$50ish American knife suggestions?

[EricV]

The Native would be my pick. Great knife, and the tang stamping is a nice touch, as with any golden made spydercos

 

[presz]

Kershaw JYD. Get the composite blade.

Good pick if you can stand the clip. I like this knife as is, but would really love it with a ZT pocket clip and tip up carry. Please Kershaw.
The Kershaw Leek 1660CB Composite is also a great pick. Both have CPM D2 on the cutting edge.:thumbup:

 

[bush-haus]

the BECKER brand has been mentioned a few times, in which I will second (or third). The BK-14 or BK-02 will be find depending on size and weight constraints.

Beckerhead #32

 

[MRpink]

i HIGHLY recommend the ESEE Izula.

 

[link2derek]

Benchmade Mini Grip .. :thumbup:

+1 on the Mini Griptilian. A bit more that $50, but it's worth the extra money. Here's mine:

 

[HardTripper]

Spyderco Native
Queen Sodbuster
Kershaw JYDII
SOG Flash II
Case Trapper/Stockman

SOG is Taiwan

 

[softrockrenegade]

Buck vantage pro without a doubt!!! No other knife will give you the same materials at such a good price