My first “nice” pocket knife was a Kershaw Ken Onion Leek ... It is just a solid, modern everyday pocket knife. The folding action is smooth, and the base version costs less than $100.

If you look at the right time, you can usually find a deal, and right now, we've spotted one of Kershaw's best folding knives for nearly half off. The Kershaw Analyst Tanto Pocket Knife is on sale ...