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I pocket carried a CRKT m16 throughout my army deployments. Used it for pretty much everything. It held up really well and has a smooth open. It's still my go to 15 years later.
Sub $50 knives...
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alucard0822
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No, I'm not a fan of liner locks, they are relatively weak, and more prone to disengage than most other designs. Most sub $50 knives have a sheetmetal liner lock, it's just a thin flap built into the stamped steel liner, they are especially dangerous being they tend not to be tuned right, and the rounded or rough stamped lock face can slip between the scale and blade, or disengages. "good" liner locks made from thicker machined steel, like the tenacious, Ti liners like Emerson uses, and a couple others on better knives are much better, and less likely to allow the knife to close inadvertently, but still don't wedge in place like axis, BB, compression etc, and aren't held in place by hand grip like a frame or a back-lock.
liner / frame comparisons, chinese junk sheet metal liner, Buck sheet metal liner, Machined steel Tenacious liner, machined Ti Emerson liner, ZT 0393 Ti subframe lock, ZT 0804 Frame lock
I just bought a CRKT M16 off Amazon last week for $48. The orange handled emt version (so it isn't as easy to lose as a black one.) Haven't really used it yet but its a serious piece of kit and I think I'll like it a lot.
cb51
Active Member
It's very rare I don't have a Swiss Army knife on me. Just too handy not to carry. A very wide assortment for way less than 50 dollars, most the time under 25. The recruit model and classic are under 20.
snakep
Ultimate Member
It's very rare I don't have a Swiss Army knife on me. Just too handy not to carry. A very wide assortment for way less than 50 dollars, most the time under 25. The recruit model and classic are under 20.
I second this. Lot's of cool single blade folders out there, but for outright daily handiness, you can't beat a swiss army knife. I prefer the "Officier" model.
My current daily carry is a Buck small Selkirk - $33 on Amazon Prime. I like this knife a lot - it's functional, but there's a touch of class in its aesthetic.
cyclops
Active Member
Not exactly sub $50 but close. My daily knife is a Benchmade Lonewolf landslide knife with an orange handle. Holds an edge really well and most importantly I haven't lost it yet.
Hah, I had one of those too with the orange handle and loved it. Left it on a table on an LE shoot I was at for work and it grew legs. Still miss it!
INMY01TA
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- Dec 29, 2008
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My current favorite, Kershaw Link tanto.
Kershaw Link Gray Aluminum Blackwash Tanto Knife (1776TGRYBW) with SpeedSafe Assisted Opening, 3.25 In. 420HC Stainless Steel Blade, Liner Lock, Flipper, Reversible Clip; 4.8 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TAD2FVK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_6d6OAb4D6ZSG1
Kershaw Link Gray Aluminum Blackwash Tanto Knife (1776TGRYBW) with SpeedSafe Assisted Opening, 3.25 In. 420HC Stainless Steel Blade, Liner Lock, Flipper, Reversible Clip; 4.8 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TAD2FVK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_6d6OAb4D6ZSG1
I do like that blackwash. This is my latest, Kershaw Blur Tanto: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009VCA1M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I would also agree that not much beats the functionality of a Swiss Army Knife. I've carried the Climber model for years.
I would also agree that not much beats the functionality of a Swiss Army Knife. I've carried the Climber model for years.
MigraineMan
Defenestration Specialist
It's very rare I don't have a Swiss Army knife on me. Just too handy not to carry. A very wide assortment for way less than 50 dollars, most the time under 25. The recruit model and classic are under 20.
GAH!!! High-capacity military assault knives!
Matlack
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- Dec 15, 2008
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I have been seeing some really nice knives at about $80. The last one I bought is part of my rotation for EDC. It is a spyderco from the knife center that was on clearance for $80. Massdrop sent an email that had another one. S35 steel blade, but I dont remember the name of it. They have a deal with Ferrum Forge to make some mass produced knives, and I have been interested in buying a few of them, but havent yet.
Matlack
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- Dec 15, 2008
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For anyone subscribed to this thread, this is a great knife that is well under $50:
Made in USA
Free ship with Prime (or orders over $25)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009VC9Y0
Note: For some reason I couldn't update the older thread I had where the old price was $30. It's back on sale for $24 now (3/21/18).
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Bertfish
Throw bread on me
Have to start watching this thread. I lost my beloved Kershaw Blackout last year and haven't replaced it. Carried that knife since I was 13 and then POOF.
RepublicOfFranklin
Ultimate Member
My EDC beater has been a Buck Bantam 285. They’re around $20 and it’s easily become my favorite since I bought it. I know some people don’t like the kydex handle but I’ve never had it act weak or wobbly in the year I’ve had it, plus it weighs barely anything.
US made as well, so that’s pretty nifty.
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US made as well, so that’s pretty nifty.
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dreadpirate
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Just recently got one of these to replace a nice Kershaw I left in the woods one trip. Have to say I am very impressed and will be buying more Spydercos.
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