ALL THINGS BUDGET KNIVES

Here are my Zero Tolerance ZT 0801CF and ZT 0770.

You should also notify Spyderco about that because they use the same combination at the Byrd Meadowlark 2 Titanium and at the Cara Cara 2 Titanium for example. :wink:

The only Spyderco I own is the Cricket (VG-10). It serves as a money clip.

I just took possession of a modified Buck Vantage. It has the Avid Select (346) Dymondwood handle with the Force Select (845) blade (black oxide coated BOS 420HC). I nabbed it on the ’bay for a hair over $20. Now, to add a spot for one of my custom lanyards after the tune-up kit gets here from Buck…

US $35 | OEM Kershaw 7200 folding knife 9Cr13Mov blade aviation aluminum handle camping hunting fruit knife EDC tool
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/lPblGdBE

Hi guys, just checking to see if anyone has bought this auto off Aliexpress.

Thank guys

I have one of those Kershaw Launch 2 clones. The fit & finish is excellent, the opening action is strong & snappy. The release button / button lock works nicely although it has a very slight vertical blade play. It’s on sale here for $23.06 with $2 store coupon at the moment.

Isti, thank you.

Is that the store you bought yours from?

No, I bought mine last year. That store doesn’t have the Launch 2 in stock. Anyway they came from the same factory.

Ok cool….im going to order it right now….thank you!

What’s a budget ceramic bearing knife with no flipper (so smooth it purposely make the user use another opening style than a pivot flipper) and nice patterned scale like Grimsmo Norseman.

How is that flipbenza from knockoff

Nobody knows. Buy one and tell us, my knife budget is gone for a while :frowning:

US $32.64 49%OFF | [Brother 1503] 60HRC Pocket knife modern tradtional folding knives VG10 steel Carbon fiber folder Tactical EDC tool collection
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/lV72UVTi

Anyone familiar with the Brother Brand of folders or fixed blade knives?

This one has my interest.

Thanks guys

Although most of their previous models were heavily influenced by Spyderco / Byrd models they released a couple of quite good original designs recently.
For example the Brother 1505 lock-back traditional folder with VG10 blade and micarta handle or the F005 / F006 bushcraft fixed blades with D2 / 440C blade.

…and not to forget the Brother 1502, a clone of the Kershaw Gentleman’s knife (which was also copied as the Navy K611)

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32949662605.html

I’d get myself that carbon fiber inlaid Brother knife if I had the funds atm

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=brother+knife+1503

Thanks guys appreciate it.That 1505 is about to get ordered as well as the F005.

That Irish guys vid on the f005 is great!

Amazon has a price drop on the CRKT Squid. after the 10% off coupon, it’s only $16.24.

Nice little knife for the price. Think they are usually in the mid $20’s

Edit: 9/18. Was at Academy sports today. They had the black stonewashed squid on one of those clearance racks for just a tad over $14. Not sure if it’s nationwide or not. If you have one close it might be worth checking out. Saw some Kershaw, Gerber, and SOG blades on the same rack, same clearance prices. None of the other ones peaked my interest but they might peak yours.

I’m looking for a new EDC knife and came here for some recommendations. I’m currently using the Land 9104 and love it but want something that is quite a bit lighter. Should I just go with the Land 811 since it is a bit smaller/lighter or are there better options? I really love the Land 812 but don’t want to spend more than around $25.

Ganzo is currently leading the pack in value/$ but they don’t have anything that looks like the Land lineup. Still worth a look however as your $25 budget will get you all of their new models (though a lot of the chinese sites are out of stock for whatever reason besides Aliexpress. Power Cutlery is the cheapest place currently if you’re US based).

If you’re looking at Land 811, then I would look at Ganzo FH11/FH12 as well. It’s about the same weight and similar shape, D2 blade.

Sanrenmu 7010 is the same design but very small and cheap. Great for EDC. Or you can get the new small version of Ganzo FH11 Knife Firebird by Ganzo FH11S (Black, Green, Gray) online catalog ganzoknife.com, description of Knife Firebird by Ganzo FH11S (Black, Green, Gray), characteristics Knife Firebird by Ganzo FH11S (Black, Green, Gray) Real D2 steel with very good hardness