Cheap EDC Backup

MarineAir said:
the Kabar dozier folders are pretty slim, super light, good locks (lockback) and AUS 8 steel I believe. Also very inexpensive. I bought one for a backup to my backups.
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Lots of good knives mentioned in this thread, but I have to second this suggestion. The Ka-Bar Dozier series knives are thin, come razor-sharp and lock up securely. And I think all -- including the largest -- can be had for under $30.
 
Hard to give an opinion without knowing what your primary knife is. You really ought to be choosing something that will round out your personal tool selection rather than toting about a loaner knife, imo... let 'em buy their own! :)

But a SAK is always a good choice... :thumbup:
 
get a blem from kershawguy.

OD-1
Leek
Needs Work
Packrat
Whirlwind

any of the above can be had for $30 or less, shipped.
 
wreckager said:
I have my entire EDC setup complete,but I'd like to carry a cheap backup/loaner for the things I wont use my more expensive blades for.
I want something small,with good steel,no tanto and a pocket clip is essential.I don't really want to go above $30

Right now I'm looking at these:

Boker Trance: decent steel,useful blade tip,not too intimidating, Handle seems OK

Boker Keycom:Very acute point,small size,decent steel,useful blade tip,not too intimidating, Handle seems OK

Kershaw Chill - decent steel,flipper design=fun!!,good grip handle,OK blade shape

Byrd Meadowlark2 - same steel as the chill,nice g-10 handle/FRN both look good,slightly better blade shape,full flat grind

Which of these would you prefer? Or what would your choice be?
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CS voyager in medium may suit your needs pretty well
 
Well... if he hasn't figured out his loaner knife in the over a year that this thread has been around.

I'll make my suggestion, I work in a field where I frequently loan out a blade to people I do not know at all, for this I carry a craftsman box cutter. I don't have to worry about the edge, I wont feel bad if it gets broken, it is COMPLETELY unintimidating to sheeple, and of all the lock open style box cutters I could purchase locally, the craftsman holds the blade most securely by far.

For me and my situation, it's just about the perfect loaner.
 
j3jymann said:
Well... if he hasn't figured out his loaner knife in the over a year that this thread has been around.

I'll make my suggestion, I work in a field where I frequently loan out a blade to people I do not know at all, for this I carry a craftsman box cutter. I don't have to worry about the edge, I wont feel bad if it gets broken, it is COMPLETELY unintimidating to sheeple, and of all the lock open style box cutters I could purchase locally, the craftsman holds the blade most securely by far.

For me and my situation, it's just about the perfect loaner.
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Heh, that plus the fact that your box cutter has a better warranty than many knife companies.
 
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