once you get the Ruike at $30..your going to question your hobby way way too much. Some of the best knife related content on YT. Well done.

DCA: You are truly an asset to your employer, coworkers and the customers. The research, effort and neutral mannered tone of your presentations is outstanding!

This video got right to the point and held my interest throughout its entirety. Verbiage was crisp and clear. And now I want a few of this knives. Well done sir

The Ruike P801 is awesome for the price. Looks way more expensive than what it actually costs. Have had mine for more than a year now and it's in my EDC rotation regularly, especially when I need a more subtle or classy looking knife (as compared to my Cold Steel's). Never had a problem with it.

Thank you for taking the time to do the research, script, record, and post this video. Aside from not being able to handle these knives in person, this is what I love about YT. 1). I get an education about metallurgy, blades, handles, blade locks, etc. 2). I get a review of 13 knives chosen by a subject matter expert that works with knives on a daily basis 3). I don't think I would ever get to handle all those knives in a store. Assuming they had all of them in stock, I'm sure the clerk would get frustrated with my requests. 😀 Personally, I liked the KA-Bar Dozier the best, but my preference is based on looks more than anything. I also appreciate all the comments about these selections as well as others.

I cannot tell a lie; I have over 80 knives now including many Italians and Benchmades and Spydercos; but, my favorite edc TO USE AND ABUSE is the Dozier. I have several Civivis and CRKT among other knives in the 50-70 range, and the Dozier just works for me. I love my Viper Turn, but I would never pound on it or pry with it or throw it at a tree just because. The Rat 2 is another favorite.

Ruike p801 has been blowing my mind for the last 5 years. For such an affordable knife, it’s incredibly capable. Highly recommended! I also carry the Squid, but the blade is too short for anything else than cutting cables or opening boxes.

Great comparison and mini reviews. This is very customer oriented information, sort of like sitting at home and having the benefit of a knowledgeable salesperson at the knife counter of a retail store. I think the best thing about this richness of quality low cost choices is most people can afford to buy their favorites.

This channel is great. Well constructed and informative vids and the timestamps are very much appreciated

Good show! A "flipper maintenance" episode would be good!

The KA-BAR Dozier looks awesome! I'm bought!

Hey DCA! I'm impressed with the selection of ultra budget knives you made here 'coz most of 'em I didn't know existing and I might try one or two from this list. Hope you guys can do a part 2. Thanks! Your biggest fan from Manila!

I have two of the Ruike 801. Thought I lost one and loved it so much I bought another. Longest I have carried a specific EDC in my life! Love it.

I always recommend the slightly smaller version of that Ka-Bar as a kids first knife. Most people ask about a Victorinox first (since it is a classic) but I think the locking blade and price make it a good first knife.

Recently went on a trip and in a rush to leave on time, I committed the unforgivable mistake of forgetting to grab a couple knives from the collection. So I went looking at a local sportsman store when we got to where we were going. Came across that Camillus. Was surprised at what I was getting for the price, so I got one. Pretty satisfied with it so far 👍🏼

This was The Most Valuable video for my budget. Thank you!!

Always great informative videos and with no swearing, brilliant

This was one of the best budget friendly knives videos I have seen. Great selections at excellent prices. Like the Camillus and QSP. 🇹🇹👍

Thanks, just what I was looking for.

While the Dozier is my favorite and most frequently carried in the low end (I have 7 of them), I like the Parrot a lot. Both have the spear-point blade shape, which I think is the most useful all-around shape. Also, both pack a lot of cutting power into a small package. Can't go wrong with either of them. That Zancudo looks interesting, too. Good review as always, David.

I miss the Buck 112 slim select here, great knife for a small price, use it now for more than 2 years and don't let me down. The Buck 420 HC is good steel, easy to put a razor Sharp Edge on it.

Thank you David for this video!!!

got my sub thanks from Australia every time i watch new clips i learn thanking you

Just bought a Piet and let me say it instantly became my EDC. So easy to carry and use. Mines actually shake open and closed. Impressed.

The OSO is one of my favorite knives I own! And you covered my current EDC, the Buck Bantam! I have been carrying this knife for about 2 months now daily, and I'm thoroughly impressed! I bought it from a Cabelas when I was in West Virginia for work, and I absolutely love it! I actually bought one for my son last week, and he uses it around the barn.

Wow! always love your videos but this one is a gem. Loved seeing all these great inexpensive knives. Now I can feel like a real knife collector by collecting these knives and still pay the mortgage.

wonderful video for knives in this price range! thanks much, keep up the good work.

I bought my Camillus Impulse II with a 2.7" Carbon nitride titanium wrapped AUS-8 stainless steel for under $14 and I love it as my edc. I do a lot of cooking, etc and this knife just rules, especially after a great sharpening. It's a crazy sharp little beast and she holds a great edge. Thank you for the videos!

Ontario RAT II can be had for $30 and under from time to time and is an awesome EDC. Been in my pocket for the past 5 years and love the knife.

What makes the Opinels so charming imo is the endless customizability. Carve, chisel or stain the handle, force a patina on that carbon blade. You can truly make it your own with very little effort. Also they've more blade shapes than what is often shown, the 'chestnut garlic' one is a lovely edc

Very nice selection. I have 9 of them. I find myself picking the Piet, the Parrot and P801 more often than others, but I love the Dozier, the Squid and the Bantam too. Cheers!

Very nice collection. Truly, something for everyone. The QSP is a head turner for me. Checks all the boxes and - like rest - a price point that cannot be argued with.

We feel much better now that we see many of those cutting tools that we carry on your show. If it's on DCA show, it's has to be worth carrying. Mum & Dad carry a mod Opinel with their primary being the Squid & Tuff Lite. We sisters carry the KB Dozier, Piet & Sweet. We resides on acreage/homestead with flora & fauna so our carry comes in handy & a necessity for fixing, fishing & foraging etc. Mum & Dad are your real big fan. They also have a few bushcraft knife from your show. Grandad has a Kith all his life. Grandma has a Buck. The Ruike will be our next purchase for grandma b/day. Cheers mate. Thomas is very quiet on this segment..!!

Great inexpensive options! Thanks for the video.

Great video man thank you thank you so much for sharing this

I got a great knife for $27 recently. It's an Eafengrow EP950. 3.5" D2 blade, green micarta scales (a little blocky) and an Axis type lock. It rules.

i have a qsp parrot and LOVE it. it’s literally just as nice fit and finish and build as my $60-$70 knives. and it flicks out really well. razor sharp too

Excellent presentation. Very even and informed narration

I like this guys knife vids. He gets right to the point. Well done sir! 👍

I've edc'd carried the Bantam and Dozier for years. When I'm looking for something beefier, I use the 110. Easy to use and sharpen, haven't had any issues yet. 🤞

New subscriber here, and I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate the details that you provide about each knife. A lot of these knives fit my preference for an EDC, which for me is typically under $50 and on the smaller size and weight. Thanks

I have used the Ruike P801 for 2 years now as an edc. Im an avid outdoorsman and hunter type and this thing can survive it all. It's been great no matter what Im doing and the blade is tough as they get. I own multiple Ruikes and they are all amazing knives not just for the price, they punch far and beyond the price. One of my favourite companies for sure.

Once again another great vid, cant tell ya how much I like these vids!

I have been using the CRKT Squid for about 3 years as my EDC because it doesn't frighten people at work if I pull it out. On top of that it just works really well for many small jobs.

BEST INFO-MERCIALS IVE EVER SEEN, LOVE IT.. THANKS

Thanks😊for having this awesome display of affordable knife🔪🗡 for us on a fixed income 👍👌

The Dozier has only one thumb stud. I am a leftie but I like to be able to open my knives with either hand. So even if the stud is moveable, I still want two. I wonder if there is a double stud I could buy and would fit . Oddly I don't mind a right side clip at all. I never change them around for ergonomic reasons.

P801 is exceptional quality and just works so well. Dozier is the only other one I have from the line up and that's good too. Thanks for the work DCA 😊

I ACTUALLY LIKE THE MINI KNIFE. I CARRY ONE IN MY FRONT POCKET, ALONG WITH MY CHAP STICK, AND A PACK OF GUM. THE MINI KNIVES ACTUALLY COME IN HANDY FOR OPENING PACKAGE'S, LETTER'S ETC. WHEN YOU JUST NEED A KNIFE ON THE FLY. OF COURSE I ALSO EDC OTHERS LIKE MY "ESPADA XL" OR MY "RAJA II", AND I ALWAYS CARRY A GOOD "FIXED BLADE". YOU WOULD BE SURPRISED HOW MUCH YOU USE THE MINI KNIFE JUST LIKE THE OTHER'S, JUST LIKE MULTI PLIER'S. I NEVER USED TO CARRY A MULTI TOOL, BUT WHEN I STARTED. I FOUND MY SELF USING IT LITERALLY EVERY DAY FOR ONE THING OR ANOTHER. GOOD VIDEO. THANK YOU.

Buck Bantem saw me through my time of service, in one week I opened heavy plastic and then turned around and field dressed a Gator. It was my go to.

Nice job Dave. I missed this video when it first came out but good but affordable knives is a subject I love. Nice job and nice round up!

My all-time champeen cheap pocketknife was one of those little half-serrated lockbacks you see with the black delrin handles in a big plastic jar on the counter at the convenience store. Little bead-chain lanyard so you can put it on your keyring. Usually retails for $1. I found mine in a creek, shining up at me as I hopped across. I thought "Hey, free knife! I'll use it till it breaks!" I carried that little knife in my pocket for 15 years before it finally did break.

That QSP Parrot is an amazing buy. You can even get it in a couple different micarta scales for like 2-3$ more (and it's good quality micarta). I prefer the handle shape over the sheepsfoot Penguin and fits even my heckin' chonker claws.

The Dozier is a classic budget folder and still holds a top spot after all these years for value and utility. QSP would be my other choice. Very solid budget blades that are well made and pretty good fit and finish for the lowly price point. They also make great gifts!

Great list! I saw a couple that I will buy. I have always been a fan of the Keshaw Cryo

I carry the Ruike P-108 and it's solid as rock for every day work tasks, great flipper action, and a good looking appearance.

I have the Tuff Lite (not the mini) and it’s a great knife to carry anywhere. Rock solid and cheap enough that you won’t cry if you lose it somewhere.

As always, Love the show!!!

QSP Parrot is definitely one of my faves. I have the micarta version and it's so smooth, useful and easy to carry. Another knife that I was really surprised about was the SRM Knives 9211. For about $23 you get a smooth action, axis-lock knife with an interesting blade shape. Very surprised at the quality for the price. Worth checking out.

Wow! Nice review. Thanks.

This was a great video! Not a big fan of smaller knives but a few stood out. I have to have the Camillus LK6. The Omen Ultra X is definitely in the running also. Will order through this site! Thank you!

very informative. thanks

You asked what we might carry for EDC, so here is my most recent choice. Lately, been using a Ganzo G7531 Firebird in 440C Stainless with Blue/Gray G10 Scales and an Axis lock. It was $23.50 back in January when I found it. Required a little bit of playing to loosen things up, but now its very slick and quite handy, not to mention good looking. Speaking of $23, just picked up a Wholly Squid from KC a few hours ago, been wanting one so finally pulled that trigger.

Thanks, DCA & the KC! Here's s vid after my own❤️ I'm pretty much like many in the US of A, I could buy more expensive hardware, but why, when honest competition has brought us a wide assortment of truly serviceable and very attractive choices?

Nice list! Most of my knives are less than $60 anyway. My favorite $25ish is the Camillus Keto. Super smooth flipper action and the handle is very comfortable.

I've alternated carrying a larger and smaller buck bantam for a few years now. I really like the smaller size because it's a great 5th pocket carry and you really can't beat the price for materials and USA made product + bucks warranty.

The Klith got my attention, which appears to a hollow grind knife, giving a whole lot more in terms of sharpenabilty and longer slicing life! Thank you, once again, for posting this!

Great video. I will be picking up a few of these.

My EDC for the past 5 years or so is a Sanrenmu 710 (7010). Under $10 back then; under $20 now on amazon. They stopped making them a couple years ago even though one of its popular models. Great looks, price, and feel. Wouldn't trade it for any of the more expensive on your table. Have given away more than 50 of them to friends, and everyone who has actually used it (instead of throwing in a drawer) has been impressed.

Great vid. Thanks.

This is a solid review of good quality, high-value folders that are affordable.

Thanks for all the great info, I subcribed after I really enjoyed the entire episode!

THANK HEAVENS YOU DID THIS VIDEO!

I have been buying Doziers for years as gifts. I also have them stashed everywhere.. Gun Shop, Kitchen, bedroom, bathroom.

I recently unboxed a KA-BAR Dozier. Great value of a knife. However it was weird to use a lockback after becoming so accustomed to liner/frame locks.

That Ruike P801 seems like an AMAZING value! Frame lock, Sandvik(great steel) blade steel, flipper, great shape, really cool blue accents, and it runs on ball bearings! Unbelievable! I don't think I've yet to see a knife as nice as that at a $30.00 price point. I will be picking one of those up as soon as possible! Great find!

I have that Camillus and I was impressed at how good it was although you will have to use some Loctite on the pivot once adjusted right or it keeps coming loose if you fidget with it too much like my grandson does, but at least he knows how to adjust a folder now. Camillus has another D2 folder for $35 with G10 handles that is really nice. I've had AUS-8 knives that held a edge really well, but haven't come across an 8Cr knife yet with a good heat treat except a Spyderco. Someone's cutting corners on heat treat too often with that steel just like they tend to do with 14C28N. Both steels are quite capable of being HRC 60 to 62 hard and 14C28N will still be tough at 62 hardness. No reason at all for them to not be 58-60 hard except corner cutting heat treat to save money on electricity. Civivi and of all companies Bear Ops heat treats 14C28N around 60. Of course the Bear Ops Swipe lll 3.625 blade is an assisted open and the spring broke, but since it has a decent detent it is still usable. My Kershaw Link 20CV doesn't have a detent so if the spring breaks there is nothing to keep the blade closed except friction, but the spring is considerably thicker (.084) than the thin spring in the Bear Ops (.050) so it is doubtful it will break.

Hello DCA, great selection. When you take into consideration, that there's some area where flippers/thumb studs are not legal but only slip joints (when locking), then you might also have a look on a very legendary knife: the "Otter Mercator" - budget, not for everybody, but very sharp and low profile. IMHO a great EDC... and: Thanks so much for all your videos, thanks to Thomas on the cam and all the best to you from Germany!

I love the Qsp Parrot, I have one and I carry it quite often, but I must correct you on the pocket clip, it is right or left hand tip up carry which is surprising for such an inexpensive knife. The blade is so incredibly sharp and slicey right out of the box. You simply can't beat it for the money. Thanks for the video!

I picked up the CRKT Squid XM about a month ago. For the price it impressed me. Thanks for the video. I'm going to take a hard look at the Ruike P801, and probably get it :)

The buck trunk, if your want to try the cleaver flipper design is my favorite $25-30 price point knife. Bought it on a whim when I was on a business trip and it’s become my favorite cheap knife.

I am a big fan of the Kershaw Oso Sweet, bought a bunch of them on sale a few years ago and gave them out as Christmas gifts.

I lost my kershaw oso sweet but it was such a perfect knife. Great blade that never let me down, beautiful profile, smooth action. I gotta find that thing

Oh yeah, that Ruike P801 is a great knife, I had to snag the Black Stonewash version as well when I was riding the Ruike train a year ago or so. Love both those knives. Got the Dozier too in D2. Two Opinel's #6 and #8. One Cold Steel Tuff Lite is in my arsenal as well. A couple of others I've never seen or thought about much until now, ESEE Zancudo, Ultra-X Omen, and the QSP Parrot. Sweet looking knives that may have to be added to the collection. Although, I've been battling that "next level" in knives thingy, and my Champagne taste with a beer budget is absolutely killing me:)

The Piet is a good buy. It takes a keen edge and the blade is inherently slicey. Although my pick would be the Parrot. No question. The fit and finish of a $30 QSP is above and beyond

Love these vids👍 thanks

Great segment again. 👏

RUIKE P801 is my daily carry. One of my all time favorite knives. Great quality and design sharp blade.

Not a pocket knife person, but I got the Zancudo for free when I ordered my custom ESEE 6 knife & didn't think much about a free-type of knife and left it in its box without opening it for like a year. One day I needed a small knife to cut some boxes and took it out...I carry it all the time now. I'm very, very happy with it as an EDC knife. The lock is very sturdy, it is very ergonomic, & grippy enough to not let my hand slip up the blade even when wet. It still has the original edge.

Nice film. I like this guy. He really is knowledgeable snd kind. More quality edge than other knife guys. Thanks 😅

Very good selection!

i used to have that camillus folder. good knife for sure. held an edge really well

Great video. I am loading up to purchase many of these.

Thank you for this.

I have an original Gerber LST I received as a birthday gift in 1983. It is 40 years later and it still looks and functions as new. Simply the best, lightest, smoothest, single blade pocket knife. It doesn’t need a thumb stud because you can open it one handed so easily with your thumb anyway. Without a belt clip, it’s smooth and doesn’t get caught on anything. It so light, you can have it in your pocket and not notice. Since it’s in your pocket, there’s not worry of it getting caught on something and coming off your belt and being lost. This may be why I have had it for 40 years while other knives are long gone!

CSMTL is the perfect EDC as a painting contractor. The blade and handle is spot on and the edge is very easy to sharpen. Lost my Needs Work from Kershaw a while back, and this is a great replacement.

Thanks. Great choices tonight.

I agree with the QSP! I own 2 different models. Both are smooth and well made. The best high value knives I have. I also own a Zancudo and will not carry it because it is a beast to open (even after trying to work it in, plus file work). I do want to try out that Ruike personally.

I have the CRKT Poet, one of the first knives I bought that i considered to be of higher quality, and I love it. Super easy opening and secure lock. Has a bit of style to it as well like you said DCA. Just with its blue accents and sleek design. Solid affordable knife.

The Ruike P121 and P105 are also great options. Liner locks with G10 handles and 14C28N steel.