Photos A cool looking design from Ozark trail

[BladeScout]

That's not the case at all, and I don't even know why I mentioned ZT at all.
All I really maent to do was say " I found a knife that I think looks cool, it was dirt cheap, and will cut stuff "

Is there really a problem with buying a dirt cheap knife like this just because you like the way it looks ?
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No problem per se and you can buy which ever knife you desire for your dough but how about a simple cheap Barlow instead.

On a forum for knife afficinados, the knife in the OP may be pushing it, in regards to what most would buy.

Though I seem to remember a thread about a cheapo WallyWorld knife. I dont remember the cost but it was cheap.

 

[BladeScout]

Now THATS a good looking knife.

Ive been trying to NOT cave in and buy it for a while now!

 

[katanas]

WOW! Seems like a lot of butthurt over a guy just saying "hey, look at this VERY inexpensive knife that's pretty cool looking" (at least that's how I took it) I don't want one, but I don't want a ZT either. Very different reasons, but same result. I believe some members are a bit too serious about almost EVERYTHING. How about a thread of "Does Ganzo make one like this , and if so, what does it cost"? NO, please, just kidding.

 

[NJBillK]

Maybe if this was an actual review some people might have gone along with that line of thinking. So far all this has been is, "I think this cheap little knife looks cool, ZT sucks for not making knives that look cool like this."

I've seen Ozark Trail knives literally fall apart, I don't care how inexpensive they are, I don't want a knife that I don't trust. There are so many quality options for <$20 that I don't need to gamble on something that might spectacularly fail and end up cutting me.

If you want better feedback put a little more though into what you post.

Nicely worded, Great post. I wanted to add this explanation and the like button wasn't enough.

 

[Hickory n steel]

No problem per se and you can buy which ever knife you desire for your dough but how about a simple cheap Barlow instead.

On a forum for knife afficinados, the knife in the OP may be pushing it, in regards to what most would buy.

Though I seem to remember a thread about a cheapo WallyWorld knife. I dont remember the cost but it was cheap.

I already own an old imperial Barlow, but wouldn't mind another.

Btw I'm realizing now that this wasn't a good idea for a thread. I was just back from a " surgery " ( the doctor's called it one anyways ) and having not slept in almost 24hrs other than from the anesthesia. Maybe on nother day I would've realized this is just a cheapo knife you guys don't care about and not bothered to post about it.
I'm not saying this is an excuse or anything, but I should've known this knife wasn't right for a knife forum.
I just now remembered there's an Ozark trail knife thread somewhere and should've at the most mentioned it there for anyone who was interested.

I really don't know why it has been hard for me not to bring up my opinions on ZT, but I will definitely try not to do it anymore because there's no good reason for me to.

 

[PWatkins]

I just bought a $4 Ozark trail. I wanted a ultra budget knife to carry for a few weeks as a experiment to compare to my more expensive folders. It's not the same model the op has but I like the design of it. Its a good knife for the money. It will find a home in my tackle box after the experiment, after all a $4 knife will sink to the bottom of the lake just as fast as a $400 one

 

[bearfacedkiller]

The crooked river is made with premium materials. Isn't that the knife that has aluminum bolsters?

You are entitled to your opinion just as am I. I feel as though if the OP wanted a knife of ZT quality with a more traditional style that the BM Crooked River is a good option. Feel free to make any suggestions you feel are more appropriate and please do so in this thread.

However, please do not try to drag me into your whine and cheese shenanagins. I do not appreciate that and do not feel as though my post warranted it. I have never engaged you on this forum before and I am unsure why you chose to drag me into your battle which already has plenty of participants. I will not be engaging you in that thread.

 

[jill jackson]

Now THATS a good looking knife.

Ive been trying to NOT cave in and buy it for a while now!

 

[NJBillK]

I already own an old imperial Barlow, but wouldn't mind another.

Btw I'm realizing now that this wasn't a good idea for a thread. I was just back from a " surgery " ( the doctor's called it one anyways ) and having not slept in almost 24hrs other than from the anesthesia. Maybe on nother day I would've realized this is just a cheapo knife you guys don't care about and not bothered to post about it.
I'm not saying this is an excuse or anything, but I should've known this knife wasn't right for a knife forum.

It's not exactly that...
If the knife makes you happy, cool.

I would rather know that someone bought a lower end knife willingly and knew the build quality or HT could be questionable than have someone tell me what a major brand should do, instead of what makes them money, makes the owners (of the knives themselves and the owners of the brand) happy.

I don't like how the owner of Cold Steel presents the company, and his steps taken to stop actual Knifemakers from using the term "San Mai" as a selling point or a description of their method of construction. Due to this, I do not buy from them.

I do not make random comments about them voicing my displeasure, since that "gives them power" metaphorically(?) speaking.

Just buy what you like, tell us what you like and how you use it. Write an honest review and an honest timeframe of its usage, edge life, ease of maintenance, demise, etc.

Buy what you like, and don't exert/waste your finite energy on brands that do not offer your preferential goods.
Do you remember the old addage, if you don't have anything nice to say?

 

[shinyedges]

Ti or AL?

 

[jill jackson]

Ti or AL?

That's ti.

 

[craytab]

WOW! Seems like a lot of butthurt over a guy just saying "hey, look at this VERY inexpensive knife that's pretty cool looking" (at least that's how I took it) I don't want one, but I don't want a ZT either. Very different reasons, but same result. I believe some members are a bit too serious about almost EVERYTHING. How about a thread of "Does Ganzo make one like this , and if so, what does it cost"? NO, please, just kidding.

That's not all he said. He said zt could learn a lot from a cheap $4 knife. Replace zt with any more expensive modern knife. There is an agenda, a repeated one at that. The ganzo comment is pot stirring at best. Not sure what your post is otherwise.

 

[jill jackson]

Ti or AL?

 

[Hickory n steel]

It's not exactly that...
If the knife makes you happy, cool.

I would rather know that someone bought a lower end knife willingly and knew the build quality or HT could be questionable than have someone tell me what a major brand should do, instead of what makes them money, makes the owners (of the knives themselves and the owners of the brand) happy.

I don't like how the owner of Cold Steel presents the company, and his steps taken to stop actual Knifemakers from using the term "San Mai" as a selling point or a description of their method of construction. Due to this, I do not buy from them.

I do not make random comments about them voicing my displeasure, since that "gives them power" metaphorically(?) speaking.

Just buy what you like, tell us what you like and how you use it. Write an honest review and an honest timeframe of its usage, edge life, ease of maintenance, demise, etc.

Buy what you like, and don't exert your finite energy on brands that do not offer your preferential goods.
Do you remember the old addage, if you don't have anything nice to say?

I definitely remember that saying, that's why I don't know why I've had trouble following it.
My only explanation is that I really want for there to be more modern folders I like ( probably why I jumped the gun and posted about this one ) that it annoys me when piles of new knife designs come out each year and they all follow trends I don't like. People like to voice their frustrations, but this isn't one that really needs to be voiced.
I try, and trust me there are way more comments that don't get made than those that do.

I don't remember the name, but I feel like this thread quickly turned into that " this company sucks for not making a 100% black knife " thread.
Not what I intended, but my one comment instantly turned it into that and it's my fault.

I normally wouldn't buy cheap knives like this anymore, but I saw it and remembered my teenage years where any knife that looked cool was awesome and they always cut things other than me as long as I kept them sharp.


I personally never had one fall apart in my hand during use like my cousin did a Kershaw cryo2 last year, but that's probably because I retired them when they lost their pocket clips.

 

[Lapedog]

$4 really. I wonder how much this manufacturer pays their employees etc.? just sayin'... if it's to good to be true...

The company is actually a front. They make no money on the knives, rather it is being run Marty Byrde for the express purpose of laundering money.

Look at the name OZARK trail.

Wake up people.

 

[danbot]

The company is actually a front. They make no money on the knives, rather it is being run Marty Byrde for the express purpose of laundering money.

Look at the name OZARK trail.

Wake up people.

Haha! Ya, only thing is....it really is a red flag. It would take MASS quantity to get the fake handle material for $4 a unit. Even in china. Not mention the steel and HT.

Am I wrong?

 

[shinyedges]

That's ti.

Nice. TI is a good margin better than AL.

 

[NJBillK]

I don't remember the name, but I feel like this thread quickly turned into that " this company sucks for not making a 100% black knife " thread.

I remember that thread, I told him to go to the Benchmade Online Custom Knife Generator and make a Griptilian (one of his acceptable models) in all black (his only acceptable color), in his alloy of choice.
Easy...

Did he listen? Nope, just complained more...
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As far as your not liking what comes out, and the trends that get followed; don't sweat it.

I suggest you find a few knives through knifecenter or other searchable knife vendors and get a few that seem like they fit your parameters.
Who knows, you may end up with a gem that most aren't seeking. This may lead you to land a few for less than a premium, and allow you to come to us with a knife that flew under our radar. Especially since a lot of folks follow the current knife trends.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Haha! Ya, only thing is....it really is a red flag. It would take MASS quantity to get the fake handle material for $4 a unit. Even in china. Not mention the steel and HT.

Am I wrong?

I would think it only costs a couple pennies to extrude some white plastic into a mold then add some brown paint to it.
As far as HT goes, this one takes a really sharp edge quickly on the bottom of a coffee cup. This tells me it's a usable blade steel, but it's definitely a mystery as there's not anything marked on the knife or package at all.
It's some kind of steel that easily sharpens and can make at least 50 cuts on some thick cardboard
And still cut paper.
I got one that I can actually call a knife, but who knows how consistent they are.

 

[Hickory n steel]

The company is actually a front. They make no money on the knives, rather it is being run Marty Byrde for the express purpose of laundering money.

Look at the name OZARK trail.

Wake up people.

You never know it could happen.
I have a 10yr old Ozark trail sleeping bag that's made In the USA, but they could've changed business practices since then.