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Best pocket knife under $50

Posted on 4/30/16 at 6:05 pm
Posted by PhilipMarlowe
Member since Mar 2013
21707 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 6:05 pm
I came to you guys a while back looking for a recommendation on a knife as a gift, and you all pointed me in the right direction.

This time around I'm looking for a knife for myself. I've never actually purchased a knife for myself so my knowledge on what constitutes good or good value is severely lacking.

It will mainly be on me for camping and hiking this summer along the Oregon coast, and used around a construction site. So I imagine it will take a beating.

Just looking for ideas, Tia.
This post was edited on 4/30/16 at 6:08 pm
Posted by ChatRabbit77
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
5898 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 6:16 pm to
I like the CRKT knives for anything under $100.
Posted by LSU_Lou
The Landmass between N.O & Mobile
Member since Jul 2005
2094 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 6:38 pm to


Kershaw 1970 Burst Folding SpeedSafe Knife

FTW

Best knife I've ever owned. And I've owned a lot.
Posted by LSU_Lou
The Landmass between N.O & Mobile
Member since Jul 2005
2094 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 6:41 pm to
The Kershaw Blur is a close second.
Posted by wolfonthebayou
Member since Apr 2016
325 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 6:55 pm to
I like Spyderco for the money. Here's a nice one.

EBAY SPYDERCO
Posted by Who Me
Ascension
Member since Aug 2011
7090 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 7:04 pm to
Check out the Byrd knives. They are made by Spyderco and are an awesome value. I have one as my everyday carry.

LINK
Posted by PhilipMarlowe
Member since Mar 2013
21707 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 7:05 pm to
Excellent ideas all!
Posted by PhilipMarlowe
Member since Mar 2013
21707 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 7:08 pm to
Excellent ideas all!
Posted by Teague
The Shoals, AL
Member since Aug 2007
22273 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 8:08 pm to
I like my Kershaw Ken Onion Leek.
Posted by jeepfreak
Back in the BR
Member since Oct 2003
19446 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 8:10 pm to
Buck Trapper

Been carrying this or the Case equivalent for about 3 decades.
Posted by highcotton2
Alabama
Member since Feb 2010
10360 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 8:20 pm to
This is what I have been carrying for years and is just a little more.
This post was edited on 4/30/16 at 8:23 pm
Posted by BM7133
Raceland, LA
Member since Feb 2006
1197 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 8:21 pm to
I normally carry higher end knives but i bought a kershaw cryo off of amazon for under 30 and it has veen good.
Posted by VaBamaMan
North AL
Member since Apr 2013
8060 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 8:25 pm to
quote:

Case equivalent


My grandfather has carried one of these daily for close to 60 years. Has a massive Case collection. Well over 200 knives. He obviously loves Case, and for good reason.
Posted by El Segundo Guy
1-866-DHS-2-ICE
Member since Aug 2014
11408 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 8:25 pm to
quote:

I like my Kershaw Ken Onion


I have the same one and like it. I carry either that or my RAT-1 depending on the situation. Check out the RAT-1 also. It will take a beating and it's only $28.60 on Amazon.
This post was edited on 4/30/16 at 8:32 pm
Posted by Jenar Boy
Elsewhere
Member since Aug 2013
14207 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 8:40 pm to
Case Trapper
Posted by SportTiger1
Stonewall, LA
Member since Feb 2007
29856 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 9:12 pm to
I went through this exercise last year and landed on a kershaw oso sweet. It is ridiculously sharp and seems to be a good value so far. It just feels right it my hand as well.

LINK
Posted by TideCPA
Member since Jan 2012
13519 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 11:18 pm to
Ontario RAT 1 or RAT 2.
Posted by GingerMerkin
Member since Oct 2012
811 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 11:31 pm to
Kershaw
Posted by boatless2
Member since Mar 2015
612 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 11:43 pm to
Got my kershaw cyro at academy for 40 bucks and it'll shave the hair off my arm, well, it used to. Needs a good sharping
Posted by PhilipMarlowe
Member since Mar 2013
21707 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 11:58 pm to
Hot damn, you boys are bringing the recommendations. So many options, much appreciated!
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