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Best Folding Knives under $40050

1. Kershaw 1730SS Zing Stainless Steel Folding Knife

#1 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Great Knife until I lost it. I hope the bastard that has my knife now trips on it. Overall build quality was great."  Read More

2. Massdrop x Ferrum Forge Falcon S35VN Folding Knife

#2 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"The is Absolutly the best EDC knife that I have ever purchased. At first it was difficult to flick open. However after a breakin period, the blade opening action is..."  Read More

3. Drop + Ferrum Forge Gent Select Pocket Knife

#3 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"I have the rosewood scales. The original pocket clip didn't seem to match so I got a custom one from MXG. Gent Haiku Great steel and nice shapes. Very affordable,..."  Read More

4. Massdrop x Ferrum Forge Buc Titanium Frame Lock

#4 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"It’s a must have. Period."  Read More

5. Kershaw Shuffle II Folding Knife (2-Pack)

#5 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Perfect knife for me. Because all I want to do is spend my day drinking beer while playing with sharp objects."  Read More

6. Drop + Ferrum Forge Buc Titanium Frame Lock

#6 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"It’s a must have. Period."  Read More

7. Kershaw CQC-3K Pocket Knife w/Emerson Wave Opener

#7 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Great knife. Have used it for about 3 years. Even bought a larger version recently and now I'm carrying that. The wave opening function is better than anything else."  Read More

8. Kershaw Shuffle Blue Folding Knife (2-Pack)

#8 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"My EDC. Despite that I have nicer knives in my small but well-loved collection, I find this to be a nearly-perfect EDC. The Kai blade takes to a sharpening very..."  Read More

9. Rike Knife Damascus Hummingbird Mini Flipper Knife

#9 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"I bought this as a novelty gift for a family member, and I was very happy with it from the moment I opened the package. This thing is VERY small, but that's part of..."  Read More

10. Kershaw Emerson CQC-6K

#10 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Great utility knife. I much rather carry a knife that I am not afraid to damage. Despite the price, This knife feels solid in the hand."  Read More

11. Massdrop x Gavko Thresher Titanium Frame Lock Knife

#11 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"This is an absolutely stellar knife. I'll start with the one bad thing: the black thumb studs don't fit with the rest of the design- they don't look like shark's..."  Read More

12. Massdrop x Laconico Keen Spear-Point Folding Knife

#12 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"I received knife #64 in the bronze stone washed finish with plain handles. Out of the box: I wasn't sure if I was going to like this knife. Compared to my..."  Read More

13. Kershaw Fatback

#13 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"I'v e been very satisfied with this knife so far. The size is great for pocket carry, comes very sharp from the factory and I love the look of it. I switch between..."  Read More

14. Massdrop x Schwarz Perpetua EDC Folding Knife

#14 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Received my Perpetua yesterday. Gotta say, Massdrop, Millit and TJ did a great job on this! I very rarely buy knives, but am glad I got this one. Very solid knife,..."  Read More

15. Kershaw Oso Sweet w/SpeedSafe Assisted Open

#15 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"I've bought 2 of these now (at different times). Both on here. Lost the first one, and just had to replace it, couldn't be without it. I have a moderate sized..."  Read More

16. Bestech BG03 Swordfish G-10 Series

#16 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"I've only had one Bestech experience before, and it was a 4 out of 5. This is a complete 5. Excellent fit & finish, smooth and crisp action, comfortable feel, razor..."  Read More

17. Kershaw "Own It" Blackwash 4-Piece EDC Kit

#17 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"tags and flash light are useless. knife doesn't seem quality but I love the flipper on it anyways. dispite all that I give it five stars for the multi tool, I..."  Read More

18. Kershaw Reverb Frame Lock Knife

#18 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Lightweight, sharp, beautiful little knife. I love this little knife, it's quick to deploy, super sharp and super sharp. The carbon fiber edition looks awesome, with a..."  Read More

19. Drop + Ferrum Forge Mordax Button Lock Folder

#19 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Uncomfortable in rectum. For the second time, my captor's rifle butt smashes into my back, pushing me forward and causing the flipper tab of the Mordax button lock..."  Read More

20. Rike Knife Damascus Hummingbird–Drop Exclusive

#20 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"There's a lot to love. First -- yup, it's really small. Like, jewelry small. It's one thing to read the stats and another thing to hold something in your hand. ..."  Read More

21. Bestech Hornet Folding Knife

#21 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"One of a half-dozen Bestech knives I have added to my collection. This one is a stunner! Like all my Bestechs, this has extraordinary fit and finish. Super smooth..."  Read More

22. Bestech BG06 Kendo G-10 Series

#22 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"This a great product. The action is really satisfying and so far it has performed well as one of my EDCs. The tip-up orientation takes some adjustment but makes a lot..."  Read More

23. Massdrop x Ferrum Forge Crux S35VN Folding Knife

#23 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"How do I like the crux? I bought one for work, I bought one for home, and I bought one for my father who is semi retired and goes away on his yacht and he said he used..."  Read More

24. CRKT Eros Large by Ken Onion

#24 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Bought 2, one ended up being confiscated by the police with a visit to me at work regarding buying a locking knife that was longer than the UK legal length (it's not,..."  Read More

25. Massdrop x Terzuola Compact Tactical Folder

#25 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Wow! This knife looks and feels great. The action weather using the thumb disk or the flipper is stellar. Smooth, comfortable and lightweight. An exceptional value at..."  Read More

26. Drop + Ferrum Forge Dao Titanium Frame Lock

#26 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"I was ready to order my second Dao but when I started reading some of the comments I wondered if we were talking about the same knife. The Dao compares favorably with..."  Read More

27. Boker Kwaiken Wooden Mirror - Massdrop Exclusive

#27 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"My first pocket knife, still just as sharp as the day I got it. It's a great pocket knife and beautifully crafted."  Read More

28. Kershaw Starter w/SpeedSafe Assisted Open

#28 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

Weighing in at nearly 7 ounces, the Kershaw Starter is built like an ox. It features a 3.5-inch clip-point blade made from 4Cr14 stainless steel with a blackwash...  Read More

29. Kershaw Shuffle Blackwash Folding Knife (2-Pack)

#29 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Perfect small versatile tool.I keep several in various work related pouches"  Read More

30. Kershaw Brawler Tanto Blade w/SpeedSafe

#30 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

Inspired by the samurai short sword, the Kershaw Brawler is equipped with a 3.25-inch modified tanto blade with a black oxide coating. The blade is made from 8Cr13MoV...  Read More

31. Rough Rider Titanium Stiletto Liner Lock

#31 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"A Year Later, Hasn't Let Me Down. This knife is very nice to hold, for reference my hand is about four inches from base of thumb to the other side of my palm. Despite..."  Read More

32. Massdrop x Spyderco Delica Super Gold Steel

#32 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Overall the knife is what i expected but it would of been a nice touch to have a clip that matched the lock bar for the price it was, but ended up putting an..."  Read More

33. Boker Plus S35VN Urban Trapper - Massdrop Exclusive

#33 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Great Great Great. For an everyday carry knife (not abused) it excels. Pros: It's slim so doesn't get in the way of other things in your pocket. It's long enough to..."  Read More

34. Massdrop x Ferrum Forge Falcon Wing Edition

#34 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"This knife is my favorite. I backed the original Falcon, before this design came out, and it quickly became my favorite because of all of these crazy made-up words..."  Read More

35. KC Tool Knife Maintenance Kit – Drop Exclusive

#35 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Quality useful tools. Wasn't overly excited about the price, but the tools are excellent."  Read More

36. Bestech Knives BG01 Lion D2/G-10

#36 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"This is probably my favorite “find” on MD. The D2 steel has amazing retention, and the G10 feels good in your hand. Knife is well made, and boasts sexy lines. I’m..."  Read More

37. Kershaw Blur BlackWash S30V Blade

#37 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Love it. Liked it so much I got a 2nd unit after I lost my first one on a camping trip."  Read More

38. Schrade Drop Point Folder

#38 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Fine for the money, mine had no issues. Toolbox knife."  Read More

39. Massdrop x Tashi Bharucha Prism Folding Knife

#39 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"This is an awesome knife. I love the finger flick deployment, its silky smooth. Blade is perfectly centered and razor sharp. Detent is is just right. This knife has..."  Read More

40. Massdrop x Ferrum Forge Dao Titanium Frame Lock

#40 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"I was ready to order my second Dao but when I started reading some of the comments I wondered if we were talking about the same knife. The Dao compares favorably with..."  Read More

41. CRKT Deviation Tanto Blade – Drop Exclusive

#41 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Lovely to look at. You sometimes buy a knife not to be used, but to be shown. This is a show knive. To let others know what design csn be. The edge doesn't hold and it..."  Read More

42. Kershaw Emerson CQC-1K Frame-Lock Knife

#42 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"BIG fan of both Emerson AND Kershaw, so this knife series is the best of both worlds! I have most of them, and rotate them through my EDC on a fairly regular basis..."  Read More

43. Rough Rider Thin Man Liner Lock

#43 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Great. Great knife. Lock is sturdy and blade stays sharp."  Read More

44. Spyderco Carbon Fiber Dog Tag Folder

#44 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

For a fully functional blade that weighs only an ounce and fits easily onto a necklace or keychain, the Spyderco Dog Tag Folder Knife is a high-quality, easily hidden...  Read More

45. Bestech BG04 Warwolf G-10 Liner Lock Flipper

#45 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"There's a lot of competition in the $40 to $50 D2 knives. This one is probably near the top of the pack. Pros: - D2 blade, near perfectly symmetric grind - Excellent..."  Read More

46. Gerber Flatiron Cleaver Frame Lock Knife

#46 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"I guess that I do not understand many of the posts about this great knife. I must be an outlier here, but I buy a knife as a tool. Yes, I have several, but I don’t..."  Read More

47. Kershaw Showtime 1955 Rexford Assisted-Open Knife

#47 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Great to use as a beater"  Read More

48. Massdrop x Dew Hara Kabuto Button Lock Folder

#48 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"I got the rosewood with black blade. The action is insanely good. When you unlock the blade it swings with hardly any friction. The button lock is deep so as you are..."  Read More

49. Drop + Eric Ochs Lynx Titanium Liner Lock Knife

#49 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"Simply beautyful & extremely functional. I love this thing. It's a great combination of form & function. Looks classy enough to take to church while still looking blue..."  Read More

50. Cold Steel Luzon Leaf-Spring Folding Knife

#50 in Best Folding Knives under $400 of 50 products

"So I've thought about picking up a Luzon for a while and when I saw it here I said 'why not'. And when I was checking out I saw something about a larger version for a..."  Read More