WHATS YOU FAVORITE KNIFE BRANDS???

[npark362]

IM LOOKING TO BUY A FEW NEW KNIFES AND IM NOT REALLY SURE WHAT BRANDS ARE GOOD AND WHAT BRANDS ARE SHEET.. ALSO WHAT ARE SOME THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING KNIFES?

 

[jd4320t]

What is your budget? What do you want to do with the knives?

 

[npark362]

$5o or so.. basic carry or out doors knives

 

[Darral27]

That price range I like kabar, they make a little of everything quality is good for the price.

 

[Papa]

I like SOG knives.

One thing to look for in a good knife is little to no play in the blade when its extended. The handle and blade should be as one. Wiggle in a blade is bad. Another thing to look at is the type of steel the blade is made from.

 

[ModernGunner]

My favorite is any knife I carry at the moment, that's sharp enough to shave with.

Which includes all my knives.

 

[chezuki]

$5o or so.. basic carry or out doors knives

Folders or fixed?

 

[Faine]

1. Why are you yelling? Perhaps a course in inter-netiquette is in order.
2. Folder, Auto or Fixed?
3. Budget. 50usd, check.
4. End Use? Basic Carry/Outdoor, check.
5. Size? Do you want a larger or smaller knife?
6. I have no real solutions for you, I've just been around enough to know the people that do have good solutions like more information about your needs.
7. I'd tell you to save a bit more and get an Izula, but that's me.

 

[npark362]

folders

 

[chezuki]

folders

Well that narrows it down...

What kind of folder? Auto? assisted? flipper? non-locking? locking? if locking, what kind of lock? blade shape? blade grind? serrated? plain? partially serrated? size? steel preference? Finish?

 

[shooter521]

I'm not a knife guy in general, but I have been happy with the Spyderco folders I've carried for the past several years, specifically the Native III (out of production, but several other Native styles are still available).

 

[Trav43]

Well a folder for $50 would be an American Kershaw. But to answer the original question I am partial to Benchmade for folders.

 

[lovemachine]

Add about $40 to that, and you can get a Spyderco delica or a spyderco Endura.

 

[RLC]

Kershaw, Gerber and SOG are all in your price range but I recommend spending a bit more and trying a Benchmade. They're my favorite. They hold a wicked edge.

 

[cesna250]

I think SOG is the best for anybody who doesn't wanna spend a whole lot.

 

[sipherblitz]

for folder, benchmade and Zero Tolerance.. fo rfixed blades.. ESSE and TOPS

 

[rjstew317]

Spyderco endura full FFG, you should be able to find a used one in your price range. For a few bucks more you can get a new one. Great knife for the budget minded, especially if you plan on using it on a regular basis

 

[Onionsanddragons]

If $50 is a hard range for you, Cold Steel and SOG are probably the companies that will have the most choice for more rugged, outdoors-capable knives.

I tend to agree that saving a bit more for a Spyderco Endura, or maybe a Benchmade Griptilian will serve you best in the long run. They are very good value for the price.

 

[stony]

Benchmade, Spyderco, and CRK is all I usually buy anymore. Just do some research there are a lot of really great knives floating around.