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Knives for employees
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LM Crater (2.6" blade). I only have the multitool version (which I LOVE!!!), but the stand alone knife is less expensive, very lightweight (2.36 oz), and they can even use the caribiner too attach it if they want. You should be able to find them for under $20 each.
I also own the multitool version, and also love it. I was amazed at the low weight, how nice (easy to sharpen, scary sharp) the steel was and the different carrying methods.
It was so smooth, carry friendly and nicely built for the $ it was hard to believe it wasn't made by one of the major knife-only companies
Your criteria are easy to meet, but harder when I think about the practicality of you sharpening 7 knives every few days. These are going to be real working knives, not apple cutters. Crappy steel will lose it's edge surprisingly quickly. I think better steel would be helpful to you and to the employees.
Based on price I lean toward Buck. They have affordable folders made in the U.S. and tend to have better edge retention on their low end steel. Many Buck Bantam options in your price range. Byrd Starling has better steel than most other Byrd knives (BD1) and is $26. It's small - 1.9" blade.
Others have mentioned the ESEE Zancudo and Ontario Rat 2. Both seem like worthy upgrades. Two other options to consider:
Based on price I lean toward Buck. They have affordable folders made in the U.S. and tend to have better edge retention on their low end steel. Many Buck Bantam options in your price range. Byrd Starling has better steel than most other Byrd knives (BD1) and is $26. It's small - 1.9" blade.
Others have mentioned the ESEE Zancudo and Ontario Rat 2. Both seem like worthy upgrades. Two other options to consider:
- LA Police Gear knife with S35 steel - huge improvement over other steels - $35
- Byrd Crow with BD1 steel for $45 (I get that this is almost 2x your budget.)
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Give them all glocks ad let them shoot boxes open.
anthonycastorena2014
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I know I'm very late to the party but I highly recommend Byrd Knives!! I used a byrd meadowlark serrated on boxes for a very long time. They are Spyderco made in China. Best value or bang for your buck in my opinion.