a good all purpose carrying knife??? sportsmans, hunting, etc. for cheap.?

Question

Ive been looking at a few knives withing the range of $20-$40.
something thats tough, built like a tank, medium sized blade. stays sharp for a long time. good grip etc, you know. best bang for the buck

ive been looking at the steve ryan 7 folder. ive heard some good things about them. very high quality for low price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/COLUMBIA-RIVER-CRKT-RYAN-FOLDING-FIXED-BLADE-KNIVES-NIB_W0QQitemZ270158879780QQihZ017QQcategoryZ63794QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
i found it for $19.99.

i heard mtech makes some solid knives, not as good as ryan but still good.

anyone have any suggestions other than the good ol buck knife?

thanks.

Answer 1

If I were you I would go with CRKTs line up, some of which can be found at Wal-Mart or most outdoors type stores. They are well made, sharp and will fit in your price range.The one you have your eye on is a great choice.

Answer 2

Or you could go to Wal-Mart and buy yourself a cheap 99 cent lock-back. Its sharp serrated and fairly tough. If it breaks you got a dollar don't you then get another.

The drawback is it does require occasional honing and the blade is only about 3 in. The handle is plastic and could break but I have wedged this little knife into a crevice and held myself off the ground with it trying to pry apart the metal...I'm only 160 but hell its only a dollar knife

Answer 3

Try the Schrade Brand of Knives, they're really sharp, they're between $30 and $60 and they are tough and good looking. I have one, and it is probably the best knife I own, next to my K-Bar of course.

Answer 4

Smith & Wesson SWAT Folders. They come in different sizes, and with different blade types. I have had mine for 3 or 4 years with absolutly no problems.
http://myknifestore.net/sw-knives-c-35.html

Answer 5

if they are available in the US, buy an Opinel. Cheap, so no big deal when you lose it, and hold an edge like a razor. just make sure that you get a carbon steel one rather than stainless. Not too pretty, but a good working knife

Answer 6

If you don’t like to sharpen a knife try this one.
http://www.knivesplus.com/gerberknifegb-41548.html


I have one and it’s light and makes a good all around work knife.
If it get dull trash the blade and insert another one.
It takes normal box knife blades that you can get anywhere.
I got mine at Wal-Mart for around $10.00.

D58


Hunting with Rifle, Pistol, Muzzle loader and Bow for over 3 decades.
Reloading Rifle, Pistol and shotgun for over 3 decades.

Answer 7

they have plenty at Lows, pretty good ones there 4 at least 30 bucks..ill look there if u want a good cheap knife..

Answer 8

Gerber Paraframe II or a buck pathfinder. I personally have the Gerber and I really like it

http://www.gerber-tools.com/Gerber-Paraframe-I-fine-edge-22-48444.htm

Answer 9

I think you should get a Boker Magnum tanto folder with top lock. I may be a little biased tho.

Answer 10

hey man i got this camo kinfe and its "Mtech usa" dude its nice! sharp as hell good grip and is heavy and thats a good thing...it means it was made right! and i even got it for free..maybe try to find one? heck i would have payed 50 for it...