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Getting the Pyrite Light for 25 bucks or whatever ridiculously low drop price on Amazon was is still the greatest knife purchase I’ve ever made. So so good
Ties with #2 should be the new CJRB Acacia - its like a pyrite light handle treatment with a Drop point thumg hile cutout blade on crossbar lock, for $40 ($30 after 25% off on anazon right now. Same way they oriced Pyrite light when they launched it.)
MC I LOVE THESE VIDS THE MOST! I really can’t disagree with any of the knives on this list, especially with the Vosteeds! I need to pick up the exact Raccoon that you put in the number one spot! 👍🏻
I appreciate theses best of budget knives you do. I've been long past what is good in the budget category and use your videos to suggest and buy good knives for people that want a good knife. On other videos every budget knife is the next best one, so a top best list is helpful.
Solid list for sure. I wish all budget knives gave an option to pay a few more bucks for titanium pocket clip. Or the seller provides a pocket clip upgrade option to add. The one thing most fall short on is their pocket clips.
I didn't miss it. I have it. If someone suggested it be interchanged with something on this list, it'd be fair. It just wasn't quite in the top 10 for me
I'm really glad to hear you liked the top liner lock Raccoon as much as you did. One of the reasons I've hesitated to buy a crossbar lock Raccoon is that I'm not much of a modder and I wouldn't even be comfortable replacing an omega spring. Does a top liner lock knife have any kind of spring that might have to be replaced?
@@metal_complexi mean… under $200 you get knives like the buck 110 in s30v, spyderco native 5 LW, spyderco manix 2 g10/s30v, the LW spyderco manix, benchmade griptilian, some versions of the benchmade mini barrage, there’s a lot of usa made knives under $200
One that just released, so technically 2024 that I'm super interested in is the CJRB Acacia. It's their Crossbar iteration on the Pyrite Light and a better answer to the "Wugout". I should have mine here tomorrow. Maybe an addendum on this list will be needed.
You are probably right about Raccoon, but I’ve been trying to get one since they came out. Doesn’t matter if it’s best knife ever if you can’t get it. Thank god the Marten came out and i was able to jump on it before THEY were gone😅
I've had one of those Vosteeds on order for literally 3 months at this point. I'm wondering if they're actually shipping _any_ of them, not just that demand is exceeding supply.
I have the Mini Militaw in Nitro V with the stainless blade and black G10 with wood handle and it’s a super classy looking knife. Honestly the only good color way they released for that knife lol
I just got the Incindie. It's a super nice knife but the stop pin placement is stupid, if you sharpen it too many times the edge is going to hit the stop pin in the closed position.
I picked up a Kizer Assasin for my pops for his 80th birthday. I wanted to get him a nice American made piece but honestly he wouldn't appreciate it and if you know actual Boomers you get it. But I also picked up a crossbar lock Raccoon for myself (since the top liner lock is sold out of course!) and I might actually give him that instead. The Assassin is a flipper button lock and the action on it is kinda weak. I'm gonna ask my sons which one they think he'll like more.
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Getting the Pyrite Light for 25 bucks or whatever ridiculously low drop price on Amazon was is still the greatest knife purchase I’ve ever made. So so good
Ties with #2 should be the new CJRB Acacia - its like a pyrite light handle treatment with a Drop point thumg hile cutout blade on crossbar lock, for $40 ($30 after 25% off on anazon right now. Same way they oriced Pyrite light when they launched it.)
MC I LOVE THESE VIDS THE MOST! I really can’t disagree with any of the knives on this list, especially with the Vosteeds! I need to pick up the exact Raccoon that you put in the number one spot! 👍🏻
I think the Vosteed Marten might make an appearance on the next list.
Is the next one the under $100 one?
Thanks. The Incindie is very eye catching.
I appreciate theses best of budget knives you do. I've been long past what is good in the budget category and use your videos to suggest and buy good knives for people that want a good knife. On other videos every budget knife is the next best one, so a top best list is helpful.
Solid list for sure. I wish all budget knives gave an option to pay a few more bucks for titanium pocket clip. Or the seller provides a pocket clip upgrade option to add. The one thing most fall short on is their pocket clips.
It was a great year for budget knives to eat away at my budget!
Militaw is #1 for me
Great vid!
Sure wish the number 1 spot was ever in stock though… I’ve wanted it for months.
You missed the Civivi Yonder . . . . a great, well thought-out knife that is in my world, is the best bang for the buck.
I didn't miss it. I have it. If someone suggested it be interchanged with something on this list, it'd be fair. It just wasn't quite in the top 10 for me
Raccoon is #1 for me too but vision fg?
The FG has always been 78 but apparently they lowered the price..pretty cool, but it was a 2023 release
9.99 on the card slam
I'm really glad to hear you liked the top liner lock Raccoon as much as you did. One of the reasons I've hesitated to buy a crossbar lock Raccoon is that I'm not much of a modder and I wouldn't even be comfortable replacing an omega spring. Does a top liner lock knife have any kind of spring that might have to be replaced?
The top liner raccoon doesn’t have omega or any type of springs so they are very easy to do maintenance on. 👍🏼
the only spring in a top liner lock is the liner itself, which isn’t a spring in the way you’re thinking of but it is technically a spring.
Check out the civivi Yonder. Designed by Zac Whitmore. They go for under $60. Great budget knife.
I think the yonder could (should) overtake the elementum in the civivi lineup. It’s a really great and simple knife especially for newbies
I have it. It's good. It could be interchangeable with any of the first 6
Great list 👌
Does the vosteed lock up like a compression lock or is it just a true liner lock?
It's legitimately a compression lock
When it's on sale the Kizer mini grouper definitely should have made top three
I know what I’m getting everyone for Christmas!
The next knife you design should be a budget knife!
he said eventually they’re gonna release a budget version of his knife with kunwu
Can we get a top 5 or 10 USA manufactured pocket knives under 200$?
Good idea. Might be hard to stay away from it mostly being Kershaw and Hogue but I'll see what I can do
@metal_complex bump it up, 300$ and under. Looking for my forever knife.
@@metal_complexi mean… under $200 you get knives like the buck 110 in s30v, spyderco native 5 LW, spyderco manix 2 g10/s30v, the LW spyderco manix, benchmade griptilian, some versions of the benchmade mini barrage, there’s a lot of usa made knives under $200
Budget knives are DEFINITELY NOT Poopy Pablo...thanks MC...thanks for letting me use your name ubiquitously in 2024 Poopy Pablo...👊
Great picks. Best budget knives I've handled have come off Aliexpress.
What ones would you recommend?
aliexpress sells too many fake ass knockoffs of american brands for me to buy from there
One that just released, so technically 2024 that I'm super interested in is the CJRB Acacia. It's their Crossbar iteration on the Pyrite Light and a better answer to the "Wugout". I should have mine here tomorrow. Maybe an addendum on this list will be needed.
All i want for Christmas is you you you and you, you know what? Just give me the whole damn store
You are probably right about Raccoon, but I’ve been trying to get one since they came out. Doesn’t matter if it’s best knife ever if you can’t get it. Thank god the Marten came out and i was able to jump on it before THEY were gone😅
Civivi gives us that nice San Mai and then pairs it with the grandpas jacket beige…why😭
Lol- I call it “ivory” but grandpas jacket sounds way cooler 😂. It pairs well with the vision fg in the same jacket when I carry both!
@ 😂 bet it blends right in
I've had one of those Vosteeds on order for literally 3 months at this point. I'm wondering if they're actually shipping _any_ of them, not just that demand is exceeding supply.
they’ve already shipped those knives out months ago…
I wanted a compression lock raccoon but they are sold out everywhere. I ended up getting a button lock.
I think with this inflation, $100 is considered budget.
I have the Mini Militaw in Nitro V with the stainless blade and black G10 with wood handle and it’s a super classy looking knife. Honestly the only good color way they released for that knife lol
CJRB makes a pyrite-light with s90v for $80.
I wish i could go back in time. Now im just a dumb snob lol
I just got the Incindie. It's a super nice knife but the stop pin placement is stupid, if you sharpen it too many times the edge is going to hit the stop pin in the closed position.
Gonna take you quite a while
I picked up a Kizer Assasin for my pops for his 80th birthday. I wanted to get him a nice American made piece but honestly he wouldn't appreciate it and if you know actual Boomers you get it. But I also picked up a crossbar lock Raccoon for myself (since the top liner lock is sold out of course!) and I might actually give him that instead. The Assassin is a flipper button lock and the action on it is kinda weak. I'm gonna ask my sons which one they think he'll like more.
2023 list was better
Hey the title of this vid says 2025 lol you lookin into the future?
Thanks! Lol didn't even notice! Edit should update soon
Time keeps on slipping slipping slipping into the fuuuuuu
Militaws are Soo UGLY!!.. And plunge grinds are AWFUL right into the heel... No thanks Kizer
Hey man! Fancy seeing you here.
You're gonna love my upcoming review of the Militaw 😂
Cool. So we know what to get you for your birthday.