The BEST Knife For Under $20?

i'd say something from the byrd line. the crows are dirt cheap right now

 

Buck Vantage Select ~19.00

 

byrd crossbill is nice, so is cara cara

 

I'm very pleased with this little guy:



Cost me all of $8. Now it's not going to be as sturdy as my EDC Paramilitary, but for 99% of my cutting needs, it does just fine... and boy is it sharp!

 

And an amazing slicer. The price scared me away from Opinels for years, but I've never heard a bad word said about them, so I picked one up a few weeks ago.

I've never been one to carry a knife in my pocket while I'm at home, but that little Opinel has been in my pocket every day that I don't work and has cut everything that's needed cutting around the house.

It holds an edge relatively well for such a thin grind.

It's not a work horse, but it wasn't intended to be. It's just a good all around pocket knife for people who need to cut.

I don't have any experience with the Byrds, but if they perform even half as well as a Spyderco, then I don't think you can go wrong with one.

Have fun in your search.

 

Ill 2nd that. I use one every day and even though it doesnt stay sharp long, it cuts like a friggen lazer beam.

 

+1 to the opinel
+1 to Buck Vantage select

ANY Victorinox knife that you like will be a great EDC -most of the best models are under or darn near $20. I suggest the basic Pioneer model which goes for just over 20$. (Look at the Victorinox "TSA" confiscations for sale on ebay -they are a steal!)

The Case sodbuster jr is 20 bucks.

 

The one in the picture is a No. 6. It's a small knife:


In comparison with a Paramilitary for size reference.

There's a whole world of inexpensive knives that are of top notch quality.

 

Cara Cara is the way to go. Steel liners, G10 scales... can't lose. I actually prefer it to the Endura. Easily waved too.

 

agreed on the opinels, has my #8 has turfed everything else out of my pocket. Reasonably sheeple friendly as well

 

for a few bucks more, I would say a Kershaw Vapor.

http://www.google.com/products?q=kershaw%20vapor&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wf

 

Anything from Victorinox.
For EDC, a Farmer, Pioneer/Soldier, or Cadet in alox may suit you. The cadet is the thinnest of the bunch, and comes in a variety of colors.