EDC knife under $60

Matterock · Sep 17, 2014

I have been looking for a good knife that I can use for everyday use. I'd like an assisted opening knife. Any knives you would consider?

Munzer · Sep 17, 2014

Have you looked at the Kershaw Blur, can be had around $60, and likely less if you scour the exhange here on the forum.

glocker199 · Sep 17, 2014

I lIke the SOG Flash II, about $40-45, or Aegis, around $55, better than anything else in the under $60 range. Very useful blade shape, AUS-8A, assisted opening, deep carry clip and I much prefer the lock to frame/liner locks.

DREW78 · Sep 17, 2014

I'll second a Kershaw blur. Maybe look at Spyderco's Delica too.

Daddyo16 · Sep 17, 2014

Kershaw Blur
Kershaw Oso Sweet
Kershaw Leek
SOG Flash I

squarebox86 · Sep 17, 2014

Another vote for the Spyderco Delica!

neffarious · Sep 17, 2014

As much as i would recommend the delica, he said assisted. Kershaw Piston. Sandvik Steel, assisted, G10 handle, 3.5 inch blade. The river store has it for 60 on the head.

TTpower · Sep 17, 2014

OP wants an assisted knife so the Delica won't fit the bill. The Delica would be a good EDC though if OP would consider something that is not assisted opening.

Matterock · Sep 17, 2014

I do like the blur, the aegis and the oso sweet.

Surfingringo · Sep 17, 2014

Spyderco Endura and Delica can both be had for under $60 right now. Either one is a lot of knife for the money.

Edit: sorry, just read the part where you said you want assisted opening. Umm, are you sure? :barf:

Matterock · Sep 17, 2014

Yeah I don't really like the deployment of a non assisted

craytab · Sep 17, 2014

Kershaw Piston, knockout, Blur. That Black and green knockout looks cool!

Matterock · Sep 17, 2014

I actually really like that knockout, the green does look good

GlockandBalls · Sep 17, 2014

Matterock said:
Yeah I don't really like the deployment of a non assisted

There are some knives that are so smooth, you really dont need the assisted. And for $60 I can think of a bunch. Many guys actually de-assist their assisted blades for this reason and because there is more chance of failure/broken parts.

If you have to get assisted, there are many kershaws. If you step up a bit in price the Benchmade Mini Barrage is pretty sweet.

Deploy a Rat 1 and you will see there is no need for assisted opening. But they are cool.

fuzzynuk · Sep 17, 2014

You can get the new assisted opening rats. Never messed with an a.o. one but should be good. Everything else about the rat is.
If not then I say look at Kershaw. They have a lot of speed safe knives

fuzzynuk · Sep 17, 2014

Do you have any other preferences besides a.o.?

Matterock · Sep 17, 2014

Not really, but I do like a lot pf the kershaw knives

SpydrMan · Sep 17, 2014

I'm not big on assisted blades so I haven't owned a ton of them. The best AO blade I've owned is the Kershaw Leek. Second is the Kershaw Blur, although I think the Blur is a better knife de-assisted. Both can be had for $60 or less. If the OP would consider manual openers I could recommend much better knives for the money.

Matterock · Sep 17, 2014

Ok what are some manual openers

fuzzynuk · Sep 17, 2014

There's all the Ontario folders. The utilitac and the rats which are a lot of bang for your buck for sub $30 knives. And they all open so smoothly that you won't miss a.o.