Folding Knife reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 305 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 38 posts to rank the best Folding Knife brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/knifeclub, r/knives, r/BudgetBlades, r/EDC, r/tacticalgear. Top-rated brands include Spyderco (4.9/5), Benchmade (4.6/5), Civivi (4.4/5).
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Reviews305
Subreddits10
Posts38
Brands38
Products78
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#1
Spyderco
4.9
(67)
"The ones that always find their place in my rotation is....Spyderco Manix 2 in marbled CF with M4 steel."
"In no particular order: spyderco"
"Love the manix. I've been abusing the shit out of This Rex 45 Manix since they came out."
"Spyderco Sage 5 for a 3” blade and Spyderco Manix 2 for something beefier."
"Overall, my favorite is the Spyderco Salt 2. Thin, lightweight, super functional blade, cheap enough to not cause major distress if I lose it, and I’m a big fan of neon green, so the stock scales work for me."
"The newish Spyderco P3 in MagnaCut is my favorite and most carried."
"Usually, its my spyderco para3 with spy27. the ergos are perfect. super slicey and looks cool."
"Spyderco PM2/ Para 3/Native 5/Manix 2 - all nice and just depends on what im wearing for the day"
"I carry my copper pm2."
"My personal favourite all around design."
#2
Benchmade
4.6
(61)
"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."
"I have a bugout. Got it as a gift. Super light. Good blade. 10/10 would recommend"
"For EDC there are a lot of great options. Bailout and Osborne are great."
"Depends what you want really, something more heavy duty I would recommend a full sized adamas."
"Og benchmade griptilian or a pm2. Love the easy one handed opening and closing."
#3
Civivi
4.4
(25)
"In no particular order: civivi"
"Full grip ergos on a small knife.. definitely my favorite knife I own."
"Day to day nothing beats my Civivi Lumi the last couple years"
"I love my civivi mini praxis. I carry it with me every day and it gets all jobs done great."
"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."
#4
QSP
4.4
(18)
"QSP penguin no doubt"
"QSP Penguin!"
"QSP Penguin Civivi Elementum sometimes if you find a good deal."
"Any titanium frame lock QSP Penguin, I prefer the Penguin Plus for the flipper tab"
"I really enjoy QSP parrot."
"QSP Penguin (Can get the Ti/154CM version for $100)."
"QSP penguin."
"They all have great options between $20-$50."
"For a cheaper knife that feels better than what it cost, a qsp penguin."
"Qsp penguin they have one for everybody."
#5
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."
"Buck 110 or Buck 112 if you like a traditional folder"
"Buck 112. The more compact design of the original 110."
"Buck 190, compact little liner lock with aluminum scales."
"Anything from buck knives"
"Id say what many before me alrdy said, buck 110."
"Buck 110 or 112."
#6
Chris Reeve
4.9
(11)
"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."
"It’s gotta be the Sebbie… historically significant, high standards."
"I would look into a Sebenza. 21 or 31."
#7
Opinel
4.0
(10)
"Look for Opinel. Various sizes, blade types and handle materials available."
"Opinel"
"Opinel No.8 oak. It just works."
"Opinel or the Italian knockoff (old bear) so one can afford to use and loose them."
"Opinel #8. Sharp as hell as well as cheap."
"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
Kizer
4.4
(9)
"Kizer drop bear"
"I have carried my Kizer Drop Bear every day for almost a year now!"
"Most frequent carries for me would be Kizer Militaw and Civivi Vision FG. Both are pretty readily available, are affordable for the quality you get (meaning i dont fear losing them and not being able to readily replace them), stand up under heavy use, and are a joy to use and look at."
"A kizer original would look real classy."
"They all have great options between $20-$50."
"Kizer Aggressor on Amazon for 35$ currently. It is a nice knife."
"Kizer original for $50 shipped on eBay right now. Quality Aluminum scales without steel liners and 154Cm steel."
"Kizer October titanium frame lock"
"Kizer Original or Civivi Altus."
#9
Ontario
4.7
(7)
"Ontario rat 1/2"
"Gotta agree on the Rat. It's a classic for a reason."
"The Ontario Rat 1 or 2 depending on which size you prefer. Hard to beat. Ruike is a popular one at that price point too. Cjrb feldspar is good."
"Ontario rat1 D2, Ontario rat2 D2."
"Get something on the bigger end like an Ontario RAT 1."
"OKC Rat"
"Ontario rat 1"
#10
Kershaw
3.9
(8)
"Kershaw Iridium"
"Kershaw Iridium regular or mini is a good knife for the price."
"Kershaw chive"
"My favorite pocket knife ever."
"I've liked my Kershaw cryo. It's a solid build that holds an edge well for the price range. They are also pretty rust resistant."
"Kershaw Cryo $40 - can be got on sale for less"
"I have the Chive (which is just under $50) and I love it."
"The Kershaw Iridium."
#11
CJRB
4.4
(7)
"Even a CJRB with the smooth steel handle, dead posh, very cheap, and an extremely good knife."
"CJRB Feldspar."
"I'd toss in looking at a CJRB Feldspar."
"They all have great options between $20-$50."
"My recommendations with your budget: CJRB Pyrite"
"CJRB Pyrite"
"One of the most popular budget knives out there."
#12
Sencut
4.2
(6)
"Sencut makes really amazing knives."
"They all have great options between $20-$50."
"The sencut neches and tynan are probably the best deal you’re gonna get materials wise in your price range."
"Sencut Actium"
"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."
#13
Cold Steel
4.2
(6)
"Fantastic blade, thick and sturdy, good ergos, and very affordable."
"Cold Steel Recon 1 Spear Point."
"Cold Steel SR1 Lite"
"Cold Steel SR1 lite if you need something robust"
"Cold Steel SR1 Lite. Running $43-$50."
"Cold steel has plenty of knives in S35vn for around $100."
#14
Zero Tolerance
4.8
(4)
"ZT 0350 Road hard and put up wet. No blade wobble at all after 3 years of extremely hard blade abuse."
"Zero Tolerance 0562MIC or Small Sebenza 21 Insingo. Depends on the day."
"Zt 0450 or 0460 are my favorite knives."
"I rotate in my 0450 from time to time."
#15
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."
#16
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."
#17
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."
#18
Ganzo
4.3
(3)
"In that price range, Ganzo all day. There are several models on Amazon under $20."
"They all have great options between $20-$50."
"Check out Ganzo knives on Amazon!"
#19
CRKT
4.0
(3)
"CRKT Jettison Carter Design. I’ve had it for two years and it’s just know getting dull. It’s extremely light weight and has a sleek design."
"CRKT Squid"
"Crkt provoke 😊"
#20
Chris Reeve Knives
5.0
(2)
"Also my spider Co pm 2 in cruwear."
"Mcnees PM Mac 2 3,5m - chris reeve sebenza 31"
#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
Oz Rosie
5.0
(2)
"Oz Rosie - best ergos for my small-medium hands"
"Oz Rosie and Brown Cortex XL are my favorites, and get the most pocket time."
#26
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."
#27
Microtech
5.0
(2)
"Microtech Ultratech"
"Microtech amphibian DLC with aluminum handle, serrated. On the larger side sure but nothing it can’t handle and rests comfortably into the pocket. Freakishly sharp out of the box, no rattle or blade play."
#28
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."
#29
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."
#30
Honey Badger
4.0
(2)
"There are plenty of Honey Badger knives that are sub-$40"
"Honey badger, take your pick of which design you like the most"
#31
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."
#32
Ruike
4.0
(2)
"Just picked up the Ruike p801. I am surprised at its snap and how sharp it comes. Very nice knife for $35."
"The Ruike P801 comes to mind."
#33
Gerber
4.0
(2)
"The one I carry and use constantly is my Gerber Sedulo. I consider it’s size and design to be the ideal EDC for me."
"Gerber Paraframe, I have a mini version, it’s all metal, thick, and inexpensive but the regular size will be better for stabbing drug addicts."
#34
Higonokami
4.0
(1)
"I second a nice higonokami knife. If you are going to be doing more rugged work, I would suggest the 120mm size."
#35
Beerlow
4.0
(1)
"I have a Beerlow, I love the bottle opener on it."
#36
Avispa
4.0
(1)
"The avispa also comes in sk5 carbon steel which is extremely rare for a folding knife"
#37
Kancept
3.0
(1)
"Kancept Foose on Ali for under 35 currently."
#38
Ozark Trail
2.0
(1)
"The ozark trail bugout killer lol jk i bought a swiss tech knife and it has been pretty awesome also the iridium or civivi mini praxis"
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