I need recommendations for a good tactical knife.

[Small_Arms_Collector]

I am in need of a new tactical knife, but would like some recommendations.

It needs to be a folder (my preference, and also effectively a legal requirement in Michigan)

It CANNOT have a double edged blade (Michigan law forbids it)

It needs to be spring assisted or an automatic

I would like a respected brand, I’ve tried carrying off brand stuff (Mtec and Cold Steel) before but they always fall apart.

Preferably US made for the same reason (doesn’t have to be, but no Chinese garbage that will fall apart)

I like Karambit style blades, but not the ridiculous looking, near half circle, ones, actual working blades. It doesn’t have to be a Karambit, but that would be my preference.

It needs to have a pocket clip

Also, I am on a budget, so no $300+ knives, something $50 or less, preferably less. Even if I did have the budget, I tend to lose knives (pocket clip either breaks off or is too loose) so cheaper is better.

Any recommendations?

 

[solus]

http://www.benchmade.com/

$$$$ but superb product

www.bladehq.com

try not to mess your shorts at blade HQ...omgoodness

 

[Firearms Iinstuctor]

Here Kershaw has some nice ones.

this is just one of many at the site.


https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/kershaw-link-spring-assisted-folding-knife?a=2066413

 

[Grapeshot]

$50.00 or less? That isn't gonna get you in the ballpark of a quality knife in some cases.

My daily carry knife is a Camillus 'Heat.' Lifetime warranted and a notable exception in price.

https://www.camillusknives.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camillus_Cutlery_Company

 

[Small_Arms_Collector]

Hmm, my information may be wrong on the length thing, I’ll look into it more. I’m basically trying to stay compliant with the laws of 2 different states.

 

[Grapeshot]

Hmm, my information may be wrong on the length thing, I’ll look into it more. I’m basically trying to stay compliant with the laws of 2 different states.

https://www.akti.org/state-knife-laws/

http://www.wideopenspaces.com/state-knife-laws-know-whats-legal-whats-not-infographic/

 

[HP995]

Ozark Trail brand at Wally World for $1 or $2. High quality? Heck no, but you pay what it's worth, get plenty of value for the price, and it fits the legal criteria. (Not some of the other criteria.) Otherwise go with a high end product - the stuff in the middle at $10 or $15 will disappoint and may fail on you, it's around the same quality as the $1 knife.

 

[Small_Arms_Collector]

https://www.akti.org/state-knife-laws/

http://www.wideopenspaces.com/state-knife-laws-know-whats-legal-whats-not-infographic/

I’ll be damned, Michigan’s ban on automatics was repealed as of January and I was not even aware of it. Thanks.

 

[echofiveniner]

I'm not sure what kind of automatic you can get for 50 bucks.

Kershaw makes some nice spring assisted knives in your budget range .The Blackout was my EDC for years and it was and still is a solid knife.

https://www.omahaoutdoors.com/ker-1550