Most Inexpensive Trustworthy Folding Knife?

[average gimp]

Kershaw Barge. Serves a utility purpose, as an impact tool, and as a last-ditch defensive knife. Lock is strong and reinforced by my grip. Based on my experiences with them, I'd only consider CRKT if I was trying to commit suicide-by-perp.

 

[perchjerk]

Case sowbelly cv. Does every thing i need a knife to do!


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[FanBoy86]

Rat 1 in D2

 

[Sosa]

Cold steel dominates the lock strength department with the triad. Anything else is a compromise.

 

[bt93]

There's a thread about a tan knife at Wally's World that sells for like $3.98. Don't have one myself but a few people who do stand by them. I'd say that's about as cheap as you can get.

 

[BuckShack]

Buck 286 Bantam

 

[JeremiahWeaver09]

the basic fully serrated spyderco endura

 

[roosterscrow]

I think nearly any knife is up to the task. The weak point is the user. So many people don't really know how to use knives to their potential, being in the kitchen or out and about.

The Rat 1 was the first knife that came to mind when reading the op's question, but I'm confident that the Byrd Cara Cara 2 FRN that is in my pocket most days is up to any task I could expect a knife to perform.

 

[scubisino]

Probably an Ontario RAT 1, but I have to admit, as far as cheap price, I've recently picked up some folders by Ganzo, that for under $20.00 are pretty solid.

Agreed 100%.. the Rat 1 is so far the best budget folder I ever seen.. Amazing... About the Ganzo agreed too.. inexpensive chinese wonders.. but don´t mention the word Ganzo in this forum, I made that mistake...

 

[ThePeacent]

I think nearly any knife is up to the task. The weak point is the user. So many people don't really know how to use knives to their potential, being in the kitchen or out and about.

The Rat 1 was the first knife that came to mind when reading the op's question, but I'm confident that the Byrd Cara Cara 2 FRN that is in my pocket most days is up to any task I could expect a knife to perform.

Yup, I voted for my Cold STeels but now that you say it, I wouldn't have much problem with that one too.

It is an excellent blade, slices great, nice lock and ergos and incredible price
+1 on that

 

[oxman198]

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[Velitrius]

Cold steel dominates the lock strength department with the triad. Anything else is a compromise.

Anything else is a compromise?

Sorry to tell all you folks out there with Benchmades, Spydercos, Kershaws and such... but you'd best start practicing your yoga, because when SHTF you're going to have to bend over and kiss your sorry butt goodbye... you've all compromised.

There's real good stuff out there that won't break the bank and will perform just fine in a pinch. Buck, Kershaw, Opinel, Spyderco... just pick something from a good company, made of good materials and you'll probably get through the zombie apocalypse just fine.

And if you don't, it probably wasn't because you compromised on your cutlery.

 

[JD Mandrell]

About the Ganzo agreed too.. inexpensive chinese wonders.. but don´t mention the word Ganzo in this forum, I made that mistake...

LOL, ignore the knuckleheads, buy what you want.

I EDC a Sebenza now, but still carry a cheaper folder on my offhand side. A buddy recently asked "Why do you still carry a cheap folder?" I said because I'm known by most friends and family as "the knife guy", which means they are perpetually asking to "borrow your knife"....and I ain't handing a Sebenza to anybody!

 

[sharp_edge]

LOL, ignore the knuckleheads, buy what you want.

I EDC a Sebenza now, but still carry a cheaper folder on my offhand side. A buddy recently asked "Why do you still carry a cheap folder?" I said because I'm known by most friends and family as "the knife guy", which means they are perpetually asking to "borrow your knife"....and I ain't handing a Sebenza to anybody!

I think your misunderstood the guy. People don't like "Ganzo" not because it's cheap.

 

[afishhunter]

Self defense: No knife. A cane or walking stick would be better. A firearm would be best, if legal for you to carry.
Survival: Buck 110, for a lock back, or a basic SAK, such as the Recruit, or a stockman. or a trapper, or moose ... 440A, 425HC, 1095 (or other 10xx series steel) for ease of sharpening in the field with what ever is handy - river rock, or what ever, since I probably would not have anything suitable to sharpen a "super steel" along.

 

[Nephron44]

"Inexpensive" is a very relative term, so I am going to go with a large 21....

I didn't say "inexpensive." I asked for the bare bones cheapest knife you trust...and a Sebenza? That's the cheapest you trust? Really?

 

[skyhorse]

LOL, ignore the knuckleheads, buy what you want.

I EDC a Sebenza now, but still carry a cheaper folder on my offhand side. A buddy recently asked "Why do you still carry a cheap folder?" I said because I'm known by most friends and family as "the knife guy", which means they are perpetually asking to "borrow your knife"....and I ain't handing a Sebenza to anybody!

Makes perfect sense to me.

 

[JD Mandrell]

I think your misunderstood the guy. People don't like "Ganzo" not because it's cheap.

No I know a lot of the Ganzo stuff is over their designs, which is true on a lot of their models.

My comment on cheap folders was another thought, I should have made separate posts there.

 

[Inazone]

For defensive purposes, I'll go with the Kershaw RJI, which was the predecessor to the knife Gaston posted earlier. I love the overall design and deep-carry clip, and it meets my defensive requirement (as a firearm backup) of having two ambidextrous deployment methods. I wish they'd come out with a US-made version using better steel, but that isn't likely. Discontinued now, but I paid around $25 when new.

For outdoor tasks where a folding knife is appropriate, I'm a fan of the Coast FX350. The grip material and pattern are great for wet weather or when wearing gloves, and the flat grind is extremely well done for a $25 knife. This one is 9Cr17MoV if I recall right.

 

[hermit dave]

Anything else is a compromise?

Sorry to tell all you folks out there with Benchmades, Spydercos, Kershaws and such... but you'd best start practicing your yoga, because when SHTF you're going to have to bend over and kiss your sorry butt goodbye... you've all compromised.

There's real good stuff out there that won't break the bank and will perform just fine in a pinch. Buck, Kershaw, Opinel, Spyderco... just pick something from a good company, made of good materials and you'll probably get through the zombie apocalypse just fine.

And if you don't, it probably wasn't because you compromised on your cutlery.

He was referring to Cold Steel's lock strength and he's correct. Even the diehard haters know the Tri-Ad lock is the strongest, most reliable lock made.