A good knife for around $50.

[coldsteel03]

You all know that Im a ColdSteel fan. But can you recommend another brand knife for Carry and defensive purposes? Not alot of funds on this end of the pc.=-)

 

[MW740]

-Spyderco Endura http://www.1sks.com/store/spyderco-endura-lightweight.html
-CRKT M-16 http://www.1sks.com/store/crkt-kit-carson-m16-info.html
These are two that I like.

 

[averageguy]

This is where you start having fun - trying to find another production or even custom knife under $100.00 that is as good as the Cold Steel products. Especially the Master Hunter and the Bush Ranger.
Maybe folders but little comes close to the two fixed blades above.

 

[calyth]

New Graham have the Endura at $45.20

 

[dtsoll]

Coldsteel,
For around $50 you cannot buy a better knife than a Benchmade Mini-Griptilian. The axis lock is the best lock, Bar None!!!! If I had to have one knife and one knife only it would be the mini-grip. (for $50 that is). As sticky says, smooth as butta If you get one you will not be disappointed, guaranteed. dtsoll

 

[glockman99]

Spyderco FRN Endura (or the slightly smaller Delica). That VG-10 steel is nice stuff, and you also get an ambidextrious pocket-clip.

 

[nuke585]

CRKT M-16 gets my vote. Decent steel, (AUS 8), strong lockup and the Carson flipper. Very fast opener.

 

[marsupial]

Look at the Ontario spec series.

 

[trane fan]

Originally posted by glockman99
Spyderco FRN Endura (or the slightly smaller Delica). That VG-10 steel is nice stuff, and you also get an ambidextrious pocket-clip.

What he said.

 

[Jazzman]

What about the new Spyderhawk? Imagine an Endura handle with a wicked equally sized serrated hawkbill! Definately a great equalizer.
Matt

 

[Short Cut]

Knifeworks has a pretty useful feature for shopping within a certain price range. It allows you to see all of the knives they have available within a range with a single click of the mouse.

HERE are all of the knives they have from $31-$45.

HERE are all of the knives they have from $46-$60.

I like this one.
clic pic

The Case Ridgeback Wood Hunter, Model # 398, Features Rosewood handle. ( A Blackie Collins Design ). Tru Sharp surgical steel Swept skinner blade. 8 1/2" Overall, 4.3 ounces. Comes with genuine leather sheath. $37.50

 

[Zytif]

The Spyderco Renegade

 

[Mississippi_Dave]

Camillus EDC in 154CM

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Any Benchmade or Spyderco in that price range would be a good deal, especially as utility knives. CRKT has a lot of variety available, and they watch their quality too. Look at these two:

The Marzitelli Prowler for raw strength, and the Bud Nealy Pesh-Kabz for a more defense-oriented knife, both around $40.

 

[JoeShmoe2002]

The Marzitelli Prowler looks pretty good.

But it is all I can do not to click buy now on that Bud Nealy Pesh-Kabz!!!!

It looks like a way smoother version of my M16-03Z... which ain't a bad knife at all!

 

[NGK-Webmaster]

Easy: Spyderco Spyderhawk, Spyderco Endura, Benchmade griptillian, Cammillus CUDA EDC all around 50 bucks or less and great EDC knives for defense or working knives.

 

[JoeShmoe2002]

The Marzitelli Prowler looks pretty good.

But it is all I can do not to click buy now on that Bud Nealy Pesh-Kabz!!!!

It looks like a way smoother version of my M16-03Z... which ain't a bad knife at all!

 

[peacefuljeffrey]

I didn't know that a Benchmade Mini-Griptilian could be had for $50. I echo the recommendation, though, even if it costs you an extra $15 or $20. (I got a Pre-Production one 'cause it was all the store had, but it's my EDC anyway.) That Axis Lock is something else!

I also like the looks of the Spyderco Renegade, a pic of which was posted. When next I have spare cash for one, I'm going to get one. Either that or an AFCK with a hole.

You also cannot go wrong with a Spyderco Delica, though I don't know just how tough that pointy tip would be under hard use. I love 'em, though, and have several.