10 BEST EDC Knives Under $100!

[@ryansmock2717]

My Top 10 (Using prices at time of purchase) 1. Kizer Begleiter M390 $99 2. Kizer Feist M390 $99 3. QSP Penguin 154CM $97 4. CJRB Feldspar S35VN $79 5. CJRB Pyrite AR-RPM9 $49 6. CRJB Lago AR-RPM9 $49 7. Ferrum Forge Stinger Nitro-V $89 8. Civivi Imperium Nitro-V $62 9. Civivi Button Lock (Large) 14C28N $65 10. Spyderco Tenacious 8Cr13MoV $64

[@TheHallbjorn]

Check out the CJRB denim Scoria, the Kizer Justice, and what do you think of the Kizer Original compared to the Feist?

[@inspector4133]

After the original video, I picked up a Civivi. Bought it, loved it, used it for a year, and it was stolen. Bought another, still using it. Add an Olight Warrior mini flashlight, my dad's 50yr old small Case Stockman, and a Black fox mini tool. It's an inexpensive, but useful EDC that works for me. I have much more expensive knives, but they've become garage queens. I love inexpensive knives that are surprising quality knives. If I buy a $200 knife, it's expected that it will be a quality knife, but I'm less likely to risk it for some uses. Thanks for reviving this video.

[@landonspencer]

Only have a top six that are under $100, but they're all great. (In no particular order) The James Brand - The Redstone (An inexpensive crossbar locking knife I don't mind beating up) CJRB - Pyrite (I was surprised how much I love this one, probably going to get more to keep in different locations) SOG - Terminus XR (Even have options including Damascus blade under $100) CRKT - Fossil Small (Not a style everyone would like, but it's interesting) Boker Plus - Kwaiken Air Mini (Lots of configurations over $100, but even the less expensive ones are great) Boker - Urban Trapper (Although most options are over $100, this is such a great knife, I have several) Bestechman - Dundee (Nothing exceptional, but for the price it's hard to fault)

[@dennishines9996]

Kershaw link 20 CV made in USA you can't beat it for the money

[@ShotGunAnarchy]

Could you possibly do a version of this for fixed blade edc?

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

My experiences with aarpm9 blade steel from them has been pretty great. My feldspar would take a screaming sharp edge with its ultra fine grain structure.

[@SimplicityEDC]

Agreed

[@johnsanford3596]

The Feldspar has such a great aesthetics.

[@David-bb7mt]

I have the Ruffian and that steel is awesome. I've been amazed at how long it holds an edge

[@hardhittaa]

I was just talking to someone the other day about how like 8-9 years ago when I bought my bk14 for an EDC fixed blade it was slim pickens, now there are pretty much infinite options at every price point from the CRKT Minimalist all the way up to customs. Good time to be a gear junkie!

[@originsmaster8140]

For $86 the Kershaw Link comes in CPM-20CV. My opinion is that because of the aluminum handles and steel choice, it’s one of the best values under $100

[@gearup9503]

Civivi button lock and the Esee izula are my favourite knives under $100

[@tylerschafer1296]

I second the izula

[@gearup9503]

@@tylerschafer1296 I know right, always have it with me. It's a great boot knife as well.

[@tylerschafer1296]

@gearup9503 been carrying mine for almost 10yrs

[@gearup9503]

@@tylerschafer1296 Nice!

[@Rozza43]

Izulla 2 is my favorite fixed blade. That carbon steel can hold quite the edge.

[@wgkincheloe2458]

I'm loving my Mad Tanto, but my OG button lock only Elementum is my favorite knife I've purchased for under 100. I like it better than my Elementum 2 BL with flipper

[@kinetic44]

my edc for the last several years has been the Kershaw Leek. a nice slim design for my pocket and affordable. not the coolest knife around, but for a slim design, it's hard to beat

[@F0XRunner]

Ive spent some decent money on knives and I agree, I got the one with the carbon fiber handle, and man is that thing comfortable to carry and use.

[@chkyngy7773]

Top 10 in no Particular Order 1. Kershaw Link 20cv 2. Civivi Baklash 3. Civivi Baby Banter 4. Civivi Mini Bull Mastiff 5. Kizer Original 6. Kizer Beglieter 2 7. Lightning OTF 8. CRKT Squid (Copper/ D2) 9. CRKT Minimalist D2 10. Cold Steel Airlite

[@mulligan6634]

I’ve found that unless the actual button is recessed below the scale; I can have the same issue you had with any button lock.

[@DylanLey]

My favorite sub $100 knives are: Cold Steel AD15 Lite - A unique custom design with a very strong lock for only ~$80 The Knifecenter Exclusive QSP Penguin - The classic QSP Penguin, but with S35 and special coral G10 scales for only $65 Button Lock Elementum II, which doesn't really need a description.

[@rhettnova]

Was not expecting to see the Sokoke on the top of this list. I love mine. I bought the green micarta on black. Amazing and so fun to flip open!

[@madmajek]

Currently i'm a big fan of Vosteed, so pretty much every knife of theirs that's under $100.

[@timb4425]

MKM Isonzo in micarta and M390 Blade HQ exclusive, Knafs Lander in 14C28N, CJRB Pyrite in Titanium, Vosteed Grind, We Banter, Kizer Begleiter 2, Vosteed Raccoon are all great choices under $100

[@missiondiscover]

The exclusive mkm isonzo in m390 from BHQ is crazy value, and one of my favorite knives

[@shelp7858]

recently picked up the new elementum with the button lock, and I love it

[@qditty1005]

My top 10 (not in order) Civivi Baby Banter Civivi Cogent Civivi Elementum CRKT Offbeat II CRKT Pilar CRKT Minimalist QSP Penguin Fox knives Baby Core Kizer Lätt Vind Mini Kizer Domin

[@DaroriDerEinzige]

If you don't just wanna "beat" it but use it for daily knife stuff; -Böker LRF -Sencut Bronte The build quality of the Börker is better; the advertised bearing of the Sencut is kinda odd from the feeling - Yet the Bronte is for me perfect to open packages / plastics wraps around stuff whenever I don't wanna have the edge "down"/"towards the wraped stuff" + it has G10 grips so I don't have to worry if some stuff gets on it, while on the other hand the LRF is just a little bit fancy and a good day to day knife.

[@erikramaekers63]

Manly Wasp ( S90V)- Boker Urban Trapper-Falkniven U2.I live in Belgium that's why most of the time i carry the Spiderco Ladybug :)

[@jimmylarge1148]

“So many great budget knives out there” yet proceeds to show us one that collapses onto your hands. 😂😂

[@scottnichols4669]

Ontario rat 1 in D2 is still my favorite. Perfect heavy duty work knife that is bomb proof and cheap enough that it doesn't hurt your wallet if you ruin it or lose it. Knives over 100 bucks make me kinda reluctant to use it for anything other than opening boxes or cutting my kid's straws shorter at fast food places

[@joshuajuarez6338]

My personal top 10 under $100. In no particular order. - CJRB Pyrite - CRKT Tuna - Civivi Nox - Civivi Mini Praxis - Gerber Instant - Gerber Flatiron - Lone Wolf Mini Landslide - Spyderco Para 3 LW (got mine years ago when they were cheaper) - Spyderco Jester - Gerber Paralite

[@DroogyT]

1. Bestech Swordfish 2. QSP Penguin 3. Artisan Cutlery Sea Snake (neck knife) 4. Civivi Ki V 5. CJRB Feldspar 6. CRKT Pilar 7. Ka Bar Jarosz Beartooth 8. Boker Magnum Japanese Iris 9. Buck 110 10. Just about any other Bestech product. I Love the smooth action You get for under $100!!

[@Hungrybird474]

Might as well add the miguron Moyarl for next year , it’s a banger after break in . Detent and finger choil perfection and the blade works great

[@jhaykus]

My top 3 under 100 are my QSP Penguin, RAT 1 in D2, and a tie for #1 is my Spyderco Tenacious and my Civivi Elementum.

[@Kens_knives]

You cant forget the Vosteed Racoon ! Awsome knife!

[@Rozza43]

I gota have a bad ass lock on a knife, I have had lock failure and been cut bad from it. The best lock I have found is on my goto knife, is the Benchmade barrage serated tanto blade, no way to accidentally disengage it, and you can lock the lock if you wish. But it is over 100...just under 200. Benchmade is one of the only companies that will replace a blade even if you "accidentally" use it as a pry bar and break the tip off.

[@JakesJB]

Kershaw Random Leek is so great for the price. How thin / low profile it is makes it my go-to for pocket carry. Now, time to watch your video!

[@dickwellington8578]

Do they make any leeks that aren’t assisted opening? It’s honestly a deal breaker for me.

[@WGRAXIM]

Civivi has several titanium pocket clips you can put on your Sokoke. They've got a milled one and a deep carry one that comes in two lengths

[@hdbodie2395]

Sencut Honoris, longest in the pocket for a year now. Bought first one, loved it and shortly had to fly somewhere and drive back so ordered 2nd version. Got home and swapped scales and it’s perfect with black blade and wood scales. Nuff said.

[@danmayberry6717]

#1 knife is the one my dad made from the leaf spring of a dump truck. A 14" Bowie knife. Best knife I own period

[@Ne0eagleeyez]

Asher Knives should definitely be on most peoples top 10 knives under $100

[@BarberBlade22]

Picked up a Sokoke after watching this, came with a really soft detent and opened in my pocket a couple times. Nothing a little lock bar bending couldn’t fix

[@Bodhy27]

I think this could be a great series… your cadence and simple yet in-depth explanation of the blades and the likes/dislikes makes this video SUPER easy to watch and stay for the entire duration of the video. “Best knives under $50” “Best Amazon knives under $100” “Best super budget knives under $30” Etc etc Anyways, excellent video, instant subscribe.

[@danfashimpaur7877]

You asked about other modern classics, check out the CIVIVI Appalachian drifter . Probably my current favorite under $100

[@preppingpenguin]

I have a few QSP penguins that fit the goal and a couple others that definitely don't. Utility wise it's a knife that doesn't fail to meet the specs and the upgrades that you can get it will never not be my recommendation

[@legoking5499]

My top 10 knives under $100 from worst to best are: 10)CRKT Pilar 9)Civivi Baby Banter 8) Knafs Lander 7)Petrefied Fish Beluga 6) Civivi Elementum 5)QSP Penguin 4)Civivi Thug 2 3)Civivi Mini Praxis 2) Kizer Mini Sheepdog 1) CRJB Pyrite *Honorable mention goes to the Civivi Brigand in Dark Copper and 154CM from BHQ. It does not make the list do to being discontinued. I still need to try the Vosteed Racoon. My guess is it would definitely be on this list.

[@colbyspann3021]

So glad to see the boker bonfire get some attention. It’s been my daily for a while now and I love it. All around a good knife.

[@zakariaott]

1. Canadian Knife Company Sleeper $99 2. Sixleaf SL-16 $105 ( just a tad over) 3. Kizer Mini Towser K Button Lock $99 4. Sixleaf SL-19 ( fidget king ) $90 5. Twosun TS254 $100 6. Rough Ryder Apta ( demin micarta / wharnie variation) $27 7. Amare Field Bro ( once you upgrade the washers from stupid nylon) $85 8. Twosun TS318 $68 9. CMB Predator ( 14c28n version)$60 10. Damned Designs Anzu XL $65 These are 10 that I've had personal experience with that I really like. The first 10 that came to my mind when I thought of a good knife under $100

[@materferguson]

It's old but, no under $100 list is complete without the Kershaw Leek! My Leek is 23 years old and still going strong. Just bought my 11 year old Grandson one for his birthday ( his 1st pocket knife ) and he loves it too.

[@devin1442]

I will forever swear by the Kubey Royal KU321. The smoothest action I've ever felt from a stock knife at the price point, it feels sturdy as all hell, and is pretty damn sharp out of the package

[@spaghettification427]

The vosteed raccoon, cjrb swaggs maileah, and qsp penguin are all great budget knives

[@hardlygrooving4221]

1) benchmade griptillian (second hand as it got expensive) - hard use 2) spyderco delica 3) opinel N°8 carbon steel 4) ontario rat 2 5) victorinox huntsman - light use 6) opinel N°7 carbon steel - light use 7) old bear medium carbon steel 8) kershaw atmos - light use 9) mora basic (yes it is a fixed blade but weight is nothing and costs nothing) - hard use 10) kabar dozier

[@GreyCrowe]

For a great Modern Traditional, I just picked up a Petrified Fish Hourglass in the snakewood handle. Love it so much, I ordered one in gall wood. Cant wait to get a patina on em.

[@theMeshtar]

Love my Pyrite! The button lock is tuned so good 😍

[@shelbypuckett]

The Civivi Baby Banter and Ki-V are some of my personal favorites under $100

[@8ita]

I would submit for consideration; The Kizer Towser S. And a modern traditional, QSP hedgehog. Two new excellent knives...

[@MitchBollig]

In no particular order (before watching), Civivi Altus, Civivi Pintail, Civivi Elementum, Civivi Praxis, Ferrum Forge Stinger, QSP Penguin, CJRB Feldspar, CJRB Pyrite, Boker Kalashnikov, Kizer Feist, Case Sodbuster (every video always gets an honorable mention +1, right?) After watching (and pondering a bit more), Civivi Altus (Nitro V), Civivi Pintail (Damascus), Civivi Elementum (S35VN), Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto, Ferrum Forge Stinger, QSP Penguin, CJRB Feldspar, CJRB Pyrite, Boker Kalashnikov, Kizer Feist, SOG Terminus XR CF (S35VN)

[@bobbthompson]

CJRB Mini Feldspar, Petrified Fish Mini Beluga, Kizer T1, Honey Badger, QSP Penguin, SOG Terminus XR LTE (used), Spyderco Bill Moran (used), CJRB Ria, Kubey Royal KU321, and the Fiskars Norden N7 hatchet.

[@nebulamask81]

I really like the look of the Sokoke, but I don't like the blade finishes. Bead blasts create little tiny pockets that increase surface area for corrosion. Civivi's dlc are listed at 1hrc lower than their non-dlc blades. I find damascus blades to be gaudy. It seems popular enough though so I hopefully they come out with a satin or stonewashed or acid stonewashed or something version.

[@tob855]

This was an AMAZING lineup. Dang. Well done.

[@Paul_Howe0216]

I just picked up a Sencut Watauga with the micarta grip, and I love it. I also recently got a QSP Penguin that I really like. The Elementum is a given on this list. My wife gifted me an Oknife Rubato 2. The Kizer Feist is a stupid nice knife for

[@staceyroberts9177]

Buck 110, Brisa Necker, New Queen trapper, buck 110 Slim Select, Buck Vantage, Cold Steel 4 Max Scout, Opinel #6, COBRATEC Quick Strike, Bear and Son 5 inch Butterfly, COBRATEC lightweight otf.

[@stevegoodwin803]

My top 10 in no certain order: Kershaw Leek, Kershaw Blur, Spyderco Delica 4 LW, Spyderco UK Pen Knife in CTS BD1, CJRB Pyrite Stainless, Lightning OTF, Knafs Lander, Ontario RAT 1, Ontario RAT 2 & Buck 110 Slim. (Anxious to try the new Kershaw's with their Duro lock.)

[@SussexEDC]

Totally agree about the Knafs Lander. Great all round knife. I got a Pyrite this week and i'm really impressed with it. So smoooth to open and smooth to drop too. In my opinion it is the best budget button lock knife (sorry Elementum 2). That Kizer Feist is a great option for a smaller knife.Looks really good and the pocket clip looks pretty strong too. The one i'm going to look into getting is that Terzoula. I like the blade shape and the finger pull on that one. Thanks for the run-down, I really appreciate it.

[@SnowFootprints96]

I can't name all 10 off the top of my head but the crkt ceo has been my daily use for over a year. Many things from crkt, civivi, and Kershaw.

[@windowbreezes]

since Assassin has a button lock, you just change your grip a little bit. press your thumb over the choil guard area instead. its a ziptie and the blade is sharp that you dont need such a hard grip. otherwise switch to linerlock.

[@TheGamingRestorian]

In no particular order (and assuming these knives have to be available for purchase still); Kizer Beglighter XL, Oknife Beagle, Ka-Bar Dozier, Spyderco Tenacious, SOG Terminus XR, CIVIVI Mini Praxis, Buck Haxby, Kizer Original, Lightning Elite OTF, and any Honey Badger

[@aaronmcguill6947]

Can you tell me where the best place to find hand made traditional fix blades from and also where I can find a website to get sheaths from

[@jarofaar8618]

Civivi makes titanium milled pocket clips that come with 6 different length screws to fit on almost every knife. I have a titanium clip on my Sencut sasche

[@admiraljosh]

No particular order: (before watching video, as instructed) WE/Civivi Banter & Baby Banter SOG Terminus XR Kizer Feist Kizer mini Sheepdog ESEE Azula Civivi Elementum Kizer Vanguard Original XL button lock Petrified Fish Baluga Cold steel 4 MAX Scout Spyderco Delica

[@RobertatTMGAMING]

My favorite to carry is the twosun TS 267 the handle is titanium and carbon fiber inlay with a budget steel it also around $100

[@Hungrybird474]

Great vid . I was entertained the whole time and enjoyed your take on the knives . Like Dirk Werning says from time to time ..” we like what we like “

[@chasewells5464]

My favorite under $100 knife is my Civivi Conspirator. Perfection.

[@jufuh1503]

I really like my civivi conspirator and dogma with copper scales (but really civivi is just incredible at this price point). I'd really like to see more cross bar lock in stainless, the iridium is great but d2, so i'd say something like sog terminus in s35vn. Great video btw!

[@MulksBikes]

1. Civivi Chevalier 2. Boker Subcom II 3. Kershaw Cryo 4. CRKT Helical 5. Ka- Bar Dozier Hunter 6. Ontario Rat 2 7. Spyderco Delica 4 8. DEWALT Ball-Bearing Assist 9. SOG Cash Card 10. Knafs Lander (In no particular order)

[@clownworldresidentii5184]

1. BPS knives adventurer, 2. Condor Native Hunter, 3. Cold Steel Master Hunter in 3V

[@knifeguy1387]

Civivi CJRB and Kizer all make great knives under $100 but my favorite will always be the Spyderco Endura

[@scottwebb3491]

Another Best Damn EDCK video. I really need to see the video on the Gamut 3.0. I’m actively looking for a new platform for carry.

[@CreepyBoris]

I love the Civivi Baby Banter , it goes everywhere with me

[@robertcompitelloii7793]

Thanks for this video. I'm at a point right now where I can't spend 200 plus doll hairs on a knife and you picked some really great knives.

[@devildogs9657]

What is a good blade for the summer so it doesn’t get hot

[@tannicapple]

I’ve never liked Kershaws. Even when I first got into knives. But that Iridium caught my eye too.

[@forestadventureswithscott8777]

I rotate a few edc blades (Para 3, 945 & Elementum) but I’ve found that the SOG terminus XR gets the most pocket time.

[@arizflash]

Best USA made knife under $100. Kershaw Link with aluminum scales and 20CV blade steel. Mine was $80 from Amazon.

[@henrydewet5072]

QSP penguin, Kansept Reverie G10, CRKT Pilar 2, Ontario Rat, Civivi Praxis, Baby Banter& Lazar. Morakniv Companion, CRKT M16/21 , Spyderco Bowriver with Kydex Sheath. This is harder than one would think…

[@nate_414]

I'm just now realizing where I recognized you from, Pocketnow & PhoneDog I knew your face and voice were familiar without all the hair. Wow super weird how you and I both started in and with IT and are now moving into EDC what a small world. happy to see you making content in a space I enjoy keep it up.

[@dbratof1]

Yo man, i enjoyed the video ! You've shown us a lot of great and different designs to what we are used to see in these types of videos. Goos Job!

[@davidc6592]

Bonfire is based of an older boker that was a lock back just been changed to a front flipper liner lock

[@chrisjosekuehl]

I just picked up a Esee Izula S35VN for just under $100, I ordered some 3d micarta scales for it but I think it’s one hell of a deal for a sub $100 knife.

[@reesestellwagon7042]

I got the Sokoke three weeks ago and It truly is the best knife under $100. It's so damn smooth.

[@scottiemcgee3838]

Bought a Cogent recently and I love it, but I kinda wish I would've bought a front flipper instead.

[@watidontevenknow]

I would throw a Vosteed Bellamy on that list

[@raylewis238]

What do you think of SOG? I have the SOG Flash AT

[@chriscon8463]

I got my Spyderco Delica about 5 years ago. I’ve been carrying it almost exclusively as my daily…I think it’s still below $100.

[@Emmitt2215]

I currently have a knafs lander in my pocket and honestly I agree with this list and I have two civivi sokokes and I absolutely love it

[@polyblank73]

2:27 small??? 2.75 inches is a lot in the right hands. im sure the knife has a good personality too...

[@Jaricks]

I like the buck banton. Or is it bantom? I've find it to be really great and long lasting for utility

[@Grasshoffg]

Great video. I feel you about rest somehow I got my my ferrum forge stinger to rust and its annoying

[@jasperqualls6872]

Me personally I like anything from $50-150. But you should do this video for $50 and a separate one for $150. I enjoyed this video. But to see those 3 budgets would be sweet. If you want to try out a knife for $30. Hands down the Swiss Tech Wurdig is such a sleeper. From the packaging to the quality. I seen a few people talk great about it so I had to try it. Ordered the black version from Walmart and liked it so much. I got the OD version as well.

[@sherrickcunningham2859]

The Vosteed Labrador is a fantastic knife. Great steel and a fantastic action.

[@BrendanCS]

The Tynan is just the Civivi NoX, but I think maybe its bigger by an inch

[@BestDamnEDC]

Yeah, I meant to mention the NOX. Very similar shape, but Tynan is larger.

[@jessedreger8461]

My favourite budget knife is my Damascus civivi Sokoke since it’s release it’s had more pocket time than all other knives combined. Also been enjoying the WE Knife Trogon.

[@jamesR1990]

Idk knives under $100 anymore 🤷 at the start I did, but now everything I have is a TRM, Shirogorov, higher end Spyderco, CRK, Lionsteel etc. Smaller collection but dramatically better quality.

[@blueswan2175]

face the fear and carry d2 and see how oxidized d2 gets and still functions,i'd bet it will surprise you -love your channel excellent content/info

[@DrMaddog]

Kizer Sheepdog, Asher Spiro, Tempest Pinion, Asher Douglas, Artisan Ahab

[@cptbrun0675]

I got a small cut from my Assassin disengaging doing some twisting cuts, ground off almost 2mm and gave button a bevel, much better :P

[@Zachary_Pacheco]

I love your videos man! Keep up the great work! I definitely have to pick up one of these knifes myself!