Recommendation? Hello everyone, I'm a newbie, want to buy a starter EDC pocket knife, the budget is 40-60$.

WE's Civivi and Sencut lines are great options, as well as QSP (made by Artisan Cutlery).

John_B said:
1. Find local gun show.
2. Go to local gun show. <zzzzzaaaaappppp>
3. Go to knife tables.
4. Get touchy Feely (with the knives).
5. Buy the one in your budget.
6. Rinse and repeat.
7. Have fun.
8. Report back.
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Gun shows are also full of knockoffs, so I'd suggest a reputable dealer before a gun show.
 
Yo Mama said:
What??? That is ridiculous. Any steel aloy will get crazy sharp, d2 isn't magical and can't be sharpened, if you ever had a rat in d2 it's a fine example.
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Yes, I agree, D2 can get crazy sharp with the right stone and sharpening skill. I can get my D2 to split hair free hand sharpening, but this is going to be challenging for beginners. D2 takes a great working edge, D2 performs best with a working edge.
 
Guplay said:
Have any suggestions? o_OI've been going back and forth between CIVIVI and ArtisanCutlery.
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CJRB(Artisan’s budget brand)Feldspar. They come in 2 sizes, various handle materials. D2 but I also think they have versions in other steels. I bought one for my wife and regretted not getting myself one. I think they’re around $35-45 these days.
 
I would also suggest not to buy at a gun show. The prices in my experience absolutely stink. The only benefit to going to go a gun show is that you can handle the knife and see how it fits in your hand.

1. What size glove do you wear (this helps to determine what size knife you might like)?
2. Any laws that limit the blade size on your knife?

If you like a big(ger) knife, I still like the Ruikes in 14c28n steel. The P801, Fang, and Husser. All well within your budget.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/RK...hed-blade-stonewashed-stainless-steel-handles
 
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GmpaJim said:
I like it so much….
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Now, I have one for each hand.
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The Sasche is so good for the price. It is my new standard for an entry level edc knife for newbies. The steel is treated well, ground thin, and will be relatively easy to maintain compared to D2. The button lock is a massive quality of life improvement for people just getting into the hobby, women with longer finger nails, or just someone looking for some more 'fun' out of their knife.

It really could easily be double the price and probably would have been 10 years ago.
 
GunnersFan said:
I’ve been pleased with the Civivi Baklash I received as a gift a few months ago. Ergos are very nice, steel is adequate for most everyday tasks, and it’s a looker to boot.
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My first knife when I began my budget knife collection. Still my favorite Civivi, and under $50 the last time I checked. Winner!!!
 
Look at the Spyderco Tenacious. It's right in your budget and one if the best values I've ever found. Also the Buck pursuit series is a good value. It was the first decent knife I bought my son and I want one of the pro versions for my collection now.
 
The question is not what knife to buy as a starter, rather what knives to buy after the starter...
 
I 100% agree with the Spyderco Tenacious. At around $50 it is really tough to beat in my opinion. trust me, you will wind up with a Spyderco or 2 down the road anyway, might as well start off with one!
 
If the choice is between Civvi and Artisan Cutlery in D2, I'd choose Artisan Cutlery because IMO it offers many more styles/sizes/options and better looking designs than Civvi does. Of course, opinions will differ.

FYI, I previously owned 5 Artisans and still own a Shark and Waistline in D2 w/4" blades but I've never owned a Civvi of any kind because their knives never appealed to me.

I also own a Tenacious but, while it's functional, it's "design" leaves a lot to be desired. Nothing "wrong" with it. Just depends on what you consider more important -- function or style.
 
I strongly recommend going to a reputable store and holding at least half a dozen different kinds of knives in your hands. Open and close them several times. Think about how comfortable they are in your hand and might be in your pocket. In your price range, you probably want a knife that opens and closes manually. Try knives that take two hands to open, and knives that open with one hand (if that's legal where you live), and knives that open with the flick of a thumb or finger (if that's legal). Try liner locks and frame locks and back locks and whatever other kinds of locks the store carries, if locking knives are legal where you live. Nobody can predict what you will or will not like.

BTW, most of the people who write reviews about knives on Amazon are clueless. Once upon a time, I bought the highest rated folding knife on Amazon. It was a dud.
 
I'll jump on the Civivi recomendation train. I have two civivi elementums and they are both excellent. Good detent, blade dead center, came plenty sharp, deep carry pocket clip decent steel.
 
how about a cold steel tuff lite
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Lower end of your budget - Victorinox tinker, with the addition of some very useful tools and the Boker tech knives.
 
Funny several people recommended Spyderco tenacious. At nearly $60 with 8cr13mov steel, no it no longer offers good value. It's my gateway folder to Spyderco, @ $30ish, and it was a great buy.

I'd rather spend $70-$80 for a cold Steel Recon 1 with s35vn steel. Even the ugly looking Ontario Rat 1 would be a better buy.
 
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