Best knife for around $50?

The EDC has ambi studs but right hand only clip.
Delica has the hole and r/l reversable clip.
If you are a true southpaw, go with the Delica.

Paul
 
Thanks for all the help. I think that I am going to go with the EDC in 154CM because it has received so many good reviews here and I think it will do the job nicely. :D
 
John,
I'm really curious why you ruled out the the Griptilian. I'm considering one and I'd love to know your reasoning or prefrence.
Thanks,
Matt
 
My reasoning was that I already have a Griptilian and I don't really like it. I mean I like the blade and the steel is surprisingly good but I just can't like it do to how thick the handle is. Also the handle has some little ridges sticking up on the back along the top and they are uncomfortable to me when you use the knife for any amout of time.
 
For a folder, I'd go with the Spyderco Native in CPM440V. For a fixed blade, Newt Livesay's NRGS.
 
Thinking about reliable, not too big, not too expensive knife for daily use I would definitely go with SPYDERCO Delica. It is my general travel knife. When I’m not sure about knife laws in country I’m going to visit my Delica is always with me.
The new issue with saber ground VG-10 blade looks very appealing.
Or think about SPYDERCO Calypso Jr. Lightweight if you can find one.

No experience with Camillus EDC, just some very first Delica’s advantages in this comparison:
  • Modest look – less temptation to confiscate for unfair or/and officious police or custom officer
  • Fully ambidextrous
  • Certainly lighter and probably slimmer
  • No recurved edge what could make sharpening more difficult
 
Spyderco's <a href="http://www.spyderco.com/online_product_info.asp?sts=5%2F1%2F2002+1%3A56%3A44+PM&pfid=C13BK&deptId=1010&mscssid=JW8KDMHCWX6S9MEAEHPWM8RNKQ4711Q4">Pro Grip</a> lightweight plain-edge is also a great choice for all-purpose EDC.
 
About a month ago I purchased a Kershaw Vapor for $25 bucks...The best thing about this knife is that its so damn thin and has super smooth edges...Its kinda heavy but well worth the money...There's tons of CRKT knives under $50 bucks and most are pretty decent...I just ordered a Spyderco Delica with the VG10 blade from www.knifeworks.com for $43.49...not bad for such a light & super tough knife..Good luck :)
 
Can't beat the spyderco endura for inexpensive quality and toughness.
 
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