Lex Armarum
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- Oct 19, 2009
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Benchmade Griptillian but its over $40
I have this knife and I love it. It's a CRKT. I actually found it for $35 shipped from Amazon a year ago. They sometimes go on sale if you are patient. It is tough and easy to deploy. Here is the link.
http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-River-Knife-M16-14SFG-Serrated/dp/B001EIE97W/ref=pd_cp_hi_2
My favorite pocket/work knife is the Ken Onion Kershaw Blackout. Spring assist, perfect in the hand, great steel for the money in my opinion. $46
http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Onion...=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1309045675&sr=1-1
For a cheapie that'll get shaving sharp and hold a decent edge, Byrd Cara Cara (low-end Spyderco Endura). They were $16 when I got mine, with demand they've gone up to $30+. Wish I had bought three a year ago.
http://www.amazon.com/Byrd-Cara-Pla...=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1309045723&sr=1-1
They're back down to $20 on Amazon. It's the upgraded version 2. I ordered one.
Cool... I'll probably get another. Thanks for the heads up!
For the OP... you might also check out the Opinel. A cheapie French-made knife that has an iconic design (they were actually featured at the NY Museum of Modern Art).
The No. 8 is the "most common" size. About $20 delivered. I believe most of the models come in either carbon steel or Inox (stainless). Personally, I'd go with the carbon steel. Not a "tactical" knife by any stretch, but they are extremely light, make excellent slicers, and are fun to bring on a picnic or whatnot.
http://www.amazon.com/Opinel-No8-Ca...TF8&coliid=I3HDTH7IGH52ZN&colid=1CL07PD0KL43J
I ordered a spyderco tenacious. I'll let everyone know how I like it when it comes in.
For $35-$45 the Ontario RAT 1(AUS8 steel made in Taiwan) is a great value View attachment 38056
Also the American made Buck Vantage can be found at Wal - Mart ( it's available with several quality blade steels and handle types) costs anywhere from $20 - $60 new and worth every cent.