Knives for get together

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Quail_Hunter

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First post guys, so please bear with me if I break any rules.

On the first weekend of the New Mexico quail season we have a get together of around 10 hunters. In the past we have exchanged hats, pens, coffee mugs, and so on.
This year I want to hand out knives. I want to keep the overall cost below 200.00 if I can.
Would ya'll give me some ideas of make/model of knives to give. I would like them to be traditional models and engraving needs to be included. So 10 knives for <= 20.00 apiece.
Any recommendations? Oh
 
DLT Trading will engrave SAKs and even offer a discount when you purchase multiples. Pretty sure they are site sponsors. Sorry to the mods if not :)
 
I like SAKS, and have given away quite a few.
I have one fancy Opinel #8 at about eighty bucks, and never liked it. Still don't, but my wife does and it was her gift...so there you are.
 
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I'd go with a SAK, easily one of the safest to hand out to people who aren't necessarily knife people.
 
Practical: Victorinox Classic
Fixed: Mora Companion
Manual Folder: CRKT Squid, Pilar
Assisted: Kershaw VoltSS, Pico
 
Another vote for opinel but if you're looking for something different rough rider slipjoints are around ten bucks a piece, they have a ton of variety, and are pretty good quality.

I'm pretty sure you can also pick up the aluminum handled svord peasant knives for about 15. The plastic handled ones are cheaper and fill the hand better but don't look as nice, and I think the wood ones would push you over budget unless you find a good deal somewhere.
 
I bought each of these for just about $30/ea., non-engraved;
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Buck vantage pro avid; small
503 prince, and 301 stockman

That being said, you can also find your basic standard Buck 110's in that price range as well if you do your due diligence in shopping around.

You can find the USA made Buck Solitaire and Lancer with valox handles for just over $20/ea. (un-engraved).
I can't recommend the cheaper Chinese made Bucks though. Just doesn't seem right to own an iconic brand like a Buck knife, but "Made in China". Check 'em out if you want though.

If your budget is really tight however, I would recommend the Buck Bantam BBW.
Knifeworks.com offers engraving and has 8 different handle designs in stock, (9 if you include the pink camo).
<$20/ea without engraving
With engraving
Plain Black would run you, $23/ea.
Designs would run you, $25/ea.
(The bone collector camo is real sharp looking, I gifted one for Christmas from my stepson to his uncle, if it wasn't engraved with his name, I might have kept it).

Decent enough knife for the price, cuts well. Low cost due to thermoplastic handles and no steel liners, pro is light weight, con is not a real "hard use" knife.

Small Bucklite max is another one worth checking out.


If you are really 100% unable to go over $200 total With engraving, and 100% set on a traditional, look into Rough Rider Trappers or Stockmans. Made in China, but decent enough quality. Really hard to beat that price range, with good snap and stops, sharp, and decent steel.
 
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1. SAKs
2. Opinels, Douk Douks, Mercators, Higonokamis, Svords, any other ultra-classic design
3. Moras, Cold Steel Tuff-Lites, Cold Steel Kudus and Elands
4. Inexpensive Kershaws, CRKTs, Byrds
5. Reputable Chinese folders: SRM, HARNDS, Omuda,
 
I'd give Inox Opinels of some sort. I like the #8. I'm sure there's an online retailer that will do laser engraving for free or a small fee. Should come in well under budget.
 
Thank you guys. I now have many option to consider.
I am also looking at the Case Mini Blackthorn.
The guys I hunt with are all over 45 and would probably appreciate the Case.
 
I edited my first post. I listed a bunch of great value folder options. Then I said "but which would I actually buy".

Easy answer- best full size knife I have ever bought for under $20 hands down.

Ganzo G7393

Its similar to an old school benchmade with their "AXIS" lock, metal liners, milled G10 handles. I cut out the area around the lock a tad to get better purchase on the knife. Otherwise it's awesome in hand. You can even swap pocket clips with a benchmade adamas if you want a deep carry. Benchmade will send you the clip for free FYI.
 
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Dang bro, not only do you want to suggest a company that stole the axis lock while it was still under patent, but then suggest getting a free clip from Benchmade after not buying a Benchmade product?

I'm all for the free market, and shoot, I may even own two ganzos myself, but for integrity's sake I wouldn't recommend them on a public forum, let alone suggest ripping off a reputable company, even if it is for "just" a pocket clip...

An then to add insult to injury, specifically publically name a non-site-sponsoring retailer to purchase it from.
 
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