What is the best Pocket knife you can get for $50?

[RK2543]

I was looking for my first pocket knife and i all i saw was a lot CCC.I wanted a good pocket for $50 that would last.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Its meant to go in the sheath it comes with instead of in your pocket, but a buck 110 will last you a life time if you take care of it.
Victorinox also makes great knives that will last a lifetime if you take care of them ( many well under 40$ )
The case sodbuster and sodbuster jr are excellent knives for around 30$, and will also last a lifetime.

Many modern folders for 50$ or less are going to be budget knives that may not be lifetime users, thought I know that Kershaw has a few American made models for about 50$ or just under, but I have no experience with them.

Many people are going to ask what your going to do with your knife, and will end up telling you to save and spend a little more but these knives I've listed are great no matter what you'll be doing with your knife.

 

[jc57]

What are you going to use it for? What is your plan for keeping it sharp?

 

[Rich S]

If you're looking for a folding knife for belt pouch carry, perhaps a Schrade Old Timer folding hunter? Like the Buck 110 but only $20. If not for a belt pouch, maybe Buck Vantage or Glacier 300? Both with pocket clips.

Rich

 

[ATJ999]

Ontario RAT, 1 or 2 folders. Great EDC.
Real Steel Sea Eagle. That is slightly larger than the Rat 1, but is a flipper.
You have to decide what style of knife you want too. But those are two great knives. Especially for the price you get them for.

 

[lemonslush]

Spyderco Dragonfly Se H1. I think they go for 53$ ish...Its also the best knife money can buy IMO.

 

[mec003]

Ontario Rat 1, Spyderco tenacious, buck 110 (if you don't mind belt carry), several Kershaw models (I like the skyline alot).

 

[Ratman79]

Something from Spyderco

 

[craytab]

Let's not forget the Utilitac II.

 

[Armadew]

Get a RAT1 and use the change to buy a beer.

 

[halden.doerge]

Rat 1 in D2 is a solid choice. The new Cutjack from Steel Will is a new contender for that throne, though I think.

 

[miltmaldo]

I how about a kershaw Blur

 

[barmettlerjosh]

Rat 1 or rat 2 in d2, Spyderco tenacious, Kershaw Skyline, buck bantam or buck vantage.

 

[panoz77]

I second Rat 1 in D2

 

[Shorttime]

"Best" can only ever be a personal choice. The one I like an awful lot for under fifty is the Batum.

Designed by Jesper Voxnaes, and built by Columbia River Knife And Tool. The blade steel is their usual 8CroV- whatever, and it needs attention from the hone on a regular basis. The size, shape, and ergonomics are very right.

 

[GasMan1]

I'll second something from Spyderco or a Case Xx. Depending on your preference.

 

[NorthernSouthpaw]

Folder with sheath.
Buck 110

For a clip folder without sheath I would suggest the following.
Ontario RAT 1, or 2. (They are the large & small versions of the same design)
Ontario Utilitac II. Multiple selections here for handle and blade shapes.
Kershaw Blur, Assisted opening
Kershaw Link, Assisted opening
Spyderco Delica, over $50 new, but you should find one for around $50 used here on the Exchange.
Spyderco Dragonfly, Essentially a smaller version of the Delica. You may find one new for $50-ish. Easy to find used for cheaper.

Remember. The search is half the fun!!

 

[fjblair]

Kershaw and Spyderco is where I would look.

 

[znapschatz]

If you're looking for a folding knife for belt pouch carry, perhaps a Schrade Old Timer folding hunter? Like the Buck 110 but only $20. If not for a belt pouch, maybe Buck Vantage or Glacier 300? Both with pocket clips.

Rich

I fully agree the Buck 110 and Vantage Select, which comes in large and small models, are well worth the money, and can be had for much less than $50. There is a blade steel upgrade available for a Vantage Pro version that comes in at @ $50. I have both, but have found the Select (large) suits me just fine, so that’s what I have in my pocket right now. After six years of moderate use, it is still right and tight. I also have the Buck 110, which I think a bit heavy for EDC purposes, but for sustained cutting, it is the most comfortable folding knife I own. The Schrade, if I’m thinking of the right model, is a Buck 110 clone, Chinese made, not quite up to the Buck original version quality, and I’m not familiar with the Glacier 300. It is a budget Chinese made import, though, and both USA Bucks are priced well under your $50 limit. But that’s your call.

 

[strategy9]

Under $50 a few brands that come to mind, (w/ my favorite model)

Buck (Vantage)
Kershaw (Scrambler)
Cold Steel (Finn wolf)
Real Steel (Gerfalcon)
Buck Spitfire in s30v at copperandclad comes on at $49.99, and the Kizlyar Supreme Ute is currently on sale at bladeHQ for $49.99

Slipjoints: Base, Boker, Buck, Rough Rider, Colt