D

o you think you could buy a

high-quality tactical folding

knife for under $50?

Most knife people, when asked this

question, will tell you that the only thing

you can expect for this price is an imported

knife of questionable quality. The market is

flooded with inexpensive “tactical” folding

knives made in China. Many of these knives

look similar to much more expensive knives

from well-known manufacturers, while

others look like something straight out of a

costume catalog.

While many of these knives might look

appealing, the buyer can never be sure

what they are getting. Ruike Outdoor Tools

Manufacturing recognized this problem and

sought to do something about it.

The P671-CB was introduced into

the Ruike lineup in 2018 and is one

of their more unique designs. It was

designed to be a sturdy, easy-to-open

EDC knife that would fall within the

legal limitations set forth in a variety

of laws.

I recently had the opportunity to see

how well it held up for a sub-$50 knife.

EET

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