is there a decent $20 knife out there?

[Billmanweh]

I've got a couple of nice folders that I carry but I'm looking for a decent edc/beater for around $20 or less. Fixed or folder isn't too important. Maybe a 3-4" blade. I'm going to mostly use it for practicing my sharpening anyway. Any suggestions?

 

[Rupestris]

I'm going to mostly use it for practicing my sharpening anyway

Run down to Walmart and pick up a Gerber LST(3.5") or LST Jr. (2.75"). The LST Jr. usually goes for around $14. My Jr. has been my beater/EDC knife for about 4 years. The blade does not hold an edge very well compared to some of the Spydercos and the like, but its easy to put a hair-poppin' edge on it in no time. Its as durable as you can get for a $14 knife. I use the handle to open non-twist off bottle tops and the blade for everything from letter opener to cutting the gas tank fill tube out of my brother-in-laws 1965 Chevy Panel Delivery. It's a low-buck workhorse.

 

[patentnonsense]

Go tp the monthly event at Canton - you'll see tons of beat-up knoives of good quality - Ka-bars and such.

 

[Bill Hook]

You couldn't get much cheaper than a cold steel bushman.

 

[mtnbkr]

Buck 110 from Wal-Mart
Schrade Old Timer 80T (the big stockman)

Not tactical, but damn good knives.

Chris

 

[Soap]

It is much easier to practice sharpening on a carbon steel blade as opposed to a stainless one. So I would get a cheap Schrade folder that has a carbon blade or a Cold Steel Bushman as previously mentioned.

 

[SapperLeader]

The kershaw vapor from walmart is a excellent beater knife choice for sharpening or carry. Its not carrieried at walmart, but the kabar dozer collaborations can be found for 15-20 and are a awesome deal. I gave three out as presents this year, and may have created two minor knife nuts in the process. Decent steel, lockback knife that has some excellent ergonomics.

 

[Mulliga]

I second the nomination for the Ka-Bar Dozier series. I have a folding Hunter and honestly it's the best 15 bucks I've ever spent on a knife. There are much, much better knives out there, but you'll have to shell out quite a bit to get them . It's a good beater knife, which is what you are after.

 

[zahc]

LST

zahc (AKA trains are bad)

 

[Billmanweh]

It's hard to tell from the pictures, but does the Gerber LST have a clip?

 

[zahc]

Not that I know of.

 

[Billmanweh]

I think I might try the Kabar Dozier and a Kershaw Vapor

 

[Guyon]

Kabar Dozier.

Any number of CRKTs on eBay.

Used Buck 110 on eBay.

Opinel.

 

[KingRuger]

i like my smith and wesson knife.

i got mine for 20 brand new at a gun show

 

[Lee F]

The absolute best knives out there for less than $20 are the Frosts of Sweden fixed blades. NOT FROST OF PAKISTAN!!! All of the Scandinavian knives in that price range are excellent.

 

[Pawcatch]

I second the mora knives,but I prefer Eriksson to Frosts.
The number ones are only $9 a piece.They sharpen very easily due to the scandinavian grind.
You can check the Erikssons out at www.ragweedforge.com