Best pocket knife on Reddit
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#1
Benchmade
4.9
(84)
"Griptilian."
"Benchmade Minigrip."
"Benchmade CLA"
"Benchmade Adamas…mini, full size or fixed."
"Bugout"
"Benchmade Mini Griptilian"
"Probably my m4 Mini freek."
"I love benchmade and spyderco."
"Bench made"
"Bro. Benchmade"
#2
Spyderco
4.6
(82)
"Spyderco Native 5 in Magnacut."
"PM2 or surprisingly the Bestechman Goodboy."
"Spyderco Endura!"
"My Spyderco Manix 2 lightweight in magnacut steel."
"Delica."
"Spyderco Endura with K390"
"S110V Manix2"
"PM2 - magnacut."
"Most likely the Native 5 - but I wouldn’t be upset with my Militaw either."
"Spyderco roadie."
#3
Kershaw
4.5
(72)
"One of my favorite in the Kershaw line up is the Oso Sweet."
"I would get him a Kershaw Iridium or a SOG Terminus XR or if you can spend a little more a Kershaw Bel-Air."
"Kershaw all the way! So many cool styles and a lifetime warranty."
"Fits my hand perfect and has open assist."
"I’ve carried a kershaw for 10 years and was recently gifted a benchmade."
"I’ve carried a Kershaw for more than so years wouldn’t carry anything else."
"Kershaw blur."
"Kershaw: Leek."
"I love love love my little Kershaw Leek!"
"I really really love my kershaw blur."
#4
Victorinox
4.7
(68)
"Victorinox. Either Tinker or Cadet."
"Get a Victorinox Rambler."
"Victorinox Classic SD, no need for anything else."
"Victorinox Rambler, Leatherman Squirt PS4, Spyderco Manbug Serrated"
"Victorinox Classic SD. The scissors alone; so worth it."
"Victorinox rambler or spyderco ladybug."
"Victorinox Tinker"
"Victornox or leatherman is my go to"
"Get a genuine Swiss Army knife and not a fake ripoff."
"I personally like the model ‘camper’."
#5
Leatherman
4.7
(39)
"Leatherman Micra."
"It’s got its own sharpening stone, it has a fire starter."
"Anything in the multi-tool category, leatherman, I really like my SOG."
"Best all-around knife I've ever used."
"Leatherman and a buck 110 is my EDC."
"Get a leatherman. You get a knife and a tool kit."
"I have a Leatherman Wave. Best multitool ever."
"Anything by Leatherman"
"For EDC: leatherman skeletool."
"I'm a proponent of the multitool and working knife for EDC/General purpose."
#6
Opinel
4.3
(41)
"Traditional: Opinel"
"Comes super sharp out of the box and is super cheap."
"Opinel or Leatherman Charge+ is what I carry."
"Opinel - cheap as chips, easy too sharpen , feel nice in the hand."
"I love my Opinel."
"Leather man for the glovebox, an Opinel for the pocket."
"I've had my opinel for nearly a decade. It's simple but it works well."
"Every knifemaker I know has a handful of Opinel folding knives."
"I swear by my Opinel. I sometimes even use it in the kitchen."
"Opinel"
#7
Buck
4.5
(37)
"I would go with a classic buck 110."
"Of hes old fashioned you really can't go wrong with something like a buck 110."
"Can't go wrong with the Buck 110."
"Buck 112. Great quality."
"Buck is the only one I will carry."
"I carry a buck knife daily, use it daily. Love it."
"Buck! Enough said"
"They are extremely well made and can hold up to lots of use."
"Mfg: Buck 112
Custom: Dozier Folding Hunter"
"I've had the same Buck knife since I was a kid."
#8
Ontario
4.6
(34)
"Ontario RAT 2."
"Ontario Rat 2"
"Ontario RAT 1 in D2 steel."
"I prefer my cheaper ones. Ontario rat 2, swiss army compact and climber."
"Still the Ontario RAT 1"
"Rat 2 is one of my main carries."
"Always liked my Ontario RAT"
"Ontario Rat I, they got the S35VN for 99$"
"Ontario Rat 1, or Rat 3 if you want something a bit smaller."
"Ontario rat"
#9
Civivi
4.5
(24)
"Civivi Mini Praxis Just watched Project Farm video on YouTube."
"Civivi elemental. I love mine."
"My EDC is a Civivi Elementum."
"I bought a civivi mini praxis in Damascus. My wife took it."
"Feels perfect in my hand and the choil on the blade is a nice bonus, all at around $30."
"Civivi Elementum IMO."
"Like the others said, civivi baby banter"
"I second the Civivi baby banter"
"Civvi baby banter"
"Three very very easy answers: - Civivi Elementum - QSP Penguin - CJRB Pyrite."
#10
Cold Steel
4.5
(22)
"Probably a cold steel american lawman."
"Highly recommend looking at Cold Steel budget blades."
"If he's just looking for a good knife and it doesn't matter from where, get a Cold Steel."
"I carry the cold steel American lawman that I have been carrying daily for two years."
"I like cold steel products personally."
"I carry a cold steel recon 1 tanto I love it."
"Get Recon 1 from Cold Steel and that will serve you well."
"Get Recon 1 from Cold Steel and that will serve you well."
"My initial thought went to a Cold Steel folding knife in S35VN."
"Coldsteel voyager"
#11
Gerber
4.2
(17)
"Gerber LST. It's a perfect little picket knife for basic everyday cutting."
"Can't get much better than gerber."
"I have had a good experience with Gerber knives."
"Worked at a scout camp with my Gerber for over 10 years."
"I love my Gerber Dime."
"I love my Gerber Dime"
"Gerber makes good quality."
"Gerber makes a good stainless steel knife that has stayed solid."
"Gerber or Kershaw for everyday stuff."
"Gerber or Benchmade, but they can get more expensive than that depending on what he wants."
#12
CRKT
4.1
(15)
"So many good ones- spyderco, Crkt and Even the original Buck."
"CRKT M16. I picked one up randomly at a sporting goods store for $15."
"I have a couple of CRKT knives and I like them."
"CRKT is pretty decent and inexpensive."
"CRKT has some cool ones, no idea if thats what youre lookin for."
"I got a sweet knife from CRKT. Was like $70."
"There are many good companies to choose from like Kershaw, Spyderco, CRKT, the Ontario Rat 1 and 2 have long been known as great EDC knives."
"My current favourite well made and designed folders are the Lucas Burnley CRKT Tuna."
"CRKT, Kershaw, Victorinox."
"Crkt has some good offerings in that range."
#13
Milwaukee
4.6
(11)
"They'll take a lot of abuse at a $20 price range."
"I think the only realistic option is the *Cadillac* of EDC pocket knives - **The Milwaukee Fastback**."
"If a utility knife is needed, then go with the Milwaukee fastback."
"My preference is the Milwaukee fastback."
"I've been using a milwaukee fastback utility knife for like 2 years now."
"Milwaukee fastback. Dewalt carbide blades."
"I like my Milwaukee Fastback."
"I'd just get a Milwaukee fastback and some nice blades for it."
"My recommendation is a utility knife like the Milwaukee fastback or the WORKPRO Folding Utility Knife."
"Honestly they’re all great but for what you need, dude just go buy a Milwaukee Fastback razor."
#14
Case
4.2
(12)
"Case stockman with blue handle"
"Case Sodbuster Jr in carbon steel. Super easy to maintain."
"Case."
"Get a Case stockman."
"I’m going to recommend a Case stockman or trapper."
"CaseXX."
"Case or buck. Probably best to get a lock blade for safety purposes."
"Case has some nice knives and some are pretty small."
"You can get a Case Sodbuster or Sodbuster Jr for that."
"Case."
#15
CIVIVI
4.3
(10)
"You can't go wrong with Civivi or CJRB for solid budget blades."
"Anything from Civivi, Honestly perfection, fit and finish."
"For a pocket knife look at some Civivis. They are awesome knives at an affordable price range."
"Civivi."
"I own a Civivi Amirite, a Civivi Conspirator, and currently have a Civivi Elementum on the way."
"CIVIVI"
"Civivi, CJRB, Artisan, QSP, Vosteed are good budget options."
"Try CIVIVI"
"Civivi makes a lot of great 'basic' knives."
#16
QSP
4.8
(9)
"QSP PENGUIN"
"I always think of the QSP penguin for a cheaper dad knife."
"I think the winner, in my book… is going to be the QSP PENGUIN!"
"EDC it for over a year...still sharp AF on the factory edge."
"**[QSP Penguin](https://www.amazon.com/QSP-Penguin-Various-Micarta-Version/dp/B093LF5VLG)**"
"How about a QSP Penguin? Currently on sale for $31.50 at BladeHQ."
"I would recommend a qsp penguin, it's easy to maintain."
"Qsp penguin /civivi elementum."
#17
Morakniv
4.5
(8)
"Morakniv has always treated me well."
"Morakniv for $15"
"If you want a great camping/bushcraft knife get yourself a morakniv."
"One of the best all purpose knives is also very affordable. Morakniv."
"Fixed place morakniv Or similar pukko esque blade."
"Morakniv for fixed."
"Morakniv. Cheap, good steel, easily replaceable."
"Morakniv are hard to beat for the price."
#18
Chris Reeve
5.0
(6)
"Chris Reeve sebenza if you are willing to spend."
"To my experience there isn't anyone with that kind of fit and finish."
"They’re not cheap, but they’re most definitely built to last a lifetime."
"The Insingo blade is exceptional--it's kind of a hybrid blade."
"Cris Reeves Knives Sebenza, though many treat their knives not as intended."
"Chris reeve sebenza in magnacut or three rivers manufacturing atom"
#19
CJRB
4.8
(5)
"CJRB Pyrite stainless steel handle is on sale at 40$ right now."
"It's the first thing that's been able to keep the Slysz Bowie out of my pocket."
"Cjrb pyrite, qsp penguin, miguron moyarl, and the civivi elementium are all fantastic."
"I'd look at the CJRB Pyrite (many flavors)."
#20
Zero Tolerance
4.6
(5)
"Zero Tolerance is my jam."
"IMO if I want BIFL and a pocket knife I'd personally go with a Zero Tolerance."
"If you want to buy a knife, because you just want a beautiful work of art, I would recommend Zero Tolerance knives."
"I have a ZT on me for years now."
"ZT, spyderco, cold steel are all good."
#21
Chris Reeve Knives
5.0
(4)
"I’d pick a CRK Sebenza."
"Chris Reeves. If you want to spend that kind of money that would be the way to go."
"After I bought a chris reeve knives sebenza I sold off my collection and five years later it’s the only modern folding knife I own."
"If money is no object take a look at Chris Reeve Knives. Their Sebenza is 'the' quintessential BIFL knife."
#22
Schrade
3.8
(5)
"Schrade or Case are both good."
"I’ve got an old schrade that my dad found at a garage sale."
"This schrade knife is great for it's size super handy and powerful knife imo."
"I'm carrying a Schrade at the moment, don't know the model. Its a good knife."
"I once bought a cheap Schrade for $5 from AutoZone."
#23
Kizer
4.5
(4)
"Probably my Kizer drop bear in s35vn with fatcarbon scales."
"That kizer drop bear is a cool looking knife."
"I great EDC folder. Nice size, great lock, decent steel."
"Drop Bear."
#24
SOG
4.3
(4)
"I was gifted a folding blade SOG 10 years ago."
"I like any blade with a glass buster and seatbelt cutter."
"SOG knives are great, and have a lifetime warranty as well."
"I've had a sog folder, and it came from Home Depot."
#25
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife
5.0
(3)
"Find a used Swiss Army knife. They last forever"
"Try to dive in the world of Victorinox and Swiss Army knifes"
"Everyday convenience calls for a Swiss army knife."
#26
Byrd
4.3
(3)
"Wave opener"
"[Byrd Cara Cara 2](https://www.bladehq.com/item--Byrd-Cara-Cara-2-Lockback-Knife--86887)"
"[Byrd Cara Cara 2](https://www.bladehq.com/item--Byrd-Cara-Cara-2-Lockback-Knife--86887)"
#27
Microtech
4.3
(3)
"Microtech . Have had one of them in my pocket and has gone to hell and back."
"Micro-tech knives are my favorite."
"Microtech"
#28
Boker
4.0
(3)
"Ive got a nice Boker uk carry pocket knife. Great quality."
"Check out the soon to be released Boker BFF Packlite in Magnacut."
"Boker and Kizer have lots of options in your price range."
#29
Old Timer
3.7
(3)
"Old timer or case here."
"Old timer are always a good option."
"Old Timer, outdoor Edge with replaceable blades."
#30
Benchmade Freek
5.0
(2)
"Really like my benchmade freek."
"Benchmade Freek is a chonker."
#31
Buck 110
5.0
(2)
"My favorite edc is Buck 110 or 112."
"Buck 110."
#32
Milwaukee Fastback
5.0
(2)
"Milwaukee FASTBACK Stainless Steel Folding Knife."
"The Milwaukee Fastback. It's a quality product."
#33
Hogue
5.0
(2)
"A tiny bit over your $100 limit, but a Hogue Deka from Freedom Knives comes in at $106."
"Hogue makes the Deka which is about $135 for magnacut steel."
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