Cheap knife has all my boxes checked

[Bikebreath]

As I was writing the title I stopped myself from asking for advice. Instead I'm going to just buy this cheap Chinese knife and then report back here.

It's a dagger, edged on both sides like I want. I'll wear it when I ride my bike and I want an edge on the leading side of the "draw", no matter which hand grabs for it.

It's just the right size, kind of medium size, it "clicks-in" and locks to the sheath and I can lash it to the messenger bag that's slung over my shoulder with the knife in the middle of my chest and carry it with the handle down. I'll throw that weak-ass neck chain in the junk draw.

But it's so cheap, $11.80. I bet it's cheap looking, too. I'll accept any opinions and definitely someone to direct me to a finer made dagger of similar size with a secure sheath. It seems that all the boot daggers I've come across are pretty substantial in size.

Amazon product ASIN B00B4CZHHY

 

[Silverlode]

For $12 get three of them so you can throw the first two at people just to liven up the party.

Edit/add: Did you look at all the pics? That thing is really tiny. Maybe that’s what you want but looks like you won’t get much purchase on that handle.

 

[Bikebreath]

For $12 get three of them so you can throw the first two at people just to liven up the party.

Edit/add: Did you look at all the pics? That thing is really tiny. Maybe that’s what you want but looks like you won’t get much purchase on that handle.

I not only looked at all the pictures, but the last one is a video, and it shows someone holding it. I’ve been blessed with a little, boy hands, so I think it’ll be fine for me.

 

[King Chicken]

...the knife has been heat-treated? i assume no. if not it will dull quickly, if used, and may not perform as you hope.

 

[JollyPedro]

I would avoid cheap knives if at all possible. If you should need to use it, you want to make sure it's sturdy and will do what you want it to. Blade steel and craftsmanship are very important when buying a knife. If you're looking for something similar but of higher quality, look at the Benchmade SOCP. Heck of a knife for the price.

Lightweight 177BK Mini SOCP® - 440C MOLLE Compatible | Benchmade

Designed for the grind, shop the 177BK Mini SOCP knife. Featuring a slim and lightweight style, this is the perfect knife to accompany and protect you in your every day.

www.benchmade.com

 

[mpollan1]

I like these. Don't have one but the folks I know that do serious white water have them strapped/clipped to their vest in case of entanglement. The scene in Platoon was pretty cool too.

Edit: I am not endorsing this specific blade but rather this type in general.

 

[Sundazes]

@eruby 's new murder knife.

 

[Bikebreath]

I would avoid cheap knives if at all possible. If you should need to use it, you want to make sure it's sturdy and will do what you want it to. Blade steel and craftsmanship are very important when buying a knife. If you're looking for something similar but of higher quality, look at the Benchmade SOCP. Heck of a knife for the price.

Lightweight 177BK Mini SOCP® - 440C MOLLE Compatible | Benchmade

Designed for the grind, shop the 177BK Mini SOCP knife. Featuring a slim and lightweight style, this is the perfect knife to accompany and protect you in your every day.

www.benchmade.com

I really like the full size "SOCP Dagger", but they are out of stock. Let me see what happens with a search. Thanks!

 

[eruby]

@eruby 's new murder knife.

This is the way

JollyPedro seems to not understand the desireability of the low price, which yields a high throw away value

A Benchmade Infidel is not a suitable murder knife, unless one is in the habit of ripping up 5 C notes

 

[JollyPedro]

This is the way

JollyPedro seems to not understand the desireability of the low price, which yields a high throw away value

A Benchmade Infidel is not a suitable murder knife, unless one is in the habit of ripping up 5 C notes

Benchmade SOCP, much diffrent, and cheaper, than the Infidel....

 

[JollyPedro]

I really like the full size "SOCP Dagger", but they are out of stock. Let me see what happens with a search. Thanks!

Found one!!! Decent price also.

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BM176BK/benchmade-176bk-socp-dagger-black-blade-black-sheath

 

[Bullfrog]

But it's so cheap, $11.80. I bet it's cheap looking, too. I'll accept any opinions and definitely someone to direct me to a finer made dagger of similar size with a secure sheath. It seems that all the boot daggers I've come across are pretty substantial in size.

Tractor supply usually has similar knives up front in their bins as you walk in the door.

I don't know what they call those displays, but they are effective at getting me to buy inexpensive stuff that I don't really need but might some day.

I have two I've bought in the past there that fit your description of double edge, secure sheath, not overly substantial size. Not sure if I'd call them 'finer'.

I recently saw they had a similar one but different brand. Didn't buy it (yet).

 

[eruby]

Benchmade SOCP, much diffrent, and cheaper, than the Infidel....

You're missing the point

Deploy the cheap knife

Subdue the skell

Drop the knife and skidadle

Only out a sawbuck or less

 

[Bikebreath]

Found one!!! Decent price also.

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BM176BK/benchmade-176bk-socp-dagger-black-blade-black-sheath

Very nicely done, Mr. JollyPedro!
I've been looking that site over and there are now tons of possible choices. Thanks for that link! My searchers have turned up nothing but crap. Search engines ain't what they used to be.

 

[Bikebreath]

Tractor supply usually has similar knives up front in their bins as you walk in the door.

I don't know what they call those displays, but they are effective at getting me to buy inexpensive stuff that I don't really need but might some day.

I have two I've bought in the past there that fit your description of double edge, secure sheath, not overly substantial size. Not sure if I'd call them 'finer'.

I recently saw they had a similar one but different brand. Didn't buy it (yet).

They call those displays, POP's, which stands for Point Of Purchase and they are put there for the trap they are. I have a feeling those knives you mention are of the same "finer" quality as I have being delivered later today.

 

[outrider58]

I carried a Gerber dagger for years(I wish I knew what happened to it). To bad they don't make them anymore. You can buy used ones, but they ain't cheap.

 

[Bullfrog]

They call those displays, POP's, which stands for Point Of Purchase and they are put there for the trap they are.

They work pretty well.

I have a feeling those knives you mention are of the same "finer" quality as I have being delivered later today.

I'm sure they are, they are in the same price range ($12~$18). Definitely what I would consider semi-disposable. Eruby would probably approve.

 

[JollyPedro]

Very nicely done, Mr. JollyPedro!
I've been looking that site over and there are now tons of possible choices. Thanks for that link! My searchers have turned up nothing but crap. Search engines ain't what they used to be.

Anytime!!

 

[SkiPatrolDude]

They call those displays, POP's, which stands for Point Of Purchase and they are put there for the trap they are. I have a feeling those knives you mention are of the same "finer" quality as I have being delivered later today.

I would bet they are the same knives and that you could prob find these on Alibaba for $2-3 a pop (1000 min order). Amazon is rife with sellers buying this stuff in bulk and selling at a 150% markup. Actually not a bad business if you can get enough volume going, supporting commie slave labor aside.

 

[alucard0822]

For defense, it doesn't take much for a fixed blade to be effective. Has to stay in one piece, has to stay in the sheath till you need it, then draw reliably. Funny thing is that cheap blade steel like 420 and AUS6 might not hold an edge for crap, but are very rust resistant and tougher than many premium steels, so they can be fine for a defensive knife where it won't be used to cut stuff regularly, and bending is preferable to breaking. I collect knives, have several that are several hundred dollars, but for defense usually carry an old beat-up Emerson combat Karambit, but it's solid, reliable, and the edge is a razor, being it is never used to cut anything.