Recommend an everyday budget knife. - KCSR

J3R4N · 2013-07-24, 08:04 PM

Not looking for anything too crazy. The main thing I'd need it for is cutting cardboard and tape on a regular basis. Other than that it'll be a self defense weapon I suppose. I've got a Kershaw with a built in screwdriver that's handy as hell but the blade is crap.

Thanks in advance!

RyanA · 2013-07-24, 09:08 PM

EDC for cutting cardboard and boxes, I'd just get a locking one that uses utility blades. Keep a small pack with you in case you smoke a blade. If that is not what you were after and want something pretty, there are many in the 20-30 price range that seem to be decent.

This guy seems to have a pretty good selection for decent prices: http://www.ebay.com/sch/mountainclmb...p2047675.l2562

After my EDC went scuba diving a few weeks ago, I have decided that cheap is better. When your $100 knife goes diving but never comes back up for air, it's a bad day. Even worse when a customer kicks it in the lake for you....

TheWhiteDevil · 2013-07-24, 09:28 PM

Did u kick the customer in the lake?

RyanA · 2013-07-24, 09:32 PM

I thought about it.... Hoping water goes down enough when fall comes around that I can walk out to where it is.

silversilvia · 2013-07-24, 10:39 PM

Budget?

Spyderco tenacious is a good cheap all around knife.

Hibidi-Shibidi · 2013-07-25, 04:48 PM

Throw a dollar amount out there.

xXSTi-lynXx · 2013-07-25, 04:49 PM

go to walmart and buy a 20$ Gerber

Hibidi-Shibidi · 2013-07-25, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xXSTi-lynXx

go to walmart and buy a 20$ Gerber

Buy a used Chive for the same amount.

fast895ohstang · 2013-07-25, 11:02 PM

I rarely go anywhere without my S&W Swat knife. it gets the shit beat out of it and stays decently sharp

Hegro · 2013-07-26, 12:47 AM

I have a little Kabar I have been caring around for a couple months now. I like it. Only cost around 17-$18.

**zef** · 2013-07-26, 01:04 AM

Buy anything here for $20-40. Blur or Leek are my favorites.

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/kershaw-blems/

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/...nto-blur-blem/

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/...ack-1660olblk/

Avoid Gerber.

J3R4N · 2013-07-26, 09:52 AM

I'd say under $60 if I can get something decent.

J3R4N · 2013-07-26, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zef

Buy anything here for $20-40. Blur or Leek are my favorites.

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/kershaw-blems/

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/...nto-blur-blem/

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/...ack-1660olblk/

Avoid Gerber.

thanks!

silversilvia · 2013-07-26, 10:38 AM

For that price I would also consider a spyderco delica 4. Any of those kershaws will be awesome. I am just a big spyderco fan.

MymonteSS · 2013-07-26, 11:49 AM

I carry a older model of knife from Home Depot that has removable blades. Been carrying it for a while now and does everything just fine without bringing a fancy one and keeping my fancy knives from getting lost. It's one of the first generations of the Husky knives.

69Mach351 · 2013-07-26, 01:22 PM

Opinel if you want something with a cool story behind it, some style, and a reasonable price. You can find them from $7-$100+. I generally run with a $10-$12 version.

http://www.opinel-usa.com/

If you look around, you can find them cheaper

J3R4N · 2013-08-03, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zef

Buy anything here for $20-40. Blur or Leek are my favorites.

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/kershaw-blems/

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/...nto-blur-blem/

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/...ack-1660olblk/

Avoid Gerber.

My Tanto Blur came in today and I love it, Thanks!

Nick B · 2013-08-10, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zef

Buy anything here for $20-40. Blur or Leek are my favorites.

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/kershaw-blems/

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/...nto-blur-blem/

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/...ack-1660olblk/

Avoid Gerber.

Just grabbed a Scallion Frame Lock 1620FL for $25 shipped, they're normally $40. Awesome links, thanks!

**zef** · 2013-08-11, 12:10 AM

I think you guys will be really happy with the Kershaw purchases from Dave (aka KershawGuy). He has the best prices, the only inventory of blems, and great customer service. The Blur and Scallion are both great designs are rock solid knives ... better than anything in the same price range you'll find in store on online.

If you're looking at some of the more expensive models on his site (ie anything over $100), email him via the contact form and ask him for his latest price list. Prices on some, like the 300/301/302/303, are much lower on his price list that he'll email to you.

Nick B · 2013-08-11, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zef

I think you guys will be really happy with the Kershaw purchases from Dave (aka KershawGuy). He has the best prices, the only inventory of blems, and great customer service. The Blur and Scallion are both great designs are rock solid knives ... better than anything in the same price range you'll find in store on online.

If you're looking at some of the more expensive models on his site (ie anything over $100), email him via the contact form and ask him for his latest price list. Prices on some, like the 300/301/302/303, are much lower on his price list that he'll email to you.

Good to know, currently I don't really have an interest in expensive knives though, they are just tools to me personally. He seems quick, I saw he shipped mine out today.

ToDaToast · 2013-08-11, 06:53 PM

i have this work in warehouse where it gets most use.

http://youtu.be/PBF2DqbDTZs

J3R4N · 2013-08-11, 09:29 PM

Still love my blur. It's a blem but I couldn't find any blemishes..

MattCM · 2013-08-12, 01:20 PM

I picked up just one of those Smith & Wesson Special Tactical knives they had up at O'Reilly's a couple years back and I have used that knife countless times. It's a little on the bigger side, but absolutely love it as an everyday budget knife.

Nick B · 2013-08-14, 05:13 PM

Got my Kershaw Scallion for $25 shipped, from Zefs link (Kershaw Guy) liking it a lot. I have no idea why it is a blem, it looks perfect to me.

Hibidi-Shibidi · 2013-08-16, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick B

Got my Kershaw Scallion for $25 shipped, from Zefs link (Kershaw Guy) liking it a lot. I have no idea why it is a blem, it looks perfect to me.

Perfect, man.

You got quality and a great price.

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Hegro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Around.. Posts: 2,360 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 37 Thanks (Received): 32 Likes (Given): 117 Likes (Received): 193 Dislikes (Given): 7 Dislikes (Received): 7	I have a little Kabar I have been caring around for a couple months now. I like it. Only cost around 17-$18. __________________

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RyanA Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mid Missouri Posts: 4,350 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 21 Thanks (Received): 54 Likes (Given): 66 Likes (Received): 255 Dislikes (Given): 17 Dislikes (Received): 7	EDC for cutting cardboard and boxes, I'd just get a locking one that uses utility blades. Keep a small pack with you in case you smoke a blade. If that is not what you were after and want something pretty, there are many in the 20-30 price range that seem to be decent. This guy seems to have a pretty good selection for decent prices: http://www.ebay.com/sch/mountainclmb...p2047675.l2562 After my EDC went scuba diving a few weeks ago, I have decided that cheap is better. When your $100 knife goes diving but never comes back up for air, it's a bad day. Even worse when a customer kicks it in the lake for you....

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RyanA Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mid Missouri Posts: 4,350 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 21 Thanks (Received): 54 Likes (Given): 66 Likes (Received): 255 Dislikes (Given): 17 Dislikes (Received): 7	I thought about it.... Hoping water goes down enough when fall comes around that I can walk out to where it is.

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silversilvia Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 811 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 0 Thanks (Received): 22 Likes (Given): 0 Likes (Received): 51 Dislikes (Given): 1 Dislikes (Received): 0	Budget? Spyderco tenacious is a good cheap all around knife.

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J3R4N Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lee's Summit Posts: 219 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 9 Thanks (Received): 2 Likes (Given): 78 Likes (Received): 24 Dislikes (Given): 1 Dislikes (Received): 4	I'd say under $60 if I can get something decent.

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silversilvia Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 811 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 0 Thanks (Received): 22 Likes (Given): 0 Likes (Received): 51 Dislikes (Given): 1 Dislikes (Received): 0	For that price I would also consider a spyderco delica 4. Any of those kershaws will be awesome. I am just a big spyderco fan.

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MymonteSS Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kansas City, Kansas Posts: 1,756 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 7 Thanks (Received): 17 Likes (Given): 23 Likes (Received): 126 Dislikes (Given): 21 Dislikes (Received): 1	I carry a older model of knife from Home Depot that has removable blades. Been carrying it for a while now and does everything just fine without bringing a fancy one and keeping my fancy knives from getting lost. It's one of the first generations of the Husky knives. __________________

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69Mach351 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE KS Posts: 8,561 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 267 Thanks (Received): 238 Likes (Given): 1826 Likes (Received): 1714 Dislikes (Given): 37 Dislikes (Received): 44	Opinel if you want something with a cool story behind it, some style, and a reasonable price. You can find them from $7-$100+. I generally run with a $10-$12 version. http://www.opinel-usa.com/ If you look around, you can find them cheaper

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zef Administrator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Independence, Meth Capital of the World Posts: 25,817 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 237 Thanks (Received): 308 Likes (Given): 671 Likes (Received): 1077 Dislikes (Given): 6 Dislikes (Received): 22	I think you guys will be really happy with the Kershaw purchases from Dave (aka KershawGuy). He has the best prices, the only inventory of blems, and great customer service. The Blur and Scallion are both great designs are rock solid knives ... better than anything in the same price range you'll find in store on online. If you're looking at some of the more expensive models on his site (ie anything over $100), email him via the contact form and ask him for his latest price list. Prices on some, like the 300/301/302/303, are much lower on his price list that he'll email to you. __________________ Your humble discussion forum facilitator.

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ToDaToast Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 175 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 11 Thanks (Received): 1 Likes (Given): 53 Likes (Received): 15 Dislikes (Given): 5 Dislikes (Received): 1	i have this work in warehouse where it gets most use. http://youtu.be/PBF2DqbDTZs

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J3R4N Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lee's Summit Posts: 219 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 9 Thanks (Received): 2 Likes (Given): 78 Likes (Received): 24 Dislikes (Given): 1 Dislikes (Received): 4	Still love my blur. It's a blem but I couldn't find any blemishes..

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MattCM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Joco Posts: 997 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 56 Thanks (Received): 5 Likes (Given): 215 Likes (Received): 60 Dislikes (Given): 4 Dislikes (Received): 1	I picked up just one of those Smith & Wesson Special Tactical knives they had up at O'Reilly's a couple years back and I have used that knife countless times. It's a little on the bigger side, but absolutely love it as an everyday budget knife. __________________ "A man does what he can, until his destiny is revealed" '02 WRX Aspen White