Going back to cheaper knives.

[BilboBaggins]

I'm generally headed in the north direction with my knives, although I've recently become slightly obsessed with different locking mechanisms which is pushing me all over the place.

 

[ThePeacent]

I never left inexpensive knives. I regularly carry both a $200 Spyderco and a $20 SAK at the same time in different pockets. I also still love and carry a humble FFG Delica that outcuts many more expensive knives.

+1
I never broke the $250 barrier in all this time, but I carry a $20 humble excellent cutter with a $150 Spydie, Cold Steel or other every day.
Examples from this month are Opinel (less $20)+ Lil' Matriarch ($100), SAK Waiter ($20) + Swift ($110) , Byrd Cara Cara ($20) + Tasman ($80), Farmer ($30) + Voyager ($100) or Carbon Opi (less $20) + Spyderhawk ($150)

no reason they can't both work. And sometimes a beater (less $30) in the EDC bag if I know I might have to pry or do some dirty stuff

 

[flipe8]

If you can find what actually makes you happy for less ca$hola, bonus points for you[emoji106].


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[115Italian]

That depends on what's considered low price. If we're talking Ozark Trails low, then you're right. If we're talking Spyderco Byrd price range, then not so much.

You're right, hard to find but no impossible. The byrds are one exception.

 

[erin_tas]

I wobble. I love me a top-shelf knife, but I also appreciate the hell out of my value knives. I still regularly carry my blurs as well as my ZT's, including my 0606CF.

I love the lack of concern I feel when carry a less expensive knife; lost my Sebenza in IKEA once and ever since then, I've been acutely aware of carrying my high end knives. I love there quality, but alas, I always find myself checking on the blade in my pocket, and even worrying about it to some degree. This will never prevent me from carrying them, but like I said, I love carrying my sub-$100 knives because the quality is still solid, but I'm also not worried about the thing at all


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Yeah I was the same as you but not as many ZT's then I found a deal on Chris Reeve knife and it got me sucked back in the higher-end knives

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[RadialBladeworks]

Yeah I was the same as you but not as many ZT's then I found a deal on Chris Reeve knife and it got me sucked back in the higher-end knives

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Yeah man, the felt quality of high-end knives is really something to appreciate. From the buttery hydraulic glide of the CRK family to the snappy, auto-like deployment of flippers from WE and Reate, the high end knives provide not just the dependable tool that I value, but a degree of fidgetability that the Blur or the Griptilian just do not have.


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[sharp_edge]

I don't always carry a knife, but when I do, I prefer a good one.

 

[Charlie_K]

I don't always carry a knife, but when I do, I prefer a good one.

Good comes in many flavors and variances.

 

[sabre cat]

+1
I never broke the $250 barrier in all this time, but I carry a $20 humble excellent cutter with a $150 Spydie, Cold Steel or other every day.
Examples from this month are Opinel (less $20)+ Lil' Matriarch ($100), SAK Waiter ($20) + Swift ($110) , Byrd Cara Cara ($20) + Tasman ($80), Farmer ($30) + Voyager ($100) or Carbon Opi (less $20) + Spyderhawk ($150)

What is the black handled knife on the plate of sausage?

 

[ourgon]

Cold Steel Swift

 

[matt009au]

Personally I enjoy knives of all price ranges as long as the quality is there.

In terms of the cheaper stuff, old schrade, queen and case are some of my favourite knives regardless of cost.

On a side note, I actually prefer 'lower end' steels for their ease of sharpening, so I often find myself gravitating towards cheaper knives.

Matt

 

[sabre cat]

Cold Steel Swift

Thank you. Now I have another knife to look for.

 

[F.Nietzsche]

I carry two. One expensive and a beater in the back pocket. Lately the ZT 0452 backed up by the kershaw knockout. I love them all!

 

[seeverscpa]

I carry two. One expensive and a beater in the back pocket. Lately the ZT 0452 backed up by the kershaw knockout. I love them all!

Mr. Nietzsche, welcome back from the dead...

I bet some would consider the Knockout a primary EDC knife. I think I paid like $75 for mine.

I think I'm going to carry two knives such as you do - a ZT 0804CF and Kershaw Blur.

 

[Lycosa]

In my EDC rotation, knife prices vary.
rolf

 

[ThePeacent]

Thank you. Now I have another knife to look for.

I like it a lot and recommend it, but there is a second improved version (Swift II) you might want to look at.

I prefer the uncoated finish of the Swift I to the black coated of the second, but if you love black you might like that one better.

It's Cold Steel's first attempt at an AO knife

 

[strategy9]

I personally appreciate both for what they are.

I like higher end knives, but can't always afford them, and I like quality value/budget friendly knives as well.

 

[sabre cat]

I like it a lot and recommend it, but there is a second improved version (Swift II) you might want to look at.

I prefer the uncoated finish of the Swift I to the black coated of the second, but if you love black you might like that one better.

It's Cold Steel's first attempt at an AO knife

It's AO?

Crud. Guess I can still take a look. Maybe it's easy to de-assist.

 

[Lapedog]

My biggest fears are that since I carry my knives with the possibility of SD use I might have to use it and then throw it away to get rid of evidence should the situation dictate. Some of my more prized knives are my CRKs and I would hate to dirch those. Also I am wary of my CRKs tip strength.

In the end the CQC 7 is just about the price I can carry it without fear.

 

[Quiet]

My biggest fears are that since I carry my knives with the possibility of SD use I might have to use it and then throw it away to get rid of evidence should the situation dictate. Some of my more prized knives are my CRKs and I would hate to dirch those. Also I am wary of my CRKs tip strength.

In the end the CQC 7 is just about the price I can carry it without fear.

"I might have to murdershank somebody, so I don't want to chance doing it with an expensive knife that I'll need to toss in the nearest storm drain!"

LOL Wow.