Everyone obsesses over blade steel, but the handle is what you actually hold. A hands-on guide to picking a budget EDC knife under $50 by handle material, grip, and real-world feel.
The best budget EDC knives under $50 now ship real steel and bearing-pivot flippers. Here’s how the value-brand wave works and which sub-$50 blades actually earn pocket time.
A durability-first look at budget EDC knives under $50: which parts fail first, how to read a spec sheet for longevity, and the sub-$50 folders that hold up for years.
