The Best Hard-Use Folding Knives Under $50

[@danaquino7915]

Dude, you're like a Bob Ross of pocket knives! So informative, articulate and soft spoken! Great content!

[@Barry-Sweaty]

I wish this nickname caught on. I’m gonna push as hard as I can. Starting a petition.

[@hunterglaspell5580]

Firstly, no knife with bearings are hard use, no argument with few exceptions. I’m a farmer and work in industrial settings and do not carry bearing knives if I can help it. Any sideways pressure most people use on washer knives will crack the bearings and break the cages. Plus, bearings gunk up far faster than washers. Not a hard use feature. I love the rat 1, but I can say without pause that it is not “hard use”. I’ve disengaged the lock on it several times (and honestly most liner locks) by just bearing down cutting some harder material (causing lock flex). The plastic on the rat flex along with the liner lock, and with the right angle and pressure, it will disengage. Frame locks do the same if poorly designed.

[@TheBigHatLegion]

So carry a damn fixed blade lol

[@hunterglaspell5580]

@@TheBigHatLegion or a lock back, plunge lock (button lock), axis lock, wedge lock, and several other locks that can hold up to abuse. Bronze washers and good tolerances over bearings

[@airadaimagery692]

What if you put brass scales on the Rat, will it strengthen it up?

[@hunterglaspell5580]

@@airadaimagery692 it should, but even tightening the clip on mine to where it doesn’t move on the plastic handle causes lock rock. Copper or brass should help that

[@airadaimagery692]

@@hunterglaspell5580 thanks. I’m getting ready to find out...

[@jamesberry5623]

I find I tend to select an open back folder for dirty work. They are easier to clean after the job is done - just hold under running water. They also dry faster.

[@raymondmaglaris4149]

I always blast mine with brake clean. I just always have millions of cans of that shit in the shop

[@garrettferrell6821]

The RAT 1 is such a classic,you really can’t beat it for its price

[@Xander_Park]

Exactly 💯

[@rwstubbz]

True story. It's the 30 dollar delica. Work the crap out of it and when it breaks, cry a little bit but keep it for parts 'cuz you know you're gonna buy another. Great knife, but I've gone through 4 of them over the last 5 or 6 years. Wish they sold the washers separate. Wonder what the warranty is like. Maybe I'll look into it.

[@CadillacDriver]

@@rwstubbz what do you do to your knives to knacker them in just over a year?

[@CadillacDriver]

They are beasts. Love my orange one.

[@ethanh3421]

It got me into the game!

[@timbo4374]

The Real Steel H6 is a very underrated knife. 14C28N is one of the best steels you can find in a budget knife, and the knife itself is well built. It's a sturdy no nonsense no frills work knife.

[@lionknives3]

Exactly Timbo! I have the hollow grind version and it's thin behind the edge almost like my Civivi Praxis. And strong also

[@CadillacDriver]

Ruike P-121 Hussar with that steel rocks.

[@garrettferrell6821]

Those Sandvik steel are great for a budget knife.Ive used stainless Moras for years with Sandvik steels.they hold a decent edge,they sharpen easy,they are fairly tough and they have a good level of corrosion resistance..they are extremely well balanced steels

[@billm7166]

I plan to get the qsp hawk because I like the multiple deployment options and 14c28n steel

[@duaneraymond4252]

I've been waiting for a segment like this that showcased the Ontario Utilitac2 and Real Steel knives. About bloody time!!!

[@jayr526]

I like my Sheepdog from Real Steel.

[@u4ia420]

I bought a Esee Avispa several years ago. I use it in a fire ems environment. I have absolutely abused it and it is still in fantastic shape. Cutting airbags seat belts insulation wires etc. Edge retention is good enough it's easy to sharpen and extremely durable.

[@latetodagame1892]

Tell us about the airbag stuff?

[@u4ia420]

@@latetodagame1892 airbag stuff?

[@latetodagame1892]

@@u4ia420 what happens with airbags when you're rescuing someone? Do you have to cut them?

[@u4ia420]

@@latetodagame1892 yes...

[@latetodagame1892]

@@u4ia420 I hear the powder inside them is horrible to breathe.

[@Fr_dG]

The PocketBushman is now my daily EDC. I almost never use the lanyard to close. SnaggletoothMF makes an aluminum snaggletooth that works with this knife, so I open it one handed. Using my belt or my pocket, I catch the ramlock and do a 1 handed close as well. It's a super good knife, and it's worked well for me. (I use it for cutting fruit, vegetables, to cutting amazon boxes, tarps, and the like). It sharpens pretty easy as well.

[@JamesJones-i2v]

Glad you included Utilitac 2. It's retired now but is my most used knife ever. I used it every day for a few seasons working at a golf course. It really took a beating and was still caked in dirt after all these years. Just recently cleaned it and is snappy again!

[@phantom6knight]

The CRKT M16 line has never let me down and I bought my first one on a whim over a decade ago, and still use it. Definitely a dedicated hard-use knife, and I love the Auto-LAWKS system!

[@faceinthecrowd5810]

For work I currently am using an esee avispa. It did require some tuning and sharpening before I began to really like it. I prefer the thinner handle for ease of carry over the Rat 1. These D2 budget bruisers are perfect for work, if I lose it or destroy it…..just replace it…..after all I carry a tool not jewelry on the job!

[@eriktaylor5704]

My RAT 1 is an excellent beater knife. Camping, hiking, fishing, construction. I drop it in the bag as a companion knife to my fixed blade without fretting.

[@mountaingoattaichi]

I just spent a week in Alaska fishing and hiking and the Ontario Rat 1 was perfect. It was tough and I didn't have to worry about losing it or using it hard. I would definitely take it on a return trip.

[@marcmartens4831]

Just wondering If it was the aus8 version as mine doesn't seem tough, just scrapping the spine to start a fire left pretty decent scratches.

[@daveyjones5702]

@@marcmartens4831 the toughness of the rat 1 lies in the construction; it stands up to hard use without failing in some way. aus8 is pretty much the japanese version of 8cr13mov.

[@marcmartens4831]

@@daveyjones5702 ok thanks, that's definitely accurate.

[@hks956]

I just replace an old Kershaw Scallion I've had for 20 years with a Rat 1. I did not expect the Rat to be as built as well as it is. It's a very nice big knife. The Kershaw I've somewhat always hated because the lock sucks and digs into blade while sometimes working itself loose on its own. And it had a tendency to open up in the pocket. Kind of happy it broke very happy so far with the rat.

[@FredHenry1850]

The ESEE Avispa in D2 meets all my day-to-day needs. It is a great knife. It is my "all-purpose" EDC knife.

[@wwm371]

The CRKT M16 was $15 when they first came out. Still have mine.

[@crazeeaz]

Mine is so old it doesn't have the second lock on the back. Pain in the ass to sharpen but one tough mother.

[@rwstubbz]

Wish they still we're.

[@loganmiller2803]

I got one when I was like 13 at big5 for 15ish but I got jumped one day and the bitches stole every thing in my pockets

[@JayKoczan]

I have had my RAT1 in D2 for several years now, and I love it.

[@Storebrand_]

I'm really loving the Cold Steel Pocket Bushman. It's like the P-38 can opener of knives!

[@undercoverasiant696]

May I add to the list , cold steel tuff lite. I have given out about 6 or 7 to friends and workmates . They seem to like them And I have one myself that saw daily use til I upgraded.

[@elijahclark6093]

I have a couple if these and honestly the real steel h6 special I have is the one I prefer to use. It's got the texture, the thick liner, orange handle and tough as nails. Definitely a great knife

[@nwmi23]

Great to know, I have the blue sheep with a liner lock, and I recently purchased the h6 plus version with the frame lock.

[@elijahclark6093]

@@nwmi23 it's a great knife. So are all the others on the list but as a hard use/camping/outdoor knife I liked my real steel quite a bit

[@MLKusername]

I have to endorse Metal Complex's take on the Cold Steel Tuff Lite and its smaller variant as excellent hard use options. Easy to sharpen utility blade with an excellent lock for under $50.

[@masemasemasie]

I know . They need it on here.

[@hellawolf]

Saw two of this guys video and subbed. Charming fella.

[@PulledPurk]

I bought a ZT 0200 new in about 2008 130 bucks. First time I ever spent more than 50. The coating on the blade still looks great

[@SmithWesson90]

I have 2 ESEE Avispa's in D2 and AUS8. Both are super tough edc knives. Nothing like a Cold steel triad but its lock up is super tight and the D2 edge retention is great.

[@joshuaritzheimer1382]

I love the RAT 1 and 2. Both are tough and long lasting. I really want to try that Cold Steel Range Boss. I really like the shape of the blade, and I highly trust the Triad lock. Thanks for putting on these great shows guys!

[@Errcyco]

I think I’d choose the Range Boss. You get a lot of knife, with a Tri-Ad lock that’s thin. I’ve never used that steel but I’m sure it’s fine if you wipe it off and strop it now and then. Good list 👍

[@imperialexecutioner]

That CJRB Talla opens like butter right out of the box. Love that one.

[@elde667]

Utilitac….my favorite utility type knife. Great grip, strong blade, terrific action. Thanks for including it. (And it has a 4 way clip!)

[@chrisreuther4546]

Could have had the Buck 112 instead of the 110! I don’t know about most people but growing up my father carried an Old Timer large stockman for most stuff and my Grandfather carried a Case Knife from the 1940s. They both used the hell out of them for everything… no fancy stainless steel… lasted a lifetime…. Hard working knives. If you are applying pressure to a knife… they won’t close unless you bind the blade and go to pull it out. Just saying. Often way overlooked

[@stephenlukovich9648]

Love knife center and can't wait to watch DCA every week knocking it out the park.

[@traditionaltools5080]

I like it when the top hard use knives have been the same for twenty years. And yes the Rat 1 is still huge!

[@ml2054]

What surprises me so much about my rat 1 is the action for running on washers.

[@CadillacDriver]

A broken-in CRKT Squid has a stunning action also, for washers.

[@garrettferrell6821]

I have a lot of knives on washers that open every bit as good and smooth as ball bearings..in some cases I prefer washers,if I’m using a knife for a dirty job I don’t want that dirt working it’s way into my ball bearings making the action gritty

[@The4cp]

I love the Rat 1 and Tenacious. I have beat the crap out of those 2 knives the last 10 years at work and they keep in coming back for more.

[@MrBlessed70]

I love that CJRB Talla.I hope that CJRB brings out an XL version (4 inch blade or bigger) with at least AUS10A steel or above.

[@poonbandit9924]

I have a smith and Wesson m&p folder I bought as a cheap knife I wouldn’t feel bad about abusing and replacing in 3 months when I was doing landscaping right out of high school, I’ve had the thing 8 years, but now it’s in my toolbox in at work (automotive technician) the thing just loves to be abused and keeps on working every day.

[@danielrobinson7872]

That last Emerson had a handle very similar to Cold Steel’s Recon 1. Most comfortable folding knife handle I’ve ever owned. Wish more knives used that style.

[@jonnybravo4322]

the rat series is easily the best ever

[@JuandelaCruz001]

Thanks for doing this! Also, the RAT's handle material is Nylon 6, the same material Glock pistols are made from.

[@ryewhiskeyfan5946]

The Range Boss reminds me of a Buck 110 slim. M16 14Z unserrated tanto has been my most carried big folder. Been looking at the Bushman as a budget get home bag option for multiple bags. I am loving the Talla.

[@matthewadler1329]

I cant deny...I like the way the Cold Steel Range Boss looks. I even like how slim it is, but I would have a hard time believing that Lynn Thompson set the selling price for the design before taking his leave. I'm not a steel snob, but if you didn't know, 4034 is a bottom rung cutlery steel. It is a dive knife and mass produced kitchen knife steel. Probably just a hair above why you get in those 12 pack Costco paring knives. I cant help but see this as another black mark on the new owners, who seem to be taking full advantage of their rights to the tri-ad lock. Thompson wanted everyone to be able to enjoy the safety and longevity of Demkos ultra reputable, and masterfully engineered brainchild. Now we have a very thin plastic handled knife with crap steel and the triad lock going for almost 50 bucks. This knife should be, and would have been a 24-28 dollar knife. RIP Cold Steel.

[@megacab]

I don't know if I'd trust a liner lock. I carry my recon 1 daily and it's solid for harder use.

[@mountaingoattaichi]

The Reel Steel it a solid knife. I have held it a few times. Definitely nailed it by calling it a folding survival knife.

[@hunterwolfe9059]

Perfect timing again. I was just looking for a cheap hard use knife to keep in my carhartt jacket

[@shannonreeder1237]

A qsp hawk in 14c and micarta is a good tough knife around $40

[@jeroenvoss6231]

Hey David, very glad you've included the Kershaw CQC-9K, it's just above the 50$ mark but it's such a great knife, it really belongs in this line-up. Thank you for this topic i really appreciate it.

[@dailygearguide]

Nice video. I’d add the Civivi Brazen with the 14c28n to this “under $50” list currently on your sight for $49.80. Great steal, g10, nice steel liners, deep carry clip, back spacer for additional rigidity and awesome action. The knife feels like a worker.

[@fredcourtney03]

Dave, as always I appreciate a look into your mind. Watching these makes me understand what I like vs don’t in my knives. Would you do a hatchet video? Or how to pick a bushcraft hatchet?

[@ROE1300]

👍 As usual in these type of videos a good run down on what is available. Not sure I can agree that a liner lock knife is “hard use”, but the double locking feature of the CRKT might change my view. I own 2 Andrew Demko designed Tri-ad lock knives so I was not surprised to see two of his locking designs on the table. With at least 4 of his locking designs successfully in the marketplace Mr. Demko certainly understands how to make a sturdy well designed folder.

[@knifeguy9134]

I can definitely see a Range Boss in my future. Idk why I’ve been so drawn to that particular knife but I will have one.

[@knifeguy9134]

RationalMindRiot I’m a benchmade,spyderco,sog guy those are my go to brands but I’ve got a CS push dagger on the way, that being said if I like it I’ll def get more cold steel to carry in my pocket I’m trying to find that perfect EDC. Strength and sharp is what I’m going for.

[@tannersnowder]

The h6 plus might be the best value knife I’ve ever bought in the price range, incredibly smooth, comfortable to use, sharp in box, love it. Unfortunately the pocket clip broke

[@brandon_crow1291]

Personally I'd say the Kershaw Emerson 8k is a better option than the one shown. Its basically the closest to a legit Emerson you can get for under or at $50. Still a tanto but its got a chisel grind like a real Emerson. And after it breaks in (like most budget knives need to) the action is pretty great. Its still only 8cr13mov but you can get a great edge on it. Its also only a liner lock but its a solid liner lock as well. Ergos wise its pretty great personally.

[@clemfandango2749]

Great video. Would love to see the same under $100 or (even better) $150

[@ahmadbaihaqi2707]

Can you do a tour on the knifecenter warehouse, look at the staff carry, it would be a fun idea also to have another staff co host the video every once in a while, just a random suggestion, love you all

[@robertsills2519]

Always informative which really helps the novice like myself. Keep up the good work. Also, video presentations are awesome showing detail & craftsmanship.

[@rwstubbz]

Can you tell me a few other knives with a blade shape like the rat and rat II? it's great for almost any task. I can think astute, maybe the tenacious, maybe the Osborn designed rift or 940, but none of them are exactly the same. Only similar in the belly.

[@jeromywiles2186]

Good Demko info on that bushman. Thanks for the good vids DCA.

[@MountainFisher]

The 9Cr is a little better edge holding than 440C from the filet knives I seen made from it. I mean they held an edge very well. What is 4034 stainless steel? Oh, never mind I found it, 8Cr is a better steel, heck they made their other Cold Steel out of low end steel too, 4116? It's actually a little better than the 4034 steel though and the price is right.

[@user-wy1dl2me2p]

Love that Range Boss , slim and simple .

[@trubadyr99]

Cold Steel Pocket Bushman... Why oh why Cold Steel didn't have more premium, well-hardened steel options for this knife? Such a good knife in many aspects other vice, but the materials used disappoint...

[@psychocuda]

I think some launch assists from Kershaw like the Dividend and Link are both under $50, have flippers, and are pretty solid. They might not have the fancier steels, but they get the job done with flippers and are made in the USA.

[@garrettferrell6821]

No doubt,my M390 Link,20CV Link and CPM-D2/N690 composite blade Dividend are 2 of my favorite EDC knives..last year before Christmas I got my 20CV Link for just $60 which is an absolute steal for a USA made knife in those materials..I got my M390 Link for $70 a few years ago and paid $65 for my composite blade Dividend..the M390 Link is one of the knives that I started my collection with.I lost my old Buck 110 and I was at Lowe’s picking up some drill bits for work when I noticed they had a few pocket knives for sale.I bought the SOG Flash 2 for $70,I thought $70 was an expensive knife at the time and it didn’t take me long to realize I hated that knife so I decided to do a little research before I bought another knife.I ended up on BladeForums and I noticed people were raving about M390 so I started looking at knives in M390 and quickly realized they were much more expensive than I had expected.I was about to give up on M390 when I stubbled across the Link for the same price I paid for that crappy SOG.when it came in the mail I fell in love with that knife.thats when I started looking at more USA made Kershaw’s in premium steels which ultimately started my collecting.I like a lot of my Spyderco,Benchmade,Hogue,Microtech,Giant Mouse,TRM,etc knives better than my Kershaw knives but for anyone looking to try out USA made knives in premium materials,there is nothing I recommend more than Kershaw as they easily have the best prices

[@psychocuda]

@@garrettferrell6821 I also understand that these guys only have so much time to talk about a selection of knives. This video could probably be several hours long if they included all the quality under $50 knives out there, so it is a matter of finding a handful that stand out. I guess that's what the comment section is good for, to bring up all the others they miss.

[@jolness1]

This is great, This is a common questions I get from non-knife friends. $50 is a tolerable price range if it is nice.

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

Yup, I find that 50 is easy, 100 is a hard push, 150+ well it has to make them drool.

[@ml2054]

There was a time I swore I would never spend more than $40 on a knife, then that price went to $50, $60, $100....now I own spydercos and various other knives in the $150-$200 range. It’s crazy how it changes over time. If you can afford it that is.

[@CadillacDriver]

Non-knife friends regularly ask you what's good for under $50? No non-knife person would ask this.

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

@@CadillacDriver Depending on location and line of work, yes it can be very common. Try being a knife guy while working in a large nightclub, the question came up more than I ever would have imagined.

[@CadillacDriver]

@@presidentmerkinmuffley6769 Just seems odd to me that a non-knife person (let's face it, that's 99.999% of the population) would even entertain the idea of buying a knife or asking about them, let alone specify a particular price range that is niche-knowledge for people who know about knife price brackets.

[@stevetqp9152]

Hi again, DCA. Have you considered the Ruike P852-B? It seems like a very stout, robust EDC, with a 3.5" Sandvik 14C28N steel blade with slight recurve, and also has an additional "Thumb" lock, which deactivates the liner lock mechanism. Thank you!

[@adamgrimes820]

I wish there was a rat 1 without nylon washers. After about a year of heavy use the nylon washers were the first thing to go. Literally beat the crud out of this thing though and I still use it

[@ThatBoyMGee]

Team Rat 1 here in Germany for sure!

[@darrenkeller9251]

Should include the Becker liner lock. You had it in another video with the RATI and others.

[@brettt1268]

How about the Cold Steel tough lite I think I’m buying the Real Steel H6 G10 14c28 for under 50 ya no brainer

[@focusonthefocus]

REVO link doesn't work. :( Discontinued model? Is the Vipera or Berzerk a worthy hard-use?

[@Norvik_-ug3ge]

New to pocket knives, could someone explain the purpose and function of a 'frame lock'? Thanks.

[@thomassmyth65]

My rat 1 has been through hell and back, its really all the knife you need, not stylish but works

[@turtlepurple9304]

I love my gerber flat iron. Works well , holds an adge . Easy to sharpen . Thanks dca

[@Oscar-vr1lg]

Cold steel ranged boss is without steel liners. How is it possible for hard use???

[@agreyf]

The utilitac is one of my favorite knives I own. Very slicey. Easy to sharpen. Tough.

[@sdonovanp]

No esee?

[@MikeHere]

Thanks for the vid. I’d like a para 3 with an axis lock. Tell the elves in the workshop.

[@garrettferrell6821]

They have the Lightweight model Para 3 in M4 blade steel for $122...it obviously doesn’t have an axis lock but that’s a pretty good price for a Para 3 in M4,though I’m not crazy about the FRN scales of the lightweight models

[@MikeHere]

@@garrettferrell6821 I have the blurple one in CPM S110V. I’m satisfied mostly, but I think the axis is easier to use than a liner lock on the backside.

[@michaelandrew8493]

I needed a nice beater knife so I just got the spiderco tenacious. Thank you

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

With a few exceptions, I don't consider linerlock knives suitable for "hard use". They tend to fail with grit or pocket lint, and impacts can have the blade "slip" out of the locked position. This doesn't matter in most normal EDC usage, but in "hard use" out in the bush, failure is not an option.

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

I concur, but failures to lock are never acceptable, anywhere.

[@TheBigHatLegion]

So carry a fixed blade.

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

@@TheBigHatLegion I do.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

@@TheBigHatLegion :- fixed blade when appropriate, Folder for EDC convenience.

[@garrettferrell6821]

I agree but then again,if I’m really gonna be using a knife hard,I’m going to skip the folders and go for a fixed blade

[@stephan123321]

Love my Real Steel H6 Camo. Good vid, thank you & best regards from Germany.

[@larrymedina9737]

This guys videos are great, im not a knife guy but I want to get into them. This is good stuff.

[@crazeeaz]

Steel Will Cutjack could have for in with that first group.

[@Xander_Park]

I didn't see the CRKT desert cruiser on this list?

[@jackbrightside]

rat 1 is my favorite knife of all time, right after the kershaw skyline

[@yobtarf2004]

These videos are the best ever. Perfect 👌 informative, timestamped, product driven. DCA is the knife boss.

[@jacktravler6105]

will they throw a spark that mean a lot to me for edc or work

[@Hungrybird474]

Now these are knives I like in my hand or pocket 👍👍. Plus so many others . They’re all cool and what I like about knives is the difference in how they open and close . From flipping to buttons to switches thumb studs idc for and prefer a flipper but I ll take a flipping hole any day .

[@joelybob2]

At one point didn’t Cold Steel make the range boss in 4116 steel or am I mistaken?

[@fedir_sh]

Thanks for a great range of the knives! It's realy "weapon of choice" here )) For a such kind of knife I use my ancient Byrd Raven in 8Cr black blade (partly not black for now))) and black anodize aluminum handle. A great peace of metal for a hard use.

[@iwontpostvideos6]

Steel Will Modus, an excellent budget beater knife!

[@jayr526]

I have one in M390 that is great. I actually prefer the Cutjack. I like Steel Will knives. I have several of their fixed blades.

[@glenray7464]

Cold steel pocket bushman is a beast. Lock will not fail and blade is long. A real hard use folder. Rat 1 d2 good too but lock not that great.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 David, thank you for sharing another great review. I like the Kershaw. The very best to you. Stay healthy. 🤗

[@jamesberry5623]

CJRB Feldspar is another workhorse. Nice chunk of D2 with G10 scales and nice quick action. (After watching a DCA video, I tend to say "nice" a lot.)

[@chrisv6321]

I really enjoyed this one. Thank you.

[@virgilroberts5128]

Not related to the video but wondering if y’all have or would consider getting a Giant Mouse Ace Biblio KnifeCenter exclusive in orange G10 and PVD coated blade and hardware.

[@garrettferrell6821]

Now this is a knife I would definitely buy

[@claytonalexander9105]

Sitivien Knives imo have been killing it lately... Cheap. Seen many torture test reviews, strong as can be, Genuine D2.

[@jonlouis2582]

My Spyderco Endura SS folder has seen pretty hard use for years and never failed me. The “US Border Patrol” logo is almost worn off though.

[@anstef1485]

Very interesting presentation! I own none of those knives, and am most impressed by the 2 Ontarios, the Kershaw CQC-7K, the CRJB and the Esse. The Cold Steel knives on the other hand....not so much.

[@Pharto_Stinkus]

I've never seen someone come up with so many good things to say about the Pocket Bushman. :)

[@senoB]

Really the only main drawbacks are ergos (thin metal edges) and lack of two-handed unlocking.

[@Pharto_Stinkus]

@@senoB I own one. I find it inconvenient to use, I have to sharpen it often. There are MANY better budget options.

[@stevetqp9152]

Nice array as always, DCA! I wonder what your thoughts are on the CJRB Crag with the D2 steel, G10, and Recoil Lock. Seems pretty heavy-duty, and under $50.

[@austinnewby9666]

The rat one I's unbelievable. I've had six. Getting the assisted soon. I actually would be confident with it for self defense. You have to hold it. No video prepares you for how the rat feels in hand. Like s 200 dollar knife. Best ergo ever invented

[@hardusehobby]

I ve never really looked the pocket bushman. That locking mechanisme is interesting

[@jayr526]

The reason that I never purchased one was because there are a lot of reviews that complain about the uncomfortably sharp edges where your fingers rest. I still might take the plunge one day, but the urge is not very strong.

[@tomfaranda]

A little surprised u didn't include the kabar dozier in d2.

[@CadillacDriver]

I'm not. They aren't what I'd deem hard use.

[@jayr526]

@@CadillacDriver I agree with you, totally. I have one and I don't consider it a hard use folder. Hell, I hardly consider it a light use folder. Once I got my hands on it, I was disappointed and consigned it to my knife drawer.

[@CadillacDriver]

@@jayr526 👍 When I first saw one in person I said out loud "THIS is what people fizz over?" I too was taken back a little with the flimsy nature and huge price tag for a knife that, to me, would fall apart in a stiff breeze. I compared it to my glovebox knife, a No. 9 Opinel - flimsy and absolutely no confidence in the blade not snapping.