Best father's day knife for $30 ?

[Cowboyfromhell666]

I would like to gift knives to 3 father's I know who don't have or carry a pocketknife. I want to keep price down for obvious reasons. So far I have these on the possible list to buy....
-Buck 110 from Wal-Mart. $35
-Buck 110 lightweight $30
-BYRD knife. $30
-SAK tinker. $20

Any others I might be missing?.......

 

[jumpstat]

I'd consider a SAK, a pioneer X for example. I've gifted a SAK to my dad a few years ago and although he doesn't have it on him but he keeps it in his manbag.

 

[King of the Cheese]

SAK Tinker would be my choice. When I think of Dad, I think of someone that needs something to cut, pry, and use as a screwdriver.... no task more important than the other... so I think most dads would enjoy a type of SAK, but I’d avoid the ones with the corkscrew... I don’t think I’ve ever used it.

 

[allenC]

You can never go wrong with a Swiss Army Knife, but if they are strickly BUY AMERICAN, then stick with Buck.

 

[soc_monki]

Buck! That's what I would want lol

 

[eveled]

I love my Buck 110’s. It would be my choice for an only knife. But if they don’t even carry a pocket knife now I doubt they will strap on a 110 everyday. So I’d stick with a SAK for these gentlemen.

 

[TheEdge01]

I would add the Casexx Sodbuster to your list. They are outstanding knives in your price range, made in USA, and I’ve never met anyone that doesn’t like Case.

 

[Bastler]

The Sodbuster is a great recommendation. Case knives make fine gifts. If they don't already carry a knife, they might prefer a Buck 112 Slim over a 110 classic or LT.

 

[gazz98]

If someone isn't used to carrying a knife, I usually suggest a SAK too. The choice of tools is nice to have.

https://www.dlttrading.com/swiss-army-super-tinker

I find the scissors very handy to have and a worthwhile upgrade to the Tinker. If the $ is getting a little too high, absolutely nothing wrong with just the Tinker either.

 

[JPD1998]

I have to agree with eveled. Even though most days I have a Buck 110 riding on my hip, a casual knife user would appreciate a SAK.
Anytime I give a SAK as a gift , the person I gave it to carries it. However, I'd also consider an Alox Pioneer or classic. But the tinker is a good choice too.

 

[Catdaddy2]

Case sodbuster jr. I have a few nice knives and seem to carry the sodbuster alot.

 

[Monofletch]

There are a pile of options out there.

 

[Lee D]

This thread had me confused for a second lol...father’s day thread on mother’s day

 

[hhmoore]

I'd have to go with an Alox Solo or an Opinel, given the $30 price cap. The Solo is probably more likely to be carried as a first knife, IMO... but, heck, with 3 recipients, get each one a different knife. (Then you can have fun deciding which person gets which knife, lol)

 

[Eli Chaps]

I'll add the Buck 425 to the consideration list. It is small and light so that may help in the carry department since they don't currently. It locks so that might reassure them. It's thin and slicey and is a really good knife. Then maybe one or more of them gets hooked and starts moving up.

This one is from the early 90's:

 

[Fonedork]

SAK Rambler, either the Warhawk or Warthog one

 

[Yo Mama]

Buck Vantage Select
Gerber suspension multitool
Buck 110
Buck paklite fixed blade

 

[Snacktime]

Swiss Army Knife, they are a gateway drug and no one turns away even the cheapest one!

 

[bflying]

If considering a multitool vs standard knife, take a look at the Leatherman Squirt Ps4. Small knife will get you into any package. But the pliers, small scissors, screw drivers, file, and bottle opener is just way too handy to overlook. Makes a great gift.

 

[strategy9]

Buck 110 slim hunter

I know bladeHQ has 3 different handle colors available...