Cheapest S30V knife?

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I was wondering whats a good knife (Under $50) preferably S30V.
Keep in mind this will be my first knife :), and I live in Texas so I can't have a blade over 5.5Inches, switchblade, assisted, double sided,dagger.
It has to be a folder, and I'll be using it for small tasks like widdling wood, opening packages, small tasks around the house, and if needed self defense (not really). I really like the spyder hole so a spyderco would be a plus. It doesn't have to be S30V since its a premuim steel and would probaly be hard to find under $50.
I'm also young (turning 13 in a couple days).

Oh and an adjustable pocket clip and screws would be great :).
 
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Get a Spyderco Tenacious or Persistence. Not S30V, but great knives that should get the job done and last ya awhile.

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They look similar, but the P is a little smaller than the T.:thumbup:
 
NDJeep said:
Get a Spyderco Tenacious or Persistence. Not S30V, but great knives that should get the job done and last ya awhile.

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They look similar, but the P is a little smaller than the T.:thumbup:
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Neither of those models are available in S30V are they? Whoops, never mind I see you stated they were not.
 
First, welcome aboard..lot of knowledgeable helpful folks here...I'm new and learning but your age caught my attention..+71 Christmas before last I gave my grandson a knife I'd had since I was 13 - Western sheath knife....so...

Whatever you decide to buy now, remember in 58 years or so you may decide to give it to a loved one.

Wouldn't get too caught up on steel..I've had Case, Kershaw, Shrade..and my old Western. All served me well. I currently own a couple of Spydercos and have no complaints.

Someone will be along shortly to give you some ideas...just remember you could be buying an heirloom..and its future value to a family member or friend will be because YOU owned it, not what you paid for it.
 
Unk said:
...Wouldn't get too caught up on steel..I've had Case, Kershaw, Shrade..and my old Western. All served me well. I currently own a couple of Spydercos and have no complaints.
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...agreed; DON'T get caught up on steel...find a brand you like, find a style that fits your hand and budget, and use your knife!
 
Spyderco Native :)
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If you have a Wal Mart near you that carries them, you can get them at a great price.
 
i thought they stopped carrying those....which reminds me to check if mine still have them.
 
Agreed on the Native recommendation. But I must say I think it's rather ugly.

Here's another good recommendation at a good price (if you know where to buy): the Browning Ice Storm has great VG10 steel (nearly as good as 30V), and is made to a splendid standard by Mcusta. In fact, the blade is a clone of their far more expensive Stingray model, and it uses the handle of the Katana model (or the clip-side of the stingray model). It's only $24.99 here, which means it's one of the few real bargains in knife world.
Only one worry: your parents might regard this as too aggressive looking for your age...

(edited with another recommendation):
Here's another recommendation that the parents probably won't consider as scary, an it's a really good performer with pretty decent 12C27 steel: the EKA 88. Scandinavian exotism,practical, lightweight, slices well, charming looks,great ergonomy.
 
I like the idea of not getting too hung up on the steels myself. I would look just as much at a knife that felt really good in my hand and was easy to open and close.

I would second the Tenacious for consideration. It was a huge surprise for me, and it is large and heavy enough to be really useful. The steel is also very good, and it is very easy to resharpen.

Plus, at the price, you could be on your way to saving for your next knife!

Robert
 
I like the idea of not getting too hung up on the steels myself. I would look just as much at a knife that felt really good in my hand and was easy to open and close.

I would second the Tenacious for consideration. It was a huge surprise for me, and it is large and heavy enough to be really useful. The steel is also very good, and it is very easy to resharpen.

Plus, at the price, you could be on your way to saving for your next knife!

Robert
 
BoxANT said:
Spyderco Native :)
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If you have a Wal Mart near you that carries them, you can get them at a great price.
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$40 Native is not available at walmart anymore, still you can get it from auction.
Regarding the knife: is is great, very comfortable in the hand, blade is not bad either.
 
I'm going to go with those warning against getting too caught up in what steel. I would suggest something easier to sharpen than a premium steel.
 
I would like to recommend the Buck Vantage Pro but cannot. Way late lock up on mine and not that easy to open. Also, the nylon washers are a turn off. I know the Spyderco Tenacious, recommended earlier, is a MUCH better knife!

Vinny
 
Locust said:
I'm going to go with those warning against getting too caught up in what steel. I would suggest something easier to sharpen than a premium steel.
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great point...i dulled a s30v Blur this year from heavy use...it takes A LOT of passes to sharpen it back to factory edge...it's boring and i'm not using it because its still not done...

i am not looking forward to the day i have to sharpen a s60v blade i got...
 
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