Under $50 EDC recommendations.

[mattiooo]

As much as I'd love to spend $150 or $200 (or more) on a high quality knife, I can't.

What would your recommendations (or stay way away froms) for a $50 budget.

Thanks,

Matt

[hurley842002]

I haven't bought an under $100 knife in awhile, but I've heard good things about the Spyderco copies, Bird I think is the name of the brand. CRKT is the last "cheap" knife I bought, they seemed to work well enough.

They don't come up for sale too often on here, but if you could spare an extra $40, that Zero tolerance 0350 that just sold on here was a great knife for $90.

[Jamnanc]

Spyderco has some 55$ models w Chinese steel as well.

[TFOGGER]

I haven't bought an under $100 knife in awhile, but I've heard good things about the Spyderco copies, Bird I think is the name of the brand. CRKT is the last "cheap" knife I bought, they seemed to work well enough.

They don't come up for sale too often on here, but if you could spare an extra $40, that Zero tolerance 0350 that just sold on here was a great knife for $90.

The Byrd knives are produced by a division of Spyderco, and represent an outstanding value. They are built in China, but in a facility Spyderco owns, on equipment they own, using materials they provide. The only thing that comes from China is the labor to push the buttons. I happen to be a dealer for them, and the most expensive knife in the line is about $80 retail, considerably less for forum members.

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/category/byrd

[mattiooo]

The Byrd knives are produced by a division of Spyderco, and represent an outstanding value. They are built in China, but in a facility Spyderco owns, on equipment they own, using materials they provide. The only thing that comes from China is the labor to push the buttons. I happen to be a dealer for them, and the most expensive knife in the line is about $80 retail, considerably less for forum members.

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/category/byrd

Nice, TFOGGER. Thanks for letting me know. What shop do you own? (Sorry for not knowing)

[TFOGGER]

Nice, TFOGGER. Thanks for letting me know. What shop do you own? (Sorry for not knowing)

TFOG Wheelsports in Golden. We're a motorcycle shop, but also a Spyderco dealer for about 15 years.

[Jamnanc]

Kershaw onion.

[.40isthenew.45]

Just slightly over your target price, but mine has been rock solid for the two years I have had it. It has been in the ocean several times and carried daily. It's light and solid, but as always YMMV
https://www.ebay.com/p/Kershaw-1870olblk-Knockout-Folding-Knife-With-SpeedSafe-Olive-Black/1025286262?iid=352060859074

Kershaw Knockout

[sellersm]

I think you can find the Kershaw/Emerson collaborator knives for around that price. Mine has been carried daily for a few years with no issues.


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[hurley842002]

I think you can find the Kershaw/Emerson collaborator knives for around that price. Mine has been carried daily for a few years with no issues.


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I forgot about these, Sportsmans warehouse sells them, and priced in your budget.