Top 10 Knives under $30 (For EDC, work, and daily use)

KNIVES UNDER $30 MASTER LIST
(leave a comment if you thing I've missed a knife that should be included)

0:00 Intro
0:19 Ganzo F759M
1:00 SRM 9201-PB
1:48 Ganzo FH922
2:31 QSP Parrot
3:20 Schrade Steelhead
(was $28 when purchased)
4:01 Miguron Takog
4:50 Buck 112 Slim Select
5:37 CJRB Maileah
6:23 Civivi Mini-praxis
7:03 Sitivien ST-152

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[JohnMGibby]

I love your videos, but I live in the budget world. Problem is I treat my knife as a tool to be used and if it chips or breaks, I could not easily replace a knife costing a lot of money to me. I know everyone is different and that's fine. I have been carrying most Buck knives my adult life and over the last 15 or so I have carried the 285 Bantam. It's cheap and easily replaceable if needed. And I just love the shape and how thin it is. That being said, you've opened my eyes to lots of other possibilities and I'm about ready to try something different. Cool video.

[KINGACE]

The Ganzo FB7651 is hands down one of the best "bang for buck" folders I've purchased.

[WOY-RAY]

I just started collecting this year but have bought and tested knives in 2 in 14C, 2 in AR-RPM9, and 2 in K110... The Sitivien was my first and the best so far @ 62. The Beluga was still pretty good though @ 60.5. Thanks for suggesting I buy it. You are probably the reason I started collecting since I had such a great first buying experience. It's awesome that you YouTube guys make my money go so much farther.

[timb]

Very cool video! Who doesn't love a great budget blade?! Love this series of good value products. Thanks Dom

[penitentialarts]

I would be really interested in a video about the best budget folders that come with handle options that aren't plastic or fiberglass (metal, bone, antler, etc.).

[dannybonessi]

I have the exact same QSP parrot and I love it. It’s an edc that you can carry wearing a more dressed up outfit.

[MrPhil]

I just did a video all about the absolute best budget knives and it was all about Sitivien. You just can't beat them for fit and finish. I haven't pulled the trigger on the ST152 yet but it's on my wish list. Another great top ten video. Really love this series.

[_EVERYTHING_OEFx]

I got the Gerber Pledge for $25 and I absolutely love it lol FRN handle, 7Cr Reverse Tanto blade, reversible clip and stud, smooth action, liner lock.

[apelsin]

Great video. My favorite is the Byrd ”inspired” Ganzo It’s nothing really special about it. But at the same time, I never have second thoughts after I pick it. It can do every edc task you put it up to and you never hesitate to use it instantly, regardless what you are using it for. And that’s a perfect edc for me.

[ruairibateson]

Love the mini Praxis, own a bunch of them .

[jamesbarry]

i love small thin light knives, and i love my Maileah! i also carry a Kershaw Reverb, which probably is my favorite EDC.

[tghartman]

Nice selection of inexpensive knives! I lost everything I own in a wildfire last summer except a couple changes of clothes, backpack, and the EDC gear I had on me. (Including my Benchmade Bailout, and Elementum fixed blade.)

I'm getting back on my feet now, and just purchased the Ganzo FH922 (green) and the SRM 9201identical to the one you showed. Glad to see them both here as they are both great knives, especially the SRM.

I've owned a few of the others on here, as well, including the QSP Parrot with blue G-10 scales. I thought it was pretty ugly, so eventually I gave it away to a coworker rocking a Dollica. The micarta scales look much better so I may pick that one up next.

[LarryGarfieldCrell]

Serious question: If there's so many good <$20 blades, under what circumstances would you bother spending more? Why/when would you want to spend $100 (or even $300 in some cases) for a folding knife when these are so good?

My desk-riding knife I use mostly for opening mail cost me under $10, and I can tell the fit and finish isn't fantastic, but it does everything I need without blinking. So where does the market for $200 knives come from?

[Thegaming_husky]

i have had a Master USA MU-A073 for almost 3 years now. it comes in at 26$ cad/19.25$usd its no longer made but is a great beater knife.

[ohmwrecker]

God I love this list! New to this, I could buy 10 knives for $300 or 1 knife for $500 lol. Good way to find out if this is a hobby that will stick. 👍

[kutark]

Thank you for making this list. My dad is a turbo Fudd and getting him to pay more than 30-40 on a knife is near impossible!

[AM-gosl]

Thank you for this video and for providing the Amazon links. I added your #1 and #2 picks to my Amazon list

[conradhershberger]

Look for a Monikala 3.4" knife. It has G10 scales and 14c28n blade steel for $24. Also has a 10% off coupon right now. I got one, and I think it's great for the price. Oh, and it has multiple deployment methods, just for fun.

[madsmix]

Nice one. The Sitivien looks fantastic!

[JohnMGibby]

I was wondering if you've ever done a video ranking the different steels used and maybe who the top knife companies are for each type of steel.