[SteelyDan]

I had been reading in some knife forums about how the new Ka-Bar-licensed, Bob Dozier designed, folding hunter was a "best buy" and "best folder for under $20." So I ordered one.

The knife showed up today, and the reviews were accurate. This is a very solid, well-made lockback folder, with AUS8A steel (which I happen to like a lot, even though it isn't the very latest and greatest). The overall quality, and fit and finish, are about what you'd expect from a Spyderco that costs twice as much, and I like my Spydercos.

The blade is 3" long with a hollow grind, and it was hair-popping sharp out of the box. But it's also a relatively thick blade, and it seems designed for serious cutting chores. The lock itself seems very solid and positive.

Bottom line: you can find this kind of quality all day long for $40 or $50, but for $20 this thing is a real steal. The link to A. G. Russell is:

http://www.agrussell.com/ka-bar/ka4064.html

I also read somewhere that it's a bit cheaper at midwayusa, but I didn't check that out.

[SteelyDan]

"Hey dude, I got me one a them knives, and they're totally awesome!!"

This almost-unsolicitated testimonial is nothing more than a weak attempt to bump an otherwise dying post, in the hope that more people will read it. Bargains like this just don't come along too often.

I will not embarrass myself this way again, and I'm not exactly thrilled about doing it once. And no, I'm not remotely connected with anyone who could profit from a single sale; it's just a great deal and I wanted to pass it along.

[Ol' Badger]

I'm thinking of getting one myself. Do they have a pocket clip?

[Ol' Badger]

Dude! Realy only 20 bucks.

[SteelyDan]

Yeah, there is a clip. It's reversible, which is nice, and there are no sharp edges, which is also nice, but it's also just a little bit too thin for my tastes--just a hair over 1/4" wide in the middle. Still, I hope this won't dissuade you from getting one.

[ACP230]

I bought one of the Spear Point Hunters from Russell and gave it to my 20 year-old son. A liner lock knife I'd given him when he started college quit locking open reliably after a couple years of use, and I thought a lock back blade would stand up better.

I bought one for my lockback collection at the same time and have carried it a few times. They are neat knives and the price is hard to beat.

[MikeK]

For $20, i have to get one.

[pytron]

Gave one to my wife for Mother's Day. She wanted a camping knife and I couldn't find a good one in the local stores. Found this thread and ordered one. I'm a knife newbie, but it worked for me.

-Pytron

[SteelyDan]

If I gave my wife a knife for Mothers' Day, I think she'd use it on me. Count your blessings.