ALL THINGS BUDGET KNIVES

I don’t remember seeing a clone of the Manix other than the Brother that is a clone of the Manix XL, but if you like the Manix and Domino, you might like the Native. You can find them on Aliexpress and DHGate by searching C41 knife.
Also, here’s a Reddit subforum dedicated to Chinese knives and clones so asking questions like this won’t lead to members wanting your head on a spear :wink:

You’re welcome! PF has a couple of interesting designs for sure. :slight_smile:

One of many sellers on Ebay that have Spyderco Clones.

https://www.ebay.com/usr/jewelry5200

I was going to quote him, but don’t want to propagate. That was so ridiculous to show a bloody finger cut. What’s that supposed to prove? Yes, the knife cuts. Yes, he’s clumsy. Weird, if you like sipping on your own blood. :confounded:

So out of all the known Spyderco clones, is there any particular one that is notably close to the quality of an original?

While Chinese knives can come very close to imitating a higher end production knife, from what I’ve experienced it is often the case where the Chinese clone is much heavier. In one case, saw a Spyderco that normally weighs like 3.3oz, where the clone is 5oz. That’s a huge difference!

Life is often strange, but at the same time it is nice to have so many nuances, points of view … Some guys complimented me for showing the cut finger, other people disagreed. Well, my intent, in addition to making it clear how sharp the blade is, is that you have to be careful with knives, because it takes very little to get hurt. As in my case, a little distraction and I cut myself, like a fool/stupid. Beyond that, if it bothered you, please apologize me, I didn’t want to be offensive or just plain stupid. I didn’t want to make anything spectacular. Just show the reality, that is, if the knives are not used well, they cut.

They are selling gorgeous custom scales for SAK on aliexpress. Someone tried them?

Those are pretty for sure. How do you search for them?
Aren’t all the SAK riveted? If so, how would you put the scales on?

Yes you need to drill the rivets to replace scales on the alox version. There is a pictures about the process on the store page.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000443513178.html

Thanks for linking to that store. I can see it’s going to be an expensive one for me. Their leather bike bags are really nice.

Did you see the Brass scalpel holder

Brass or Titanium WW AAA flashlight.

That’s Prometheus Beta.

Budget knife on a budget… this is what $7.50 at Stat Gear gets you:

Looks ok.
But that hi-rise pocket clip placement???

$7.5 usd / ~7€ decent knife?

Challenge accepted!

This is what I would choose here in France. Not a pocket knife though

Hultafors HVK

For a folder, not sure 7€ can buy an Opinel 8 here

Nice! Looks similar to Morakniv Craftline.

at a local Walmart, these were clearanced for $1 each.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Stag-Finish-3-Clip-Knife-with-4-Handle-Model-7501/652010622

cool, shows 75¢ online

I think I had that exact Ozark Trail knife. It came in a gift set with a few other things. Fit and finish was surprisingly good. Action was okay. It’s almost unbelievable for a buck. Of course, steel is where the price hones true. It came fairly sharp and was easy to sharpen but it just wouldn’t stay that way. Some of the Ozark Trail knives were independently tested and came back as 3Cr13Mov. That sounds about right for my experiences.

Hmm, I might waste a buck tomorrow….

The QSP Penguin is starting to resurface after being out of stock just about everywhere. If you missed it on Drop or anywhere else and wanted one, KnivesPlus has them. How many and for how long I haven’t the slightest idea.

How is the Penguin?

I just got one. Then I moved. It’s in a box somewhere. :cry: