Budget EDC knife for the BOB

[Quixoticgeek]

Am overhauling the contents of my bug out bag, and would like to put a knife in it. I'm looking for a knife that is legal for EDC, costs less than a tenner, and yet is still usable for simple survival tasks.

Any recommendations?

Thanks

J

 

[Muddypaws]

Unfortunately a couple of quid more than a tenner, but that Svord mini peasant is a capable EDC knife.

 

[Quixoticgeek]

Unfortunately a couple of quid more than a tenner, but that Svord mini peasant is a capable EDC knife.

I have the mini peasant as my current EDC, the lever bit you use to open/close it is big enough to make it not fit in the BOB container.

Thanks

J

 

[Corso]

for under a tenner your looking for something chinese

I'd go for an Imperial Schrade sodbuster

www.heinnie.com/-UK-Legal-Carry-Knives/Imperial-Schrade/Sodbuster-Small-Black/p-641-1212-8548/

or take a look at what Roughrider has to offer

www.heinnie.com/Knives/-UK-Legal-Carry-Knives/Rough-Rider-UK-Legal/c-1-641-646/

 

[Muddypaws]

Spyderco Bug, perhaps? But I can't vouch for how good it is, as the only Spydercos I have are the more expensive ones.

 

[rik_uk3]

Opinel No6, take off the locking collar and its a legal carry and under a tenner.

 

[chimpy leon]

If you could just budget a few more quid, Id highly recommend a Alox SAK Solo.

 

[mountainm]

Joker penknife.

 

[peaks]

One of these? - just marginally over your budget,

blade 3" - see reviews. Might be a little on the large side for your tin.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-0871000-Army-Knife-4-25in/dp/B0001P15C6/ref=pd_sim_sg_1

or - is smaller
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-Pocket-Swiss-Army-Tool/dp/B0016OIIB2/ref=pd_cp_sg_2

 

[British Red]

Save up. If you need a BoB you will be judging tools on quality, not price. As a minimum keep your eye open for a second hand SAK (Camper, Huntsman or the like). You should be able to get one for around £20.

 

[birdbrain57]

victorinox recruit under 11 quid delivered off amazon.

 

[rscornutt]

Another vote for Opinel. They are great knives and don't have that "evil, black tactical" look.

 

[Tim_B]

I like the Spyderco Bug - solid sharp and relatively light. I also like the Victorinox's for around that price. Another option is to go über cheap and get a silver line or rolson multitool - small blades though.

Most cheap single blade knives would do the job though, right?
Cheers
Tim

 

[Corso]

Joker penknife.

nice knife but double his price unless you want to share your secret?

 

[mountainm]

nice knife but double his price unless you want to share your secret?

Got one off amazon for ten quid last year.... cant find it now thpugh. Was on sale.

 

[Jared]

Ugly as sin, and not yet available

http://lansky.com/index.php/products/world-legal/

But at $20.99 it shouldn't be far from a tenner.

 

[rik_uk3]

Ugly as sin, and not yet available

http://lansky.com/index.php/products/world-legal/

But at $20.99 it shouldn't be far from a tenner.

About £16 plus postage.

 

[ProjeKtWEREWOLF]

I have to +1 the Schrader Imperial Sodbuster Jr...I edc one fro timer to time. Nice for the money.

Do Not Demand What You Cannot Take By Force

 

[spiritwalker]

i agree with red up your budget to £20-30 range and get yourself a good quality pen knife i carry a few not in BOB but everyday i wouldn't want a cheap toy that breaks when i need it. i have a SAK, svord peasant mini and more recently a leatherman squirt all legal EDC and with great construction that i believe i can trust. I use a pen knife as my main blades now.

 

[Andy W]

How about one of these. http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/s...s/genuine-1950-s-dated-army-knife-400652.html

very cheap, strong with a few features. 60 years old but unused, you will need to clean 60 years of packing grease from it when you get it.