Thread: Best hunting knife unders $100?

Originally Posted by Friwi

Opinel or mercator

I would recommend strongly that wood handled folding Opinel knives are avoided. Great knives on the face of it and alright steel.
However the design has a major flaw. It takes very little moisture for the wood handles to swell around the hinge and jam the blade closed. You will tear you finger nails apart trying to pull the bastard open.
I keep mine for workshop or reloading room tasks. Inside.