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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 ER-A2002LB - Assisted Opening Knife With Light Brown Wood Handle
Elk Ridge Linerlock AO Green ER A2002GN Assisted Opening Folding Knife With Green Black Wood Handle
Elk Ridge Linerlock Knife - Assisted Opening With Dark Brown Wood Handle And Extended Tang
Elk Ridge Wildlife Linerlock AO Wolf ER A2001WF Assisted Opening Folding Knife With Two Tone 3Cr13MoV Blade
Elk Ridge Wildlife Linerlock Swan Gold Folding Knife - Assisted Opening With Gold TiNi Coated 3Cr13MoV Blade
Elk Ridge Wildlife Linerlock ER-A2001SN Swan - Assisted Opening Folding Knife With Satin 3Cr13MoV Blade
Elk Ridge Wildlife Linerlock Elk ER-A2001EK - Assisted Opening Folding Knife With Satin 3Cr13MoV Blade
Elk Ridge Wildlife Linerlock Eagle ER-A2001EE - Assisted Opening Folding Knife With Eagle Handle Artwork
Elk Ridge Wildlife Linerlock Bear ER-A2001BR - Assisted Opening Knife With 3.5in Black Oxide 3Cr13MoV Blade
Elk Ridge Linerlock Assisted Opening Satin ER-A160SW - 3.5 Inch Satin Blade, Brown Pakkawood Handle
Elk Ridge Linerlock AO Knife Black ER-A160BW Brown Pakkawood Handle Pocket Clip - Assisted Opening
Elk Ridge Linerlock ER A159SW - Assisted Opening Knife With Satin Blade And Brown Pakkawood Handle
Elk Ridge Linerlock Knife - Assisted Opening, 3.5-Inch Black Stainless Blade, Brown Pakkawood Handle
Elk Ridge Linerlock Red Pakkawood ER-A013RW - Assisted Opening Pocket Knife With Clip
Elk Ridge Linerlock Folding Knife ER-A013GW - Assisted Opening With Green Wood Handle
Elk Ridge Linerlock ER A165NW - Assisted Opening Folding Knife With Maple Handle And Clip
Elk Ridge Linerlock AO Knife - Assisted Opening With Black Finish Stainless Drop Point Blade
Elk Ridge LED Linerlock Knife - Integrated LED Light, Assisted Opening, Black Handle
Elk Ridge Linerlock Pakkawood A/O ER-A013PW - Assisted Opening Folding Knife With Brown Pakkawood Handle and Pocket Clip
Elk Ridge Linerlock Assisted Opening Folder ER-A013BK - Black Finish Stainless Blade Black Wood Handle Pocket Clip
Elk Ridge Linerlock ER-A009WP - Assisted Opening Pocket Knife With Imitation Pearl Handle And Lanyard Hole
Elk Ridge Classic Linerlock AO Satin ER-A009SW - Assisted Opening Knife With Satin 440 Stainless Clip Point Blade
