Folding Knife Gift Options

[StPatrick]

I'd like to give a folding knife as a gift and am looking for some suggestions in the ~$50 range; the only things I'm set on are A) assisted opening and B) easily carried in a pocket.  I've got a Gerber Leek I'm very happy with, that's a possibility, but I'd like to see what more informed knife aficionados would recommend.

 

The gift is for a guy, so "cool factor" is worth considering, but function and form matter more than anything.

 

Thanks!

[willis68]

For $24.00 you cannot beat these knives, I have been carrying one for the last week and it is a great knife! They will make a fantastic gift

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Kershaw-RJ-I-Assisted-Opening-Knife--8390 Edited June 24, 2013 by willis68

[babelt]

I recently picked up a couple Kershaw Cryos for a buddy and me. I have been very pleased with the knives and they are supper quick and they feel like quality.

[Oh Shoot]

Another inexpensive Kershaw rec, but more macho -- the Tremor.  20 clams on eBay and etc.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBkUbiMXr4o

 

- OS

[TNcitizen22]

As far as I am concerned the best value in a folding knife is the Spyderco Tenacious along with the different sized versions. Amazing value for the money. Check them out.

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[xjsnake]

I'd like to give a folding knife as a gift and am looking for some suggestions in the ~$50 range; the only things I'm set on are A) assisted opening and B) easily carried in a pocket.  I've got a Gerber Leek I'm very happy with, that's a possibility, but I'd like to see what more informed knife aficionados would recommend.

 

The gift is for a guy, so "cool factor" is worth considering, but function and form matter more than anything.

 

Thanks!

 

 

I'm assuming you meant to write Kershaw Leek not Gerber .

 

Anyway I've had my eye on this one for awhile and it meets your requirements. Plus it's darn good looking to boot! 

 

http://www.knife-depot.com/knife-397575.html 

[mikegideon]

For $24.00 you cannot beat these knives, I have been carrying one for the last week and it is a great knife! They will make a fantastic gift

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Kershaw-RJ-I-Assisted-Opening-Knife--8390

 

Along those same lines, I have this one. Also an RJ Martin design.

 

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Kershaw-Volt-SS-Assisted-Opening--11124

 

And then, I have a few of these, and have actually given one as a gift. Rick Hinderer design...

 

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Kershaw-Cryo-Spring-Assisted--11101

[DMark]

Kershaw Leek or the SOG Twitch in either the II or XL models.

 

All can be found for under $50.00 and made in the USA.

[mikegideon]

Both of the ones I suggested are Chinese, BTW

[willis68]

For an American made model right at $50.00 the SOG twitchII is what I would recommend, I have owned 3 of them and paid more than this for them

http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/SOGTWI8/SOG-Twitch-II-Assisted-Opening-27-inch-Satin-Plain-Blade-Aluminum-Handles

[Guest Nymphocide]

I carry a Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto point with a half serrated blade. I love it. It's taken a beating (slid down the road about 40 ft laying on it when I had a motorcycle wreck) and it's still as sturdy as ever. Holds an amazing edge, too.

http://youtu.be/1zd3Jg5Fdms

[Oh Shoot]

I carry a Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto point with a half serrated blade. I love it. It's taken a beating (slid down the road about 40 ft laying on it when I had a motorcycle wreck) and it's still as sturdy as ever. Holds an amazing edge, too.

http://youtu.be/1zd3Jg5Fdms

 

You have the original model as shown in vid?

 

- OS

[Guest Nymphocide]

No, I have the newer model. Not sure if there is a real difference other than cosmetically. Could be wrong, though. My brother is 101st and he carried one in Afghanistan and loved it so I got one. It's a beast.

[Oh Shoot]

No, I have the newer model. Not sure if there is a real difference other than cosmetically. Could be wrong, though. My brother is 101st and he carried one in Afghanistan and loved it so I got one. It's a beast.

 

Huge difference in the locking mechanism, TriAd now. And whole grip is way beyond cosmetics, totally different.

 

That was the old model and vid, is why I asked.

 

 

 

 

Voyager redesign also has those changes, much improved overall, although steel went from VG-1 to AUS-8, but full flat grind which I love.

 

 

- OS

Edited July 13, 2013 by Oh Shoot

[DMark]

I pickup one of the Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 with the three inch tanto blade the other day..., mostly because I have never had any Cold Steel knifes.

 

 

Seems to be a tough little knife - - - I have this almost overwhelming urge to low crawl into the woods looking for commo wire to cut!

[Oh Shoot]

I pickup one of the Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 with the three inch tanto blade the other day..., mostly because I have never had any Cold Steel knifes.

 

Most of the ones that aren't "gimmicky" are remarkably good. Not just for the money, but period. Some real gems scattered around through their offerings, including some of their cheapest. The GI Tanto is a helluva deal for a survivalist beater you can't kill for example.

 

Nobody has a better lockup than Andrew Demko's Tri-Ad on even the mid-range folders, like yours and mine (I'm carrying the newer 4" Voyager right now and have American Lawman in pack).

 

Ya just have to ignore the antics of Lynn Thompson.  :)

 

- OS

Edited July 13, 2013 by Oh Shoot

[daddyo]

The Kershaw Blur in Sandvik 14C28N steel meets your criteria.

 

Speedsafe opening system

Slim design, so it fits well in the pocket

 

Awesome knife. I have three of them.

[Capbyrd]

I say Blur as well.  Great knife. 

[Byedan]

Hard to beat a blur

[daddyo]

And, the Blur is made in the USA.  :usa:

[mikegideon]

And, the Blur is made in the USA.  :usa:

 

It's on my list too. 

[Guest tangojuliet]

or get one of the many many options that case makes most of which are in the 30 to 50 dollar rang give or take 5 or 6 buck and the made in AMERICA !!!!!! :usa:

[daddyo]

Does Case make assisted openers?

[Guest tangojuliet]

Does Case make assisted openers?

sorry didnt read that part disregard what i typed   :crazy: