What is the cheapest you are comfortable with?

mmarkh said:
I don't concern myself with low prices.I won't support China.I carry a SAK or a slipjoint along with another folder which is usually my Manix or Ritter Mini Grip in M2.It is not a money thing,I just don't get to excited by many of the lower end models.Could someone explain the attraction of Opinels.I just don't get it.
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Absolute laser cutting ability, ease of sharpening. I put a thin convex edge on my #6, and it will outcut anything I own- except another convexed folder of similar stock thickness.
 
The best USA made knives I have found for the money are the Buck 110/112 ($30), and also the Benchmade Mini-Griptilian ($55). The only knives that i will carry that are not made in the USA are Victorinox swiss army knives.
 
mmarkh said:
I don't concern myself with low prices.I won't support China.I carry a SAK or a slipjoint along with another folder which is usually my Manix or Ritter Mini Grip in M2.It is not a money thing,I just don't get to excited by many of the lower end models.Could someone explain the attraction of Opinels.I just don't get it.
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for me , its a few things , the blade takes an unbeliveable edge that even my wife has no trouble keeping shaing sharp , they way out perform other knives Ive had in general work and in game dressing . Big point scorers with me .

then there is the look of a knife that is so simply made with a real wood handle and has a twist lock instead of the more usual locks

if you want an upmarket Opinel , you can find them with walnut and ivory handles on ebay even .
 
My cheapest (decent quality EDC) was my Vic Spartan. I still use that knife, just not my EDC right now.
 
I have been carrying the Kershaw JunkYard Dog II for EDC for over two weeks. It cost $41.55 and I just love this knife. I have finally gotten over the fact that I thought the blade to kind of ugly at first, I like it just fine now. It is also made in the USA.
 
i got 3 s@w knifes i use at work!i abuse the crap out of them and when they dull i sharpen them on a grinding wheel!i have no pitty in them for being cheap and so far they serve there purpose well.....from me using a benchmade at work.junk knifes have a purpose to me like good knifes i use for weekend carry.:)
 
Currently I only EDC a little SAK classic, due to the nature of the work and location I am in. Previously I would EDC my Leatherman wave when I was blue collar. At other times, it's been a Cold Steel SRK, or a Swamp Rat Battle Rat. When I am hiking or hunting, it can be quite a combination of knives/tools.
 
price isnt the most important thing to me. As long as the knife will hold up, is comfortable and will get the job done i'll carry it. Currently i carry a sog flash II, But thats just because my girlfriend stole my Native, and the new one hasnt come in the mail yet.
 
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