I have carried a Kershaw Oso Sweet for at least 3 years and let me tell you, it’s Oh So Sweet! I’ve done just about everything you can to a knife and it hasn’t broken yet. That assisted opening action is silky smooth which came in handy one day jogging when a large dog attacked me. When the cops and owner showed up it was me, my torn clothes, and my bloody knife. I ended up in the hospital with 18 puncture wounds, a couple of gashes to my forearm, and multiple shots in the stomach for rabies. Without my Oso Sweet I would hate to think where I’d be. This knife has earned its place in my edc rotation. It may be 8Cr steel but it holds a good edge and it easy to resharpen.
One of THE MOST underrated folders. Is, the "byrd hawk bill".. this is a pure and simple FANTASTIC folder for hard use! It is my personal work knife. It has never let me down! I absolutely love it!
Been using sub $30-$40 knifes all my life, mostly CRKT and Kershaw, and haven’t been let down yet! Never paid attention to steel type or handle material really. Most recently picked up the Byrd cara cara 2. I was intrigued by how light and thin it was for the size. Works great!
I bought a $4 and a $6 Master USA EDC knife and there both great, the $6 one is incredible, I couldn’t ask for more, they both are assisted spring opening, lock open, and super good quality.
I'm relatively new to the knife scene but i have been carrying a drifter for a while now. Small, sharp, and I'm not afraid to lose it like I am my Benchmade 940-1. Thanks for all the great info!
Thank you for going over some of the more entry level price points. I think too often we get so hyper focused on the signature knives, it's easy to forget about the blades we carry for economy.
I've been carrying the Kershaw Chill for years. Its around 20 dollars so you don't have to worry about losing or being rough with it and its been very durable. It's also very slim and light.
I've been carrying the Rat-1 daily for about three years now. And I love it. Love it so much I have bought two more. I never go anywhere with out it. While all my other folders are collecting dust in a drawer. Its also very easy to sharpen, and maintain. If it gets dirty, its easy to breakdown and clean. Have to say, the best folder I have ever owned, and I have had many over the years.
Been preaching it for years, the "Cara Cara 2" is the best sub $30-$50 knife, period.....Owned all but 3 of the knives on this list, and it's not even close, the Cara is the winner here.
You could have added the KaBar Dozier. It's one of the toughest knives you can get at any price really, but especially so in a sub $30 knife. They take a serious beating and just keep going strong no matter what you throw at it. It's an AUS8 blade steel too, which in my opinion, is better than the 8CR steels. They are damn hard to beat for the price.
Well said!! Absolutely agree I have a orange d2 version I've had since the d2 came out. I may still be carrying a chris reeves umnumzaan, microtech stitch or LUDT but I always have my rat1 too. I climb trees for a living and I'm constantly cutting rope, small limbs, small trees/underbrush. Like I'm hard on it and don't even take care of it like I should but it only has 1 tiny rust spot where on the bottom of the blade. I've literally used the spine to hit stuff, pryed knots that I should not have done but it still locks up as solid as ever and is super smooth. I occasionally use a cold steel sr1 lite but I can damn near do every I can with that with the lighter rat 1.
Absolutely agree I have a orange d2 version I've had since the d2 came out. I may still be carrying a chris reeves umnumzaan, microtech stitch or LUDT but I always have my rat1 too. I climb trees for a living and I'm constantly cutting rope, small limbs, small trees/underbrush. Like I'm hard on it and don't even take care of it like I should but it only has 1 tiny rust spot where on the bottom of the blade. I've literally used the spine to hit stuff, pryed knots that I should not have done but it still locks up as solid as ever and is super smooth. I occasionally use a cold steel sr1 lite but I can damn near do every I can with that with the lighter rat 1.
There’s really too many to list them all. I think you hit 90% of them! As other suggested, the Dozier for sure. Also some of the new “sister” brands have great products out.
Ganzos always a bang for your buck! Most of the people buy expensive knives and don't use them for what they are intended for. They just carry them to show off or have them in their collection catching dust.
yup. i was worried about steel but for what i use my knives for m390 s35vn s90v n690 makes no difference to me. it will help resell if you want,but for the use all the same to me. you really have to ask yourself. what am i going to use this knife for??? for me the steel just doesnt matter. mine are pocket warmers mostly. a cut here and there. my very first knife the gerber decree is still rocking the factory edge after 4 years lol. i carry as a defense item along with others mostly, sometimes i use for a cut on a package or something but other than that in the pocket warming it up lol
The Oso Sweet is tip up or down carry just after the 2:45 mark Brian turns the Oso around and you can see the 2 holes with no screws. I carry mine tip up.
No one ever talks about the Imperial knives. Remember Schrade-Imperial? I bought a 2pack of Imperial knives at Atwood's for $18 . I gave one to a friend , and have been carrying the other for 2yrs now . I love it . Best knife I've ever owned for$9 . IMP4SB
I carry the Buck Bantam with the 2.75" blade all the time. If you keep the 420HC steel sharp it's a great blade. The Blaze Orange Moss Oak pattern started my fascination with knives you can't lose because of their color ;-)
Hey, i forgot about these Asian Spyderco OEM manufacturers :) I've had a Sanrenmu 6020RUC-SA on my keychain for the last 2 years! It's solid as a rock and it blends with my keys. It's the best bottle and box opener ever. Tbh it's probably why i stopped carrying around knives in my pockets since then xD All metal and shiny, i love this thing!
The Buck 345 is the 1st and only work knife that I never broke the tip on . After a few years the pocket clip comes off but it's still a solid knife . I don't mind spending $30 on something I will use a lot every day for years .
COLD STEEL for 40 years, that's all I've needed EDC, although CRKT Drifter or BUCK Vantage has been known to be on the bench or in the tool bag, great video. Thanks for posting.
Ontario Rat 1 and the Ka-Bar Dozier are my two favorite budget knives. The Rat 1 being my go to day to day knife. It's built like a tank. Any thing I need to do around the farms I work at gets the job done.
Great video, great selection of knives. I'm not too big of a snob yet that I don't carry my Rat 1 & 2 occasionally. Love em with D2 steel blacked blades and carbon fiber scales.
need to veiw the test of the rats in d2. they are not even close to the aus8 steel ones. the lack performance severely compared to the aus8. i buy mostly d2 steel knives. but afterlooking up the rat in d2 i went aus8 and couldnt be happier. came for the factory so sharp i could shave dry with it. split hairs with me holding just the end of the hair. check it out.
@@bigsean2473 I don't know what video your talking about but the d2 actually had almost 2x the edge retention on the rope cutting test. I've personally skinned deer with both my rats a d2 and older aus 8 I had just sharpend both and after skinning a whitetail with both you could still cut paper with the d2 rat the aus8 definitely still had a working edge and it does have the benefit of being stainless steel and ease of sharping but as far as edge retention goes the d2 rats are definitely superior.
Hands down Ka-bar Dozier. Lightweight, thick enough blade stock, simple construction, big pivot screw (see those T5s on Buck Vantage?), natural ergonomics, strong lock-back, right under $20, AUS-8 steel (for the price, not bad). Despite the single sided thumb stud, you just don't find a design flaw in it.
I like the older style pocket knives best and they probably last much longer also. I have some of the older style knives and love them, including the one which was issued to me while in the Air Force yand that knife is very functional even though I don't have the use of the parachute blade any longer. Some of the ones you showed does look nice and would interest me, but I have too many knives already, but they would please some people.
I'm really curious as to what spyderco does regarding the heat treat of their 8Cr steel. Got my dad a meadowlark 2 about 8 months ago as an edc work knife. The edge is holding up far better than I would have expected from 8Cr or Aus 8 (based on experience with other makers using the same materials). A weekly session on the strop and every 2 months or so a couple passes on a sharpmaker and it's back to shaving sharp. I'm really impressed by the performance of what is generally considered a rather pedestrian material.
I carry a D2 Zancudo at work (Sparky) it gets used at least three times a day for lots of unglamorous tasks and gets sharpened about once a month, it's very comfortable to use and even though it's a bit of an ugly duckling it's my pick of my collection.
hell yeah. i got one and its the only knife i really need, but i still have like 20 others .lol ive got a problem with steel. guns and knives make me feel warm and fuzzy inside. lol
Man this is a damn good one and probably would be one of the best actions on the list and ergos are damn sure up there for me atleast. Good call!!! Even the ruike p801 is a great one for the list. I did find ruikes14c28n to not hold a edge as good as some other 14c28n I've had. But definitely good and takes a crazy edge. Better than the same ol d2 though. Even though I actually really like d2 in this price range regardless of what people think.
Got an Ontario RAT 2 as recommended in the video. Well made, but the lackluster sharpness of the D2 blade was disappointing. The absence of a sharpening choil doesn’t help matters as it prevents a complete edge.
Great choices. I also dig the Ka-Bar Dozier, Steel Will Mini Cutjack, and the Ruike P801. American Buffalo Knife and Tool make some decent budget offerings as well.
Kabar has the "folding hunter" model 3189. It is basically a 110 pattern folder with right or left tip down carry pocket clip and ambi thumbstuds. Think its like 15.99 right now.
I just got a Kershaw 1830 on Ebay for $12. I wasn't sure what to expect at that price. It's a well built, light weight knife. Assisted open with reversible clip. very happy with it.
The photo used in your video list for this video shows a knife with gray scales and an oval shaped thumb hole, but it is not shown in the video. What model is this knife?
Great line-up...I would carry any of these. I have 3 from this list already and am trying to go with what I've got haha, but the rest of these are tempting! I would probably add any Ganzo knife and the Harnds Blazer to this list.
I know this video is a year old now, but if anyone is still scrolling the comments, I'd have put the Kershaw Tension on this list. It's only $15 bucks but performs like a knife that costs 4x as much. I own dozens of knives from Buck, Gerber, Spyderco, CRKT, Cold Steel, etc, but for the last 3 years my Tension has had more pocket/ actual work time than all the others combined. Admittedly, it doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, which would have driven the price up, but it's quite possibly the best "working man's" knife I've ever owned. G10 handle scales, bronze phosphorus washers, fully ambidextrous opening and carry, plus buttery smooth action once it's broken in. Only drawback is 8cr13 steel doesn't hold an edge forever, but Kershaw does good heat treatments so it lasts as well as can be expected. I spend less than a minute sharpening it once a month or so and it goes back to arm hair shaving sharp again with little effort. www.knifecenter.com/item/KS1490/kershaw-1490-tension-folding-knife-bead-blasted-clip-point-black-g10-handles
I tend to carry my Cara Cara 2, plain edge most of the time. I really like the Ontario Rat 1, but it is a little heavy for me for edc, but it goes to the field with me a lot. Been looking at that Buck Bantam.
I carried an aus 8 rat 1 for years until I bought a ganzo in 440C with axis lock that holds it's edge about twice as long as the Rat 1 . Ganzos are really the best bang for the Dollar you can get
For under $20 the Kershaw manifold black wash is for the money tuff to beat. All steel. flipper or assist with pocket clip. I have higher priced ones but this one is my every day carry. Keep it decently clean from pocket lint and a dab of lube . Also I can fine tune the snap , it might scare someone lol
Buck knives makes one under $30 that is in stock right now. www.knifecenter.com/item/BU750BKX/Buck-Knives-Redpoint-Black-Handle-275-inch-Combo-Edge-and-Bottle-Opener
Here you go! www.knifecenter.com/item/NSSKJAEBLGRYLR/nordsmith-skipjack-aeb-l-fixed-blade-knife-green-micarta-handles-with-yellow-liners-leather-pocket-sheath
yeah could be on here,but today with all the cheap options with g10 handles i wouldnt buy a nylon resin handle knife. there is just to many better options for handles for that cheap stuff.
If that's a Dragonfly then you got yourself a really good deal! If it's anything smaller, go get a Dragonfly (or a Byrd Robin, or even better, a Meadowlark).
Any best budget knife lists without a Firebird, Steel Will and Honey Badger is suspect to me. Leads me to believe this should be titled Best Budget Pocket Knives Under $30 Available at KnifeCenter.com. Oh wait... My bad. Your recommendations and video title are spot on. Thank you and thumbs up.
I’m kind of new to knives but right now my favorite knife is an M&P magic drop point knife by Smith and Wesson if you have any recommendations that you think I’d like that would you be great
hey @KnifeCenter would it be possible to do a similar lineup but for 2 hand open? in germany there are regulations in place that prevent you from handling 1hand opening AND locking knives. flippers are completely banned. thats why many slipjoint knives with 2hand opening are popular. any options you can reccommend? the buck bantam without a thumbstud would be an example. greetings from germany
We'll see what we can do! More expensive, but the new ZT 0230 is pretty cool: www.knifecenter.com/item/ZT0230/zero-tolerance-0230-jens-anso-slipjoint-folding-knife-cpm-20cv-sheepsfoot-blade-carbon-fiber-handles
I'm late but I like your decision I love buck knives and I like a smaller knife like the crkt since it easier to go under cars with to cut tubing, skining, and gutting one knife I found and kinda like that is budget is the ganzo firebird is the name I think well thx for the great list I like budget
They don't sell Land products, but yeah, I have one and it's a great knife. Mine is the black G10 version. 12C27 is an excellent budget steel, that out performs much of the M390 that companies are putting out with low rockwell numbers. The action is silky smooth, and I call it my poor mans Sebenza. Great knife for sure.
I looked at the Zancudo and the Rat 1 as possible beater knives, but I realized two things. 1) I have too many knives to justify a beater knife 2) I am too much of a klutz to carry a liner or frame lock. :(
I really enjoy your videos. I also appreciate the nod to those of us living under oppressive governments that have to make do with a lot of limitations. I have too many knives now, but I would be happy with almost any of these budget knives.
Excellent video it'd be nice if you could do a legal limit carried pocket knife for the UK without a lock where people do like to carry a pocket knife for sensible people🇬🇧👍🇬🇧🇺🇸👍 I recently purchased a lansky pocket knife which I think is very good for the work that I do
Thanks Andrew. Our favorite affordably priced UK carry is the Spyderco Urban Lightweight. You can check it out here: www.knifecenter.com/series/spyderco-knives/spyderco-urban-lightweight
I dunno if it's the best, but it's the best that I've had. Other than gaining a fancier blade steel, I don't see that the expensive knives have features that are significantly better than those of a RAT 1.
@@jerrybobteasdale nope they dont.also depends what you use your knives for, you may not even need the high dollar steel. i stopped and though about it a few years back after popping for a s30v knife. i dont even use my knive all that much, there pocket warmers lol. there their to aid in my self defense package with the other items i carry.
Victorinox hunter pro. Many people don't really like it. Bu it works for me really well. I already use the second one, cuz I sold the first one cuz I was in need of money... A Really survival tool
*Try Land (sanrenmu), Ganzo & twosun. You can get 12c217, 440c, d2 blades with ball bearings for under 30$ (most of them are under 20$) compared to the 8cr13 & aus 8 models featured in this video*
I have carried a Kershaw Oso Sweet for at least 3 years and let me tell you, it’s Oh So Sweet! I’ve done just about everything you can to a knife and it hasn’t broken yet. That assisted opening action is silky smooth which came in handy one day jogging when a large dog attacked me. When the cops and owner showed up it was me, my torn clothes, and my bloody knife. I ended up in the hospital with 18 puncture wounds, a couple of gashes to my forearm, and multiple shots in the stomach for rabies. Without my Oso Sweet I would hate to think where I’d be. This knife has earned its place in my edc rotation. It may be 8Cr steel but it holds a good edge and it easy to resharpen.
One of THE MOST underrated folders. Is, the "byrd hawk bill".. this is a pure and simple FANTASTIC folder for hard use! It is my personal work knife. It has never let me down! I absolutely love it!
Nice choice!
Been using sub $30-$40 knifes all my life, mostly CRKT and Kershaw, and haven’t been let down yet! Never paid attention to steel type or handle material really. Most recently picked up the Byrd cara cara 2. I was intrigued by how light and thin it was for the size. Works great!
"It's under 3 inches long" maaan I told you that in confidence!
Lol
I bought a $4 and a $6 Master USA EDC knife and there both great, the $6 one is incredible, I couldn’t ask for more, they both are assisted spring opening, lock open, and super good quality.
I'm relatively new to the knife scene but i have been carrying a drifter for a while now. Small, sharp, and I'm not afraid to lose it like I am my Benchmade 940-1. Thanks for all the great info!
Thank you for going over some of the more entry level price points. I think too often we get so hyper focused on the signature knives, it's easy to forget about the blades we carry for economy.
I've been carrying the Kershaw Chill for years. Its around 20 dollars so you don't have to worry about losing or being rough with it and its been very durable. It's also very slim and light.
I've owned & carried a CRKT Drifter for years, and it has never let me down.
I've been carrying the Rat-1 daily for about three years now. And I love it. Love it so much I have bought two more. I never go anywhere with out it. While all my other folders are collecting dust in a drawer. Its also very easy to sharpen, and maintain. If it gets dirty, its easy to breakdown and clean. Have to say, the best folder I have ever owned, and I have had many over the years.
I have a Buck Vantage Force Select and it's a fabulous knife, great ergonomics and elegant.
Been preaching it for years, the "Cara Cara 2" is the best sub $30-$50 knife, period.....Owned all but 3 of the knives on this list, and it's not even close, the Cara is the winner here.
once you move to 50 you get to much comp. form civivi,tuyaknives, steelwill,ruike. the ruike p121 is a great knife.
You could have added the KaBar Dozier. It's one of the toughest knives you can get at any price really, but especially so in a sub $30 knife. They take a serious beating and just keep going strong no matter what you throw at it. It's an AUS8 blade steel too, which in my opinion, is better than the 8CR steels. They are damn hard to beat for the price.
I came here to say exactly this. Well said.
Great choice
Timbo437 ...you beat me to it man! Those knives are the best budget blades!!
Big fan of this as a work knife... Just keep going
Second favorite knife to EDC.
Ontario rat 1...my go to...smooth like butter...and tuff ass nails...put it through some tuff situation and still comes through!👍 highly recommend.
Well said!! Absolutely agree I have a orange d2 version I've had since the d2 came out. I may still be carrying a chris reeves umnumzaan, microtech stitch or LUDT but I always have my rat1 too. I climb trees for a living and I'm constantly cutting rope, small limbs, small trees/underbrush. Like I'm hard on it and don't even take care of it like I should but it only has 1 tiny rust spot where on the bottom of the blade. I've literally used the spine to hit stuff, pryed knots that I should not have done but it still locks up as solid as ever and is super smooth. I occasionally use a cold steel sr1 lite but I can damn near do every I can with that with the lighter rat 1.
Rat 1 is a great inexpensive beater pocket knife. Really holds up
Absolutely agree I have a orange d2 version I've had since the d2 came out. I may still be carrying a chris reeves umnumzaan, microtech stitch or LUDT but I always have my rat1 too. I climb trees for a living and I'm constantly cutting rope, small limbs, small trees/underbrush. Like I'm hard on it and don't even take care of it like I should but it only has 1 tiny rust spot where on the bottom of the blade. I've literally used the spine to hit stuff, pryed knots that I should not have done but it still locks up as solid as ever and is super smooth. I occasionally use a cold steel sr1 lite but I can damn near do every I can with that with the lighter rat 1.
I love the way you hold those knives
Thanks good video, its good to have someone to focus on some good value knifes in a market where there is a lot of junk for sale.
My first knife was a Swiss Army knife. Still got it. Great blade it made it through a lot of use and abuse.
The buck Vantage was my first pocket knife. It still makes it way to my pocket every once in a while
There’s really too many to list them all. I think you hit 90% of them! As other suggested, the Dozier for sure. Also some of the new “sister” brands have great products out.
Ganzos always a bang for your buck! Most of the people buy expensive knives and don't use them for what they are intended for. They just carry them to show off or have them in their collection catching dust.
yup. i was worried about steel but for what i use my knives for m390 s35vn s90v n690 makes no difference to me. it will help resell if you want,but for the use all the same to me. you really have to ask yourself. what am i going to use this knife for??? for me the steel just doesnt matter. mine are pocket warmers mostly. a cut here and there. my very first knife the gerber decree is still rocking the factory edge after 4 years lol. i carry as a defense item along with others mostly, sometimes i use for a cut on a package or something but other than that in the pocket warming it up lol
Ganzo's are awesome!
I love ganzo’s
The Oso Sweet is tip up or down carry just after the 2:45 mark Brian turns the Oso around and you can see the 2 holes with no screws.
I carry mine tip up.
No one ever talks about the Imperial knives. Remember Schrade-Imperial? I bought a 2pack of Imperial knives at Atwood's for $18 . I gave one to a friend , and have been carrying the other for 2yrs now . I love it . Best knife I've ever owned for$9 . IMP4SB
I didn't know they still made the Imperial line. They are great knives! Thanks, I'll look them up
I carry the Buck Bantam with the 2.75" blade all the time. If you keep the 420HC steel sharp it's a great blade. The Blaze Orange Moss Oak pattern started my fascination with knives you can't lose because of their color ;-)
Sanrenmu Land 7010. Hands down best value knife I’ve ever owned
Hey, i forgot about these Asian Spyderco OEM manufacturers :) I've had a Sanrenmu 6020RUC-SA on my keychain for the last 2 years! It's solid as a rock and it blends with my keys. It's the best bottle and box opener ever. Tbh it's probably why i stopped carrying around knives in my pockets since then xD All metal and shiny, i love this thing!
yup i love mine. i got a last 710 with the 12cr28 steel on mine
Look up "Sanrenmu Outpost 76". TwoSun 12c27 is freakin amazing as well.👍
Buck, Kershaw and Ontario are all great knives that won't break the bank. Love budget blades! Liked & subscribed. - Greg
Im a budget collector great vid, going up to 50 dollar range Gerber has got some good stuff as well.
My vote would go for the Ruike P801 29.95 atm. Nice slim 14c28n flipper with good action.
My daily carry. A great knife and I'm surprised it wasn't included in this and other videos like it.
Yep got one of thos, and also the hussar model. Both amazing knives.👍
The Buck 345 is the 1st and only work knife that I never broke the tip on . After a few years the pocket clip comes off but it's still a solid knife . I don't mind spending $30 on something I will use a lot every day for years .
COLD STEEL for 40 years, that's all I've needed EDC, although CRKT Drifter or BUCK Vantage has been known to be on the bench or in the tool bag, great video. Thanks for posting.
Ontario Rat 1 and the Ka-Bar Dozier are my two favorite budget knives. The Rat 1 being my go to day to day knife. It's built like a tank. Any thing I need to do around the farms I work at gets the job done.
Great video, great selection of knives. I'm not too big of a snob yet that I don't carry my Rat 1 & 2 occasionally. Love em with D2 steel blacked blades and carbon fiber scales.
My R2-D2 is still my favorite knife, even over many of my more expensive knives!
Same. My work knife is a PM2 in M4...but I carried my R2D2 today instead. Its sooooo good!
need to veiw the test of the rats in d2. they are not even close to the aus8 steel ones. the lack performance severely compared to the aus8. i buy mostly d2 steel knives. but afterlooking up the rat in d2 i went aus8 and couldnt be happier. came for the factory so sharp i could shave dry with it. split hairs with me holding just the end of the hair. check it out.
@@bigsean2473 I don't know what video your talking about but the d2 actually had almost 2x the edge retention on the rope cutting test. I've personally skinned deer with both my rats a d2 and older aus 8 I had just sharpend both and after skinning a whitetail with both you could still cut paper with the d2 rat the aus8 definitely still had a working edge and it does have the benefit of being stainless steel and ease of sharping but as far as edge retention goes the d2 rats are definitely superior.
Hands down Ka-bar Dozier. Lightweight, thick enough blade stock, simple construction, big pivot screw (see those T5s on Buck Vantage?), natural ergonomics, strong lock-back, right under $20, AUS-8 steel (for the price, not bad). Despite the single sided thumb stud, you just don't find a design flaw in it.
I have many, many folding knives, but for some reason I don't understand, the RAT 1 has a special place in my knife collector's heart.
Rat is easily one of my all time favorite knifes period
I like the older style pocket knives best and they probably last much longer also. I have some of the older style knives and love them, including the one which was issued to me while in the Air Force yand that knife is very functional even though I don't have the use of the parachute blade any longer. Some of the ones you showed does look nice and would interest me, but I have too many knives already, but they would please some people.
I'm really curious as to what spyderco does regarding the heat treat of their 8Cr steel. Got my dad a meadowlark 2 about 8 months ago as an edc work knife. The edge is holding up far better than I would have expected from 8Cr or Aus 8 (based on experience with other makers using the same materials). A weekly session on the strop and every 2 months or so a couple passes on a sharpmaker and it's back to shaving sharp. I'm really impressed by the performance of what is generally considered a rather pedestrian material.
I carry a D2 Zancudo at work (Sparky) it gets used at least three times a day for lots of unglamorous tasks and gets sharpened about once a month, it's very comfortable to use and even though it's a bit of an ugly duckling it's my pick of my collection.
Strange. I always found them elegant. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
What about opinel?
The ruike p801 is amazing for 30 bucks.
My pick would be Ruike p-121 Hussar.
Solid and well executed. Sandvik 14C28N, skeletonized liners + g10 scales, 2 coloros to choose from.
hell yeah. i got one and its the only knife i really need, but i still have like 20 others .lol ive got a problem with steel. guns and knives make me feel warm and fuzzy inside. lol
Man this is a damn good one and probably would be one of the best actions on the list and ergos are damn sure up there for me atleast. Good call!!! Even the ruike p801 is a great one for the list. I did find ruikes14c28n to not hold a edge as good as some other 14c28n I've had. But definitely good and takes a crazy edge. Better than the same ol d2 though. Even though I actually really like d2 in this price range regardless of what people think.
Opinels are top choices for inexpensive knives and their simple design and discrete locks tend not to scare people
Got an Ontario RAT 2 as recommended in the video. Well made, but the lackluster sharpness of the D2 blade was disappointing. The absence of a sharpening choil doesn’t help matters as it prevents a complete edge.
Great choices. I also dig the Ka-Bar Dozier, Steel Will Mini Cutjack, and the Ruike P801. American Buffalo Knife and Tool make some decent budget offerings as well.
Kabar has the "folding hunter" model 3189. It is basically a 110 pattern folder with right or left tip down carry pocket clip and ambi thumbstuds. Think its like 15.99 right now.
Great video! I would have included the Buck 110 & 112 Slim selects!
Yeah I was expecting those as well.
I just got a Kershaw 1830 on Ebay for $12. I wasn't sure what to expect at that price. It's a well built, light weight knife. Assisted open with reversible clip. very happy with it.
like kershaw but I always have issues with screws falling out.
The photo used in your video list for this video shows a knife with gray scales and an oval shaped thumb hole, but it is not shown in the video. What model is this knife?
That is the Buck Vantage Select. Shows up at 7:40 in the vid: ruclips.net/video/aRaqqnw7GVA/видео.html
Great line-up...I would carry any of these. I have 3 from this list already and am trying to go with what I've got haha, but the rest of these are tempting! I would probably add any Ganzo knife and the Harnds Blazer to this list.
Is there a 3.5 to 4 inch, clip point, D2 with ball bearings and G10 scales for $30?
I have that same buck in the thumbnail and I LOVE IT
I know this video is a year old now, but if anyone is still scrolling the comments, I'd have put the Kershaw Tension on this list. It's only $15 bucks but performs like a knife that costs 4x as much. I own dozens of knives from Buck, Gerber, Spyderco, CRKT, Cold Steel, etc, but for the last 3 years my Tension has had more pocket/ actual work time than all the others combined. Admittedly, it doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, which would have driven the price up, but it's quite possibly the best "working man's" knife I've ever owned. G10 handle scales, bronze phosphorus washers, fully ambidextrous opening and carry, plus buttery smooth action once it's broken in. Only drawback is 8cr13 steel doesn't hold an edge forever, but Kershaw does good heat treatments so it lasts as well as can be expected. I spend less than a minute sharpening it once a month or so and it goes back to arm hair shaving sharp again with little effort.
www.knifecenter.com/item/KS1490/kershaw-1490-tension-folding-knife-bead-blasted-clip-point-black-g10-handles
I tend to carry my Cara Cara 2, plain edge most of the time. I really like the Ontario Rat 1, but it is a little heavy for me for edc, but it goes to the field with me a lot. Been looking at that Buck Bantam.
I carried an aus 8 rat 1 for years until I bought a ganzo in 440C with axis lock that holds it's edge about twice as long as the Rat 1 . Ganzos are really the best bang for the Dollar you can get
Is it easy to sharpen?
@@daveyboy6985 Yes
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@@daveyboy6985 yes it gets hair popping and holds it for awhile too
How about the cold steel Crawford model one?
For under $20 the Kershaw manifold black wash is for the money tuff to beat. All steel. flipper or assist with pocket clip. I have higher priced ones but this one is my every day carry. Keep it decently clean from pocket lint and a dab of lube . Also I can fine tune the snap , it might scare someone lol
Love the videos.
Iv been looking for a single blade and bottle opener. I cant find one .
Is there a good one u recommend.
Buck knives makes one under $30 that is in stock right now.
www.knifecenter.com/item/BU750BKX/Buck-Knives-Redpoint-Black-Handle-275-inch-Combo-Edge-and-Bottle-Opener
The Crkt drifter is a perfect little helper
Love the out-takes ... you should do more of them :)
If I were to get a rat 2, should I go aus8 or d2, I'm stuck between the two
D2 for better edge retention, AUS-8 for more stain resistance, easier sharpening and good toughness.
Where can I find that skip jack fixed blade really interested thanks so much!!!!!!
Here you go! www.knifecenter.com/item/NSSKJAEBLGRYLR/nordsmith-skipjack-aeb-l-fixed-blade-knife-green-micarta-handles-with-yellow-liners-leather-pocket-sheath
Great presentation. Good information
CRKT/Luger LCK is sorely missing from this group. Fantastic action, deep carry clip, blacked out good looks, it's a winner.
yeah could be on here,but today with all the cheap options with g10 handles i wouldnt buy a nylon resin handle knife. there is just to many better options for handles for that cheap stuff.
AWESOME resource for knife newbies! Thanks a bunch!
What's with the INFOMERCIAL vibe?
What have you done with DCA?
my Enlan knife was under $20 and a fantastic knife
Drop point shape are the best for me
Respect! But what's your opinion about Bahco K-AP-1 Knife, there is nothing on it on RUclips, true!
i almost want that esee but I already have my budget EDC knife, a spyderco i got for just under 40.
If that's a Dragonfly then you got yourself a really good deal! If it's anything smaller, go get a Dragonfly (or a Byrd Robin, or even better, a Meadowlark).
Thanks for all the info!
The Mule is a fail. The edge slams down on the backlock bar when closed.
Tell cold steel to bring back the prolite . Super solid work knife
You left of the kabar dozier. Best in class.
Any CJRB knives anywhere ?
Entire video worth it for end. Anyway the Zancudo is an amazing knife. Grab one (or for a few dollars extra in D2) and call it a day.
I usually spend about $150-$200 on a knife.. but iv got to say I am more than impressed with the quality that's offered on these happy shopper knifes
Any best budget knife lists without a Firebird, Steel Will and Honey Badger is suspect to me. Leads me to believe this should be titled Best Budget Pocket Knives Under $30 Available at KnifeCenter.com. Oh wait... My bad. Your recommendations and video title are spot on. Thank you and thumbs up.
I’m kind of new to knives but right now my favorite knife is an M&P magic drop point knife by Smith and Wesson if you have any recommendations that you think I’d like that would you be great
Ontario rat1 maybe. You could also look a ganzo knifes, they aren't bad and have tons of blade designs
I buy quite a bit from Knife Center.
I would recommend the Ontario Utilitac 1-A Joe Pardue collection. It’s $20 & is an awesome starter
knife or gift.
Love the cards fate deals & play them thanks
JustAnAverageDude thank you
hey @KnifeCenter would it be possible to do a similar lineup but for 2 hand open? in germany there are regulations in place that prevent you from handling 1hand opening AND locking knives. flippers are completely banned. thats why many slipjoint knives with 2hand opening are popular. any options you can reccommend? the buck bantam without a thumbstud would be an example. greetings from germany
We'll see what we can do!
More expensive, but the new ZT 0230 is pretty cool: www.knifecenter.com/item/ZT0230/zero-tolerance-0230-jens-anso-slipjoint-folding-knife-cpm-20cv-sheepsfoot-blade-carbon-fiber-handles
No button or axis-type lock knives, no Ganzo... but I guess this was more about US-brands made elsewhere?
I'm late but I like your decision I love buck knives and I like a smaller knife like the crkt since it easier to go under cars with to cut tubing, skining, and gutting one knife I found and kinda like that is budget is the ganzo firebird is the name I think well thx for the great list I like budget
Yes, I have a firebird FH41 model with D2 steel. Excellent knife for well under 30 bucks. It's my favorite knife
@@baitammo4652 yes ganzo make over 40 good knives for 30 or less
Sanrenmu 910 Land?
Love that knife.
@@natek1993 WASP knife !!! CO2.
@@natek1993 Injectiin knife
They don't sell Land products, but yeah, I have one and it's a great knife. Mine is the black G10 version. 12C27 is an excellent budget steel, that out performs much of the M390 that companies are putting out with low rockwell numbers. The action is silky smooth, and I call it my poor mans Sebenza. Great knife for sure.
@@timbo4374 I'm pretty sure that m390 would have to not be hardened to be out performed by 12c27, not 1 or 2 Rockwell below recommended hardness
I looked at the Zancudo and the Rat 1 as possible beater knives, but I realized two things.
1) I have too many knives to justify a beater knife
2) I am too much of a klutz to carry a liner or frame lock.
:(
I have been carrying a Gerber Paraframe for years. Are these knives really a step up? Thanks.
Yes
I wish more of these knives had deep carry pocket clips. Alot of great knives but the pocket clips suck. Buck Vantage has the best clip.
But the worst detent
I really enjoy your videos. I also appreciate the nod to those of us living under oppressive governments that have to make do with a lot of limitations. I have too many knives now, but I would be happy with almost any of these budget knives.
Excellent video it'd be nice if you could do a legal limit carried pocket knife for the UK without a lock where people do like to carry a pocket knife for sensible people🇬🇧👍🇬🇧🇺🇸👍 I recently purchased a lansky pocket knife which I think is very good for the work that I do
Thanks Andrew. Our favorite affordably priced UK carry is the Spyderco Urban Lightweight. You can check it out here: www.knifecenter.com/series/spyderco-knives/spyderco-urban-lightweight
The Ontario Rat is the same blade than the jin-01
RAT-1 The best!!!
I dunno if it's the best, but it's the best that I've had. Other than gaining a fancier blade steel, I don't see that the expensive knives have features that are significantly better than those of a RAT 1.
@@jerrybobteasdale Agree...
@@jerrybobteasdale nope they dont.also depends what you use your knives for, you may not even need the high dollar steel. i stopped and though about it a few years back after popping for a s30v knife. i dont even use my knive all that much, there pocket warmers lol. there their to aid in my self defense package with the other items i carry.
Victorinox hunter pro. Many people don't really like it. Bu it works for me really well. I already use the second one, cuz I sold the first one cuz I was in need of money... A Really survival tool
i have a byrd cara cara 2....since it initially came out...EDC since i got it...
Ruike p801.
Wow....great video, I want em all!
Excellent show thank you sir!
I Love the commentators voice and mannerisms on all these videos
In my budget list, ganzo would be tops
Joe Yates Ganzos are garbage clones made from junk materials. There's a reason no reputable retailers carry them.
@@roningraves6563 LOL
@@roningraves6563 yah, 440c & d2 with ball bearings seems crappy compared to 8cr13 & aus8 with plastic washers LOL
@@joeyates1428 i agree with you sanrenmu's 12c27 land models and ganzos comes on top of my budget list too
Joe Yates i have to agree with you. Ganzo, best bang for your buck!
Im carrying my 32.00 OSP Penquin more than my high
dollar knives. Like carrying a beater glock, instead of a nice highbpower.
thoughts on the parrot?
Love my rat 1
*Try Land (sanrenmu), Ganzo & twosun. You can get 12c217, 440c, d2 blades with ball bearings for under 30$ (most of them are under 20$) compared to the 8cr13 & aus 8 models featured in this video*
Thank you!