EDC Knife Collection and Comparison (Budget Friendly Folding Knives)

[@ventsolaire]

Love your pace and coverage without frill. Thanks for sharing.

[@PreppingItForward]

Thank you!

[@onsquare3rd537]

That was one of the best knife video's iv'e seen brother. totally enjoyed it, Thanks.

[@PreppingItForward]

Thank you bro!

[@partykrew666]

the cold steel mini tuff lite is a sick knife if you're only going to be opening boxes and envelopes. it was only $17 at knife center and i still carry it along with my other, larger edc knives. kinda surprised you didn't mention the rat2. i friggin love that thing.

[@PreppingItForward]

+partykrew666 Just working with what I had at the time. The Cold Steel Mini Tuff and the Ontario Rat 1 or 2 are a couple more great examples of many other options that would fit this category.

[@anthonyberke1374]

Just ran across this. Excellent, professional presentation. I look forward to the video on your collection with comments.

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Anthony Berke Thank you Anthony.

[@sputumtube]

Excellent, well thought out and precisely explained video. Almost 'educational' in it's delivery. Measurements and weights would have been a bonus but that information is easily obtained elsewhere. Thanks for posting.

[@PreppingItForward]

Thanks Paul! This was meant to be more of a basic educational / intro video on blade shapes, handle materials and locking mechanisms. I could have easily slipped in measurements and weights for sure. If or when I get around to individual knife reviews I'll be sure to include them.

[@NateJohnson97]

I see that you, like me, love a good Kershaw. Loved the video! Hopefully going to pick up the mini crkt later this week.

[@darkknighttactical8258]

Well done video. I like what I'm seeing already.

[@PreppingItForward]

Thanks...much appreciated!

[@lisamallard]

Very informative ty. I'm leaning toward the buck bantam

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lisa mallard One of the first knives I EDC's. Great quality for the price...you won't be disappointed.

[@marycahill546]

Thanks for this overview. I have the Buck bantam but also use Victorinox and traditional pocket knives. Ka-bar Dozier is good too, just wish it was G-10 instead of hard plastic FRN handle.

[@PreppingItForward]

Good stuff...thanks Mary!

[@MrFomhor]

Nice vid! Check out the Kershaws Compound & Clash. The Clash has an amazing fit in the hand, I actually never felt such a good handleform. It even beats the handle of the CS Recon 1! The Compound has a more elongated handle but it's still rather nice to the hand (but put some griptape onto the bladespine).

[@PreppingItForward]

A couple more great examples of quality budget friendly EDC folding knives. Thanks for sharing Tomas!

[@sanfranciscobay]

I need to buy a knife soon. I like the Flipper with Spring Assist or the Thumb Stud/Hole design. Can you recommend a few of the best choices for something in the range not to exceed $40-50 with a 3-3.5 inch blade?

[@PreppingItForward]

SanFranciscoBay Kershaw has a great line of spring assisted flippers. A few good options may be the Kershaw Clash, Cryo I or II, Thermite, Swerve and OSO Sweet. Great quality for the money in the sub $50 range.

[@coolomgvideos]

I love how you explain the terms, very well done :) I'll sub :)

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Hinkilp Thank you for the sub and support...much appreciated!

[@sanfranciscobay]

Amazing that manufacturers can produce quality made fine knives for inexpensive, $15-50, prices.

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SanFranciscoBay You can certainly find great value in the sub $50 range if you do your research.

[@zviadg6112]

good colection. thanks...

[@guncotton1950]

i also recomend the ontario rat folders ontario utillitac 2 both in aus 8 -buck vantage in all its variations and the gerber gator folder in 154cm

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guncotton 1 Thanks for sharing some more great options that fit this category.

[@guncotton1950]

another great cheap hard use knife is the opinel line from france and thank u very much for responding

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guncotton 1 No problem...I've got an Opinel No.7 carbon blade. Great knife to say the least.

[@gr1m181]

I have the Spyderco Tenacious too it's sweet.

[@PreppingItForward]

I've had the Spyderco Tenacious in my EDC rotation for a long while. It hasn't lost any of its initial appeal to me. Sweet knife indeed!

[@gr1m181]

PreppingItForward yeah it's a beautiful knife not too expensive either.

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Katon Mano One of the best in the price point for sure!

[@gr1m181]

PreppingItForward I love the spydercos :)

[@gr1m181]

PreppingItForward You have a sweet collection too. I'm working on mine.

[@williamkelley1971]

Where is the RAT Model 2?

[@PreppingItForward]

On my wish list for now William.

[@sanfranciscobay]

If you need a knife that will open quickly in an emergency situation as in Self Defense, what do you think is the most reliable and fastest method of opening a folding knife? Would you choose a Thumb Hole, a Thumb Stud or a Flipper and are there more methods of opening for legal carry purposes? Would you choose spring assist or non spring assist?

[@PreppingItForward]

SanFranciscoBay The Emerson wave feature is by far the fastest way to deploy a knife from the pocket. The Kershaw Emerson CQC collaboration offers the Emerson's wave feature design at a very affordable price point (sub $50). Check out the Kershaw Emerson CQC 6K (drop point) and CQC 7K (tanto).

[@gunsofmasseffect4321]

Trying to buy a few more large fixed blade tactical knives at the moment.

[@PreppingItForward]

Good stuff...keep me in the loop on your selections Laconia.

[@gunsofmasseffect4321]

Will do brother, I will take a pic at some point.

[@redforrori]

Thank you!

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Rori Rants Thanks for checking out the vid Rori!

[@chasewb]

What was the third to last one called?

[@PreppingItForward]

Sanrenmu 763 LB. It can be found on eBay and Amazon. Also available with G10 handle scales (Sanrenmu 763 GB) for a few bucks more.

[@codyh9408]

Another great knife would be any of the knives from kershaw emerson line. I just got the cqc 7k and its great for 20 bucks..

[@PreppingItForward]

Got one myself. Awsome budget frienldy collaboration for sure!

[@sanfranciscobay]

7:27 the Kershaw Cryo which has a 2 3/4 inch blade, 4.1 ozs and cost $28 delivered on Amazon, is now available as the Cryo 2 with a 3 3/8" blade, 5.5ozs for $33 delivered on Amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0074FI28Q/sr=8-1/qid=1412468634/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1412468634&sr=8-1 www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00AU6NWP4/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

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SanFranciscoBay Thanks for sharing the link to the Cryo 2.

[@runicknight8459]

where is also the kershaw leek

[@PreppingItForward]

The Kershaw Leek is another great option of quality, performance and reliability for sure. Didn't have one in my collection at the time.

[@sk8crtn]

Freefall is great, got mine for $17

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ItsSugar Sweet deal!

[@mrmidnight32]

Code4 is a much better EDC budget option. Better bang for your $50 buck IMO. Great over view.

[@PreppingItForward]

mrmidnight32 Code4 is another great option of quality, performance and reliability. Haven't picked one up yet but it's on my wish list for sure!

[@clusterguard]

I for one EDC (and _use_) a Buck like that. All I need. Bought it for 19 USD. It opens up w/no problems even in -20 C and below. The backlock system is superior than anything else (linners are bad and will let you down, IMO). Best&cheers from Nuuk/Greenland (HNYear15!!).

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clusterguard The Buck Bantam 285 was one of the first knives I EDC'd. It never let me down to say the least.

[@clusterguard]

Buck is a good maker, indeed!

[@Jarhead6]

Great vid! Just sub!

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Jarhead6 Thank you sir!

[@Bogart394]

Great EDC knives and very detailed descriptions of them. If you have seen the Becker Tegu Folder www.kabar.com/knives/detail/163 it is a smaller EDC knife, but very good!

[@PreppingItForward]

Bogart394 Another example of a low cost high value EDC knife indeed. Great link for specs and price point. Thanks for sharing!

[@MrKenstar2]

good video but you know too much about these knives. i hope you have a girl in your life.

[@PreppingItForward]

I've got two amazing young ladies in my life. My wife and daughter.