's safer that it looks, just be careful. Not a keychain knife though, but it's very pocketable.

Don't get that. If you want to wow him, definately get something special, like a Spyderco Delica Wave

The wave, patented by Emerson (famous high end brand), allows knives to be deployed the moment out of the pocket by itself. See if he owns one already, if not, that is a great choice.

Any of the Kershaw X Emerson CQC series is also a great choice, with the same wave feature. I always get these as gifts for people, both knife nut and non-nut. They always seem to be wowed by the wave feature. Its just my go-to for a knife gift.

http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-6034-Emerson-Designed-CQC-6K/dp/B00I0RSVQK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449725440&sr=8-1&keywords=kershaw+cqc

http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Delica-Emerson-Opener-Plain/dp/B00165X4K6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449725449&sr=8-1&keywords=delica+4+wave

Spyderco Delica 4 Wave
VG-10 is a decent steel and at 2.9 inches this might be the right choice for you.

I'm looking to get a Delica 4, such a sexy knife!

oh my mistake. sorry about that. it's a Kershaw Shallot

I thought it was heavy at first but now I'm used to it. I clip it to the inside of my pants pocket so I can't really feel the full weight when I carry it, but it's definitely noticable when I don't have it with me.

I'm probably going to upgrade to a shallot soon.

I love my Kershaw Shallot. Here is the black one for $55 but you can find a few others on Amazon for just under 50 bucks.

I was in the same situation as you just a few weeks ago. I didn't know much about knives, but knew I wanted a quality pocket knife to carry around for utility. After posting on this sub and doing my own research, I decided to purchase the Kershaw Shallot. The Kershaw company website has it listed for a little over $100, but you can buy it on Amazon (100% Genuine, sold by Kershaw themselves) for $50-$60. I highly recommend it! Here's a link to the specific sub-model I purchased,
Black and non-serrated. Searching "Kershaw Shallot" on Amazon will show you all the other sub-models. Whatever you decide on, enjoy your knife!

OH laws are very vague, they pretty much don't clearly define anything. I used to live in Boston where you can't carry guns and even things like pepper spray require a gun permit, but you can carry knives < 3.5" blade for personal protection, so I always had it with me. When I moved back here I asked around and what I posted was the most common response I got.

It mostly comes down to whether or not a knife is concealed and whether or not it's considered a CCW. This state supreme court decision sheds some light on the facts, and especially in sections 15-18 it shows the opinion of the state.

Basically, it's the state's job to prove that you were concealing a knife that 1) is deadly 2) is specifically designed as a weapon, and not as a tool, and 3) was being carried as a weapon and not as a tool.

There are definitely some knives out there that have absolutely no rational defense as a "tool". For instance, I have this Last Ditch knife which I don't think anyone could argue is particularly useful as a hunting/camping tool, nor a tool for cutting boxes/etc. I worked at a liquor store so I was always cutting boxes and never got hassled for carrying something similar to this Spyderco because that is much more reasonably defensible as a tool.

How about the Spyderco Graasshopper or the Honeybee

bad at linking and i feel bad, but cheap spyderco here

http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-HoneyBee-SS-PlainEdge-Knife/dp/B002Y1PCRO/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1406754586&sr=8-16&keywords=spyderco

looks like a honeybee. i keep one on my keys https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Y1PCRO/

I put this tiny knife on my keychain recently and, let me tell you, it's a great little knife. The stainless steel looks classy, the small size is not threatening to others in an office/work situation for example. The blade is perfect for cuttings cordage, the tape on amazon packages, and most other EDC tasks you could encounter if you live in an urban or suburban area.

I noticed that someone already mentioned the Swindle, so check out the Ripple

I don't think it'll sell out so you shouldn't worry.
They finally revealed the knife, it's a CRKT Ken Onion designed Ripple, it's not too bad.
I hope it's around 40-50$ as the non-pka branded one costs 30$ on amazon.

Either way, it's still a good knife, hopefully we can get it within the next month.

oh, and I forgot to mention, it will be engraved PKA, and a pill logo next to the word.

I actually went against my original post. I just bought this CRKT Ken Onion Ripple . Thanks tho!!

Spyderco Byrd Meadowlark2 Black FRN PlainEdge Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YD5HUI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_REPbAbN36KEH4

What about the Spyderco Byrd Cara Cara2 or SpyderCo Meadowlark? They're a bit cheaper. Any differences between size and design?

Also, what's the difference betwen the Plain Edge and Combo Edge?

Here are a couple options in the ballpark for ya. Some are over, but some are around the price you're looking at.


Kershaw Blur S30V varient $66.86 currently

Kershaw Blur 14C28N varient $57.54 currently

Ontario Rat Folder in a few finishes $25.32

Ontario Rat in finish two $30.45

Ontario Rat in finish three (Satin) $34.56

Cold Steel Recon 1 Clip Point $49.95

Cold Steel Ti-Lite $40.99

Also check out:

Kershaw Shuffle $17

Kershaw Cryo $20-30

Byrd MeadowLark 2 (as previously mentioned) $21

SOG Flash II $42

Samrenmu 710 $12-14

Warriors and wonders has PM2's in stock

Amazon.ca has a few as well : Camo/Satin, Black/Satin, Black/Black

I recently bought a PM2 from Amazon. One thing I noticed was multiple listings for it and at different prices.

I got the all black. http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-ParaMilitary2-Black-Blade-PlainEdge/dp/B004TXMFQQ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00

Here it is for $30 more.
http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-ParaMilitary2-Camo-PlainEdge-Knife/dp/B004VZVI88?ie=UTF8&keywords=spyderco%20paramilitary%202&qid=1464034297&ref_=sr_1_1&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-1

Pretty sure mine is legit and I will compare g10 scales tonight.

My comment was written with most everyday people in mind. They're mostly sharpening bad 440C kitchen knives and don't want to spend a lot of money. Another big thing is that your average person in the kitchen doesn't even know just how sharp a knife can get. The average guy is usually okay with a good working edge. I was recommending the honing rod and the Lansky system because they're inexpensive, easy-to-use, and they last a long time. Plus, most people are never even going to need a Lansky. That's already more advanced than most want to get.

If you have good knives though, everything changes. If you're a knife guy, then yeah absolutely you need to have a more sophisticated sharpening system.

We're both knife guys, so you'll probably agree that it all really depends on which knife you're using.

There are so many factors that go into it.

How thick is the knife?
What's the blade length/shape?
What's the steel?
What's the grind? Convex? Hollow? Full-Flat Grind? Scandi? Sabre?
What's the angle on that grind?
What type of knife is this?
What kind of edge do I want to put on it?

I personally just put a convex edge on most of my knives, so all I really use is a strop and a handful of compounds. For everything else I just use an Apex Edge Pro.

I'm going to recommend a folder just b/c he'll probably carry it more than a fixed blade. If he's going to use it for cleaning game, I would recommend something with pillar construction (two slabs for the handle, spacers in between) so that he can easily rinse out the mess. If you want a quality knife, it should have quality steel and quality handle materials. G10 is great, Titanium is great, and Bone is really expensive with those prerequisites. With that in mind, I offer spyerco sage 1, spyderco sage 2, spyderco paramilitary 2, DPX HEST, zero tolerance 0200, and the spyderco military. The military is slightly over budget but it's pretty sexy.

Haha, awesome! Where do you recommend getting one? Is this alright?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TXMFQQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Olympia Expedition All Season Moto Jacket

Benchmade Adamas - Sand Handle

Spyderco Paramilitary2 Black G-10 Handle

Walther PPS M2

Custom Kydex PJ Holster

Custom Leather Wallet

HJC CL-17 Marvel Helmet

2014 MacBook Pro Retina - Black Kuzy Shell Cover

Biltwell Moto Gloves

OGIO International Throttle Pack

Nintendo Switch Neon - Zelda BOTW Carry Case

iPhone 7 128GB Matte Black (not pictured)

There are plenty of "cheap" knives that function wonderfully. For instance there is the Mercator K55K, any Opniel, Case SOD Buster, Cold Steel Tuff Lite, Camillus Trench and many more I cant think of right now. There's no danger in a "cheap" knife if its well made.

https://www.amazon.com/SOG-Folding-Knife-Pocket-Partially/dp/B0073H2P2O

Check out this SOG pocket knife, with spring loaded one handed opening assist, serrated edge, seat belt cutter, & window breaker. These knives are extremely sharp out of the box, they've gone down in price significantly over the past year, & if I was a cop or rescue worker, I'd carry one of these with me every day. Get his name engraved on the blade for a little extra class. Throw in a quality zippo lighter like this & he'll be set for whatever situation he might come across.

Yeah unfortunately high quality knives are very expensive, and unless you really use them a lot and can take care of them it can be a waste of an investment. Have you seen the Spyderco Rescue? That's about $60 if you find the right coupons.

EDIT: I found a SOG that fits the bill. A little less quality than the Spyderco, and definitely not as well built as the Benchmade, but you can't beat the price and it's still 100x better than a crappy knife you'll find in walmart.

http://www.amazon.com/SOG-Specialty-Knives-FF-25-Partially/dp/B0073H2P2O

Just making sure, this is what you were referring to?

Classy but functional? Spyderco Southard

Why not get a very bright knife so it is harder to lose?

Like a Kershaw bright orange leak, cheap and fits all your criteria (maybe sits too high).

http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1660OR-Folding-Orange-SpeedSafe/dp/B00AU6NJLG/ref=sr_1_16?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1411243023&sr=1-16




The Schrade SCHA7GR might also be worth a look for it's bright green.

http://www.amazon.com/Schrade-SCHA7GR-M-A-G-I-C-Assisted-Opening/dp/B00I5STDUC/ref=sr_1_82?ie=UTF8&qid=1411243381&sr=8-82&keywords=assisted+opening+knife

Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz6Jy2qF9wk

yes. I'm going to get it in orange and purple.

Hey man, just so you know the BM hidden canyon Hunter is a little cheaper brand new from Amazon right now at 117 I believe. With that being said it's a really good knife and glws

Source: BM hidden canyon Hunter

Since you like Benchmades- https://www.amazon.com/Benchmade-15016-2-Hunting-Drop-Point-Stabilized/dp/B00I90HWYU/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1538444412&sr=8-15&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=skinning+knife&dpPl=1&dpID=51hLkihSQwL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/Benchmade-15016-2-Hunting-Drop-Point-Stabilized/dp/B00I90HWYU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539701355&sr=8-1&keywords=hidden+canyon

Another vote for Benchmade, but I love the Hidden Canyon.

IMO, you need 2 knives, 1 for bushcraft that can get dinged up and dull if necessary... The other should be your animal processing knife which never touches anything but flesh/hide.

Not a "knife", but the other aspect of that is you may need a bone saw.

Hi awindsor1980 ,


Whats the condition of that BM HC? I see them new on amazon for $117. Used for under a buck.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I90HWYU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?smid=A2TVEI9VP255CC&psc=1

The 915 Triage is awesome, as is the new 15021-2 North Fork.

Not bad at all. I may have to jump on the ZT train for once.

Edit* Currently $155 new on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Tolerance-Sinkevich-Titanium-Folding/dp/B00URWXY86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510188921&sr=8-1&keywords=zt+0450

If your willing to go over your budget by just a little and don't care about not having a spring assist here is a GREAT knife for the price IMO...
https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Tolerance-Sinkevich-Titanium-Folding/dp/B00URWXY86/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=morethanjustsurviving-20&linkId=d8c3b1db8d04c4fe0ee4ad3ebbe53edd

With this bladesteel and scales? link?

NVM, found it

Amazon has a few S110V for a slight markup https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0144QJ8YO/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1451358718&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=paramilitary+2&dpPl=1&dpID=412hjMXgq7L&ref=plSrch

Shallot?

They do/did...looks like this

WHAT I LINKED ISN'T A KBAR, just showing what the bayonet ring looks like, although the Ontario knife company is who makes the knives we're issued as of 2002. Source

>as the last one broke

You want a durable knife? Try cold steel.
BenchSnobs and snobberco, and every other "Hey buy my 599 dollar knife" person will say they're bad. However, none of them will do this:

https://youtu.be/Op6NJPI59Lo?t=3m10s




https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Micro-Tactical-Folder/dp/B006YBW82C/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1466206068&sr=1-2&keywords=cold+steel+pocket+knife&refinements=p_36%3A1253555011

https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Plain-Folder-Knife/dp/B006YBW6MY/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1466206068&sr=1-3&keywords=cold+steel+pocket+knife&refinements=p_36%3A1253555011


https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-20MT-Mini-Plain/dp/B004MNAKYM/ref=pd_bxgy_200_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=6XQ1NSW20TSEKE9WKAYM