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3 Budget EDC Knives – $20.00 or less

(Swiss Army) Wenger Ranger 78

SOG Paratool B31N

Spyderco Delica 4 FFG

Gerber E-Z Out Skeleton

Buck Vantage Select Small

Great Eastern Cutlery Company Trapper

This is a Trapper made by the Great Eastern Cutlery company. The handle scales are made of Cocobolo Wood and the blades are made of 1095 carbon steel, (Hammer Tested, Frozen Forged) .

 

Great Eastern Trapper

KA Bar 1211

The KA Bar 1211 is in my opinion a well made knife. Great for camping, hiking or any survival situation. It has a 7″ High Carbon steel blade with a Kraton (rubberized) handle that is great for gripping in any condition. It comes with a nice leather sheath. Overall length is 11.3/4″ and weighs 10.40 ounces. Having the KA-Bar 1211 on your side in the woods gives you a bit of extra security knowing that if you did end up in a pinch that this one knife that can help you get out of it.   KA-Bar 1211

Buck Spitfire 0722ORX1-B

I bought this knife not long after they came out and have really enjoyed it. I don’t mind that it has a partially serrated blade because that has helped me with some of my daily cutting task. It came razor sharp out of the box and with a 420HC Stainless steel blade, it is easy to keep a sharp edge on it. It’s light weight weighing in only at 4 4/4 ounces and constructed with a Orange anodized aluminum frame. It has a nice strong pocket clip, tip up only, but for either left or right hand users. It has a lock back system for the blade lock with no side to side play and only a bit of up and down play. (As far as I have noticed with much use – no problems at all.) As far as blade deployment is concerned it is a smooth action.  No thumb studs or assisted opening, but a good size thumb whole with easy grip.there is jimping on the top and the bottom of the handle and along the back of the blade at the thumb ramp. Even though  it is a slick streamline frame, the jimping provides enough of a  grip to keep a hold onto the knife. So after all is said and done would I recommend the Buck Spitfire for an EDC knife?  Absolutely. It’s a good looking, well made knife full of the legendary Made in America  Buck quality.

 

  • Blade Length:   3 1/4″ (8.3 cm)
  • Blade Material:   420HC
  • Blade Serrated:   Yes
  • Carry System:   Pocket
  • Handle Material:   Orange anodized aluminum
  • Length Closed:   4 1/4″ (10.8 cm)
  • Made in the USA

 

Buck Spitfire 0722ORX1-B

 

 

Wenger (Swiss Army) Pocket Tool Chest

In my opinion this is a real nice, practical little EDC knife.It’s a little bit bigger than the Wenger “Esquire”, still a great choice for key-chain carry with a few more  everyday use tools. Weighing in at only 1.2 ounces, the Pocket Tool Chest offers a lot of everyday carry options in a small package.

Tools

Pen Knife, Cap Lifter, Awl, Springless Scissors, Awl, Micro Screwdriver, Nail file/Cleaner, Cuticle Pusher, Tweezers, Wire Crimper, Screwdriver, Reamer and Key Chain ring.

Wenger Pocket Tool Chest Knife

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