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I am new here and I hope this is in the right spot. I apologize if it isn't. I am looking to buy a knife for no more than $100 before shipping and all that. Now that I have given a price range. I shall give you my concerns and drawbacks. I have read a lot on these forums in the past couple hours and I am more confused then ever.

I live in Louisiana. I sweat more than any person I know. More than any two people I know. That is my first concern. I work nine hour shifts in the Sun.
I want a knife that it's fairly easy to sharpen because after all if I can't sharpen it it's no good to me. That being said I have never sharpened a knife before.
I want a knife that can achieve a really sharp edge.

I would also like to know that if I kept this in my pocket for 9 hours of constant sweat and dust and grit from working outside will I be able to keep it rust free? Will rinsing it off when I get home after a nine hour shift and putting some type of oil on the blade keep it from rusting?

I asked all of this because I want a good knife and spending $100 is no easy task when you're taking care of a disabled mother and mentally ill uncle. Money is extremely tight and it takes a while to get a little bit of money that I can actually use for something I want. I don't want to end up blowing my money.
 
Ontario rat 1...
Open pillar construction (easy knife cleaning)
Linerlock , you should stay a way from back and axis locks (dust and grid) even better would be A frame lock.
Aus8 steel, easy sharpening and fairly good edge retention.
For the money one of the best out there IMO.

Succes with the search ;)
 
Cold Steel Recon 1. It won't rust. Easy enough to clean. It will get sharp.

You should learn how to sharpen it though, because if you don't it won't be any good to you. ;)
 
Welcome! :thumbup:

Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. Not sexy, but all you really need. If you let us know what you do with your knife we can suggest a specific model.

And you'll have enough left over to by an idiot proof (even I can use it!) Spydeco Sharpmaker sharpening system.
 
If rust is a concern for you, consider the Spyderco Salt line (Dragonfly Salt, Salt 1, Pacific, Atlantic, a few others). The steel they are made of literally cannot rust, you could leave it underwater for 10 years and it would not have corroded at all. Thus, there's no need to worry about maintenance other than the occasional sharpening. The steel isn't the hardest out there, but it will keep its edge better than most entry-level steels like AUS-8 or 8Cr13MoV. Plus, the Salt line are all extremely lightweight and tolerant of dirt/gunk in the works - they are intended as saltwater knives for things like diving, boating, and fishing. They aren't the cheapest out there, but they aren't exorbitantly priced either. The smaller ones like the Dragonfly and Salt 1 are around $50-60 street price from vendors, while the larger models like the Pacific are around $70.
 
Welcome to the forum with best wishes for you and your family. I also think the Dragonfly Salt would be an excellent choice for you.
 
Cutting boxes ,plastic, tape, rubber off speaker wires and rubber valve stems...

I I was actually looking at the Recon 1 but then the stuff I read about the steel they are made out of I started questioning that.
 
NoobKnife said:
Cutting boxes ,plastic, tape, rubber off speaker wires and rubber valve stems...

I I was actually looking at the Recon 1 but then the stuff I read about the steel they are made out of I started questioning that.
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It's AUS-8. The steel is fine. For about $45 bucks it is an excellent deal.
 
forgot to mention I have no fingernails so it has to have some type of thumb stud or something to open easily
 
NoobKnife said:
forgot to mention I have no fingernails so it has to have some type of thumb stud or something to open easily
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Well that's important to know. Would have saved me the SAK suggestion.

I like the Kabar Dozier Folding Hunter line...very nice knives.
 
I also think that anything from Spyderco's H1 Salt lineup would be great for your purposes. Not the best out there for edge retention, but easy to sharpen and no rust, ever. You also get the Spydie hole for ease of opening. I personally, like it much better than thumbstuds. It is bigger on the Salt knives and will work while wearing gloves, with a little practice.
 
This is a Kershaw Tremor, the knife will only set you back $20. But don't let the low price scare you off, it's a very capable knife.
it opens with a flipper ( no studs ) and it has a spring assist.
The good thing is , it also carries Kershaw's excellent warranty.

 
You really can't go wrong with Spyderco IMO. My favorite knife company by far. Look on the exchange here and you can find excellent deals on knives. The Recon 1 may only be the lowly Aus-8, but CS's heat treat is nothing short of phenomenal. Great knife, if a bit heavy.

The manix 2 lightweight is a very nice knife in your price range.
 
I will agree with both the Kabar Dozier folding knife recommendation & the Spyderco salt. I'm not that crazy about Spyderco's usually, but the salt is a good call for your qualities your seeking, I would recommend the Pacific Salt, and I have a couple of the Kabar Doziers, and they are very under-rated knifes.

Good luck on your search--let us know what you choose.
 
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