Ever impressed with a inexpensive knife?

I am fond of the RAT 1. My EDC now for almost a year!!

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Moras, SAKs, and some of the more inexpensive Kershaws come to mind.
 
The walmart crkt ripples are amazing for $30. It feels like a $100 knife. I cant say the same for the countless well made budget knives you will find from the major production companies.
 
Several inexpensive knives have surprised me.

The knives from EKA Knivar for example. I once bought an EKA Swede 60 with plastic orange handles for about 8 euros and that was a great buy. I'm not sure, but it was probably my first locking folding knife. A locking blade still isn't very important to me, but nice to have.

When I learned about Opinels, I was surprised by their quality and now I have several of them and use one in the kitchen.

Then there is the knife which probably is the most carried and used inexpensive knife in the world: the Victorinox Classic. To some it may look like a toy, but it turns out to be a very useful EDC item once you start carrying it.
 
I bought a SAK Alox Cadet for $21(with free shipping code) several months ago, and was very impressed.
 
I was super impressed with Mtechs' MT317 linerlock stilleto. It is made out of 440 that actually holds a decent edge for a while. The design is superb. The liners are made from good steel, the handles machined from aluminum, the lines are more than reasonably clean for the price. (4.17USD as of four years ago + s&h) The only things I would change on it are the pivot screws (only because they are eight prong) and the thumb stud (because it is made out of chinese pot metal that's been stamped in) I've owned one of these knives for four and a half years now, and it is still going strong. The *only problem I have ever had with it was the cheap thumb stud falling out. Honestly it is the only cheap knife I've used as an EDC. This knife has served me so well over the years that I had a new titanium hex pivot screw set, and thumb stud machined to replace the original eight prong that came with it. The advantage to buying a cheaper knife as a carry is your not afraid to use it* :thumbup:
 
I just snagged a Gerber Remix Tanto for $30. I might give my CQC7 a rest.
 
I've had this Tac Force liner-lock stiletto as a EDC for about 6 months now.
Switch Blades are illegal here but assisted is not YET...opens just as fast!
5" closed. 3 7/8" Black finished Blade...real wood scales and matte Aluminum bolsters.
Cut thru packing tape.....nylon and para-cord and it still holds a nice edge.
I just hafta tighten the the main nut now and then....probably thread lock would help.
Got this off evil bay for like $10 shipped!

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I would have to say the Old Hickory line of knives. They are not fancy by any means, but they hold a great edge.
 
kawr said:
The walmart crkt ripples are amazing for $30. It feels like a $100 knife. I cant say the same for the countless well made budget knives you will find from the major production companies.
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Ditto. I love this knife. That was a little difficult for me to accept, what with my preference for domestic goods. It makes me want to check out the Eros, but I don't know if the price jump is justified.
 
Reeek: What IS that? I'm not much for Kershaw (Don't like bead blasts) but that looks pretty nice.

Yes, I've been impressed by less expensive knives many times. The Ladybug and Manbug from Spyderco spring to mind, as does my Case Sodbuster.
 
I purchased a couple Benchmade Vex knives years ago for $20 a piece and I must say they've been my favorite affordable knife.
 
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