a battle of 20's

[SomeNewGuy]

So i fiound 3 knives under 20$ that i like. Its the crkt hammond cruiser the kershaw compund and the crkt kasper. for a large beater knife under 20 bucks what one of these would be the best buy?

 

[theHobbyist]

I would go with the kasper... just because I like the name...

 

[9blades]

I'd go for the compound...have you checked out the kershaw tremor?

 

[BladeChick777]

Kershaw Compound. I don't like the big blocky plastic-y grips on the Hammond and Kasper. They're nice knives, but the handles really ruin them for me.
The Compound is pretty thin, has nice handles that feel like G-10, solid and feels good in the hand, and the blade shape is great for every day utility.
That would be my pick hands down.

 

[SomeNewGuy]

seems like everyone likes the compound

 

[TotalDbag]

have you checked out the kershaw tremor?

BOOM!!! Here's your answer.

 

[jbmonkey]

I own two of the three. I really like the kasper except for the weak detent, but that subjective and more of a nit pick issue.

In fact I often look at the kasper and think if it had a spyderco hole instead of the thumbstud and better steel and fit and finish id be one good looking spyderco. Its a useful design without a doubt. I tend to grab mine often.....but I like the blade shape and the blocky handle.

 

[evilgreg]

I'd go for the compound...have you checked out the kershaw tremor?

BOOM!!! Here's your answer.

I'm with them, get a Tremor. A steal at what I paid, and it's actually pretty nice.

 

[DShiflet]

I've carried the Compound with no issues. The Tremor is also a fine choice.