For those of us looking for high-value knives on a budget of ~$50 or less, check out Bad Blood knives (here is their section on Knifecenter.com):
http://www2.knifecenter.com/brand/366/Bad-Blood-Knives
These are getting great reviews and they are apparently way over-built (super thick liners, great lockup, thick blades).
I've heard a few folks say that you have to open/close them several times and lube them to get that smooth opening action, but other than that, they appear hard to beat for the price.
The Harbinger CC is one of their more popular models that has been reviewed on several message boards and Youtube videos. It is often compared to the Ontario Rat1 "on Steroids".
They're made in China and use 8CR14 Stainless steel (which isn't terrible and about what you would expect for the price), but so far no major QC issues have been reported.
Here's a pic of the Harbinger CC (3-3/4" Blade):
http://www2.knifecenter.com/brand/366/Bad-Blood-Knives
These are getting great reviews and they are apparently way over-built (super thick liners, great lockup, thick blades).
I've heard a few folks say that you have to open/close them several times and lube them to get that smooth opening action, but other than that, they appear hard to beat for the price.
The Harbinger CC is one of their more popular models that has been reviewed on several message boards and Youtube videos. It is often compared to the Ontario Rat1 "on Steroids".
They're made in China and use 8CR14 Stainless steel (which isn't terrible and about what you would expect for the price), but so far no major QC issues have been reported.
Here's a pic of the Harbinger CC (3-3/4" Blade):