Good hard use knives in the $40-$60 Range

[Tomahawkman]

My girlfriend and I plan to buy her dad a new knife for Father's Day,

he currently had the gerber swagger or mini swagger cant remember, it doesn't hold an edge for more than a few days. I sharpen it and try to maintain it but he uses it everyday and he works in a machine shop. I think the blade is coming in contact with metal surfaces alot but I can't say for sure. Either way it's a 20 dollar knife with cheap steel.

looking for remondations on blades of similar size to the Gerber Swagger that had a better steel for hard use in the 40-60 dollar range.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

 

[gregr]

Anything Buck, even their low-end folders are better than Gerber. Check out Buck Knives, look at Amazon for them. Not sure what a 110 hunter goes for anymore, but that knife is wonderful.

 

[wesnellans]

And Buck is now offering 110s in 5160 steel evidently. Just the right price range...

Buck Knives 110 Charcoal 5160 Carbon Steel Folding Hunter Knife W/Sheath 110GYSSH https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016LFJPIA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RJ0mzb8M93C7T

 

[Tomahawkman]

I've got a 110 he likes it but really needs something with a pocket clip.

ill look into some of their other blades.

 

[gregr]

I've got a 110 he likes it but really needs something with a pocket clip.

ill look into some of their other blades.

Here you go:

https://www.buckknives.com/products?category=knives.everyday&carry-system=pocket-clip

See if any of those would work, then check Amazon for pricing.

 

[bwframe]

If it comes into metal contact, why not a utility knife? And maybe a fat pack of higher end blades?

 

[seedubs1]

Yup. If he doesn't use his knife in the right manner, there's no sense in getting him a good knife. If it's going to be used to cut on metal and beaten up all the time, a utility blade where you just swap the blade would be the best option.

 

[kludge]

If he's going to use it in a machine shop, find something with D2 tool steel. You can get the Ontario RAT with D2 now and it's in the price range.

 

[wesnellans]

If he's going to use it in a machine shop, find something with D2 tool steel. You can get the Ontario RAT with D2 now and it's in the price range.

ESEE folders as well. If you prefer the blade shape and frame locks over the liner lock RATs

 

[TheDude]

ESEE folders as well. If you prefer the blade shape and frame locks over the liner lock RATs

Yeah, I've been using an Avispa folder for more than a year and it's a pretty decent knife.

 

[Tomahawkman]

My girlfriend found the Kershaw Blurr and was set on that. We will see how it holds up, I tried to push the RAT in D2 but it was a lost cause.

 

[Bhart89]

Ditto the RAT. Great value.