I'll mention a few goodies like the raven, squid, tenacious, and of course, you know I gotta name drop it like it's hot, the BRIGAND! Thanks for sharing the great list Jay!
Hello Jay. You certainly know how to pick a good list. All fantastic knives. All my knives fit in this category exept a couple that were gifts from family. Ganzos as you know are my high end and i mean that in quality regardless of the price. Of the five or six i have there is not one that has given me problems or that i would not buy again. I would add to this list though in a totally different style, the SAK Huntsman. At 35/38euros it has quality and utility and is legal carry in nearly all places. I know most people would class this as a multitool but it's principal tool is after all the blade as opposed to leatherman where it is the pliers. All the best my friend.
@@TheKnifeBeater Hello again. I have three saks that i use as discrete edc. (they don't frighten non knife people, lol). In town , a climber, for urban edc i find this perfect. At home and suburban carry is the Huntsman. same as the climber + a saw. And finally for hikes, camping and general outdoor carry i use an Atlas. This has sentimental value as well as my wife gave it to me as a first wedding anniversary gift 30years ago.
hey, jay. just wanted to say thank you for helping me get through a hard time in my life. I just want to drop a few points that I like. the vids are straight to the point. you have a good vibe that always cheers me up. and you actually really appreciate your subscribers. a lot of people don't care about the fans that support them
One knife per brand, that's a very good idea... Twosun should be a part of it imo. Your channel definitely deserve more subscribers as you always deliver great reviews with a nice drop of good mood. Keep the good work going on!
You just made my day, thank you for that! I'm really trying here. Maybe someday I'll get there, so until then, I will just keep clawing my way forward. Thanks again.
Keyshawn Atmos is a fantastic budget knife. It’s a sinkavich design, has a hollow grind, its on ball bearings, flipper, and cuts like a beast. All for around 30-40$.
You're right, it does cut very well. I had one, but the action on mine wasn't that good. Maybe the issue was just with the one I had. Thank you Dtwynn.
I just found your channel and am already a big fan. A little over a year ago, I got turned on to some of the knives from China and bought quite a few of them. Some were good and some were okay. We had a house fire at the end of last year and many of the knives that I really liked were destroyed in the fire. Now, it's time to take a fresh look. This video is going to be my guide to replace some of what I lost. Thank you for your choices, specs and insight!
First, omg, so sorry to hear about your home. I hope everyone is ok. I know what you mean about the Chinese knives, some are great and others not so much. I'm really glad this video has helped. Welcome to the channel, glad to have ya.
So many knives... time to drop some coin! I think I got my Kershaw Blur in D2 for $59 and really enjoy that. Can't go wrong with the Rat-1. But I think I may have to try out that mini Cutjack. I like the design. Thanks as always, Jay!
Love the Griffin! When I got my hands on one (a few months ago-it it was released well over a year ago, I think), I was super surprised that it hasn’t had more recognition.
I'm soon ordering the Ganzo FH41 because of what you and other youtubers say about it. I lost my old CRKT Drifter in a lake and I don't have a lot of money. I DROP this video a thumbs up too, maybe I'll get some more of the knives on the list when I get some cash.
I hear ya, this hobby starts to get expensive in a hurry. You really can't go wrong with any of the Ganzo Firebird FH knives, especially if you don't have a lot to spend. Thanks for watching.
New sub here I have been a knife guy since the age of 13 and I'm 59 now. I'm really amazed at the quality of knives that are available at such low prices. How ironic yesterday I ordered a couple Feldspar knives before watching your video and I'm really feeling confident I will like them after watching your rundown.
Good question John. Kinda tough to pick just one without knowing more about your preferences, so how about I give you a couple that I absolutely love. I'm gonna go with the CJRB Feldspar, Civivi Dogma, Ontario Rat 1 or Rat 2, Steel Will Cutjack or Modus. Hope this helps John.
The Knife Beater Thank you Jay!! Based on your your reviews I have narrowed it down to the Feldspar and the Civici dogma. Do you like the idea of multiple ways to open the Dogma. Tough choice! Also have only used a flipper. Thoughts?
Got a few of my favorites to drop in Jay.........Starting with the Ganzo FB760, the Kershaw Dividend, Kershaw Blur, Bestech Swordfish, Kizer Begleiter Mini....and the Tuyaknives Bruiser in both the G10 and micarta scales. Lastly, the deployment and Drop action on my Steel Will Shaula, its overall handle shape and blade shape and black stonewash finish make it hard to put down.....just a fantastic flipper IMO....Stay Well!
Those are some good ones. I've been trying for a while to get my hands on a Bruiser, but for some reason they are tough to find. The Shaula is another I'll get soon. Thanks Andrew.
Forgot to add my favorite budget knives. I don't have a lot to compare to. But, so far, I really love the kershaw copper mini natrix, boker strike, bestech toucan, and crkt avant. And, for less than 10 dollars I really like the kershaw shuffle.
You got some good ones there. I'm a big fan of the copper Kershaw's and I recently picked up the Shuffle with those screwdriver bits. Nice list of some budget options. Thank you Cheryl.
My favorite budget knives are: Bestech - Texel Two Sun Knives - TS80 Real Steel - Griffin Ontario Rat Model 1(AUS8) CRJB - Centros Kershaw - Blur (I got mine for about $60 but can’t remember exact price) Cold Steel - Pro Lite QSP - Penguin CRKT - Caligo This was a cool. List. Thank you for doing it. Also drop.
Totally agree about the large Feldspar. I have two; the g10 one came near-perfect, but the bhq exclusive had massive dangerous lockstick due to a burr on the lockbar. After disassembly and some filework, it's perfect too. I would add the CRKT/Ruger LCK, the Tenacious, and the Morakniv Eldris to the list.
Let me turn down my "Drop"kick Murphys tunes long enough to thank you for this video. As a newbie to knife collecting this is a great introduction. My first purchase was the Kershaw Blur. I look forward to exploring your selections.
Lol. No way! I was a much bigger fan of their's when I was younger, still good though. Wow, the Blur is a wise choice for your first. You're definitely starting out right. Thank you Kurt.
@@TheKnifeBeater I just got my first EDC. It’s a Kershaw Cryo. I know it’s nothing compared to these new designs but it works for me. I have to get a beginner diamond stone set in the 6” range. I have a Smith’s 4” pocket diamond combination stone but it’s not stable enough for my skill level... which is minimal in the 2 months I’ve been doing it. Definitely, want a fidgety flipper on bearings. Looking at Civivi, Ruike, Lion something (can’t remember the name) and maybe a Twosun. But I want a very specific blade profile... more slim like the Kershaw Hotwire or Leek. Medium to fine width, nothing too chunky. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
I honestly only have two budget knives, and both of them were gifts: a Dozier Fat Bob from my grandfather (last name is Dozier, so literally everyone in my family has one), and a Steel Will Screamer from my wife. Never been much a fan of DROP point blades either, I like wharncliffs and cleavers much better.
Wow, that is so awesome about your family name and how everyone has one of those knives. Very cool! Have you seen that QSP Penguin yet? Thank you Skot.
I wish he would make more content but he's too busy managing his local franchise of The Flander's Leftorium. Just having some fun, Love you Jay, keep up the great work!
That CRJB looks right up my alley! Would hate to accidentally DROP that thing tip down on my foot! Love the blade shape on it, just all killer and no filler. Some of my favorite budget knives are the stat gear asus, esse avispa, Ontario r2d2, and one brand that rarely gets mentioned...the victorinox adventurer. I know most people like to knock the steel, or the fact that it isn't one handed opening, and lack of pocket clip. I just find myself reaching for it more often because I find it so useful! Very utilitarian in my tastes, haha!
Yeah, CJRB is really making a name for themselves lately. You're right about Victorinox and I'm just as guilty for not showing them any love. The Midnite MiniChamp never leaves my pocket, even a couple times in the washing machine. That knife has almost become a part of me, which is probably why I never mention it. Thanks for watching.
I wanted to drop by and say thank you Jay. You put a lot of effort into your videos and make them entertaining to watch. I was a little surprised the SPYDERCO Tenacious didn’t make the list.
I appreciate that! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. You're right about the Tenacious, I kinda thought it might be missed. I had one, but gave it away. I have a new one on it's way to me though. Thank you czredhead.
Hey Jay. Another great video. Happy to drop you a note and tell you I enjoyed your Top 15. Your number one choice of the CJRB Feldspar almost made me drop my glass of ice tea. No kidding. I didn't see that one coming.
Ok, I'll drop my favorite budgets on you. CJRB Centros, ESEE Zancudo, Civivi Elementum, Rat 2 D2, CJRB Feldspar, Ruike P801, Steel Will Modus, Best Tech Texel, Spyderco Tenacious, and the Honey Badger Medium Wharncleaver D2.
Hey, Jay. I'll drop a few details of my own experience with the FT903. I bought the knife based on the video you posted about discovering it. Loved it ever since, and ended up buying a second one in gray. I've disassembled both knives without much trouble at all. I don't know if I just got lucky, but any Loctite that was present wasn't a problem for a fairly new knife enthusiast.
So glad to hear you like it. That's great about the disassembly, maybe they stopped using it or something, but still good to hear. Thank you for the heads up Todd.
The Feldspar has inset skeletonized liners and contoured handles....With d2 steel. For what price? I cant think of a knife that beats it. But.... My advice. Get the s35vn version. Its only $85 bucks. The best bang for your buck knife ive ever seen by a mile. Qsp 🐧 s35 is close but feldspar is king.
Great video, Jay! In no particular order, my top favorite 15 budgets are: Cold Steel Voyager CJRB Feldspar Bestech Kendo TwoSun TS27 Kershaw Select Fire Ganzo G7531 Tangram Santa Fe Real Steel G5 Gerfalcon CH 3504 Ontario Rat 1 in D2 Kizer Beglieter Steel Will Intrigue Civivi Wyvern Ruike P108 Free Tiger 903 Never had a Drop, would definitely love one!
Wow Ed, now that's a list! I had a tough time choosing between the CH3504 or CH3001. I found a Micarta version of the Feldspar on Blade HQ, but I think I bought the last one. Thank you for watching my friend.
Well choosed repertory. And the 'Mini Cutjack', a touch of aesthetic class, imo. Many candidates for this list. It can be said : there are not all those who are, but those who are, are.
Nice rundown. My top fifteen under $60 is very close to yours. I agree the fh41 is the best overall Ganzo. I picked up an extra fh41 in a nice new grey color from the power cutlery. I think the only substitute I would make is a swordfish instead of the texel, but its a close one. "Drop".
I did consider the Swordfish for a minute because I know a lot of people love it. I figured our lists might be similar since you and I like many of the same knives. Thank you Andrew.
I love the feldspar. Hands down the best edc knife I have owned. Other than the cold steel super edge. By far the most used knife I have ever used. I use this knife every day and I am hard on everything I own. I am an industrial electrician and I swear I use this little thing every day please review this little Gem.
I need to get the Free Tiger and Feldspar. I have the Ganzo Firebird FH41, and absolutely love it. Many family members go one for Christmas. Not a fan of the looks of the shredder but love my praxis, in fact I love all of my many CIVIVI knives. Great video.
Yeah, you're gonna love those 2 knives. Believe me, i really wanted the Praxis on this list, but I went with the Shredder because of it's multi-deploy options and blade steel. I'm still a huge Praxis fanboy. Thank you Eric.
I swear dude, you're my spirit animal. I have a lot of the knives on this list and I have the exact same thoughts that you expressed. Most budget knives have crappy clips. The feldpsar is my favorite carry right now but I still love my Mini Cutjack and the P801 is great but not now that it's been shorts weather. I've been trying to decide which Civivi knife to get next, you just made the case for the shredder. Great video.
great selection Jay :). the stedemon and the tangram are great. I have them both and I love them. that best tech looks amazing also. But my favorite is the honeybadger.
i have the cjrb large feldspar in micarta...you need to get this one it is a blade hq exclusive but it is still in your budget requirements feels like a high end knife and been in my pocket a lot!
I have several of these in my collection. Love the Free Tiger! I would add the Spyderco Tenacious in there. Haven't met a Ganzo I didn't like yet...may be time to drop some more coins into some new blades!!
Good list. The blur by kershaw always leans just above 60 where I live. Drop. Props for adding a Ganzo in there. Will definitely have to try that Tangram. Looks pretty cool. Hope all is well with you and yours. Stay safe.
Great point. I've noticed that too with the Blur, the price seems to always fluctuate, especially the S30V version. The Tangram Santa Fe is a nice little inexpensive slicer. Thank you Byron.
Drop it on me Jay! Great Video! I would have to say my medium Honey Badger in D2 is my favorite budget, although the Kershaw Link is a great one as well!
I can’t believe it, my thing is budget knives and I only matched three of yours. Damn. I have both the small and the jumbo CJRB Feldspar. You are bragging on the jumbos action and I can’t even get the S.B open...lol. I might send it back and try again. I like the small and would like the jumbo if it just worked. I’m not into big knives but yes the Shredder is just awesome. My collection is not as diverse as yours so I think I’ll just live with your recommendations. Great rundown Jay, hope you are staying safe and well.
Lol. Sorry to hear about your troubles with the large Feldspar. Obviously, not being able to open it shouldn't be happening. Have you tried opening it up yet? If you're not comfortable doing that or don't have the right tools, you could always send it to me and I'll get that baby dropping shut. Email me if you're interested Mick. Take care.
I like that we have the same 'budget' mindset and I have a few of those brands but not the exact models . Looks like I'll have to drop some cash for some new knives! Thanks !
That's awesome you like the budget stuff too. I do have some expensive knives, but showing those excludes a lot of people that can't afford them. Thank you Aaron.
Nice of you to drop some names in the budget range of the knife world! That civivi is on my list now, as I am in need of a budget hollow grind slicer. Do you think you might do your own knive one day? It will have at least the perfect pocket clip...
Lol! Yeah, the clip would probably better than the knife itself😆. Actually, I do have a design I'm working on. I can't wait to show you. Thank you Roel.
I don't think there is much in this price range that can beat out the honey badger but I like the squid and the rat. Also the cryo is a good budget knife even though it is assisted. The pilar would have been good if the screws didn't strip out on me. Had to drop that one.
Yeah, you're right, the HB is tough to beat. I did consider the Cryo, but I think the weight kept it off the list. That's why I went with the Leek instead. Sorry to hear about your Pilar. Thank you Michael.
I enjoyed another great video, I can see why you like so many of those knives and brands. I must say I have to drop some coin on at least three from your list. Have to say I had my eye on these for a month at least!
Nice list. I love the Santa Fe. The Harnds Talisman is another budget knife with incredible action. I wish they'd gone with 14C28N but their AUS8 is decent. I also like the Petrified Fish 818. It's like the +1 version to Ganzo's FH series. I finally got my large Feldspar from Drop. It's nice but I've got three complaints. The liners aren't skeletonized but that's minor. The inner scale edges were a little rough on mine but I fixed that with an emery board. The real issue is that mine has lock stick. It was difficult to disengage from the box. Cleaning and lubing helped a little. I'm going to EDC it for a while and see if it breaks in.
Nice choice with the Talisman. I will eventually get my hands on a Petrified Fish. Sorry to hear about that lock stick trouble. Did you try drawing on the top of the lock bar with a pencil yet? Sometimes it helps. Thank you Chronovore.
@@TheKnifeBeater Thanks. I hadn't though of that. Opening and closing it a bunch has worn in the parts a little and the lock stick is a little better now. Curiously, my Feldspar was dry as a bone out of the box. I actually couldn't deploy it normally with the thumb studs! Since taking it apart for a thorough clean and lube, tuning the action, and working it a bunch; it's gotten a lot better. If it still sticks after a bunch more actuations, I'll hit it with some pencil.
Since I have 9 of the 15 I think it's fair to say that we share some of the same taste in knives. QSP make a few nice budget knives as well. I always watch your videos to the end but I'll just say great video.. ;-)
Yeah, I knew you and I agree on so many knives. A viewer just sent me the QSP Penguin and I love it. Can't believe it took me this long to try one out. Thank you John.
Thanks for the review, Jay. Just starting out, so i only have two: Buck 112 with finger grooves, and a Kershaw Emerson. Love both, and will be acquiring more, though they tend to be expensive here in Singapore, so I buy secondhand. We don't have the choices you have there in the States, so I'm planning to get some when we visit again.
@@TheKnifeBeater oh yeah, I need to get a couple of them, also. The slim select is my absolut favorit because it's cheap, light, good old 420hc, a pocket clip and I could get one with red frn scales. Everybody tells me it's ugly, but I absolutly love it:) Need to get a auto version, also. Really good content, glad I found you!
I was halfway joking about the 3001. I don't really think it's unsafe, but it feels just a little fragile to me. Great knife though. Some good looking bowie's/clip points out there. Thank you Gilad.
I will Drop my comment here. My favorite budget knives: 1) Civivi Elementum 2) Bestech Texel 3) Steel Will Cutjack Mini 4) QSP Penguin 5) Tangram Vector 6) CRKT Pilar Large 7) Kershaw Natrix CF 8) Artisan Mini Proponent 9) Kizer Begleiter 10) Firebird FH21
This was a great video. I’m glad that you decided to drop it. Such an awesome list, and I’m happy that I already own a bunch of these knives, but now (thanks to you) I have some more to consider.
HEY KNIVE COMMUNITY!!! PLEASE CAN WE ALL SAY THANK YOU TO JAY!!!
You're too kind, thank you.
I thank him every day I watch a video. Honest, hard-hitting reviews
QSP Penguin in D2 with blue jean micarta. Incredible value, excellent knife. Love it. Love it.
By far the best knife I own 50
I’ve got to check into QSP. Where do you normally pick them up?
Function, form, aesthetics, and economics. This has to be one of the coolest hobbies, yet it's a tool that we don't leave the house without.
I'll mention a few goodies like the raven, squid, tenacious, and of course, you know I gotta name drop it like it's hot, the BRIGAND!
Thanks for sharing the great list Jay!
All great choices. I actually did consider the Brigand, it was a semifinalist. Thank you Gman.
Hello Jay. You certainly know how to pick a good list. All fantastic knives. All my knives fit in this category exept a couple that were gifts from family. Ganzos as you know are my high end and i mean that in quality regardless of the price. Of the five or six i have there is not one that has given me problems or that i would not buy again. I would add to this list though in a totally different style, the SAK Huntsman. At 35/38euros it has quality and utility and is legal carry in nearly all places. I know most people would class this as a multitool but it's principal tool is after all the blade as opposed to leatherman where it is the pliers. All the best my friend.
Interesting choice with the Huntsman and you made some very good points. I really like the one with the Walnut scales (covers). Thank you Don.
@@TheKnifeBeater Hello again. I have three saks that i use as discrete edc. (they don't frighten non knife people, lol). In town , a climber, for urban edc i find this perfect. At home and suburban carry is the Huntsman. same as the climber + a saw. And finally for hikes, camping and general outdoor carry i use an Atlas. This has sentimental value as well as my wife gave it to me as a first wedding anniversary gift 30years ago.
hey, jay. just wanted to say thank you for helping me get through a hard time in my life. I just want to drop a few points that I like. the vids are straight to the point. you have a good vibe that always cheers me up. and you actually really appreciate your subscribers. a lot of people don't care about the fans that support them
One knife per brand, that's a very good idea... Twosun should be a part of it imo. Your channel definitely deserve more subscribers as you always deliver great reviews with a nice drop of good mood. Keep the good work going on!
You just made my day, thank you for that! I'm really trying here. Maybe someday I'll get there, so until then, I will just keep clawing my way forward. Thanks again.
Keyshawn Atmos is a fantastic budget knife. It’s a sinkavich design, has a hollow grind, its on ball bearings, flipper, and cuts like a beast. All for around 30-40$.
You're right, it does cut very well. I had one, but the action on mine wasn't that good. Maybe the issue was just with the one I had. Thank you Dtwynn.
I just found your channel and am already a big fan. A little over a year ago, I got turned on to some of the knives from China and bought quite a few of them. Some were good and some were okay. We had a house fire at the end of last year and many of the knives that I really liked were destroyed in the fire. Now, it's time to take a fresh look. This video is going to be my guide to replace some of what I lost. Thank you for your choices, specs and insight!
First, omg, so sorry to hear about your home. I hope everyone is ok. I know what you mean about the Chinese knives, some are great and others not so much. I'm really glad this video has helped. Welcome to the channel, glad to have ya.
Thx! Always love me a good pocket clip on an EDC, but if it's less than 'perfect', never had any problem simply *_bending_* the clip to fit.
Thanks Jay! I really like the Cjrb Feldspar as I bought one because of your video. Thanks for the Drop of this video.
Glad to hear that Anthony. Thank you.
I carry a Tangram Vector every day. Solid little button lock, love to flick open and drop shut.
I do like the design, but mine didn't have the best action. Could've just been the one I had. Thank you Elliot.
Just gonna drop in and say hi. My Civivi Baklash came in today, loving it so far.
Nice wordplay. That's awesome you got a Baklash, such a good knife. Thank you Xaios.
So many knives... time to drop some coin! I think I got my Kershaw Blur in D2 for $59 and really enjoy that. Can't go wrong with the Rat-1. But I think I may have to try out that mini Cutjack. I like the design. Thanks as always, Jay!
You won't be unsatisfied. The cutjack is such a great blade.🍻
Lol. You're gonna love that mini Cutjack. Thank you Howard.
I got my Kershaw Blur about 3 years ago for $55 on a cyber Monday sale, oh and did I mention that it’s a S30V Blur?
Just got my Civivi Pintail, wood & Damascus. Love it.
I've got a mini cutjack and I love it. There's something about a simple drop point blade that just looks so good.
Yeah, it's a good one to have. Thank you Aaron.
Hey J the Griffin has Roller /Needle Bearings! I love my Griffin! Its thick behind the edge, and slick but I love and appreciate it!
Love the Griffin! When I got my hands on one (a few months ago-it it was released well over a year ago, I think), I was super surprised that it hasn’t had more recognition.
@@attic42 I am happy that you like your Griffin!
Griffin is pretty sweet 🍻
Yes it does, thank you. Such a great knife with a unique design.
Hello. Lionknives. Finally someone else who likes the Griffin as much as you. Take care my friend.
I'm soon ordering the Ganzo FH41 because of what you and other youtubers say about it. I lost my old CRKT Drifter in a lake and I don't have a lot of money. I DROP this video a thumbs up too, maybe I'll get some more of the knives on the list when I get some cash.
I hear ya, this hobby starts to get expensive in a hurry. You really can't go wrong with any of the Ganzo Firebird FH knives, especially if you don't have a lot to spend. Thanks for watching.
Great list. RAT1 in D2, CH30001,FT903 it just drops closed, Marbles D2 large trapper, Rough Ryder VG10 Trapper, and DAK Pioneer X
Excellent choices. Thank you Rusty👍
Sitivien ST102 is absolutely unbelievably awesome!
New sub here I have been a knife guy since the age of 13 and I'm 59 now. I'm really amazed at the quality of knives that are available at such low prices. How ironic yesterday I ordered a couple Feldspar knives before watching your video and I'm really feeling confident I will like them after watching your rundown.
My favorite knife is the A.G.Russell K-93. I love it!!! God Bless!!!
Being a left handed, what would be you’re number one choice of an under $50 blade with D2 steel?
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Good question John. Kinda tough to pick just one without knowing more about your preferences, so how about I give you a couple that I absolutely love. I'm gonna go with the CJRB Feldspar, Civivi Dogma, Ontario Rat 1 or Rat 2, Steel Will Cutjack or Modus. Hope this helps John.
The Knife Beater Thank you Jay!! Based on your your reviews I have narrowed it down to the Feldspar and the Civici dogma. Do you like the idea of multiple ways to open the Dogma. Tough choice! Also have only used a flipper. Thoughts?
I'm still building my collection but so far my favorites under $60 are the Rat2, fh41, qsp parrot, CJRB Centros, and a little Walmart Kershaw Hotwire
That's okay, you'll get there. You're off to a great start, you got some good ones.
Got a few of my favorites to drop in Jay.........Starting with the Ganzo FB760, the Kershaw Dividend, Kershaw Blur, Bestech Swordfish, Kizer Begleiter Mini....and the Tuyaknives Bruiser in both the G10 and micarta scales. Lastly, the deployment and Drop action on my Steel Will Shaula, its overall handle shape and blade shape and black stonewash finish make it hard to put down.....just a fantastic flipper IMO....Stay Well!
Those are some good ones. I've been trying for a while to get my hands on a Bruiser, but for some reason they are tough to find. The Shaula is another I'll get soon. Thanks Andrew.
Forgot to add my favorite budget knives. I don't have a lot to compare to. But, so far, I really love the kershaw copper mini natrix, boker strike, bestech toucan, and crkt avant. And, for less than 10 dollars I really like the kershaw shuffle.
You got some good ones there. I'm a big fan of the copper Kershaw's and I recently picked up the Shuffle with those screwdriver bits. Nice list of some budget options. Thank you Cheryl.
I love when you drop a new video! My favorite budget knife right now is probably my QSP Penguin.
My favorite budget knives are:
Bestech - Texel
Two Sun Knives - TS80
Real Steel - Griffin
Ontario Rat Model 1(AUS8)
CRJB - Centros
Kershaw - Blur (I got mine for about $60 but can’t remember exact price)
Cold Steel - Pro Lite
QSP - Penguin
CRKT - Caligo
This was a cool. List. Thank you for doing it. Also drop.
Very nice list. I recently got the Penguin and I did not expect to like it as much as I do. Thank you Nick.
Totally agree about the large Feldspar. I have two; the g10 one came near-perfect, but the bhq exclusive had massive dangerous lockstick due to a burr on the lockbar. After disassembly and some filework, it's perfect too. I would add the CRKT/Ruger LCK, the Tenacious, and the Morakniv Eldris to the list.
I always drop by to see what I like if I ever come into the money
Let me turn down my "Drop"kick Murphys tunes long enough to thank you for this video. As a newbie to knife collecting this is a great introduction. My first purchase was the Kershaw Blur. I look forward to exploring your selections.
Lol. No way! I was a much bigger fan of their's when I was younger, still good though. Wow, the Blur is a wise choice for your first. You're definitely starting out right. Thank you Kurt.
@@TheKnifeBeater I just got my first EDC. It’s a Kershaw Cryo. I know it’s nothing compared to these new designs but it works for me. I have to get a beginner diamond stone set in the 6” range. I have a Smith’s 4” pocket diamond combination stone but it’s not stable enough for my skill level... which is minimal in the 2 months I’ve been doing it. Definitely, want a fidgety flipper on bearings. Looking at Civivi, Ruike, Lion something (can’t remember the name) and maybe a Twosun. But I want a very specific blade profile... more slim like the Kershaw Hotwire or Leek. Medium to fine width, nothing too chunky. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
So many great knives on this list! And cheap enough that you don't have to wait for a price drop
Very true! Thank you Erik 👍
My favorite DROP List budget knives I got for less than $60 (bottom to top) are:
10. Ganzo Firebird F11
9. Harnds Assassin
8. Civivi Wyvern
7. Sanrenmu Land 130
6. Ganzo 370
5. Ganzo Firebird F761
4. Ganzo Firebird F750
3. Sanrenmu Land 155 (with modifications)
2. TwoSun TS50-G10
1. TwoSun TS49
Very good list of knives. Thank you ths tai.
I honestly only have two budget knives, and both of them were gifts: a Dozier Fat Bob from my grandfather (last name is Dozier, so literally everyone in my family has one), and a Steel Will Screamer from my wife. Never been much a fan of DROP point blades either, I like wharncliffs and cleavers much better.
Wow, that is so awesome about your family name and how everyone has one of those knives. Very cool! Have you seen that QSP Penguin yet? Thank you Skot.
What a drop, Jay! That's awesome. For me, I have a Two Sun and a Ganzo Firebird, but I don't remember the model numbers. Keep up the good work, bro.
TwoSun Little Fish S90V (fixed blade) small but razorsharp.Can also be used as a neck knife
Thank you Brian, I will.👍
I wish he would make more content but he's too busy managing his local franchise of The Flander's Leftorium. Just having some fun, Love you Jay, keep up the great work!
I'm a righty and run my Griptilian and Custom Leatherman Wave A+ left hand clip. Doing that eliminates clip hot spot in hand.
That's a good idea Bryan.
That CRJB looks right up my alley! Would hate to accidentally DROP that thing tip down on my foot! Love the blade shape on it, just all killer and no filler. Some of my favorite budget knives are the stat gear asus, esse avispa, Ontario r2d2, and one brand that rarely gets mentioned...the victorinox adventurer. I know most people like to knock the steel, or the fact that it isn't one handed opening, and lack of pocket clip. I just find myself reaching for it more often because I find it so useful! Very utilitarian in my tastes, haha!
Yeah, CJRB is really making a name for themselves lately. You're right about Victorinox and I'm just as guilty for not showing them any love. The Midnite MiniChamp never leaves my pocket, even a couple times in the washing machine. That knife has almost become a part of me, which is probably why I never mention it. Thanks for watching.
I wanted to drop by and say thank you Jay. You put a lot of effort into your videos and make them entertaining to watch. I was a little surprised the SPYDERCO Tenacious didn’t make the list.
I appreciate that! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. You're right about the Tenacious, I kinda thought it might be missed. I had one, but gave it away. I have a new one on it's way to me though. Thank you czredhead.
Hey Jay. Another great video. Happy to drop you a note and tell you I enjoyed your Top 15. Your number one choice of the CJRB Feldspar almost made me drop my glass of ice tea. No kidding. I didn't see that one coming.
Lol. Thank you Randy. I know what you mean though, I didn't expect to like the Feldspar as much as I do now.
I jus got my first ganzo and its really good.. Its razor sharp.
Ok, I'll drop my favorite budgets on you. CJRB Centros, ESEE Zancudo, Civivi Elementum, Rat 2 D2, CJRB Feldspar, Ruike P801, Steel Will Modus, Best Tech Texel, Spyderco Tenacious, and the Honey Badger Medium Wharncleaver D2.
Holy cow Adam! Our lists are really close. Very nice.
Multiple opening options video would be pretty sweet !
Hey, Jay. I'll drop a few details of my own experience with the FT903. I bought the knife based on the video you posted about discovering it. Loved it ever since, and ended up buying a second one in gray. I've disassembled both knives without much trouble at all. I don't know if I just got lucky, but any Loctite that was present wasn't a problem for a fairly new knife enthusiast.
So glad to hear you like it. That's great about the disassembly, maybe they stopped using it or something, but still good to hear. Thank you for the heads up Todd.
The Feldspar has inset skeletonized liners and contoured handles....With d2 steel. For what price? I cant think of a knife that beats it. But.... My advice. Get the s35vn version. Its only $85 bucks. The best bang for your buck knife ive ever seen by a mile. Qsp 🐧 s35 is close but feldspar is king.
Great to see the Feldspar. One of the best knives for the price, and the action is just so good! Super fidget friendly and comfortable.
You really didn’t talk about the steel as much as I would’ve liked but all in all it was a great review I will definitely check these guys out
You're right Matthew, I should've spent more time on the blade steel. Thank you for the feedback.
I love good knives that I don't have to drop a pile of cash on. Been carrying the Boker Kalashnikov and the CJRB Gobi.
Nice job sneaking that one in. Thank you👍
The budget knife has come a long way especially with regard to steel quality and action, but those clips yo 😳
Great video, Jay! In no particular order, my top favorite 15 budgets are:
Cold Steel Voyager
CJRB Feldspar
Bestech Kendo
TwoSun TS27
Kershaw Select Fire
Ganzo G7531
Tangram Santa Fe
Real Steel G5 Gerfalcon
CH 3504
Ontario Rat 1 in D2
Kizer Beglieter
Steel Will Intrigue
Civivi Wyvern
Ruike P108
Free Tiger 903
Never had a Drop, would definitely love one!
Wow Ed, now that's a list! I had a tough time choosing between the CH3504 or CH3001. I found a Micarta version of the Feldspar on Blade HQ, but I think I bought the last one. Thank you for watching my friend.
Since the clips seem to be the main downfall, I have in a video idea: Top 10 best and worse clips.
Well choosed repertory.
And the 'Mini Cutjack', a touch of aesthetic class, imo.
Many candidates for this list. It can be said : there are not all those who are, but those who are, are.
Thank you Josep. Yeah, I had to include the mini Cutjack, such a great knife.
Nice rundown. My top fifteen under $60 is very close to yours. I agree the fh41 is the best overall Ganzo. I picked up an extra fh41 in a nice new grey color from the power cutlery. I think the only substitute I would make is a swordfish instead of the texel, but its a close one. "Drop".
I did consider the Swordfish for a minute because I know a lot of people love it. I figured our lists might be similar since you and I like many of the same knives. Thank you Andrew.
I love the feldspar. Hands down the best edc knife I have owned. Other than the cold steel super edge. By far the most used knife I have ever used. I use this knife every day and I am hard on everything I own. I am an industrial electrician and I swear I use this little thing every day please review this little Gem.
I can't wait till you Drop your next video. What will be your midrange knives selection.
Yeah, I will have to make some tough choices for that list. Thank you Bill.
I need to get the Free Tiger and Feldspar. I have the Ganzo Firebird FH41, and absolutely love it. Many family members go one for Christmas. Not a fan of the looks of the shredder but love my praxis, in fact I love all of my many CIVIVI knives. Great video.
I also love my Honey Badger.
Yeah, you're gonna love those 2 knives. Believe me, i really wanted the Praxis on this list, but I went with the Shredder because of it's multi-deploy options and blade steel. I'm still a huge Praxis fanboy. Thank you Eric.
Great lineup of some sweet blades. Love my Ganzo fh41! Some solid knives, can't wait for you to drop another top list!
Thank you so much Badmunky.
I do love a knife that will drop shut and will be looking at some of these for my collection, thanks J!
No prob Mr H. Thank you.
I swear dude, you're my spirit animal. I have a lot of the knives on this list and I have the exact same thoughts that you expressed. Most budget knives have crappy clips. The feldpsar is my favorite carry right now but I still love my Mini Cutjack and the P801 is great but not now that it's been shorts weather. I've been trying to decide which Civivi knife to get next, you just made the case for the shredder. Great video.
Lol! I can confidently say I've never been someone's "spirit animal", but I love that Kile. Thank you!👍
Looked like some nice choices for the money! Gotta love those drop points though. Thanks for the list video.
You bet Colt. Thank you.
Thanks for Drop 'in knowledge on these Budget Knives. You've sold me on the Griffin...love that button lock.
You bet zaskarclf. Yeah, that Griffin is a good time. Once you pick it up, it's tough to put down. Thank you for watching.
great selection Jay :). the stedemon and the tangram are great. I have them both and I love them. that best tech looks amazing also. But my favorite is the honeybadger.
Totally agree Gonzalo, that HB is tough to beat. Thank you👍
i have the cjrb large feldspar in micarta...you need to get this one it is a blade hq exclusive but it is still in your budget requirements feels like a high end knife and been in my pocket a lot!
Yep, I bought the last one. It's on it's way to me. Thank you Donald.
Great list. A lot of knives I haven’t owned. I hate when a new knife comes out and I miss the “drop” though.
Hey nice wordplay! Thank you.
I agree with you jay, Drop points are great!
Thank you David.
I have several of these in my collection. Love the Free Tiger! I would add the Spyderco Tenacious in there. Haven't met a Ganzo I didn't like yet...may be time to drop some more coins into some new blades!!
I would like to get my hands on a LW Tenacious to see how it is. Thank you Scott.👍
The Feldspar is the best at any price!
Great presentation, Jay. lots and lots of great eye candy. Thanks.
Thank you kindly Sergio.
The Perpetua... Drop dead gorgeousmess!
I agree Simon. Thank you
Good list. The blur by kershaw always leans just above 60 where I live. Drop. Props for adding a Ganzo in there. Will definitely have to try that Tangram. Looks pretty cool. Hope all is well with you and yours. Stay safe.
Great point. I've noticed that too with the Blur, the price seems to always fluctuate, especially the S30V version. The Tangram Santa Fe is a nice little inexpensive slicer. Thank you Byron.
Drop in and liked this video!!👍actually got the fieldspar and I agree. Great budget knife. Looking at the griffin for the next one. Thanks
I'm glad you decided to "drop" by too. Thank you Jerry.
Drop it on me Jay! Great Video! I would have to say my medium Honey Badger in D2 is my favorite budget, although the Kershaw Link is a great one as well!
Good choices! You're right, the Link is a great knife and it came close to being on the list. Thanks Dude.
Thank you knife beater. Great list I can't wait to get the free tiger and the honey badger.
You bet Jose. You're gonna love those 2 knives. Thank you for watching.
You are my new favorite video knife guy. You and I are forged from the same metal. Except you are left handed.
I can’t believe it, my thing is budget knives and I only matched three of yours. Damn. I have both the small and the jumbo CJRB Feldspar. You are bragging on the jumbos action and I can’t even get the S.B open...lol. I might send it back and try again. I like the small and would like the jumbo if it just worked. I’m not into big knives but yes the Shredder is just awesome. My collection is not as diverse as yours so I think I’ll just live with your recommendations. Great rundown Jay, hope you are staying safe and well.
Lol. Sorry to hear about your troubles with the large Feldspar. Obviously, not being able to open it shouldn't be happening. Have you tried opening it up yet? If you're not comfortable doing that or don't have the right tools, you could always send it to me and I'll get that baby dropping shut. Email me if you're interested Mick. Take care.
I like that we have the same 'budget' mindset and I have a few of those brands but not the exact models . Looks like I'll have to drop some cash for some new knives! Thanks !
That's awesome you like the budget stuff too. I do have some expensive knives, but showing those excludes a lot of people that can't afford them. Thank you Aaron.
Thought I'd Drop in with one of my recent favorites, the Civivi Chronic.
Definitely. That's a good one. Thank you Micah.
Thank you for the solid reviews, keep up the work.
Nice of you to drop some names in the budget range of the knife world!
That civivi is on my list now, as I am in need of a budget hollow grind slicer.
Do you think you might do your own knive one day? It will have at least the perfect pocket clip...
Lol! Yeah, the clip would probably better than the knife itself😆. Actually, I do have a design I'm working on. I can't wait to show you. Thank you Roel.
I don't think there is much in this price range that can beat out the honey badger but I like the squid and the rat. Also the cryo is a good budget knife even though it is assisted. The pilar would have been good if the screws didn't strip out on me. Had to drop that one.
Yeah, you're right, the HB is tough to beat. I did consider the Cryo, but I think the weight kept it off the list. That's why I went with the Leek instead. Sorry to hear about your Pilar. Thank you Michael.
Great video Jay! Man, did my jaw drop when I saw all those affordable knives! Some I have and others I am now ordering. Take care.
Thanks Sam, I really hope you like them.👍
Great top 15 Jay. Always love to DROP in your channel
I appreciate you for that Lawrence.
Drop! I was glad to see the only 1 knife per brand,more options for us. Thank you
I'm glad you said that Nathan because I was worried how it would play out. Thank you.
I enjoyed another great video, I can see why you like so many of those knives and brands. I must say I have to drop some coin on at least three from your list. Have to say I had my eye on these for a month at least!
That's the beauty of these budget knives, they are cheap enough to buy a couple at a time. Thanks so much Timothy.
Great video, great bunch of knives, you never drop the ball. Thanks.
Lol. Thanks Clem👍
I prefer the Civivi Shredder, it does it all well!
It really does do everything right.
Nice list. I love the Santa Fe. The Harnds Talisman is another budget knife with incredible action. I wish they'd gone with 14C28N but their AUS8 is decent. I also like the Petrified Fish 818. It's like the +1 version to Ganzo's FH series.
I finally got my large Feldspar from Drop. It's nice but I've got three complaints. The liners aren't skeletonized but that's minor. The inner scale edges were a little rough on mine but I fixed that with an emery board. The real issue is that mine has lock stick. It was difficult to disengage from the box. Cleaning and lubing helped a little. I'm going to EDC it for a while and see if it breaks in.
Nice choice with the Talisman. I will eventually get my hands on a Petrified Fish. Sorry to hear about that lock stick trouble. Did you try drawing on the top of the lock bar with a pencil yet? Sometimes it helps. Thank you Chronovore.
@@TheKnifeBeater Thanks. I hadn't though of that. Opening and closing it a bunch has worn in the parts a little and the lock stick is a little better now. Curiously, my Feldspar was dry as a bone out of the box. I actually couldn't deploy it normally with the thumb studs! Since taking it apart for a thorough clean and lube, tuning the action, and working it a bunch; it's gotten a lot better. If it still sticks after a bunch more actuations, I'll hit it with some pencil.
Since I have 9 of the 15 I think it's fair to say that we share some of the same taste in knives. QSP make a few nice budget knives as well. I always watch your videos to the end but I'll just say great video.. ;-)
Yeah, I knew you and I agree on so many knives. A viewer just sent me the QSP Penguin and I love it. Can't believe it took me this long to try one out. Thank you John.
Thanks for the review, Jay.
Just starting out, so i only have two: Buck 112 with finger grooves, and a Kershaw Emerson. Love both, and will be acquiring more, though they tend to be expensive here in Singapore, so I buy secondhand. We don't have the choices you have there in the States, so I'm planning to get some when we visit again.
Great video as usual Jay! Keeping cranking and dropping (drop) them out Sir. Really enjoy the channel!!!
Much appreciated Kevin!
1. Buck 112 slim select
2. Sanrenmu Land 910
3. S&W Extreme Ops
All good Knives, just don't DROP 'em;)
Nice list Max. I have a couple 112's and I've been carrying the auto version lately.
@@TheKnifeBeater oh yeah, I need to get a couple of them, also. The slim select is my absolut favorit because it's cheap, light, good old 420hc, a pocket clip and I could get one with red frn scales. Everybody tells me it's ugly, but I absolutly love it:)
Need to get a auto version, also.
Really good content, glad I found you!
I always appreciate it when you drop a new list Jay. Great work as always!
Thank you Shane.
Very fine list Jay! Thanks for the Video.
I expected you to put the Feldspar at no.1
Good call Luca! Thank you my friend.
Watched all the way through, although ive been very lucky so im going to just say great video 👍
I really appreciate that, thanks so much.
I have that ch3001. I dont feel it's week or unsafe. And while I do like a good drop point blade, my favorite blade shape is the bowie.
I was halfway joking about the 3001. I don't really think it's unsafe, but it feels just a little fragile to me. Great knife though. Some good looking bowie's/clip points out there. Thank you Gilad.
I will Drop my comment here. My favorite budget knives: 1) Civivi Elementum 2) Bestech Texel 3) Steel Will Cutjack Mini 4) QSP Penguin 5) Tangram Vector 6) CRKT Pilar Large 7) Kershaw Natrix CF 8) Artisan Mini Proponent 9) Kizer Begleiter 10) Firebird FH21
Very good list Jcruzr. I totally forgot about the Begleiter.
This was a great video. I’m glad that you decided to drop it.
Such an awesome list, and I’m happy that I already own a bunch of these knives, but now (thanks to you) I have some more to consider.
Glad it helped. Thank you Attic.
Another great video! I saw a couple I've never seen before. I know I can always rely on Jay to drop some knife knowledge!
Thank you Busbus, I try.
Great review Jay..Happy to say I have at least two of those knives
Thank you Jim👍
DROP 🤙🏼🙏🏼 great list brother I have the tangram Sante fe awesome little knife I was very pleasantly surprised lol
I know what you mean. I was expecting much from the Santa Fe, but man can this thing slice. Thank you for watching.