D2 Blade Steel Traditional Pattern Pocket Knives Under $30

We take a look at 10 traditional pocket knives with D2 blades with a price under $30.
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[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Stock and Prices are in constant fluctuation. Some may be slightly higher than $30, but here they are as of 2/29/24 2:33pm CT Marbles D2 Sowbelly www.chicagoknifeworks.com/marbles-d2-folder/ Marbles D2 Lockback www.chicagoknifeworks.com/marbles-d2-folder-2/ Marbles D2 Trapper smkw.com/marbles-d2-black-canvas-micarta-trapper Marbles D2 Saddlehorn www.chicagoknifeworks.com/marbles-d2-folder-3/ Old Timer Heritage Trapper tinyurl.com/6xpd325v Old Timer Stockman tinyurl.com/bdy784yt Old Timer Bruin Lockback www.chicagoknifeworks.com/schrade-heritage-series-bruin/ Rough Ryder Reserve Coperhead smkw.com/rr-reserve-original-small-coperhead-rrr016 Real Steel Luna www.chicagoknifeworks.com/real-steel-luna-slip-joint-black/ Real Steel Solis Lite www.chicagoknifeworks.com/real-steel-solis-lite-full-black/

[@RadioGeekBlades]

Nice run down on some D2 traditional knives.👍 I have a Kershaw Brandywine stockman in D2 that I got from CKW for $25 that I really like a lot.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

That's a good option too, if you don't mind the funky blade shapes. Thanks, Randy.

[@peppereddingo9339]

Really like the Marbles and the OTH series! Haven't tried the others. D2 steel is fine by me! Not a fan of that um... shield. Thanks for the closer look! Have a good one! 👍

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

LOL, it doesn't bother me so long as I don't consider what it resembles.

[@hdrider2071]

Excellent info ! The Kershaw brandywine is one of my favorite inexpensive d2 choices.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

That's a good one too. Thanks HD.

[@JoelPerri7777]

Just got my replacement D2 sowbelly from SMKW yesterday! I had bought it off Chicago knife works, but the Spey blade had wobble, so I returned it, and bought it from SMKW and it’s very nice. I have to thank thrifty kannify for really introducing me to the sowbelly pattern. It’s def my fav stockman pattern, as I find the 3.75 size perfect for pocket carry, and the handle shape fits nicely in my palm. I’ve even come to like the lesser known sowbelly trapper pattern as well, for the same reasons. I carry my slipjoints in my fifth pocket, and that works nicely for myself. I tried getting into using slips, but I can’t get past the fact that you have to take extra steps to use your knife. Regardless, thank you for your great reviews of these budget slip joints, they really help me decide what I think I’d like. Would love to see more vintage knife reviews, I know you’ve done some, and I’d love to see more. I’ve been thinking about making some videos on my vintage knives, cuz I haven’t seen many vids on certain ones on KZbin. Not really interested in being a content creator, but I’m down with just making a bunch of short 5 min vids and posting them for whoever would find them helpful. Keep up the great work John!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for the touching comment, Joel. I really appreciate that you've gotten so much enjoyment out of the channel. It's good to hear from time to time that I've somehow made a difference in a person life and its a big part of why I do these videos. Cheers to you good sir.

[@markrichter2053]

Yes. I really recommend the Solace Lite from Real Steel for not much more than £20 here in the uk it’s such a great knife to carry and use. Lite it certainly is, and an amazing blade. So sharp and thin behind the edge. The D2 is so easy to keep shaving sharp and the warnecliffe style with very slight belly and slicey thin blade stock all combined for one of my favourite and most practical edc knives that are so very pocketable. It’s so slim. I love it and carry and use it a lot and because it’s so cheap I don’t have to be precious about it.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for sharing your experience with it. I think it makes for a great EDC as well. One I would use as a 3rd knife apart from my main stable of carries since it has the clip.

[@JAB671]

The Luna immediately made me think of a 'modernized' Sodbuster design. I loves me some Sodbuster. Not only would any if these be nice to carry (although none of them is likely to replace my EDC SAK) but, for someone like me who isn't going to/can't afford to pay the per knife price to collect Case knives, could give a nice 'theme' for affordable knives to make it possible to collect the entire series without having to sell a kidney or something. I also really like D2, 1095, etc. and don't feel the need for 'supersteels' for my use.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes there are a lot of subcategories in which to collect, you don't have to go the Case route. I also very much like 1095 and don't feel the need for high end steels for EDC. Not to say I won't buy a high end one to play around with though. Thanks JAB

[@rasputinscastle]

Neat video. The price for D2 blade today was $5, the price for a 440c blade $ 5, the price for cpm magnacut $ 10.50. Thats retail pricing of course wholesale prices would be substantially cheaper. 😊

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Would like to see more of it if that's the case. Thanks, Michael.

[@gvanderweele2334]

Nice presentation on D2 traditional models. Another great value IMHO IS 440C steel used in several Queen manufactured knifes. I like the 440C as much as D2 when comparing the two.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes indeed. I wish there were more of it out there. Thanks for taking a look, G.

[@Stans_Collectors_Universe]

Great knives, I know I really like my Marbles D2 Trapper. Dang that Old Timer's look good. Thanks for sharing these great budget knives. Live Long Prosper and Collect Your Own Way!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

There's always a need to stretch the doillar as far as you can and these are some good knives to do that with. Thanks for watching, Stan.

[@trynsurviven2440]

I really like the scales on the Old Timers.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

They grey looks classy for budget material. Thanks for taking a look, Try N.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Awesome selection of D2 steel options John! The Sowbelly is a winner for sure

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Ahh yes the Sowbelly. What a great knife for 15-17 dollars. Terrific value.

[@JoseGonzalez-yx6vm]

Great selection for D2 steel, all good looking patterns, nice video, TK.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Much appreciated, Jose. Thought it would make for a good video topic.

[@singingtoad]

Very cool bunch of budget friendly D2 knives; of the mentioned, the only one I currently have is that 1st Marbles one, mine has the orange liners though. Great knife. 👍 Thanks for sharing, take care and Cheers!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Good to be able to get such a great budget knife in a time when inflation has been hitting so hard. Thanks, Dave.

[@propblast82nd]

Another great video TK , that little Rough Ryder Reserve looks like a great pocket dropper.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes, it works really well in the watch pocket. Thanks, and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@pa1adin111]

Really like that Marbles large Saddlehorn!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Big knife, great price, Rick.

[@markexler1347]

Day off wife at work enjoying all your videos.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Enjoy! Sounds like good time. Thanks, Mark.

[@dougwatkins5441]

Really good deals D2, canvas micarta,pakawood not a lot of excuses to not have a decent knife. Thanks TK

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

You're very right, Doug. Hoping to shed light on this. Thanks for watching.

[@traviswagner3656]

Great video. Great idea. Love to see same series in maybe vg10 or 440b or 440c. Love the concept of this video.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

It might could happen, we will see. Thanks, Travis.

[@skcamerican]

Good topic! Have the Marbles sowbelly - won from William’s. Wish they made more patterns, because you can’t beat that price and quality. I like VG10, too, but the RR wasp covers are hideous. I should buy and dye ‘em.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yep there's some other steel types yet to explore. Thanks, Su. Good to see you.

[@lewisgreenway5065]

I have the Luna good little knife and one I use with the pocket clip mostly take clops off as I don't particularly like them, would love the Bruin but lock back so no point in buying and not being able to carry, nice that D2 is so affordable. 😁

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Good affordable knives here. Thanks for having a look, Lewis.

[@jimmiecrowe520]

It's fantastic to see traditional knives moving into the D2 arena, thanks for sharing!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad you enjoyed the video, Jimmie. Have a great day.

[@Mcdoogle221]

I'd rather have carbon steel on my slip joints.

[@jimmiecrowe520]

Thats great, what's your favorite brand of knife and what steel are they?@@Mcdoogle221

[@Mcdoogle221]

​@@jimmiecrowe520 I guess my favorite is Case but they are too pricey for my budget. I like any and all slipjoints. I prefer carbon steel.

[@jimmiecrowe520]

The great thing about our love of knives is that there is something for everyone out there! I have a few Case knives also : )@@Mcdoogle221

[@chrisrey9644]

I've the Old Timer 34OTH & 5OTH and they are both fantastic pieces! Great value for what you get wth that D2!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Totally agree! Thank you, Chris.

[@deanP.]

Great video. I have the 5OT with D2. It’s a fantastic knife for the money.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

D2 for the win. The 5OTH Is a knife I carry a great deal.

[@nvalley]

Another option - just picked up a SixLeaf sl-07 from WMK for 18 bucks shipped. Its amazing! Milled micarta scales, steel liners, incredible factory edge, phenomenal walk and talk. Slight gapping on the liner/spring and the pull is just a little light, but overall I was seriously impressed

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Not seeing any in stock. Thanks for the tip though, NValley

[@turbodog2189]

Awesome selection of some great knives that look like they could get a LOT of work done. Thanks for sharing brother!!! Oh, and I still think you need DJ special effects noises!!!!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yea I was never a DJ, I was pursuing a career in TV broadcasting at one time (behind the camera, not in front of it) that didn't work out so maybe that's how Randy misunderstood it. They'll be no intentional fart noises, but maybe I'll add some applause effects.

[@turbodog2189]

@@ThriftyKaniffy definitely wanna hear the applause!!!! 😂😂😂

[@diverdave2179]

Of course you start with a sowbelly! 😂 I have a USA 5OT, so that would be my favorite, but real hard to pick just one out of the list

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Coming strong out of the gate! Thanks, DD.

[@jeffjackson5331]

Sweet looking knives bud. Yiu have a wonderful week end.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

You too Jeff, hope all is well with you.

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@ThriftyKaniffy will do! All good here

[@ericstarr9399]

Great topic TK!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks very much Eric. Hope you enjoyed the look at the D2 knives.

[@chaddamron3877]

Solid buys - great vid 💯

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad I could help out, Chad.

[@AWCustomDesigns]

Dude!! I got the biggest kick out of you trying to not describe the RRR shield 😂

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

LOL. Well, it just goes without saying.

[@AWCustomDesigns]

@@ThriftyKaniffy I hadn’t heard anyone refer to the shield as that, but now that’s all I see LOL

[@ghiblinerd6196]

I might have to look into that copperhead

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Nice smaller carry. Very well made.

[@Elphoenix1]

Great video I lik e the saddle horn nice large knife

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes that ones a big boy. Lots of steel for your money there.

[@davidkurle5418]

Awesome video, my friend!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks very much David.

[@NorthStarKnifeReviews]

Nice selection.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks, NorthStar.

[@kathleensmith370]

Out of these knives I like the rough Ryder best

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

It's build is the best of the bunch, small enough for an easy carry even in those tiny pockets.

[@MikeyNewman1974]

Love me some D2!!!!!!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Right on, Mikey. A good option for EDC.

[@Angelo535]

Thanks

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks, Angelo

[@davidjustice1848]

Could you do a video on affordable 1095.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

At some point I may, the used market is loaded with them, but the new, not as much.

[@bruceswearingen7718]

I have several Dr's knives by Marbles

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Marbles makes some fun and different knives. I like this D2 series.

[@jamesomalley4556]

I have 3 of them😊

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Good man, James. Thanks for taking a look at the D2 steel/steal.

[@R4NDLL]

I'm okay with D2 on traditionals and slipjoints, especially high-quality ones like Rosecraft. Thanks!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yep, it works for me. A small amount of care and there's been no rust worries for me.

[@davidjustice1848]

Why is d2 so much more popular than 1095

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I wouldn't say it is, David.

[@preppy890]

Not sure when you recorded this, but many are not available on SMKW or CKW

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Stock and Prices are in constant fluctuation. Some may be slightly higher than $30, but here they are as of 2/29/24 2:33pm CT Marbles D2 Sowbelly www.chicagoknifeworks.com/marbles-d2-folder/ Marbles D2 Lockback www.chicagoknifeworks.com/marbles-d2-folder-2/ Marbles D2 Trapper smkw.com/marbles-d2-black-canvas-micarta-trapper Marbles D2 Saddlehorn www.chicagoknifeworks.com/marbles-d2-folder-3/ Old Timer Heritage Trapper tinyurl.com/6xpd325v Old Timer Stockman tinyurl.com/bdy784yt Old Timer Bruin Lockback www.chicagoknifeworks.com/schrade-heritage-series-bruin/ Rough Ryder Reserve Coperhead smkw.com/rr-reserve-original-small-coperhead-rrr016 Real Steel Luna www.chicagoknifeworks.com/real-steel-luna-slip-joint-black/ Real Steel Solis Lite www.chicagoknifeworks.com/real-steel-solis-lite-full-black/

[@preppy890]

@@ThriftyKaniffy My bad. I searched for Old Timer and Old Timer D2 and came up with nothing on CKW. Thank you very much.

[@radar468]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thank you, Radar.

[@bruceswearingen7718]

First 🗡 comment

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

You win again, Bruce.

[@Orlosthedruid]

just my opinion, but the Old Timers are a bit over priced.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Generational?, Yes. The others are pretty affordable I think.

[@estebanvillalobos2303]

A real steel luna D2 is not under $30, closer to $50

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Not this version. www.chicagoknifeworks.com/real-steel-luna-slip-joint-black/