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For whatever reason, I keep buying Ozark Trail folding knives, looking for those hidden gems. Most of them are usable (there have been a couple that are really bad) but almost all have 1 or more noticeable flaw that keeps me from being able to recommend them. That little slipjoint is ok for what it is. I will say, if you can find their holiday packs - they are a noticeable step up in quality without a price jump. For under 10 bucks, I don't judge them on steel choice or handle material, just feel and function. Thanks for sharing!

I'm glad to see Ozark Trail knives getting some love. Its been at least 4 years since the last time they made the channel. Which is a shame because some OT knives are solid little beaters. Couple things to toss out. First the steel... For the no name steel, its going to be either a 420 stainless or the Chinese equivalent 3cr13/3cr13mov hardened to the low 50s HRC. Years ago I saw a post on one of the blade forums that identified the blade steel. The poster said something to the effect that the Ozark trail knives are made in "his" factory in China and that they used a 420 stainless steel. The thing is I can't remember which forum I saw it on so I don't have a link anymore. I did a quick check and it seems getting forum posts dating back to 2016-ish is hit or miss so sorry for no link. Second the slipjoint Ozark trail knife (trapper pattern) doesn't need a stop pin. It has a kick that does the same thing. If you look at the base of the blade there is a protrusion that sticks out below the blade. That's the kick. When the blade closes the kick slams into the spring and liners in the bottom of the handle before the edge contacts anything that will damage it. At least if the designer and manufacturer did his job right. If he didn't, then you'll see a flat spot on the edge. If a traditional knife has a kick, it is usually pretty safe to let it close on its own. Of all the slip-joints/traditionals I have (and I have a lot since I have mine and Dad's), I think I've only run into 3 where the kick didn't protect the blade. When that happens, sharpening the knife a few times usually fixes the issue. Finally for the modern folders... I tried disassembling/adjusting them in the past. Like you, I came to the conclusion it is best not to try. I couldn't get the pivot screw to release or tighten on either of the models I tried adjusting. I swear I think they put super-glue or red locktite in there. The screws will probably strip out before you get them loose. Or worse they'll just spin because its a free spinning pivot. Either way not worth the effort.

At some point we can easily find ourselves away from home and without a knife or much money. Good to know these may be viable stopgaps. Or even users for awhile. Thanks for the overview.

If for nothing else, they are good for learning how to profile and sharpening blades. Here in Denmark they would still cost around 100 Dkk (14+ish USD).

Thanks for the video!

Great review, as always! I’m also very impressed with the general consensus in the comments; no, these are not great knives however, can meet a need for whatever reason. A great reason that I have not seen mentioned, yet, is to keep a knife like this around to loan to someone especially, if you don’t think you will see it again..

I have several ❤

I've got the trapper for $5 and to tell the truth, It has no play and has work out pretty good!

When I began collecting knives, my nearest Walmart carried knives. Now they don’t. Not Kershaw, not Ozark Trail - nothing.

Is a review of the Walmart Swiss-Tech knives like the Wurdig in the cards?

How is it possible to sell knives for so cheap? Just the materials/ parts alone must cover the retail price?

I don't care if they are golden. I refuse to step foot in a Wal-Mart for any reason whatsoever....can't in good conscience do it.

That brand is a NO

Junk.

Hey Jake, do you know why they don't sell these in Canada? I wanted one of the Ozark trail fiskars hatchet knock offs but it seems like most ozark trail products aren't brought here, besides sleeping bags and tents.