What is a knife at around 50 dollars that will last a lifetime?

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Noswad0208

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I want something sturdy to give a couple people as Christmas gifts. Preferably a folder but fixed blades are welcome too.
 
For a folder: Kershaw Cryo II (~$40)
For a fixed blade: ESEE Izula (~$40-45)

Nice thing with the Izula is that it comes in many colors, so you can get different ones for all your friends.
 
BK14 or 15 with a little care, I think a kershaw shallot is right there, you can get like 3 kershaw chills for $50. A couple of Swiss Army kinves can be had for every $50 spent. I am looking at getting Ontario Utilitac IIs for all the males on my shopping list coupled with a Lansky turnbox, price for both is under $50.
Some more details on receivers use would be nice, maybe if you are looking for pretty or cool, kinda ideas.
 
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I love traditionals, but the people that I plan on giving the knives to aren't really into traditionals. They like to flick knives open with way to much force and have a liking toward jarbenzas and "survival" knives with compasses and waterproof compartments. Sorry for not being specific.
 
For around $12 you could just get them a Sanrenmu 710. I was actually pretty impressed with the one I bought. If they are going to abuse the things, why not give them a nice knife on the cheap.
 
Noswad0208 said:
I love traditionals, but the people that I plan on giving the knives to aren't really into traditionals. They like to flick knives open with way to much force and have a liking toward jarbenzas and "survival" knives with compasses and waterproof compartments. Sorry for not being specific.
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Seriously look at the Utilitacs.
 
I don't know about the kerhaw cryo, Kershaw spring assist knives generally have to have the springs replaced after a bit. What's your plan with it?
 
Well, I bought this Buck 112 around 1981 and I can't remember what I payed for it, but the knife has seen a lot of use and abuse. Last year one of the wood panels came loose. I shipped it to Buck and after a couple of weeks the knife dropped on my door mat. Fully refurbished, polished and sharpened. No questions asked and no costs at all.

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Cold Steel Voyager if they like to slam their knives open. Those also have better than average cutting geometry, so they'll get a taste of solid performance as well as toughness.
 
Noswad0208 said:
I want something sturdy to give a couple people as Christmas gifts. Preferably a folder but fixed blades are welcome too.
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You do not give us much to go on. What sort of knife and use? At around $50 you can get a lot of good knives. Please give us a bit more information...Christmas is approaching fast.
Here are a few suggestions:
Folders
1. Spyderco Delica (currenltly on sale for $54. You can email me and I'll tell you where). Most people love this knife, me included. It comes in colors.
2. Spyderco CAT at about $46. I carry mine regularly. I love this inexpensive knife. This is a pocket knife sized knife.
3. Spyderco Dragonfly FRN at $52. This is a nice, small knife that will perform like a bigger one. My wife stole mine. You have color choices.
4. The Kershaw Leek. This is a slim, assisted opening knife and it comes in colors and has great steel. The only problem is you have to keep the safety on. But a little practice and you can disengage it with your pinky while firing the flipper. It comes in colors and some very dressy editions, too. I might also mention the smaller Scallion.
5. The Buck 112 Ecolite Paperstone is a 112 but much lighter. The regular 112 is nice, too. http://www.knifeworks.com/buck112ecoliteplumredpaperstonehandleplainedge.aspx#.VIrcQdKUeSo


Fixed
1. Kershaw Field Knife Hunter. It has superior steel, G10 scales in black or orange, leather sheath, and made in the USA for $33.
2. Kershaw Skinner (Esee Izula sized). It has superior steel, G10 scales in black or orange, leather sheath, and made in USA for $29.
These are two great products. I have both.
 
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