I admit I already it this on gnd but I have had no luck, so here goes. So at the local ace hardware store in my town there are two boards of pocketknives by this company called marlin/regal. I have not found any of the slip joints online, but I have found the lock backs. Now they seem actually pretty nice looking with bone handles and shiny brass bolsters. I'm wondering if anyone knows about them and their quality. They run from about 10-20$ at their most expensive.Oh they were also all 440 stainless steel. Is that a good steel? I don't remember if any of my knives are that.
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Marlin/regal pocket knives
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I've seen some of those brand display boards in lumberyards - the knives are made offshore. As for 440 stainless steel, it can be great or it can be so-so (there are several variations of it), how good just depends on who made the knife (for instance 440C in a Buck Knife is a great blade). It's about the quality of the heat treating as well - quality company usually equals quality heat treatment. OH