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Pocket Knives Under $20 | Cheap EDC Folding Knives
A good pocket knife doesn't have to cost a fortune. Every folder on this page is under twenty dollars — real, working knives you can drop in a pocket, toss in a tackle box or keep in the truck without worrying about losing them.
What $20 actually buys
More than you'd think. Classic slipjoints and trappers from Frost Cutlery, hard-working lockbacks from Rite Edge and ElitEdge, fishing and utility folders, and regular markdowns that pull bigger names like Kershaw under the line when they're on offer. These are the knives that get used — opening boxes, cutting line, whittling at camp — the ones you buy two of.
How to choose a budget folder
Pick by pattern, not price. A lockback gives you a secure blade for utility work. A slipjoint is the traditional pocket carry — light, simple, office-friendly in most places. If it's a gift or a starter knife for a new outdoorsman, a classic trapper or stockman pattern never misses. Blades at this price are usually stainless — easy to sharpen, low maintenance.
Step up when you're ready
Want better steel and smoother action? See our pocket knives under $50 and under $100 pages, browse the full folding knives range, or check what's on sale.
Every knife is brand new, factory fresh and genuine. Cheap knives, honest prices — no junk drawer required.
Elk Ridge Linerlock A/O ER-A961BR - Assisted Opening Folding Knife With Satin 3.5 Inch Blade And Brown Pakkawood Handle
Gerber EVO Mid Liner Lock Knife Three Inch Blade Partially Serrated TiNi Black Handle For EDC Enthusiasts
Lansky Easy Grip Lockback Knife LKN030 With 3.5in Stainless Clip Blade And Dual Thumb Studs For Everyday Carry
Swiza CH00 Cheese Knife KCH09001010 Black Rubberized Handle With Safety Lock And Tweezers
PeakSpec Dart Mini Framelock - JetBlack 1.75in 440C Blade, Black 420HC Handle, 2.5in Closed
Buck Toothpick 3137 Folding Knife With 3 Inch Closed 420HC Blade Walnut Wood Handles For Outdoor Enthusiasts Bolt Shield
Smith and Wesson MP Linerlock EDC Folding Knife - Gray Titanium Coated 3.75 Inch Tanto Blade
Fraraccio Knives Siciliano Extra Slim Brass Pocket Knife - 3.5 Inch Satin Drop Point Blade
Smith And Wesson MP Linerlock EDC Knife - 3.25 Inch Dagger Blade With Secure Liner Lock For Everyday Carry
Smith And Wesson M P Linerlock Folding Knife Slim EDC Knife With 3.75 Inch Black Oxide Blade
Elk Ridge Small Stockman Abalone ER-953DAB - Faux Damascus Finish Stainless Blades With Abalone Inlay
Elk Ridge Linerlock ER 940ST Brown Pakkawood Handle Folding Knife Satin 3Cr13 Stainless Blade
Smith And Wesson Framelock CK400L Knife - Durable Titanium Finish Drop Point For EDC
Elk Ridge ER-949BR Lockback Knife - Brown Pakkawood Handle With White Bone Inlay
Elk Ridge Small Stockman - Red White Blue Synthetic Handle, 3.5in Closed, Sheepsfoot and Spey Blades
Elk Ridge Lockback Black ER-949BK - Durable 3Cr13 Stainless Blade With Black Pakkawood And White Bone Inlay
Elk Ridge ER 956BH Lockback Buffalo Horn Knife - Etched Damascus Blade And 3Cr13 Clip Point
Elk Ridge Trapper MOP Stone - 3.75in Folding Knife With Mirror Finish Clip And Spey Blades MOP And Stone Handle
Buck Solo Folding Knife 3 Inch Closed Wood Handles 420C Clip Blade Inlay Shield Premium Build For Collectors
Elk Ridge Toothpick MOP Stone ER-952BMOP - 3 Inch Closed Stainless Clip Blade With Mother Of Pearl And Stone Handle
Fraraccio Knives Sfilato Lunghezza 0559/103 With Box - 5 Inch Closed, 3.75 Inch Stainless Blade, Stainless Handle
Elk Ridge Trapper Stone ER-954MSC - 3.75in Closed Knife With Satin Clip And Spey Blades
