Not a knife guy - Needs new EDC

[alistair]

I lost my old pocket knife. It is my birthday in a few weeks and my wife wants to replace it for me.
I was thinking about a Spyderco but don't think my wife would support a $100+ purchase at this time.
If I was to spend $50+ what should be the most important things to look for; blade steel, grip material, locking system ?

 

[alistair]

Also, is there a "best" place to buy from?

 

[Criticalt]

Just read alot of reviews, users know best.
Any of the major companies will use adequate steel for their blades.....Spyderco, Benchmade, Gerber.....
Id look more for the size, shape and qualities you are looking for.
Drop point, Tanto point, pocket clip, seration, handle material, width.......
There are alot of great knives tjat wont break the bank....Buck, Case, Gerber, SOG, Puma.......

 

[GOYABEAN]

You might find something here that won't break the bank
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[Tinman]

For that price area’ I would go with a Kershaw.

 

[SomeSoldier]

Also, is there a "best" place to buy from?

Spyderco buy from amazon

 

[masterswimmer]

For that price area’ I would go with a Kershaw.

I would concur if you're talking about the American made vs the made in China.

 

[Exonautic]

Agree. Kershaw is probably best bang for buck in that price range.

 

[Tinman]

Made in USA, not the Chinese made. You can get a nice one for $50 or less.

 

[alistair]

It will be a USA knife

 

[Celt]

Kershaw cryo or link (aluminum frame).

 

[Saltwater60]

Keyshaw blur is a nice knife too.

 

[Podmonkey]

Once again, I strongly encourage you to look at the Kershaw Skyline, it's a US made model and their best model for EDC.
Do not get the Cryo, it is a piece of shit. Had one. Definitely a piece of steaming shit.

 

[Podmonkey]

For Spydercos, in your price range, check out the Delica.

 

[minderasr]

If I only had $50 to spend on a knife, I'd save up another $50 and get a Benchmade Griptilian.

 

[Podmonkey]

If I only had $50 to spend on a knife, I'd save up another $50 and get a Benchmade Griptilian.

Nah, $50 will buy a very serviceable and nice blade.

Kershaw Skyline

Spyderco Delica

 

[E the massive]

Had a Rat 1 for years. Love it. They are on Amazon also.
Ontario Model 1 for sale - Blade HQ

 

[Darth]

X2 for the Delica.

Delica FFG is even better.

 

[Exonautic]

Had a Rat 1 for years. Love it.
Ontario Model 1 for sale - Blade HQ

I thought you were talking about that 400 dollar auto knife until i clicked the link.

 

[E the massive]

I thought you were talking about that 400 dollar auto knife until i clicked the link.

This one?

 

[Exonautic]

This one?

Yes. That's my grail knife right there.

 

[Podmonkey]

Had a Rat 1 for years. Love it. They are on Amazon also.
Ontario Model 1 for sale - Blade HQ

Also a solid option.

 

[Podmonkey]

This is the Ontario Rat 2, which is the smaller sibling to the Rat 1.

It's a very good knife but I think AUS 6 steel is very underwhelming.

 

[minderasr]

Nah, $50 will buy a very serviceable and nice blade.

Personally, I'd rather have the Griptilian. You can't beat that axis lock.

I've never owned a Kershaw, but do own a few Spydercos. I've EDCd a few Spydercos over the years...until I bought a Griptilian.

 

[Podmonkey]

Personally, I'd rather have the Griptilian. You can't beat that axis lock.

I've never owned a Kershaw, but do own a few Spydercos. I've EDCd a few Spydercos over the years...until I bought a Griptilian.

I have a very nice Mini Grip, custom ordered in fact:

Ooh, the new Benchmade just came in!

It's a very nice knife and I like it a lot but it sits a bit bulky in the pocket. Also as configured they way I have it you are looking at a $200 knife. The 154cm blade steel and plastic scales of the standard model are pretty damn plain for $100 I think.
I honestly think, regardless of cost, I prefer the Kershaw Skyline.

 

[Saltwater60]

That ray auto knife is cool, but I’d rather have the benchmade infadel. After all I’m an infadel and proud of it.

 

[togmaster]

This one?

Holy shit man! There goes another $400.

 

[Tinman]

Get the Kershaw Blur.

 

[Podmonkey]

Get the Kershaw Blur.

Skyline!

 

[Podmonkey]

I think I'm just gonna freakin Karma a Kershaw Skyline at this point!