Good EDC knife for ~$50 and under

i just recently grabbed a gerber icon from walmart and was very surprised with it for 30 bucks, most guys wont consider gerber but its a possibility. Also the ontario utilitac 2 is a great blade for around 30.

But for the 50$ range i think a kershaw skyline would be a great choice, you could even get like a skyline and a SAK for right at 50$. Or for slightly over 50 a skyline and a case sodbuster.
 
i just recently grabbed a gerber icon from walmart and was very surprised with it for 30 bucks, most guys wont consider gerber but its a possibility. Also the ontario utilitac 2 is a great blade for around 30.

But for the 50$ range i think a kershaw skyline would be a great choice, you could even get like a skyline and a SAK for right at 50$. Or for slightly over 50 a skyline and a case sodbuster.
 
If you know that the question's been asked before, then why ask it again? Most every modern folding knife on the market fits your criteria, (except maybe the assisted opening part,) so it's not like you're asking for anything specific. There's nothing in this thread that hasn't already been mentioned in the dozens of other threads on this topic.

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My fourteen year old son carries a kershaw clash or a Spyderco native(got it used for $30). Great knives, trouble free.
 
The kershaw clash and OSO sweet are two of my favorites for about $25 or so with roughly 3.5" blades and assisted flip.

Spyderco has a line of low-cost high-value knives. The Tenacious and persistence and two others. I have one of each and they're very good for the money but I don't think I've actually used any of them for more than maybe one or two things. I don't really rotate my knives like a lot of guys, I just carry one for a while until I lose it or find something I like more so all those spyderco's are basically NIB and waiting.

I got a skyline too. It's a good knife but it just didn't do it for me, nothing wrong with it I just didn't like it much when I finally got my hands on it.

CRKT M16 line is one of my favorites also.

And of course after all that I notice you've settled on the leek before I even posted so it was all for naught.
 
bigghoss said:
The kershaw clash and OSO sweet are two of my favorites for about $25 or so with roughly 3.5" blades and assisted flip.

Spyderco has a line of low-cost high-value knives. The Tenacious and persistence and two others. I have one of each and they're very good for the money but I don't think I've actually used any of them for more than maybe one or two things. I don't really rotate my knives like a lot of guys, I just carry one for a while until I lose it or find something I like more so all those spyderco's are basically NIB and waiting.

I got a skyline too. It's a good knife but it just didn't do it for me, nothing wrong with it I just didn't like it much when I finally got my hands on it.

CRKT M16 line is one of my favorites also.

And of course after all that I notice you've settled on the leek before I even posted so it was all for naught.
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Actually those are some recommendations for some later knives, remember even if the person has decided on something those could be suggestions for a later purchase.
 
Now there are a lot of different versions of the leek.

Personally, I'd stay away from the stainless steel scales. They are slippery. The G10 scales are really nice, but may be over the $50 limit. I think the aluminum scales would work for you.

BTW the clip is right hand carry tip up or tip down.

Take a look at the review vids. There are lots.

Other choices are blade coating, serrations,
 
Creaky Cactus said:
Now there are a lot of different versions of the leek.

Personally, I'd stay away from the stainless steel scales. They are slippery. The G10 scales are really nice, but may be over the $50 limit. I think the aluminum scales would work for you.

BTW the clip is right hand carry tip up or tip down.

Take a look at the review vids. There are lots.

Other choices are blade coating, serrations,
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I have looked at a few reviews, one from nutnfancy (I do try to stay away from him), cutlerylover, and sherman614. The clip will work fine for me since I'm right handed. Now blade coatings and serrations are what I'm unsure of.
 
Personally, I'm a fan of keeping things simple. No coatings and no serrations.

I don't really have any experience with coatings. I hope someone who does have experience will chime in to tell of their experiences. Personally, I am a fan of bare steel. I'm not in combat where a non-reflective blade would be an advantage. In the very unlikely event that I have to use a knife to defend myself, I would rather they see the blade in ALL of its glory. I've been carrying for 40 years and have never had cause to draw a knife for any reason other than simple utility.

As to serrations, I've only got two knifes that have serrated blades. They are both Spyderco Ladybugs, as they are tiny knives. Up until recently, I couldn't sharpen them (I just bought a SharpMaker). I've always been a stone sharpening kind of guy.

My personal recommendation to you on serrated blade? Go with a plain edge, it is friendlier looking and easier to maintain.
 
Creaky Cactus said:
Personally, I'm a fan of keeping things simple. No coatings and no serrations.

I don't really have any experience with coatings. I hope someone who does have experience will chime in to tell of their experiences. Personally, I am a fan of bare steel. I'm not in combat where a non-reflective blade would be an advantage. In the very unlikely event that I have to use a knife to defend myself, I would rather they see the blade in ALL of its glory. I've been carrying for 40 years and have never had cause to draw a knife for any reason other than simple utility.

As to serrations, I've only got two knifes that have serrated blades. They are both Spyderco Ladybugs, as they are tiny knives. Up until recently, I couldn't sharpen them (I just bought a SharpMaker). I've always been a stone sharpening kind of guy.

My personal recommendation to you on serrated blade? Go with a plain edge, it is friendlier looking and easier to maintain.
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I have seen that a lot of people say not to go with a partially serrated blades. Also I agree with you on someone seeing my knife in a self-defense situation because if they see it they may not want to take the risk of getting cut or possibly killed.
 
Okay you keep mentioning self defense. That is not what a pocket knife is intended for. It is a TOOL. For cutting boxes, rope, ect. If you get in a fight use your fists. Because most often if you have a reason to pull a knife you would probably lose anyway. Not to be rude but you are a 14 year old kid.
 
charlieray45 said:
Okay you keep mentioning self defense. That is not what a pocket knife is intended for. It is a TOOL. For cutting boxes, rope, ect. If you get in a fight use your fists. Because most often if you have a reason to pull a knife you would probably lose anyway. Not to be rude but you are a 14 year old kid.
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I know, but there's always a small chance of it happening, it's not the primary reason I want an EDC knife, it seems that I keep doing things that would have been much easier to do if I had one. If I wanted something for self-defense then I would have considered a tanto edged knife. I also took karate for a year and I do still like watching instructional videos for self-defense.
 
Ive had the same problem as you. Im 14, and wanted an EDC knife. Its especially difficult living in NY for me. I was EDCing a Spydie Tenacious for a while, then someone told me not to. ( A guy from the local fire department, Im an explorer as well.). So now I have a camo zippo (no law saying I cant have that) and a Swiss Army Knife in my pocket, always. I dont even see a Swiss Army Knife as a knife, just a tool that happens to have a knife on it. Big deal. So, since I think you have to be 16 to legally carry a knife, I would go with a small slipjoint or a multitool. Case comes to mind for slippies, and Leatherman comes to mind for multitools. I have a Leatherman Wave, and love it.
I beleive in having something and not needing it, then needing it and not having it. And I also beleive those basic necesary tools are light, fire, tool. Maglite mini pro, Zippo, and SAK work for me. Give it a try.
All the best,
Chris
 
Ive had the same problem as you. Im 14, and wanted an EDC knife. Its especially difficult living in NY for me. I was EDCing a Spydie Tenacious for a while, then someone told me not to. ( A guy from the local fire department, Im an explorer as well.). So now I have a camo zippo (no law saying I cant have that) and a Swiss Army Knife in my pocket, always. I dont even see a Swiss Army Knife as a knife, just a tool that happens to have a knife on it. Big deal. So, since I think you have to be 16 to legally carry a knife, I would go with a small slipjoint or a multitool. Case comes to mind for slippies, and Leatherman comes to mind for multitools. I have a Leatherman Wave, and love it.
I beleive in having something and not needing it, then needing it and not having it. And I also beleive those basic necesary tools are light, fire, tool. Maglite mini pro, Zippo, and SAK work for me. Give it a try.
All the best,
Chris
 
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