Best value knife under $50?

udtjim · Dec 16, 2009

Kabar Mule and Mora 2000

ohen cepel · Dec 16, 2009

Buck 119 for a fixed blade and the Vantage or 110 for a folder would be my picks.

dinozzo · Dec 16, 2009

7 bucks for an opinel No.8, and with some time, i can get it to pop hairs...thats value to me:thumbup:

bld522 · Dec 16, 2009

STDK said:
Browning Ice Storm off ebay.

+1. :thumbup: Get 'em while you can.

ronmageddon · Dec 16, 2009

Kershaw Needs Work (just got one, AMAZING!),
Douk Douk (razor sharp carbon steel blade, holds a great edge, all for 17 bucks!)

Superfuzz · Dec 16, 2009

Fixed: Rat Izula
Folder: Spyderco Tenacious

dsmegst · Dec 16, 2009

Don't forget the current deals on the Spyderco Native III.

UpChUcK · Dec 16, 2009

Kershaw Skyline - $35
Buck Vantage Pro - $40
Spyderco Tenacious - $30
Kershaw Leek - $50
Kershaw OD-1 - $40
Kershaw Zing - $40

razorsdescent · Dec 16, 2009

GRIM 62 said:
Buck 110 is a good value folder.

+1 great knife at a great price.

i dont know first hand but morass eem to be touted around here as being the best bang for your fixed blade buck.

BoxANT · Dec 16, 2009

Spyderco Native
Spyderco Delica
Kershaw OD-1
Rat Culterly Izula
Kershaw Leek with CPM D2
Kershaw Junk Yard Dog II

Joshua J. · Dec 16, 2009

I have to say, the Vantage Pro is a step above everything else I've seen suggested. S30V with G-10 scales, that'd normally go for $80.

Other than that I'd say the Spyderco Native, which also has a S30V blade.

Jpalmer1988 · Dec 16, 2009

The Kershaw Avalanche gives you S30V and G10 with excellent fit and finish.

goodeyesniper · Dec 16, 2009

Spyderco Native 1!

My first, and my best under $50 quality folder. I have the tenacious and love that too, but the Native carries better for me, smaller, lighter, better steel, etc... It's also VERY ergonomic for a smaller knife (for me) with the 50/50 choil

puyallupn8ive · Dec 16, 2009

I have the Buck Vantage Pro and it's a great knife for the price. I also have a Kershaw Skyline and that too is a great knife, although mine gave me 5 stitches the other night.

Cotherion · Dec 16, 2009

Kershaw Lahar. VG-10 steel with a very nice liner lock.

Cold Steel Voyager series. VG-1 steel and it is quite large for the price.

Fixed blade I'd have to go for the BK11 (Kabar). Good stout blade and sheath is nice too.

xxo33 · Dec 16, 2009

folding: Spyderco Centofante.
fixed: Gerber Prodigy.

FlaMtnBkr · Dec 16, 2009

I will echo the Buck Vantage pro suggestion. I'm sure it has been mentioned but just in case it wasn't the Kershaw RAM is one heck of a knife.

kakinuma-kun · Dec 16, 2009

I think that the Blade Tech Ganyana Lite is a super value and a great all-around EDC folder.

audiopile · Dec 16, 2009

The Ka-Bar doziers are simply solid simple knives. 20 bucks or a little more.Have replaced LST's as my "thank you for a great job" gift knives.

syltetoy · Dec 17, 2009

The cutlery below is pretty good value for the money this day end of story!

Cold Steel Barong, Sax or Bowie 12 inch 3mm 1055 machetes. Get them while you can! Paramount camp knife!

Cold Steel Bushman!

Cold Steel Trail Hawk or Rifleman's Hawk.

S.A. Wetterlings axes!

SVORD Peasant Knife!

BUCK 110 and 119!

Mora of Sweden!

Opinel.

Swiss Army Hunter Pocket Knife!

Rough Rider pocket knives and fixed blades.

Also a Harbor Freight 1X30 Belt Sander! If you purchase old damaged flea market knives and axes this tool is invaluable!

Harbor Freight plastic handled axes for $8 or $15 they get the job done after some sharpening.