What Knives under $20 Exceeded Your Expectations?

Every Mora I have ever purchased.

Snagged a Kabar Dozier one time for 18 bucks. Great little knife.

Several SAK's.

Opinel

Green River Works camp knife.
 
Many of the classic afordable knives are already mentioned.
I'll add my recent discovery: Sanrenmu 710. Yes, it is debated, but there is no doubt that it quality-wise exceeds my expectations. More so than many of the other budget knife contenders.
 
2 year old thread! :D

I like Victorinox SAKs, Rough Rider slip joints, Sanrenmu, and Buck 300 series for my sub $20 favorites.
 
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Svord Peasant
 
Based on other SRM threads here, I suspect that Rough Riders are made by
SanRenMu. If SRM is good enough for some Spydercos... ;)
 
marindale 24 and 25 inch british crocodile machetes.......10.99.....available locally i dont think you can get either the model 648 or the 635 in the mainland. its not a knife but thats a steal..........a simple mill file and they are true hellishly sharp blades.:)

fried
 
+2 on the A.G. Russell Hunter Scalpel. I ordered it, because I thought the blade geometry (ffg drop point), AUS-10, light weight, and Thumbolt sheath seemed like a lot for the money when all taken together. Even though I had seen the knife's specs on the site, I was surprised by its small size, but it really has epitomized the old saying "big things come in small packages". The knife's design and materials allow it to do work outsize in comparison to it's dimensions. Barring loss (knocks on wood), I expect to have it a long time.

The sharpness and edge-holding of the AUS-10 have been great. I really wish someone could tell me why it isn't used more often.
 
I really like my 15 dollar kershaw od 2.
It has great fit and finish and i love the special flipper action.
Just a nice little knife for a very low price.
 
peanutisacutie said:
+2 on the A.G. Russell Hunter Scalpel. I ordered it, because I thought the blade geometry (ffg drop point), AUS-10, light weight, and Thumbolt sheath seemed like a lot for the money when all taken together. Even though I had seen the knife's specs on the site, I was surprised by its small size, but it really has epitomized the old saying "big things come in small packages". The knife's design and materials allow it to do work outsize in comparison to it's dimensions. Barring loss (knocks on wood), I expect to have it a long time.

The sharpness and edge-holding of the AUS-10 have been great. I really wish someone could tell me why it isn't used more often.
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yep i agree the thumbolt sheath is very cool. :thumbup:
 
Thought of a few more....

Just bought a Tramontina 14 inch bolo machete thats awesome for 6 bucks new. Also have 4 or 5 rough riders and I am honestly floored by the quality.
 
Tramontina machetes
Condor machetes
Opinels
Moras

And one of the best $20 purchases I've ever made: brand new Vic Alox Farmer (got this a while ago on clearance...wish I bought 10 more... :))
 
i still haven't seen anyone say steel warrior yet(i may have missed something). they seem about as good as rough riders. i have both and like the fit and finish. i haven't had them very long though so i guess time and use will tell.
 
I picked up a Kiwi brand cleaver at a Vietnamese grocery store a few years back for $10-$12. Made in Taiwan, unknown stainless, about 8" x 4" x 3/32", wood handle. I'm not sorry I got it.

Frank
 
SANRENMU!!! SANRENMU +1000 If you look hard enough you can get 3 710's for a little bit over $20.00, That is the best deal in the knife world right now, all politics aside, I now have over 15 different models by this company for under $100.00, All of them being awesome! :D lol but other goods ones are Moras, Kershaw Half-Ton, Buck Lite Fixed Blades, Buck Bantam and Opinels! Need to try me some Rough Riders though.

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Can't forget about the Tramontina Machetes, Amazing for the price! Also the Condor Bushcraft series and the Cold Steel Pendleton Hunter lite model and the G.I Tanto, Amazing knives for the price.
 
I recently picked up this Chinese Rough Rider RR1021 3-3/8" lockback for $20 and I'm very impressed with the quality of materials, fit & finish and solid lockup. The blade and bolster are pattern-wielded "San Mai" with a solid carbon steel core. It takes a grabby razor sharp edge and holds it pretty well so far, though time will tell. I think it compares well with similar knives costing around four times as much.

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