| Exact variant | Format | Blade length | Other length (label retained) | Listed weight (basis retained) | Steel | Carry | Lowest feed price, merchant and date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck 110 Folding Hunter — ebony and brass | Folding knife | 3.75 in | 4.875 in closed | 7.2 oz | 420HC | Black leather belt sheath | $89.99 (feed regular price $120.00) in the AvantLink Palmetto State Armory product feed on November 4, 2026; prices change. Stock and price can change at the store. | Buck source; checked 2026-11-04 |
| Buck 110 Slim Select — black | Folding knife | 3.75 in | 4.875 in closed | 2.8 oz | 420HC | Removable, reversible steel pocket clip | $33.99 in the AvantLink KYGUNCO product feed on November 4, 2026; prices change. Stock and price can change at the store. | Buck source; checked 2026-11-04 |
| Victorinox Classic SD — red | Multi-tool folder | Not stated on source page | 2.3 in closed body | 0.8 oz | Grade not stated on source page | Key ring; no pocket clip listed | $24.00 in the AvantLink MidwayUSA product feed on November 4, 2026; prices change. Stock and price can change at the store. | Victorinox source; checked 2026-11-04 |
| Victorinox Spartan — red | Multi-tool folder | Not stated on source page | 3.6 in closed body | 2.1 oz | Grade not stated on source page | Key ring; no pocket clip listed | $34.00 in the AvantLink MidwayUSA product feed on November 4, 2026; prices change. Stock and price can change at the store. | Victorinox source; checked 2026-11-04 |
 Victorinox Huntsman | Multi-tool folder | Not stated on source page | 3.6 in closed body | 3.4 oz | Grade not stated on source page | Key ring; no pocket clip listed | $52.00 in the AvantLink Sportsman's Warehouse product feed on November 4, 2026; prices change. Stock and price can change at the store. | Victorinox source; checked 2026-11-04 |
| Kershaw Highball XL | Folding knife | Not stated in opened product text | Not stated in opened product text | Not stated in opened product text | D2; bead blasted | Reversible deep-carry pocket clip | $60.99 in the AvantLink KYGUNCO product feed on November 4, 2026; prices change. Stock and price can change at the store. | Kershaw source; checked 2026-11-04 |
| CIVIVI Yonder — black G10 | Folding knife | 2.88 in | 3.74 in closed; 6.62 in open | 2.73 oz / 77.5 g knife | 14C28N; stonewashed | Tip-up pocket clip, left or right | $56.95 (feed regular price $67.00) in the AvantLink GrabAGun product feed on November 4, 2026; prices change. Stock and price can change at the store. | CIVIVI source; checked 2026-11-04 |
Feed read: November 4, 2026. Prices change. Maker dates appear beside each source. No hands-on test.
Which knives meet the dated budget?
The build checks the lowest loaded feed offer for each candidate before adding it to the table. Only prices read on November 4, 2026 qualify. A profile with no matching feed offer is left out, even if a price elsewhere seems low. This is a dated shortlist; the merchant’s checkout can differ.
Which carry format suits my pocket?
Choose among a belt sheath, pocket clip and key ring before comparing weight. The Buck 110 includes a sheath; the Slim Select, Highball XL and Yonder list clips; the Victorinox models list key rings. A clip specification does not prove that the knife will sit comfortably in your clothing.
What does a lock specification tell me?
A lock name identifies the mechanism, not a measured strength or safety result. The Victorinox models have non-locking blades, the ebony Buck 110 uses a lockback, and the Yonder uses a crossbar lock. The opened Slim Select and Highball XL product fields do not name their mechanisms. Inspect the exact operation using the maker’s instructions.
Which exact variants are excluded?
Each row is tied to a specific model and handle variant. We exclude the Buck Auto and LT, Yonder wood and Damascus versions, other Victorinox colors and ambiguous names. The blue S30V Bugout is documented elsewhere but does not enter this dated budget roster. Opinel has no exact offer in the supplied feed candidates.
What else belongs in the budget?
Budget for the maintenance and carry equipment you actually need. The displayed feed price does not establish shipping, tax or accessory cost. A lower qualifying price does not resolve missing dimensions or handling questions. Keep the seller quote and the exact variant together when you make the purchase.
How we chose these
We required both maker documentation and an exact feed row from an allowed merchant. The budget filter runs again at build time and reads no hand-entered guide prices. We added the Highball XL and black G10 Yonder to widen the pocket-format comparison. The list is not ordered by cutting performance.