Inexpensive knife that every knife guy (or gal) should own

onojoe

onojoe

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There are some truly legendary knives out there that have been around for years. I think they are an important part of knife history. Do you think it is important to own one of these knives? There are some great knives that are truly bargains. Let us know which knife you feel is a bargain and that everyone should own. Lets keep them under $50.

I'll start with the...

Opinel (#9)
 
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Folders: Buck 110 and/or U.S. Schrade LB-7

Fixed: Any of the Mora Companion series

~Chris
 
Victorinox Pioneer
Victorinox one hand Trekker
Spyderco Endura
Benchmade Griptillian
Morakniv 1
Becker BK9

I don't have very expensive tastes in knives. These are all knives that have worked well for me over the years, minus the Endura. A friend has used one for years and I have always really liked it.
 
Mora,
Sak,
Any spydercos 50 or under,
Blur,
Rat or Dozier lockback (same difference)
Trapper or mini trapper
Buck of some model
 
I haven't seen the Svord Peasant mentioned yet. They come a bit rough, but there is a great blade in there if you are willing to sharpen it up and make it how you want.

Although, honestly the only two that I feel that everyone should actually own/try at some point are the Opinel and the Mora. They help set "baselines" for what is expected/needed/wanted in a knife. If you want an outdoors blade, the Mora is always going to be brought up. You buy it, try it, and either 1) love it, and never move onto anything else, 2) like it, but want to try something different, or 3) hate it, and get rid of it. I expect most people fall into group 2, and as such they will probably know what they want different.

The opinel is similar. Its a great example of what a pocketknife should be imo. Not saying other designs aren't good, just saying that the Opinel is solid, comfortable to use and slices well. Once you try one, you'll likely end up rating future knives cutting performance relative to it, and will have an idea of what other features you want (i.e. one hand opening, etc).

Cheers :).
 
Inexpensive is in the eye of who is paying for it. You can get a nice piece of infi for $300.00. In my way of looking at it, that's not expensive. Especially not for the best.
 
Ok, there we go - sky is the limit.
Unfortunately, the only inexpensive knife I can presently recommend has long been discontinued.
 
All under $100, I've had great experiences with these. To me, they've been a bargain.
Case Peanut
Mora Robust
Case Sodbuster Jr. CV
Victorinox Ranger, Swiss Champ
BK2
Sog Trident (I know people have mixed feelings on SOG, but I have a 10 year old one that has been a workhorse.)
 
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