Small real s30 v or similar frame/linerlock

[Seymor Beavers]

Looking for the least expensive hard metal ie m390 s35v or s30 v knife out there nothing fancy style wise . Best for the $ Opinions?

 

[Colorodo]

Mantra 2 M4 Steel , $115 https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Mantra-2-Knife-Titanium--33061

 

[Alberta Ed]

Try Spyderco.

 

[83Rambo]

You could also look into WE knives. They make all the high end steel knives at a better price.

 

[jacksterp]

Benchmade Bugout 535 if you can tolerate an Axis lock.

 

[evilgreg]

How about the Kershaw Dividend?

M390, available <$80, US made, 3" blade:

 

[83Rambo]

I looked into the dividend myself. Just not a fan of assisted opening knives. I’d say kershaw is the best bang for the buck though.

 

[K.O.D.]

Mantra 2 M4 Steel , $115 https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Mantra-2-Knife-Titanium--33061

Completely agree. Massdrop FF WE collabs are good too. The gent is $100.

WE Practic. $145 for M390.

If you aren't dead set on a frame/liner lock, I recommend Spyderco Yojimbo 2, PM2, and Manix 2.

 

[kreole]

Kershaw Blur in S30v is $80-90. It has a detent drilled, so it doesn't need the assisted opening bar.

Small Buck Vantage Pro is like $70 with S30v, large size $80-85.

 

[dirc]

yeah, I was just going to say, a bunch of buck's 'pro' lineup has s30v and is around $70-80
and has a reputation for a great heat treatment

 

[GatorFlash1]

Kershaw Blur Aluminum Handle S30V Stone Washed Steel Plain Edge Knife 1670S30V.

 

[Seymor Beavers]

Looking for the least expensive hard metal ie m390 s35v or s30 v knife out there nothing fancy style wise . Best for the $ Opinions?