Folding Knife

[SouthPaw]

Over the last year, I?ve really taken a liking to knives. I really never saw the value of having multiple knives (and still don?t to a point) but here is what I?ve come up with:

Ganzo series - These can be found on amazon for $25 or less. A lot of them use the Benchmade axis lock which is nice. I have two of them and I like them for the price.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076X5P79F..._UNd1FbKXS0NSJ

Boker - As someone mentioned these already, these are solid budget knives. I have a couple and I?m very happy with them.
https://www.bladehq.com/cat--All-Boker--42

Civivi - for more of a gentleman?s folder, it?s a great nice. Very smooth action.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GYJ2VHB..._iOd1Fb5NRK0P5

CRKT - CEO, again another good gentleman?s folder.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HYV58VD...ing=UTF8&psc=1

Kershaw - The CQC series are excellent budget knives that have have wave opening feature. Once you get used to it, it?s the fastest opening knife you?ll ever own. I carried one daily for 3+ years and finally retired it but still have it. I think I have three or four from this series. The launches are also great for autos.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0RSZQQ..._hPd1Fb9HJAPPH

Launch Series
https://www.bladehq.com/cat--Kershaw-Auto--278

What I?ve really grown to like is Benchmade?s. I?ve never owned an expensive knife and honestly, never saw the value in them till recently. I always wagered that I would lose my knife so I never wanted to invest in something expensive. After carrying my kershaw CQC-3K for over three years, I decided I was responsible enough to buy something more ?quality.? After mucho research, I came to the conclusion that the Benchmade Triage Auto was my perfect knife. Auto opening, glass breaker and the rescue hook. The rescue hook has been more handy than I ever imagined; very handy tool. It?s a little bigger knife but it carries well. As Ray mentioned, the used market offers plenty that will get you a very nice knife for a decent price. There is a few solid Benchmade knifes that are right around $100.

Griptilian/mini grip
Triage 916
Bugout series
Barrage/mini

Personally, I’d avoid serrated knives as they can’t be sharpened and really don’t hold more advantage. Hope this helps.