Super High Quality EDC Knives For Around $20 (Top 20)🤑

[@truthlight2816]

Honestly you're probably the most relatable knife review guy I watch this year. I definitely can't even watch expensive knife channels anymore. I just can't relate.

[@Peekay9]

Agreed. Influencers have ruined so many things.

[@codyparker4742]

CRKT Vox Piet, Kershaw Shoreline, and the Buck Bantam are all great for around this price point as well. Love the list!

[@TheKnifeBeater]

thanks

[@codyparker4742]

2 mins in and i subbed already. Well made, informative, and thank God someone finally talking about knives i can actually afford!

[@TheKnifeBeater]

thank you!

[@zipzip8239]

thanks for the great vids of budget knives. i find these diamonds in the rough more interesting than expensive knives.

[@bignicktex]

Nice Profile pic. EW is great!

[@peterbain3497]

this is by far one of the best knife videos ive seen on you tube and i watch knife videos daily thank you for doing this your amazing

[@TheKnifeBeater]

thank you!

[@Scott-ye4qh]

That, Tuff lite could be used for cutting cardboard, etc and for self-defense.

[@Scott-ye4qh]

The, Kershaw Filter was only $21.00 at Walmart. Nice knife, I'm glad I got one. I have the, LOTHAR flipper/folder as well $20 roughly. Great knife. Rush Deer is a pretty cool knife for around $20 from Amazon. Believe it or not I just ordered 3 Barlow knives the one's your dad, and grandpa had or even great grandfather. Timeless classic. Barlow knives originated in England around 1670 a long time ago. So if anyone tells you Barlow is an American made company they're wrong but, either way it will take me back in time. Barlow knives aren't the highest quality but okay quality for the price of $10 bucks a piece; they were made so anyone could afford one and have a decent knife for everyday uses; back years ago you could pick up a Barlow for around $1.50- $2.00. I saw one Barlow for like $200. but it was very high quality materials. With the 3 Barlow's I got for $30. and some change I use one for everyday use, widdling and fishing and one to keep in prime shape as kind of a show piece. Thank you for the review. Very helpful. 😎👍

[@edwardfletcher7790]

No knife channel has done a better $20 collection than this, thank you 👍 subbed.

[@TheKnifeBeater]

thank you!

[@NealHartsChannel]

Thanks for the video! I like the knives you find!

[@Pine_Soul]

Some great budget knives, and thanks for the links!!!

[@dirtyharry5957]

I own the Ka bar folding hunter. Its a lovely knife very good for the price.

[@ZENO357]

I like how fast you are able to show us so many knives. Most of the knife channels say about the same thing in 20 minutes that you are able to say in 30 seconds (how many times does a person really need to see someone flick open a knife?). Good job.

[@fatboyrowing]

Feeding the algorithm to encourage this behavior. Thanks for the content

[@tombeyer375]

Don't know where to start! ALL GREAT VALUES! The first two got my attention! Especially the SRM, totally overbuilt, and what appears to be a hollow grind! Appreciate all of your great presentations, AND HARD WORK! Thanks for gettin' me into trouble AGAIN!!

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

Love these videos, they have helped me find some great knives for cheap!

[@jordom1416able]

Awesome vid, thanks a lot my list of knives to buy next just got longer, 👌

[@grumpyoldwizard]

Great choices. I personally still prefer the bronze washer over the bearings. Have you seen the Bestech Knives Bestechman Dundee? It is under $50 and the style is quite eye catching.

[@felinebline7154]

Nothing like the Antonini Old Bear! It's a Stradivarius. Around 20.!!! Great story behind them too. Incredibly boxed.

[@emmitmeyer1368]

If you get the chance, you may want to add the Smith and Wesson SW609 to your list...Under $20 and worth more than twice as much. I work construction and have been carrying mine for several years. Hard to sharpen due to the hardness of the blade, but I have been told by many who have used it that it has a better edge than most stanley type razor knives.

[@victorortega2718]

Your Chanel is awesome man

[@travispratt6327]

I’m on my third torsion bar for my kershaw speedsafe, going to be actively avoiding spring assisted from now on.

[@robertbudnik3318]

You do a great job of product presentation and review! The manufacturers gotta love you. Keep up the good work! I rely on you in deciding what my next EDC will be.

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thanks so much Robert! I think I might be a little too honest for some manufacturers because I don't get too many knives sent to me for review.

[@traditionallarry5378]

Jay that’s quite a selection you put out there a lot of great choices.

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thank you Larry!

[@NHRebelsthoughts]

Love the budget list ! Jay I bought the IKIV go2 on your recommendation for $ 23.99 and it's FANTASTIC !

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thanks John! So glad to hear you're liking the IKIV G02, it's a great little knife. I love discovering stuff like that.

[@TanTran-dr8pj]

Thank you for this video my good SIr. God bless you!

[@marcelrenehallare8619]

Nice one!👌

[@davidkurle5418]

Great list, Jay. Thank you!

[@TheKnifeBeater]

You bet David, thanks!

[@rhino5419]

Hello Jay. Another list that i can't help liking. They are all such quality knives. Hope you are well, all the best

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thanks Don, you too!

[@dennyblancas8582]

The Sitiven 102 has been my EDC since you first reviewed it!

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Nice Denny! That one was a heck of a find.

[@KingKsEDC]

Love the QSP Parrot!! Got 2 D2 for $20 each. Beautiful.

[@jeremynedrow7003]

Great list i love alot of the knives on this list.

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Very nice! Thanks Jeremy.

[@idwolverine1867]

Great budget blades! Thanks for the vid

[@TheKnifeBeater]

You bet, thanks!

[@davidmarshall7752]

Ahh the sound of an Imperial Probe droid... always warms my heart. Oh--- just nabbed a SRM 7228 based on your rec of the 7063, I preferred the thinner blade grind, less blocky body, split clip, and the edge that drops below the handle when open.

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

But there are so many uncharted settlements. It could be smugglers, it could be...

[@Gman1024]

Lots of goodies, I like the 7063, tuff lite, parrot, dozier, rat 2, and the fh921. Sweet list, can't believe what you can get for a dub. Thanks for the upload.

[@Mntoyaz]

Jay, excellent video as always! I really enjoy your knife content and value your opinion. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and keeping the content to a minimum. Any other channel would have taken an hour plus to review these knives. Keep up the great work! I look forward to your next video. Elias

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thanks so much, you just made my day! I really try to make the kind of videos that I would wanna watch personally.

[@trlarosa]

Your videos are my favorite, Jay. I’d like to nominate the Ganzo F759m “gelica”. Such great quality at 1/5 price of its OG counterpart 😅

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thank you Paul! Yeah, I know that's a pretty popular one.

[@michaelbush7696]

Great video Jay! I've been thinking about getting the Ganzo in the #9 spot since I noticed it on Amazon in the grey/blue color. Have had a few of the smaller ones and they're great little knives. Would love to find one of the autos. Keep up the good work and take care buddy.

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thanks so much Michael! Yeah, that would be a good one to pick up.

[@TheInvisibleOrange26]

My favorite budget knife is a oerla fixed blade for around 30 cheapest and 50-70 most expensive there extremely good knifes will last year

[@donaldgeezer]

Great list sir. I have many of these. I stopped buying new knives from Chinese companies because I don't like supporting their Government but you gotta admit Ganzo and Eafengrow and the rest are getting better.

[@SHENDOH]

I just got a Dura Tech that's great. Cool Hand is another that's great. I stay under 50 so I love this vid

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Very cool, I was just recently looking at a Dura Tech knife, I'll probably pick it up soon. Thanks!

[@SHENDOH]

@@TheKnifeBeater pretty darn good action for 13bucks! Love your vids buddy! Very informative and entertaining too😁

[@eric_in_florida]

Cool video. I'd rather have five $20 knives than a $100 knife. I have many of the ones you showed. Some of the Ganzos are even cheaper on Aliexpress but you'll wait a few weeks to get it.

[@johnruiz6743]

🤦🏻🤣

[@gohamada1582]

Hi Jay Lots of great knives and some of them looks useful. The kabar mini dozier looks great to carry for outdoor activities.

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thank you Go!

[@WarriorSoul44]

The IKIV is sadly no longer available. Shame, I was really wanting to try one of those out. Absolutely love the modified wharnscliff (SP?) blade shape. I've owned one of the Ganzo G7531's. I own several Ganzo knives, and usually, I really like their stuff. the G7531 was... well, I opened up the box, and right out of the box, I filled out a return ticket for it. The pivot was tightened to the point that it was a struggle to open. And the axis lock was really stiff, and actually a bit painful to work. Ganzo knive's axis locks are like that tho, it takes a while for their springs to break in. I did end up giving the knife a try, and after tuning the pivot, it's a pretty good knife. That shape is very mindful of skinning knives, and really does do a good job of being a slicer. The grip is really comfortable. And it comes with a decent sharpness, and all the grinds are really good. The only bad things that I can really say about Ganzo is that the need to start using better knobs. For the axis lock, and the thumbstud. Something with a grind that doesn't bite so much into the fingers and thumbs. Aside from that, they're a great budget knife company! That one of mine tho, that pivot. It's fickle. And I'm constantly having to re-tune it.

[@kevinkirk4169]

Of course the #1 you picked is out of stock. Good thing I already have one. I agree with you, it is the best budget knife ever ! Hands down !

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Lol! Wow, it's out of stock? I honestly didn't think I had that kinda influence. That's good you already have one, great fidget knife.

[@fatmangaming2720]

Sanrenmu 7010 known as the "Poor Man's Sabenza" should be on this list and the Buck Bantam 284 would be a good one too. I have had the Sanremu 7010 for years and it's just a tank of a knife.

[@pioneer540]

Whoa! I thought I was the only one who had the new/old ganzo 753 in the new blue/grey. I saw that sucker on Amazon and click-click-click, got it.

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Lol! I had never seen it in that color, so had to have it too.

[@hkmadmax]

Nine-Knife Challenge Food for thoughts for your new video: Put together nine production knifes, no longer than 7 inches, with different Brands / Locks / Openers / Blade Steel / Handle Materials Would be interesting to see how you guys make your choices Same request will be sent to... BirdShot IV Metal Complex Neeves Knives Nick Shabazz OCD-4-EDC Slicey Dicey Stassa23 The Knife Beater A. G. Russell Knives For example, here is my list… 1 Boker Voortrekker (Friction / Tang / D2 / G10) 2 Civivi Appalachian Drifter (Detent / Top Flipper / S35VN / Micarta) 3 MKM Fara (Slipjoint / Fuller / M390 / Wood) 4 A.G. Russell Rancher (Lockback / Nail Nick / 8Cr13Mov / Bone) 5 Kizer Feist (Liner / Front Flipper / BD1N / Carbon Fiber) 6 Real Steel Luna Eco (Frame / Thumb Stud / K110 / Steel) 7 Spyderco Lil Native (Compression / Spyderhole / S30V / Flytanium’s Titanium) 8 Benchmade Mini Griptilian (Axis / Thumb Stud & Axis / 154cm / Polymer) 9 Tengram Vector (Plunge / Thumb Stud & Plunge / Acuto 440 / Aluminium) Last but not least… don’t cheat by using BladeHQ’s search engine. Have fun!

[@jeremyshackelford8080]

Give the Kershaw Mixtape a try. The thumb disk is positioned right. The detent and action are perfect. Great knife for the money

[@Christopher33312]

I know this will sound Petty but I sure wish OKC would make the rat one and rat 2 in flipper editions maybe just a special run cuz I have such difficulty with the thumb stud on the right one for some reason.

[@Gtflybmx75]

Definitely added a few on a list ha I love cheap knifes I have 5 that’s 50-60 4 otf and 1 crkt spring assist my buddy has a bench made that’s carbon fiber I forget some where in the 300 range and I have 30 knives minus 6 (throwing knives) so 24 knives all different for less then the 300 and I love them if they break or it was a cheap blade I had fun using it, Amazon definitely has some great hidden knives

[@trailhead743]

Love your vids, makes me envious of all the knives you can get for $20. Up in Canada add another 50%-100% to the price. And most are illegal now

[@davegoodridge8352]

If you can find one an Walmart exclusive is the Kershaw Hot Wire. Around $10 and well worth it.

[@TheKnifeBeater]

That's definitely worth it. Thanks for the heads up Dave!

[@rustyknifelover4463]

My wife's favorite knife is the KaBar Dozier. My new Sandrin Knives Torino will definitely not make the list. Loving this knife.

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Sounds like she's got good taste.

[@StephenYoggy]

Had to go check out the Eafengrow on Amazon and noticed this... "Blade Material : Blade made with 14C28N Sandwich Steel" I will never be able to see Sandvik Steel and not think of sandwich. Thanks for the video, I have way too many new knives due to these. ;-)

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Lol! Sandwich steel might be the next big thing!

[@dunexapa1016]

Well thought and excellent picks!!! One of my picks would be the Ganzo/Firebird Delica style knife. It is a real WORKHORSE of a knife. As the saying goes ... the answer to about any knife question is ... Delica *:)*

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Lol! I hear ya there.

[@johnwest4492]

Jay, where can I buy the Ganzo G7531 Auto ? Thanks 😊

[@johnnickerson8214]

Ya made my day sir I get home after a ruff go at it today to find a new show from jay all is now well lol

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thank you John! Glad I'm able to help. You just made my day by sharing that.

[@tombrown8800]

Another great list, Jay. Should I buy that $400 + knife or all of these ? As one of my favorite KZbinrs says, "you be the judge". We are definitely living in the golden age of knives, so many to choose from at all price ranges !

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thanks Tom! I still buy the expensive stuff too, I just try to be a little more selective as the price increases.

[@truthlight2816]

I'm happy I have more than 30 knifes for around that. Plus there's the friend that say "can I borrow one". Never to be seen again. Also I love that I can carry a new knife everyday of the month. My buddy and I also show off all the time cutting boxes and such. Plus I'm never cutting more than tape or rope. Maybe a zip tie every once in a while.

[@JerryLoffelbein]

Oh interesting. Didn't know Eafengrow is distributing the YX-622. I have the original YX-branded version and it's decent. The hardware for it is too soft though which makes it easy to strip the threading. Mine's in 14C28N. Maybe Eafengrow has improved that on theirs?

[@ibanez7412]

Thanks, agree on most, one of the hardest lists to put together I guess.....!

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thank you! Yeah, this was a tough list. The next one I'm gonna try is my top 30 $30 knives.

[@315live2]

All the knifes I got are because of your recommendations and reviews

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thanks so much! I hope I steered ya in the right direction.

[@315live2]

Yes definitely

[@justmat28]

So you check out these knives you realize at checkout your now into the 40 dollar range and if you go to check out there your know into the 60 dollar range and then you start thinking what about 2 40z 3 20z then you realize yes this guy's channel and knifes are addictive. 👍

[@nitrorc4life1]

Why is a deep carry clip so popular, they are more difficult to retrieve from pocket. Are folks that afraid of the end of their pocket knife being exposed? Deep carry clips almost always ruin the ergonomics of a knife with their tall design then add proud cap head screws to make it worse and many times, ruin pocket hems quicker. Over them.

[@chrisbrunswig5882]

Great vid thanks ! You sure have alota knives 😄

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thank you Chris! I definitely have more than I need.

[@lostfound8112]

Good informative vid

[@pioneer540]

The ganzo 760s are so good. I read that ganzo might put out a few more 760s in D2 and different colors. If so, ima get em.

[@TheKnifeBeater]

That would be awesome!

[@elwha6025]

Great video! Thx.....

[@bryantopash2023]

Ganzo love!!!

[@55brutus84]

What is the pen in your pocket? Is that a tactical?

[@asphyxiate14]

7063 shoulda been on your sliciest knives video. It's incredible

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Yeah, it definitely work there.

[@kjgas6945]

Thank you Jay👍👍🤠🤠🎯🎯

[@TheKnifeBeater]

My pleasure!

[@kjgas6945]

@@TheKnifeBeater 👍👍🤠🤠

[@mikokalliomaki3093]

In europe there are no budget knife manufacturers and every knife here is 3x the price compared to us. My spyderco tenacious cost me 85$ and my ontario rat 2 with aus8 steel was around 60$ in the cheapest option. Too bad there isn't a lot of quality knives with a low price like in the states..

[@whammofammo7346]

Another great list.

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thank you!

[@skcamerican]

Great list, Jay! Everything is in my price range, and there are some excellent knives in there. Thanks for the links, as always. If you are a really cheap bastard like me, you can find some of them for less if you surf around - Power Cutlery, Chicago Knife Works, etc.

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thanks Su! That's a good point, you sure can find some of these for less if you look around a little.

[@rhino5419]

Ha ha, hello. You can't be worse than me as you have seen on my instagram. Thanks by the way for all the likes. All the best.

[@lawrenceong8501]

How about an honourable mention Jay? The FH 91! Lol!

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Absolutely, I love that knife too!

[@JamesJones-i2v]

This is my favorite budget knife to date. Still trying to find a knife that surpasses it in value

[@bretttherion971]

Great vid J! That Free Tiger has to be made by Ganzo? Not a bad thing lol

[@charlier8233]

Along with Sitiven and IKIV and some Eafengrow and Petrified Fish and B’yond EDC and....... You see a lot of the same hardware, materials and build quality on a lot of knives in this price range. I’m guessing there’s one factory that OEMs a lot of these brand Ganzo included.

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thanks Brett! I hear ya, not a bad thing at all.

[@markrochacz5996]

Thank you sir, for not spending all your time reviewing $300+ knives.

[@jameshiers5451]

Please show the pocket clip for every knife

[@Obliticus]

If you are looking for a heavy duty beater, check out the Eafengrow EF928. Great action, D2, cool design and dirt cheap at $27......reminds me a LOT of Ferrum Forge designs. But that Kershaw? 4CR? I probably have aluminum foil stronger than that, LOL :)

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Yeah, I don't love the 4cr that Kershaw used, but man it's such a good looking blade. Thanks for the heads up about the ef928.

[@skcamerican]

Hey Jay, have you tried the Sitivien 302? 14c28n!

[@TheKnifeBeater]

No, I don't think I have yet. I'll have to fix that.

[@MikeLaRock88]

This is the stuff I like. I dont want to pay over $50 on a knife. Knives to me are something I dont want to care about when I lose them, break them during use, or they get stolen. If the blade breaks or cant be sharpened anymore, I'll just buy another. Also, theres No way I'm paying over $200+ on a knife when I can get a used pistol or new shotgun at the shop lol

[@stevelink3]

An excellent intro to these "budget" knives, Jay! I was looking for an inexpensive EDC mainly for cutting heavy cardboard, so wanted something with not too much of a "belly". Do you think a Rat 2 would better than say, a CJRB Feldspar for this task? My Spyderco Byrd is ok, but looking for a bit longer blade for other EDC purposes as well. Thanks again!

[@billyscgp]

NEW SUB I would like to see the name on the screen as you show them hard to understand you at times! THANK YOU FOR THE INFO!!

[@JLee-bi4es]

What's the total length on that fh921? The Amazon link doesn't give that info, it's a beautiful knife and I'm thinking about ordering. Thanks for the video jay

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thanks J V. It's 4.5" closed with a 3.4" blade.

[@Scott-ye4qh]

I have the Buck Bantam, I love the knife but the thumb studs aren't in the right place for my hands; it's made for medium to smaller sized hands. It's really a shame I love that knife and will probably keep it anyway for down the road or something.?

[@TheKnifeBeater]

It is a great little knife.

[@Scott-ye4qh]

@@TheKnifeBeater Agreed! 👍😊

[@Stallionfragrancereviews]

Ok gonna have to get a few of these

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Lol, I hear ya Matt.

[@mikeperkins3469]

Subscribed. 👍

[@TheKnifeBeater]

thank you!

[@CamboTriton]

Cool video!

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thank you Rich!

[@MegaTeddybear04]

I say we boycott all knife Company's that don't show any Lefty Love!! LOL No, I can't do that, I love knives too much, I'll just have to deal with it. Great video my friend, till the next one.

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Lol! I know what ya mean. Thank you David.

[@chasmetivier3583]

Hi guys Im a lefty who never bought knives that could not be switched. But, so many knives from China that are great and one position I switched all my 50 plus knives to right carry. I still put them in my left pocket and rotate as they come out. Bonus the clip is not in your left palm any more but on finger side. No hot spots or clips jabbing your palm. My 2 cents. Love this channel for budget reviews!!

[@angeljavierosegueraolivare2851]

What do you think about Kizer?

[@TheKnifeBeater]

I'm a fan.

[@williamjordhamo1593]

You missed the albatross crossbR lock

[@codyparker4742]

Where did you find the Oso Sweet for $20? I paid almost 50 for mine

[@josephdykes1820]

This video was made 3 years ago

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Amazon

[@siegfriedwashburn3484]

Hi! Nice presentation! Why don't you include Browning 364. They are better, than some expensive blades! See you!👍😉 Zigfrid

[@johnwest4492]

Hey Jay, was going through your videos, Awesome as always :)) saw that you have a Newtron 2 I have a friend going to blade show West and his is trying to get for me either a Shadow or a Newtron 2. I'd you'd consider a trade ill have him try to grab a left handed version of the Newtron 2 let me know?

[@adamedwards3921]

I'll buy that T-shirt , and because of the topic of this video it should be priced at $20 lol Btw Sorry Jay I haven't been on KZbin all that much do to work .

[@JimMorrison-d4n]

I love my cheap Chinese knives from Ganzo and Sanrenmu.

[@olafkliemt1145]

Land 910Plus ?

[@Robbc32]

I need to find a site besides Amazon to pick up some of these knives. Amazon has zero love for knives here in western NY. Completely legal for most of these but they won’t ship.

[@bmoviebmovie]

Same problem for New Yorkers!

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Yeah, I'm sorry to hear that Robb. They kinda screw you guys over with that.

[@thierrypasquet1503]

Merci .

[@rickkerans8485]

Really liked this video. Only issue is at 20 hard not to like them all. Thanks for doing this video Jay. I know it is an older knife but would you do a review on the American Lawman? Thanks again for this video.

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thanks Rick! I'm actually gonna be doing a video on another Cold Steel knife soon, so I could probably slide in the AmLaw somehow.