13 New EDC Knives You Can Get for Under $100

You needn’t spend an arm and a leg on a quality everyday carry cutting tool, and these budget-friendly 2026 releases prove it.

Collage of six close-up images of various folding knives showing details of blades, handles, screws, and logos.

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By Sean Tirman, Steve Mazzucchi, and Hayley Helms

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Often referred to as mankind’s oldest tool, a knife is an essential, indispensable part of any EDC loadout. Unfortunately, as many of us enthusiasts have discovered, they can also be very expensive, especially if you’ve started a collection.

Still, with a bit of knowledge, patience and gumption, it’s very much within the range of possibility to find yourself in the possession of quality cutting tools that don’t break the bank. In fact, this year has seen a bevy of respectable, stylish, dependable EDC knives for well under $100.

From classic reinterpretations, like Opinel’s Ocean Folding Knife and Böker’s reinterpreted Stiletto, to novel, compact silhouettes, like Tenable’s Mini Warrior and Jimmytronics’ Tarpon Utility Knife, these are the best to come out this year so far…

Noteworthy EDC Knives Under $100 for 2026 (Jan-Aug)

Böker Plus Stiletto 3.5 Ebony

Silver metal folding knife with a sharp blade resting on shredded brown paper.

Jimmytronics Tarpon Utility Knife

Spyderco Tenacious Tanto Natural G-10

Close-up of a folding knife with a partially serrated stainless steel blade and a translucent yellow handle with a maze pattern.

Civivi Elementum Flipper C18062AM

Close-up of a black textured folding knife handle with a red circular button on a red background.

Tenable Mini Warrior

Hand holding a serrated stainless steel Opinel folding knife near a metal bolt and rope.

Opinel No.09 Ocean Folding Knife

Black folding knife with textured handle and blue accents on pivot and button against a blue background.

CJRB Latitude

Close-up of a folding knife blade with "HEADBANGER" engraved and purple handle screws.

Civivi Headbanger EP

Close-up of a gray metal folding knife hinge with screws and "CRB" engraved on the blade.

CJRB Spud

Close-up of a serrated knife blade with "HISTOR KNIFE & TOOL" engraved near a polished metal bolster and wooden handle.

Böker Cable Knife

And that’s not all…

Serrated stainless steel knife blade with a blue and cork-textured handle.

Opinel Néo7 Alpine Folding Knife

The Néo7 Alpine Folding Knife combines a featherlight weight of 1.45 ounces with a capable serrated stainless steel blade, an integrated ¼” bit holder, fiberglass-reinforced handle and multi-functional design to deliver a mountain-ready outdoor knife … all for less than $50.

$45 at Opinel

Pocket knife with three stainless steel blades and a wooden handle with metal bolsters.

Tecovas Mesquite Trapper Knife

The Tecovas x Bear & Son Cutlery Mesquite Trapper Knife draws on heritage work designs, and offers a no-nonsense, lightweight knife constructed to take on everyday tasks.

$95 at Tecovas

Case Knives

Case Knives Fillet Knife 8 Inch

Just in time for spring fishing season, Case Knives has debuted its new Fillet Knife Collection, featuring the Fillet Knife 8 Inch. Built to handle both delicate and larger catches, the knife is designed with a mirror polished, stainless steel fillet blade with a flat taper grind for clean, smooth cuts, along with a slip-resistant synthetic handle that stays secure even when wet. At 4 ounces with a 14 inch overall length, the Case fillet knife is also suited for small game dressing and for cutting up meat and vegetables for campsite meals. The 8 Inch knife is accompanied by a 6-inch counterpart.

$70 at Case Knives

About the Author: Sean Tirman is an associate editor at Gear Patrol who specializes in EDC, cannabis and outdoor gear.

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