Lock knife for around £20?

[Dale_jonez]

Hello all ,
does anyone have any thoughts on a good folding lock knife for around £20? could possibly stretch to £25 at a push , fed up of buying cheap folders that get all loose and wobbly after a bit of use, thanks for any info anyone can provide

D_J

[Dale_jonez]

someone suggested a Kershaw Half Ton on my earlier post, but i wasnt too keen on the design , and the blade was a bit too wide for my liking

[Peaks]

Swiss Army Forester? If you shop around you can get them for under £25.
Opinel - various sizes, stainless or carbon?,
British Army knife e.g http://www.greenmanbushcraft.co.uk/cutting-tools/folding-knives/british-army-knife.htm
Dutch army knife http://www.denbigharmysurplus.co.uk/army-stores/Pen-Knife-Victorianox-Dutch-Army-Knife.html

[Dale_jonez]

would prefer just a single blade knife, i actually used to have a british army style knife when i was younger , found it on the beach haha , it had a big metal spike on it , not sure where that went to be honest, never been that keen on the looks of Opinel knives , but i know a lot of people are very keen on them.
dont mind Stainless or Carbon Steel.

do you have any other idea's?

thanks for the reply by the way Peaks

D_J

[Adam Savage]

As mentioned in your other post (i think anyway lol), the Opinel knives are good bits of kit, and cheap enough to buy a spare for £20. They have a simple locking mechanism, so nothing fancy to go wrong, and are available in both carbon and stainless :)

[Dale_jonez]

hi Crazysaint222
thanks for the reply, Theres just something i dont like about the styling of opinel knives, i know looks are the least important part of a good knife , but i would prefer something i like the look of (i know that probably sounds pretty dumb) and cant really say what look i'd like , but would know when i see it haha

got any other suggestions?

[Dale_jonez]

found a few knives i like the look of and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on these.........

http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?P_ID=8548&strPageHistory=related

http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?P_ID=9080&strPageHistory=related

http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?P_ID=6031&strPageHistory=related


i really like the last one, would have to have it with a wood handle though

[Adam Savage]

I know what you mean mate. It took me ages to get used to the Opinel's looks lol. I still ended up with the acrylic handled one (blue handle model)

http://www.opinel-usa.com/prodimages/small/No-08-Opinel-stainless-steel-blue-handle-1.jpg

As for you're finds so far, I've never used any of them, but I have heard great things about the EKA Swede. Probably reflects in the price a little too, but if it lasts, then it's worth every penny I think.

Jakob (JEEP) has probably got more experience with these knives, so it's worth getting his views. He always gives an honest opinion on any equipment, whether it's good, bad, or terrible lol.

[Dale_jonez]

if i was going to get any opinel knife it would probably be the No.8 (i think) the outdoor style one , but i dont like the serations on the blade.

yea i really like that EKA, looks lovely with the bubinga wood handle

[Adam Savage]

I wonder if the blade from the standard No.8 would fit the outdoor model? Might be cheaper to just get the EKA though lol.
I'm still not keen on the looks of the knife, but like you said earlier, it's not the most important part of knife buying. I tend to use all fixed blades myself, but when I use a folder, it's either the Svord Peasant, or the Opinel. They both take a super sharp edge, and having a pretty thin blade, slice with little effort. No good for heavy duty stuff really, but trying to do real heavy work with a pocket knife is probably going to end in tears anyway. Purely the design having smaller, narrower, thinner handles, and or course the possibility (no matter how rare) of the blade folding, whether it be a weak spring, a worn keep, or stress on the small cross section components. I know some will never break, but if you have a fixed blade, why risk it? :)

Whichever blade you choose in the end, just keep it as sharp as you can make it, and use it with care at all times. You should never have to use a knife in a hurry, or while holding it at awkward angles. If you feel like you are, then something isn't right. You probably know all that anyway, but it's always worth saying again. :D

Stay safe buddy, and good luck with a satisfying purchase of a quality tool that will last you.

Adam

[Dale_jonez]

well i am a butcher by trade, so ive been using knives for work for years, so i know how to handle a knife , but it doesnt matter how good you are at something , you can always learn more from more experienced people, and i have no problem taking advice from other people.

i will probably be buying myself a Mora fixed blade knife soon, as they are cheap to buy and from what i have heard they are extremely good knives.

and i am very tempted by that EKA folder, and may buy that after xmas, but i will keep looking in that department , there seems to be endless folding knives in various price ranges, i would just like a good sturdy, well built but reasonably priced folder as a back up, or light duty knife.

[Humakt]

My suggestion would be the British army folding knife.
It costs from £20-£25, depending on where you go.
I bougt one recently and tarted it up. You can see the thread here:
http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?4623-British-Army-Folding-Knife

These knives are EDC legal in the UK (non-locking, less than 3" blade) and still tough and strong.

[Adam Savage]

well i am a butcher by trade, so ive been using knives for work for years, so i know how to handle a knife , but it doesnt matter how good you are at something , you can always learn more from more experienced people, and i have no problem taking advice from other people.

You probably know more about safe knife handling, and the importance of keeping a good edge, than many of us here then lol


i will probably be buying myself a Mora fixed blade knife soon, as they are cheap to buy and from what i have heard they are extremely good knives.

They are fantastic knives for the money, and even compete with many of the much more expensive blades. Well worth a purchase T^


My suggestion would be the British army folding knife.
It costs from £20-£25, depending on where you go.
I bougt one recently and tarted it up. You can see the thread here:
http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?4623-British-Army-Folding-Knife

These knives are EDC legal in the UK (non-locking, less than 3" blade) and still tough and strong.

I think Dale is after a single blade folder, without any extra tools on it. Otherwise the BA clasp knife would be a solid choice I think.

[Dale_jonez]

yea i would prefer a single bladed knife really , i did like how solidly built the BA knife i used to have was. lost that somewhere a few years ago :(

[Dale_jonez]

you did a nice job on "tarting it up" though , looks good with a wooden handle ,nice job Humakt T^