Most of my good ideas have been listed already.
Old Hickory. Great outdoors knives, but are marketed as kitchen knives and don't come with a sheath. Not every model is build with the same quality either.
Chicago Cutlery. The old USA-made Walnut Tradition series. Full tang and thick blades. The "high-carbon stainless steel" gets razor sharp.
Victorinox. Not the greatest steel, but you never have to wonder if you're going to get a well-made product. I've never seen one come new with blade wobble, jagged edges, or weak springs. With common multi-blade models like the Recruit starting at under $15, it's amazing they can deliver such consistency.
I think Condor delivers the most steel for the money.
Tremontina. Their kitchen knives are junk, but their machetes are workhorses.
Okapi. Meh. But if you like Svord and Mercador, you might appreciate the novelty and functional utility of these low-cost knives from South Africa.
Something cool and 'modern' on a budget... check out Deejo.
I used to include Anza on a list like this. But it seems like their prices have skyrocketed since I bought mine. They're still interesting, and not horribly expensive, but they've gone beyond what I consider "budget" pricing.
Old Hickory. Great outdoors knives, but are marketed as kitchen knives and don't come with a sheath. Not every model is build with the same quality either.
Chicago Cutlery. The old USA-made Walnut Tradition series. Full tang and thick blades. The "high-carbon stainless steel" gets razor sharp.
Victorinox. Not the greatest steel, but you never have to wonder if you're going to get a well-made product. I've never seen one come new with blade wobble, jagged edges, or weak springs. With common multi-blade models like the Recruit starting at under $15, it's amazing they can deliver such consistency.
I think Condor delivers the most steel for the money.
Tremontina. Their kitchen knives are junk, but their machetes are workhorses.
Okapi. Meh. But if you like Svord and Mercador, you might appreciate the novelty and functional utility of these low-cost knives from South Africa.
Something cool and 'modern' on a budget... check out Deejo.
I used to include Anza on a list like this. But it seems like their prices have skyrocketed since I bought mine. They're still interesting, and not horribly expensive, but they've gone beyond what I consider "budget" pricing.
