Lookin' for a knife

[Marshwheeling]

My Benchmade Griptilian and Mini Barrage are great knives, but I have had to replace both of them after the clip snagged on something and they jumped out of my pocket. Since I can’t afford to replace too many $100+ knives, my strategy now is to carry cheaper knives, ones that won't make me cry to lose them.

I usually carry three smallish knives in a pocket; they all require two hands. If I want a one-hand opener, I like the Ontario RAT 2 and the Kabar Dozier, at about 25 and 15 bucks respectively. So far, I have left the clips on both, but both are small enough for pocket carry as well. (The third knife in that second, admittedly lousy, photo is a Kershaw with the Emerson wave opener.)

 

[Kanewpadle]

I have several Benchmade knives. The clips are strong enough to last. The Bugout and Griptilian are priced reasonably well. The Axis lock is probably the strongest made and easy to open and close with one hand.

 

[Mexican Kerry]

I like the Benchmade Volli. True one-handed operation regardless of which hand you are. Good blade (S30V). Its expensive enough that I cried when I lost my first one, but so good I had to replace it with another. And I didn't lose it from it jumping out of my pocket, I'm just forgetful and don't remember where I put it down. Last I can recall I was using it to open a carton at Home Depot, I suspect some floor sweeper saw it on the shelf and hit the jackpot that day.

 

[Mexican Kerry]

double post.

 

[shouldazagged]

My Spyderco Endura has a flat steel clip that absolutely will not let go. No worries about losing it. I have a Kershaw OSO Sweet I like a lot, and it has a good clip, but normally I pocket carry it. Very sharp out of the box, assisted opener, smaller than the Endura or Delica.

The OSO Sweet is in your price range.

 

[fishcreekrim]

Benchmade Griptillian

I prefer the mini-griptillian, which is sized closer to the OP’s specs.

 

[OLDSTER]

I've been carrying an auto every day for years . This is my current inventory. L to R. Bushmaster Tactical, Piranha Bodyguard, Boker Kalish., Gerber Covert. My favorite is the Piranha; however, as many here will attest to, the Boker ( less than $60) is the best "bang-for-buck" auto on the market.

 

[BAM-BAM]

My edc is a Benchmade North Fork ..... 2.99" blade very non-tacticooool. $150ish.

That said...... weekend/hard use knives............

Kershaw Blur $50-60 on Amazon

Ganzo....Chinese Benchmade knockoff Model G704 3.35" blade axis lock; $17 on Amazon 93% four or five star reviews.

Use it lose it ........ get another from Amazon in 2 days; free shipping, for <$20.

 

[Maddog 521]

I've been carrying one of these for the last few months. Both stay sharp and are easy to carry.
The Beretta is made by Maserin
The Moore Maker is made here in the USA

 

[MRB1]

My day to day activities, like feeding the critters, putting out hay, and fencing repairs prevent me from carrying a knife of any real value. There's several good Benchmades somewhere out on the place that saw very little use before going gone. The more you spend on a knife is directly proportional to the chances of loosing it. I now carry a cheap folder from Tractor Supply (Taylor Brand) that refuses to get lost, and if it does - I'm out only a few bucks.

 

[H Richard]

I have carried this Kershaw Leek for 12 years now, and it is used for all kinds of chores, from cutting into a steak on the grill to opening cardboard boxes or stripping wire. It holds a edge very well, but isn't too difficult to resharpen. (I try and not let it get too dull, but touch it up every couple weeks). The all metal grip and the tough finish will last forever and the clip is very strong. If the "assisted" torsion bar gets a little weak one call to Kershaw gets you a half dozen new ones at no charge.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Cutlery Corner, for all its imperfections and silly stuff also has some nice, inexpensive fodders and hunters.

 

[Narragansett]

Well, if you want inexpensive, and ddo not mind a switchblade, the mini Boker Kalashnikov from Blade HQ or Grindworx is the way to go. about 30.00. Fast opening and sharp not to mention well built. I have Benchmades ans Piranha and Microtech, but for every day, these are great. it may be available in a folder. When I lose on, and I have, I do not cry

 

[357-RevolverGuy]

Check out the new Buck 112 slim. I think it meets your criteria. Under 3" blade, thumb studs, and an attractive pocket clip that has strong retention. It won't slide out. I bought one a month ago and have been carrying it daily.

A lot of the knives others have mentioned here are nearing the $100+ range, which to me is not what you're looking for (inexpensive). This one runs between $30-35.

 

[gwpercle]

I've lost two folding one-hand knives in the past 6 months. I carry one clipped to my right front pocket, and all I can figure is that the clips weakened just enough for the knife to slip off while I was bending or twisting. What I want is a one-hand opening and closing working knife, which will get battered, abraded, and re-sharpened when necessary, and which will have to have a pocket clip which will stay strong.

Don't need braggin' rights, just a good functional knife. Inexpensive would be good in light of recent history.

~ 3" blade, does not need to be made from hand-forged Tibetan meteorite or graced with a rare and colorful tyrannosaurus coprolite handle.

Any suggestions?

Kershaw makes a line of assisted openers priced below $50.00.
They are not made in the USA but they are decent knives.
The last one I purchased was the Fatback (1935) list price $39.99 and on Amazon sale for $22.32 with free shipping !
Good blade design and handle shape , one hand open and close and for $22.32 a great knife and you don't cry if lost. Reversable pocket clip seems sturdy to me .
I think I'm going to order another as a spare !
Kershaw has several in this price range... I love em all.
The Leek is a little on the light side for hard use the Fatback is much more robust .
Gary

 

[Jack Ryan]

I've lost two folding one-hand knives in the past 6 months. I carry one clipped to my right front pocket, and all I can figure is that the clips weakened just enough for the knife to slip off while I was bending or twisting. What I want is a one-hand opening and closing working knife, which will get battered, abraded, and re-sharpened when necessary, and which will have to have a pocket clip which will stay strong.

Don't need braggin' rights, just a good functional knife. Inexpensive would be good in light of recent history.

~ 3" blade, does not need to be made from hand-forged Tibetan meteorite or graced with a rare and colorful tyrannosaurus coprolite handle.

Any suggestions?

I have a bench made I've had for years now. I lost it once unloading stuff out in the drive way. When I found it again I took the clip off and bent it just a slight bit more to make it tighter and and put the screws back in it. It's stayed good and tight just the same ever since. Never another problem.

I carry mine exactly as you describe your own.

 

[Drm50]

I never had any luck with cheap knives. Most of them have cold blanked
stainless blades that won't hold an edge. There is better steel in the old
$1 Barlow knives they use to sell off cards. I bought 40 some Cold Steel
knives at auction. Every thing from Rambow Bowie to folders. They were
all stainless I think. They were razor sharp new and would sharpen. I would have kept one of the folders but they all had those tactical blades
that have 1/2 serrated blades. I have had Gerbers, Buck, Case and Marble
knives the last few years that amount to a fancy handle, blades are junk.
When I buy a knife the first thing I lot at is blade steel. If it's Stainless I'm
not interested. I made a good many knives when I was working in a factory when I was a kid. The tool room guy had been making knives for
years. Mostly out of saw blades. I remember I would get some steel I thought would make a good knife. The tool room guy, who was teaching
me would take the steel and put a small magnet on it. If it didn't have good attraction he would pitch it in scrap bin. His other test was to shove
it into a grinding wheel and watch sparks. If it didn't have enough carbon
in it to cast a good spark it also hit the scrap bin. I often think about doing
that to one of these new knives. I have done it with cheap ones and spark
tells me they aren't knife steel.

 

[andy52]

I've been partial to SOG knives for years I currently carry a Flash II that I've had for about 15 years. Prior to that I carried a SOG Tomcat folder carried in a belt sheath, I still have it but it's not a clip on and it's pretty heavy.

 

[viney266]

Kershaw 1550 blackout for about a decade. It has taken an enormous amount of abuse, and is in my pocket as I type.

 

[80sgyrene]

Great knife and quite a bargain. So happy with my first one I bought a second. Click the link and thank me later.
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