What is the best cheapest knife you wouldn't be afraid to EDC?

[Tommy07]

I don't even call this a cheap knife.. I'd say it's an inexpensive knife:

 

[Grandmaster]

I like the Buck Vantage Series

 

[MIGUY]

I edc an opinel #6 in my pocket, with a modern folder clipped, but the opinel sees plenty of use, like you, I'd call it inexpensive, not cheap

 

[joeldworkin307]

My newest in the edc rotation is an old Boker USA Stockman I found for 6 bucks. Old carbon steel slip joints are awesome. Quality blade steel and often under 15 dollars.

 

[robgmn]

I have a $3.87 folder that lands in the pocket once in a while.
It pretends to be a more expensive knife, and does it well.

And there's a 22 page thread on this forum about it.

 

[jackknife]

Opinel.
Victorinox classic, spartan, tinker, recruit.
Any Mora.

 

[rje58]

EDC...? I wouldn't mind carrying an Opinel or a Victorinox SOME days... but Every Day Carry? Give me an Ontario Rat 1!

 

[whitty]

The Kershaw Link wins this for me hands down! Great knife for the money!

https://flic.kr/p/svLvgz https://www.flickr.com/photos/57703464@N02/

 

[FA1BladeGuy]

Any Bear Grylls knife from Menards.

 

[LukeTheSpook]

Kershaw Clash - $25

 

[ocnLogan]

That I wouldn't be "afraid" to carry?

I guess I'm not afraid of carrying inexpensive knives. I have an Opinel #6 and a svord peasant min in my bag every day. And I could easily carry something as nice as a RAT 2. In fact, the RAT 2 is not much cheaper than my current EDC, so maybe I'm just happy on the inexpensive side of things?

 

[nick21]

KA-BAR Dozier.

 

[DwrightKM]

Another vote for Rat 1. Its currently in my pocket today! Awesome knife.

 

[threefeathers]

EDC...? I wouldn't mind carrying an Opinel or a Victorinox SOME days... but Every Day Carry? Give me an Ontario Rat 1!

This one for me also. It is a heck of a knife.

 

[DwrightKM]

KA-BAR Dozier.

This is another good one! I did however have problems with it ripping up my pocket. Ended up sanding clip side and no more problems.

 

[knifeandgun]

Cheapest I've edc'd would probably be a Kersaw that I got for $12 bucks.
Gave it to a friend, but it was still good while I had it.

 

[Czechmate]

$4.00 from a local antique market; it had a lot less patina when I bought it... :thumbup:

It gets carried all the time but not everyday LOL.

This Opi #8 is another great candidate for me; cheap and awesome especially after the mods I did.

 

[strategy9]

The absolute cheapest I would not be afraid to EDC:

Folder: Kilimanjaro Vertice
Fixed: Mora Companion
Traditional: Rough Rider
Machete: Tramontina
Multitool: Weatherman Wingman

Could have all 5 for under around $75-80 and cover all your bases with basic reliable simplicity.

 

[JD Bear]

I like Buck bantams. Solid but inexpensive.

 

[Kwon Kwang]

Can't beat the Cold Steel Kudu for this if you ask me. I got mine for six bucks and it rocks!