Every Day Carry Under $30?

[cziv]

Ontario Rat-1 :thumbup:

See the bottom of my post for just what tough folder it is. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9016804&postcount=27

 

[MTguy]

You can get a spyderco persistence or a tenacious. Great knife for the $$.

Heres my persistence:

 

[GingivitisKahn]

I'd leave CA immediately without regard to pocket knives but then I hate dictatorships. Anyway - to your question, I bought each of these for less than $30.

The SAK Huntsman would be great should you choose to remain there (lower chance of getting you sent to a gulag)...

The KaBar Dozier Folding Hunter (as has already been suggested) is a *great* one-handed opener. Love mine to death...

Good luck with CA.

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Beckerhead #42

 

[Peruna1998]

Case Sodbuster Jr. in CV.

 

[kershaw22]

I recomend a kershaw volt. Cost about $25.00

 

[chiral.grolim]

Wenger Swiss Army Knife, 'Traveler' or EVO S14 models, or the 'Handyman' model if a saw and philips screwdriver are more useful to you than a corkscrew, all of which can be found on ebay for <$30 each. If you'd prefer a different selection of tools or a serrated edge or a locking mechanism, those options ARE available, just peruse the web until you find a model you like, then search your preferred knife-purveyor for that model.
I consider Wenger superior to Victorinox SAKs based on blade, scissors, and can-openner design.
These are simple, classic, multifuctional, people-friendly tools - you'll be amazed at how often you find yourself using one, and the different tasks you can accomplish with the varied accessories.
Paired with a good hatchet, you've got an excellent camp set.

 

[ono724]

Kershaw Zings

Buck Vantage

Buck 110 (Can't go wrong)

Buck 112 (Smaller version of 110-can't go wrong)

Kershaw "Needs Work"

Kershaw Leek

 

[Infinite Zero]

Another vote for the OD-1. Very nice lightning fast flipper for a great price.

 

[Rupestris]

Buck Vantage

Agreed.

Second choice would be the Gerber LST Magnum Jr. at <$20. (2.7" blade)

I've had one for well over 10 years and its a great little knife for the price.

 

[Corpus]

Kershaw Scamp interests me as a cheap EDC alternative.

 

[whetrock]

The buck 181 oddesey at wally world is pretty good for the money.

 

[Tiger84]

Sharpen a rock.

 

[billsch8]

I would look at the Buck Vantage - Select series. The small blade version ( a little less than 3") is very nice, has a "low ride" clip and feels very good in your hand. I live in Northern Calif and picked one up at Bass Pro Shop in Manteca. I also might suggest the Spyderco Persistence which is also very high quality for the price, a little bigger and "beefier" than the Vantage. Either one would be a good choice.......................

 

[Slider817]

CRKT Drifter. Bought it on EBay last week for $13.50 shipped. Great knife very slim. A bit heavy. But all around great knife