Best folding knife on Reddit
247 reviews from r/knifeclub, r/knives, r/EDC and 7 more subreddits
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#1
Spyderco
4.9
(57)
"In no particular order: spyderco"
"Spyderco Stretch 2 XL has the best ergos of any knife I've every used."
"I carry my copper pm2."
"My personal favourite all around design."
"It's hard to beat ANY spyderco."
"Torn between a spyderco pm2 and shaman."
"Manix 2 is peak Spyderco"
"I carry a PM2 everyday."
"Sebenza is probably better for most people"
"Pm2."
#2
Benchmade
4.6
(55)
"I have a bugout. Got it as a gift. Super light. Good blade. 10/10 would recommend"
"In no particular order: benchmade"
"Without question: Benchmade 940 - pick your variant."
"Ima be that guy and recommend Benchmade... the quality is fantastic."
"Benchmade Adamas (full size)."
"Super Freek"
"Mini crooked river. Hear me out though. Yes, it's a big knife. But it's lightweight, great blade shape and steel."
"For EDC there are a lot of great options. Bailout and Osborne are great."
"My favorite is the 535bk-4. It definitely handles abuse too."
"Depends what you want really, something more heavy duty I would recommend a full sized adamas."
#3
Chris Reeve
4.9
(13)
"The large Sebenza."
"Large Sebenza with an Insingo(?) blade."
"The Sebenza is the 🐐."
"I’d have to go with the Sebenza, followed by the Spyderco Delica."
"For me, a large Sebenza. It’s what I compare every knife against."
"My magnacut insingo sebenza."
"My daily carry for years has been the large Sebenza 21."
"Sebenza."
"CRK Large Inkosi."
"CRK small Sebenza followed by the Spyderco Para 3 and Delica 4."
#4
Buck
4.2
(15)
"Buck 110 just may be the best selling folder."
"Buck 110, it’s a legend."
"Buck 110"
"Buck 110 is a classic."
"I have a buck Stockman 301. Got not long ago and really like it!"
"I would keep my Buck 110 Pro TRX."
"Id say what many before me alrdy said, buck 110."
"Buck 110 or 112."
"Buck 110."
"Have you looked at a Buck 110?"
#5
Civivi
4.5
(14)
"In no particular order: civivi"
"Button lock elementum (the original) at #1 for me."
"Civivi elementum. Fantastic knife for ~$50."
"Civivi Brazen."
"I like the Civivi Brazen."
"Civivi Elementum, Rat 2 D2, QSP Penguin are the most recommended in that bracket."
"Civivi Elementum is pretty amazing for the price."
"I bought a civi folding knife off Amazon, it’s a great budget buy."
"Brands are Civivi, Ganzo, CRJB, Kershaw, others."
"I just got a civivi with wood scales and dark blade."
#6
Cold Steel
4.1
(8)
"Cold steel colossus for me is damn near perfect."
"Fantastic blade, thick and sturdy, good ergos, and very affordable."
"Cold steel ad15. One of the only folders I kept that would be close to a fixed blade."
"Cold Steel Recon 1 Spear Point."
"Cold Steel SR1 Lite. Running $43-$50."
"Cold Steel Voyager XL - Tanto. No more. No less."
"Cold steel has plenty of knives in S35vn for around $100."
"Of those 3 I preferred the SR1 the least."
#7
Opinel
4.0
(7)
"Look for Opinel. Various sizes, blade types and handle materials available."
"Opinel"
"Maybe an opinel? That feels like an elderly person kind of knife."
"I recommend Opinel - Stainless if you don't want to pay too much attention, Carbon Steel if you want to have some fun with a forced patina."
"Opinel knives are a good choice"
"They make a variety of sizes to fit your needs. Come in carbon and stainless (Inox). Very affordable and have stood the test of time."
"Opinel isn't a bad suggestion as the handle is comfortable in the hand and in the pocket."
#8
QSP
4.5
(6)
"I really enjoy QSP parrot."
"QSP Penguin (Can get the Ti/154CM version for $100)."
"QSP penguin."
"Qsp penguin they have one for everybody."
"Qsp parrot, qsp penguin or rat 1/2."
"QSP Penguin."
#9
Kizer
4.8
(5)
"A kizer original would look real classy."
"Kizer Genie."
"Kizer Mini Roach."
"The drop point edition is amazing."
"Kizer Original or Civivi Altus."
#10
CJRB
5.0
(4)
"Even a CJRB with the smooth steel handle, dead posh, very cheap, and an extremely good knife."
"CJRB Feldspar."
"CJRB Centros."
"I'd toss in looking at a CJRB Feldspar."
#11
Buck 110
4.3
(4)
"Buck 110"
"Buck 110 is pretty darn good"
"The Buck 110 has stood the test of time."
"Don't overlook the Buck 110 or 112."
#12
Case
4.3
(4)
"Case knives are perfect gifts"
"Case grandpa!"
"Case stockman, you can find case knives at almost every ace hardware in america"
"IMO, as far as pocket knives, Case Sodbuster."
#13
Griptilian
4.0
(4)
"The Griptilian on sale is a lot of bang for a little buck!"
"You can get a griptilian for around $100 on a good day. It’s a great camp knife that has served me well."
"Griptillian is gonna be the best band for the buck."
"Griptilian. Bomb proof knives, not as expensive as the others."
#14
QSP Penguin
4.0
(4)
"For under $40 you can get a QSP Penguin (excellent knife)"
"Qsp penguin."
"QSP Penguin, Ontario RAT 2(1), Civivi Elementum."
"Qsp penguin, d2/154cm depending on what combination you choose."
#15
Kershaw
4.0
(4)
"Kershaw Knockout. Very nice blade in a slim profile knife."
"I would say kershaw link if you like a slicy hollow point blade."
"I'd probably look at kershaw or spiderco."
"The Kershaw Iridium."
#16
Ontario
4.7
(3)
"Ontario rat1 D2, Ontario rat2 D2."
"Get something on the bigger end like an Ontario RAT 1."
"Ontario rat 1"
#17
Zero Tolerance
4.7
(3)
"Zt 0450 or 0460 are my favorite knives."
"I rotate in my 0450 from time to time."
#18
Sencut
4.3
(3)
"Sencut makes really amazing knives."
"Sencut knives are more than $40, but not much more, and they're made by WE/Civivi."
"A lot of YouTubers have a 10% discount code, so sencuts would be about $40."
#19
Ganzo
4.3
(3)
"In that price range, Ganzo all day. There are several models on Amazon under $20."
"Check out Ganzo knives on Amazon!"
"Ganzo 740 or a QSP penguin."
#20
Kansept
5.0
(2)
"Kansept Hellx, get one!"
"It’s the Kansept Hellx! This is the titanium version but theres a budget version for 60."
#21
RAT
5.0
(2)
"Great knife for the price."
"RAT 1 or 2 in D2."
#22
Cold Steel Recon 1
5.0
(2)
"Recon 1 spear point. Is the answer. Every other answer is wrong"
"Cold Steel Recon 1."
#23
Benchmade Mini Adamas
5.0
(2)
"Now, the most impressed I’ve been with ANY Benchmade that I have personally owned, is the Mini ADAMAS in Cruwear."
"Mini Adamas is my first pick, then bailout or griptilian"
#24
Shirogorov
5.0
(2)
"A Shirogorov f95nl."
"Amazing ergos. Good size for any task."
#25
Victorinox
4.5
(2)
"I’ll second what someone else has said, get a Victorinox folding paring knife. It’s perfect for what you want and should last ages."
"Could do a victorinox folding paring knife."
#26
Benchmade Presidio II
4.5
(2)
"I just picked up a Presidio II and it’s probably my favorite knife from Benchmade I’ve ever owned."
"Presidio II is underrated and a more affordable option."
#27
CRK
4.5
(2)
"If you can find a carbon fiber CRK I think that would be right down your alley."
"Prob a CRK Inkosi"
#28
Civivi Elementum
4.0
(2)
"Civivi Elementum and Praxis models are in the $40 to $50 (US) range."
"The Civivi Elementum is the most popular new design around $50."
#29
Microtech
4.0
(2)
"I personally love my microtech socom but it is top of your budget."
"Fun but a pain in the ass to maintain? Microtech OTF."
#30
Sage
5.0
(1)
"Or a Sage 5 (my personal preference)."
#31
Miguron
5.0
(1)
"Miguron Akri."
#32
Gerber
5.0
(1)
"Gerber Auto 06 it is a little higher priced, but it was designed for MILITARY use."
#33
Bugout
5.0
(1)
"For $100 on r/knife_swap you could pick up a Bugout."
#34
Petrified Fish
5.0
(1)
"Google Petrified Fish PF818, insane quality for $30."
#35
Adira
5.0
(1)
"Adira. It is like optimized Adamas."
#36
Sanrenmu 7010
5.0
(1)
"The Sanrenmu 7010 is a fan favorite too."
#37
CRKT
4.0
(1)
"Crkt field trip"
#38
SRM
4.0
(1)
"Definitely one of my favorites under 40 dollars."
#39
Kershaw Blur
4.0
(1)
"KERSHAW BLUR . Cheers mate 🍻"
#40
Deejo
4.0
(1)
"If you want just a little wood, I'd suggest a Deejo."
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