Favorite folder under $50?

[RevDevil]

Spyderco Dragonfly

 

[oxbld]

Buck Vantage Pro, small size.

I have plenty of higher priced knives, but this on ends up in my pocket 9 times out of 10 when I am trying to pick a knife to carry.

 

[Boozoo Chavis]

Spyderco Delica. They usually run $56-$58 bucks but I recently found a blue FRN Delica on the net for $49.95.

 

[udtjim]

I am a old guy, make mine the the Buck 110

 

[tasd]

I really like the kershaw skyline for EDC purposes.

The best part is kershawguy has some limited edition blems on the forum for 25 bucks!

 

[Paradiggum]

Spyderco Delica. They usually run $56-$58 bucks but I recently found a blue FRN Delica on the net for $49.95.

:thumbup::thumbup:

Actually if you shop around you'll find the saber ground Delica for under $50.
It's the most often carried knife I have.

 

[fatcat55]

I have the KaBar Dozier folder, Ontario RAT 1 and Byrd Meadowlark among others.

I have really taken a liking to the Byrd and would recommend it as the best value for under $20 with the Dozier folder my favorite for $$20-25 range.

Just got the RAT 1 for Christmas, so really can't give it a fair evaluation yet. It is bigger than the other two so it does not get my vote for EDC.

 

[RABII]

Dittos on the Buck Vantage Pro. It's a lot of knife for the money.

 

[antonio_luiz]

Well it's hard to get a decent folder <$50 in Oz. The only ones that are readily available are the Opinels. Nonetheless, Opinels are one of my favourite folders - often overlooked but still one of the best designs around - and cheap enough that losing one ain't gonna break the bank or heart. Gave a #7 in carbon steel to a work colleague - he likes it so much that it has taken No. 1 spot in his kitchen

 

[Reeek]

Is the F&F and overall quality better since the early days when centering and such was an issue? Apart from all those stories, the BOS S30V does make this a bargain but I recall the early days of this knife came with poor F&F, etc.

Dittos on the Buck Vantage Pro. It's a lot of knife for the money.

 

[neuron]

Is the F&F and overall quality better since the early days when centering and such was an issue? Apart from all those stories, the BOS S30V does make this a bargain but I recall the early days of this knife came with poor F&F, etc.

I have multiple Vantage Pros purchased within the last six months, and the F&F is fine -- centered blades, early liner lock engagement, smooth action, etc.

 

[L.J.Tibbs]

my top 2;
1) Buck vantage pro (it may be just above $50 for the large one) great knife for the money, S30V with paul bos heat treat, and g10 scales. what else could you ask for?

2) RAT 1 folder. fantastic knife. got mine for about $25 and i used the hell out of it and it just keeps on going. blade flies out of the handle, and locks up like a bank vault.

also any of the spydercos are well worth the money, as well as most kershaws. picked up a skyline yesterday and just love it so far. it just disappears into my pocket.

 

[JiffyPark]

Dragonfly II. So nice.

 

[Reeek]

Good to know - I might finally do it then

I have multiple Vantage Pros purchased within the last six months, and the F&F is fine -- centered blades, early liner lock engagement, smooth action, etc.