Inexpensive factory knives that cut and slice well....

[lonestar1979]

Which inexpensive knives have the best edge geometry for cutting and slicing out of factory without any modifications and regrinding!All inputs are welcome.

 

[Showler]

The resilience is a good slicer. Might be a bit big for a lot of people.

 

[dogstar]

Opinel.

 

[tchapman414]

As mentioned, the Tenacious line of Spydercos makes for some great slicing, along with the Delica/Endura in a bit higher price bracket. I will also add the Kershaw Leek, being of such a thin stock, and there are models in hollow grind and some flat grind.

 

[Funzy12]

Tenacious slices so well, I've taken off the top of my knuckle with out a Problem.

 

[Guest5160]

Agreed on the Spyderco recommendations.

But, if you want really cheap, really thin blade stock: Svord Peasant.

 

[Invective]

Opinel.

This was my first thought seeing the topic. $12 TYD and you get a nice carbon steel that sharpens easily and has the best geometry for slicing in production knives I've received so far.

 

[Student762]

^^^what he said. There is literally nothing that cuts better than an opinel and the effile knives from them are even sharper. I can't recommend them highly enough though I must mention that they will not take any lateral force.

 

[jackknife]

Opinel.

Cuts like a laser, sharpens up easy, and kind of neat in a funky old fashioned way. More rugged than you would think, but it is a slicer and dicer. If you want to pry or stab car doors, it won't last long. But it is the choice of many tradesmen and farm workers in Europe and elsewhere in the world, so they are not delicate. Great knives if you just want to cut something.

 

[The Mastiff]

Douk Douk and K55 Lockback knife. Both now come in carbon or stainless. Either sharpens super easy and costs what?, $20 or so?

 

[mnblade]

Opinel or a SAK. Perfect blade geometry on each, for real world use.

 

[leghog]

Opinel or a SAK. Perfect blade geometry on each, for real world use.

+1 gazillion

 

[Insipid Moniker]

The Spyderco Kitchen Utility does pretty darn well at slicing and dicing, but probably isn't quite what you had in mind. I'll add another vote for the Opinel if you want a folder and the A.G. Russell Bird and Trout if you want a small fixed blade.

 

[Lee D]

if youre looking for one hand open, Rat I & II and the Avispa. if not, SAK and Opinel

 

[popedandy]

Another vote for Opinel.

 

[Fanglekai]

Swiss army knives from Victorinox come sharp. Opinels don't have a good edge out of the box but they are thin and that's easy to fix. Spyderco usually puts out sharp knives.

 

[Therealtwitch]

Kershaw skyline

 

[marcinek]

Opinel.

 

[marcinek]

Agreed on the Spyderco recommendations.

But, if you want really cheap, really thin blade stock: Svord Peasant.

The Peasant blade is hardly thin. Let alone "really thin," in my opinion. Unless they have changed them. And they involve modifications and regrinding. They are cheap though.

 

[sideways]

Slicing is pretty much entirely a function of spine thickness. The thinner the spine the better it slices.

Box cutters and disposable razor blades will out slice anything being the thinnest money can buy.

Classic opinels & the Spyderco centofante 3 are both 2mm thick at the spine if memory serves.

Mora knives come with as thin as 1.2mm spine thickness.