looking for a cheap new folding knife

SOFileworks · Mar 29, 2015

Don't completely discount the Buck 110 or even a 112. You can add a thumb-bar or stud to them for one hand opening...they'll never open as smoothly as a liner or frame lock due to the back spring tension, but once they lock, they don't come unlocked either. If the weight it too much for pocket carry, there are Bucklite versions of each that are a lot more pocket friendly.

Just my 2 cents worth.

mmarkh · Mar 29, 2015

Add some money yourself and get a Benchmade Griptilian. Why keep getting junk knives?

wolf-man-12 · Mar 29, 2015

Put a few extra $$$' with your $50 and get a Delica or go the other way and get a Buck 112 and save some $$ ..* One is light and very sharp and the other is heavy and very sharp -- either one will serve you very well over the years.!

Starfire · Mar 29, 2015

Buck vantage select, great USA knife for about $25, blade is great for EDC. I use my vantage pro every day at work, and I break down a ton of boxes.

craytab · Mar 29, 2015

Utilitac II.

8steve88 · Mar 29, 2015

jbowman3 said:
Lazy lizard has some good stuff. I especially like the Ganzo G720. Wondering how big it actually is.

The squares are 10mm on a side.

Close tolerances, still well centred after adjusting the pivot.
A very strong, well made knife. I have 5 Ganzo knives and this one is the best fit/finish/material, the G712 a close second.

sabre cat · Mar 29, 2015

Don't forget that WalMart has a much larger selection of knives available online. You can find some great knives that you never see on the shelves of your local store.

jbowman3 · Mar 29, 2015

Can the clip be taken off that Ganzo and the screw be put back in and it not look weird?

knifedude802 · Mar 30, 2015

Rat 2 all the way. Such an underrated knife. By far my favorite...budget EDC.

8steve88 · Mar 30, 2015

jbowman3 said:
Can the clip be taken off that Ganzo and the screw be put back in and it not look weird?

Yes.

[video=youtube;-f1hYr09Zys]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f1hYr09Zys[/video]

Jeru · Mar 30, 2015

Ontario RAT Model 1

Fuori · Mar 30, 2015

Is that Chinese Ganzo really worth the price of a Tenacious, Rat 1, or Utilitac? Are those handles plastic or G10? They look slippery.

omaha-beenglockin · Mar 30, 2015

Camillus Hustle---$25 at Walmart-------AUS8 steel---G10 handle---thumb studs--removable pocket clip----right hand only for the clip though

Wavester · Mar 30, 2015

jbowman3 said:
My girlfriend just got a new job, so she's planning on getting me a Wal-Mart knife. I have a Gerber guardian which is my current EDC. Drop point preferably.

How about the BRK Avispa..?

[video=youtube;o1oJhC4vuKI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1oJhC4vuKI[/video]

jbowman3 · Mar 30, 2015

Fuori said:
Is that Chinese Ganzo really worth the price of a Tenacious, Rat 1, or Utilitac? Are those handles plastic or G10? They look slippery.

G10 and independent youtube reviewers say its pretty grippy

Fuori · Mar 30, 2015

Good to know, jbowman3. I just see all the other choices here and would personally be drawn to them more if I were the OP.

Nuke_Spook · Mar 31, 2015

mmarkh said:
Add some money yourself and get a Benchmade Griptilian. Why keep getting junk knives?

Hmm, can't say I think of Buck 110/112 as a junk knife, or an Otario Rat 2, or a kershaw.....I had a Byrd Cara Cara that was a very good knife (despite the low price). There are lots of good knives that don't cost a whole lot and still perform very well.

NeilB · Mar 31, 2015

Nuke_Spook said:
Hmm, can't say I think of Buck 110/112 as a junk knife, or an Otario Rat 2, or a kershaw.....I had a Byrd Cara Cara that was a very good knife (despite the low price). There are lots of good knives that don't cost a whole lot and still perform very well.

+1 to that. I have some very expensive knives (I'm a ZT fan boy, after all), but that Rat 2 is an amazingly nice knife. Personally, I'm not a fan of the Buck 110, but I get that it's personal choice.

timberweasel · Mar 31, 2015

Dear OP,

If you want a knife like this...

8steve88 said:
The squares are 10mm on a side.

Close tolerances, still well centred after adjusting the pivot.
A very strong, well made knife. I have 5 Ganzo knives and this one is the best fit/finish/material, the G712 a close second.

It should look like this, but will cost substantially more...

LionSteel SR-2A

YMMV

I'd recommend an Ontario RAT folder.

-Brett

Fuori · Mar 31, 2015

NeilB said:
+1 to that. I have some very expensive knives (I'm a ZT fan boy, after all), but that Rat 2 is an amazingly nice knife. Personally, I'm not a fan of the Buck 110, but I get that it's personal choice.

I really love the Rat1. It works well and that's all I want from a knife.

I don't hate Chinese knives like the one posted above, but at $30 I really don't understand buying one of those before a Byrd, Rat, Kershaw, or Buck 110. I understand that some are collectors and enjoy many different types, but even then I'd rather have one of those first. Just my personal choice.