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Good inexpensive knives

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by jetspeed, Jan 18, 2019.

  1. Jan 18, 2019 at 10:05 AM
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    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    For utility/edc I use my Kershaw Cryo II
     
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  2. Jan 18, 2019 at 10:06 AM
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    Yes sir. And thank you. I know the title said inexpensive but Im just really proud of the knife (gift from my dad) and wanted to whore out a picture. :D
     
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    Spyderco Delica 4. I think I found mine in the $60 range on Ebay and I love it. I've had a bunch of Kershaws too and I liked all of them but wanted to move away from the assisted opening.
     
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  4. Jan 18, 2019 at 10:10 AM
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    Andres

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    I’d have to second the Kershaw Leek. Probably the best value on a great US made EDC. Very utilitarian blade shape and takes a razor edge. I love mine. Having said that, my EDC is a G-10 Benchmade Mini Griptilian :D
     
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    Bannerman

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    Oh I caught that, and I was going to call you out on it but then realized I would be doing exactly the same thing!
     
  7. Jan 18, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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    I was gifted a Kershaw Grid for Christmas, complete with my name laser-etched in the side (sorry @Kanyon71 , my brother bought it without consulting you on the laser beams ;)).

    Obviously haven't used it a ton, but it is a good balance in size, weight, ease of carry, and ease of use. I think this'll serve me quite well. Glad to see a lot of other nods for Kershaw!


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  8. Jan 18, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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    Gunshot-6A Prime Beef

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    I've had a Kershaw Blur in my pocket for years now, Best part was I found it in a parking garage, so it cost me Free.99. I kinda felt bad, because the thing was a RAZOR when I found it, so whoever owned it really must have loved it and been a knife guy. Didn't bother turning it in because the hotel in Seattle probably would have binned it or pocketed it and not known what they had.
     
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    OP, What do you mean by "Cheap"? You ask for cheap then post a $145 Spyderco. Whats your budget?
     
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  10. Jan 18, 2019 at 12:01 PM
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    Stock for. Ow
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    It’s all good man. Makes me think though I have a Ka-Bar Black Mule Serrated maybe I should do some laser work on the blade.
     
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    I’d love to have one of those knives. Can’t justify it though.
     
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    Ding ding ding!!

    Any of the Ken Onion series Kershaws will serve you well.

    I carry this Scallion every single waking moment, and it gets used in the shop all day cutting open boxes and other stuff.

     
  15. Jan 18, 2019 at 3:08 PM
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    Under $50.00 please
     
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    Check out bladehq.com . Lots of selection and good prices.
     
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    Cold steel American lawman has been my goto knife for a few years now
     
  18. Jan 18, 2019 at 3:26 PM
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    Some real complaints about RUST appearing on the Kershaw Leek (Amazon). Anybody wanna comment on that ??????
    Buuutttttttttt, for $38 bucks . . .
     
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