USA made folder about $100, one handed open?

[jloh]

I'm looking for preferably a thumb stub. It doesn't have to be fidget friendly like a Civivi. The only ones I know about are the buck 110 slims, are there any others you guys know of? I do have a buck 110, which is great, but you can't open it one handed.

 

[Stringjam7]

I think you can still get a Kershaw Blur for around $100. If you don't like the assist, it's pretty easy to take out. I like it better de-assisted - gets rid of the tension when closing one-handed.

 

[AntDog]

Lots of Kershaws. I’d look for an old Knockout. I think the Link is readily available and is a nice blade.

 

[Daedric Panther]

Gently used benchmade griptillian? Otherwise kershaw

 

[Medieval Peasant]

Spyderco Lil’ Native and various Kershaws like the Blur, Leek, Scallion, etc.

 

[jloh]

Thanks guys, I forgot Kershaw also makes knives in the USA.

 

[jloh]

I'll get the kershaw bel air since I can get it at a 60%+ discount.

 

[Old Biker]

I do have a buck 110, which is great, but you can't open it one handed.

Well that's not true. I open a standard 110 one handed all the time. It goes into the sheath pivot down, blade to the rear. grab the blade as you draw it from the sheath. A small shake of the wrist and the weight of the handle snaps it open.

O.B.

 

[jloh]

Yes, ok you can open it one handed like that, I've done it too.

 

[Mk-211]

Kershaw Blur's come in various steels, M4, damascus, BDZ-1, Magnacut...

 

[edgelion]

Gerber offers a few, but it seems they only put studs on their axis lock knives and for some reason that immediately adds a hundred bucks.

I've got 2 Bel Airs so far and love them to death. If I could get another for under $100 I'd have four.

 

[grownstar]

I was dropping in to recommend the Bel Air but looks like you already figured that one out on your own. I love mine. Most carried knife last year and I'm sure 2025 will be no different.

 

[MarbReds]

Another vote for Kershaw, but I like the Link more than the Blur. The 20cv model often drops below $100 on the very big online shopping site.

 

[lambertiana]

Another vote for Kershaw, but I like the Link more than the Blur. The 20cv model often drops below $100 on the very big online shopping site.

Be very careful buying knives there. Many are counterfeit.

 

[Danny Linguini]

I'll get the kershaw bel air since I can get it at a 60%+ discount.

Can’t miss with this one. It’s become my favorite carry. It’s one of the sliciest knives I own, and one of the lightest, and super easy to open and close.

 

[DavidABQ]

The Buck Vantage and Spitfire knives are both one hand opening and I am pretty sure they can be had for under $100.

 

[Danny Linguini]

Speaking of Buck, might I also suggest the Sprint Select. Very solid, easy operating (I find much easier than the Vantage), and several variations can be had for $65.

 

[MarbReds]

Be very careful buying knives there. Many are counterfeit.

True. What matters is verifying that the vendor who is actually fulfilling the sale is legitimate and well vetted, as with anything else on that site.

 

[mnblade]

Buck 110 Slim Pro TRX.

 

[strategy9]

Buck Bantams are super cheap, simple, anerican made one hand opening knives.

If you can live without a pocket clip, (and don't mind orange), you can currently get a Buck Pursuit w/ an s35vn blade for $100 or less. (Standard green with a 420hc blade is even less yet).

And while they don't get a whole lot of love around here as a company, Bear Ops (Bear & Sons) also has a couple options, like a Rancor IV w/ a 14c28n steel blade.