BladeHQ is giving away a FREE Bestechman Goodboy Jr button-lock folding knife with every order of at least $165 – while supplies last.
Based on the product page for the same knife in different colors, it looks like the Goodboy Jr has an approximate retail value of $50.
I’m not familiar with the brand, or this model. I don’t think I’d buy this particular folding knife, but free is free if you’re buying a bunch of knives, multi-tools, flashlights, or other related EDC gear.
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$165 minimum?! That’s both an easy and difficult price target to reach. The new Leatherman Wave Alpha, which features a MagnaCut blade, is $200. A lot of top folding knives can exceed that dollar value, especially USA-made.
We’re still over a week away from Black Friday. If I recall correctly, BladeHQ always has different freebies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I say this because I’m fairly confident you can pass on this and still get in some other good freebie deals soon.
But if you know what you plan to buy – whether one really good multi-tool or folding knife or lots of more affordable ones – and this Goodboy Jr strikes your fancy, go for it.
Coupon Code: GOODBOY
Personally, I like the color but the overall knife seems a bit generic to me. I’d pass, but figured I shouldn’t let my bias stop me from sharing.
Following are some gift or upgrade ideas that caught my attention when writing up the previous deal post.
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Gerber Chonk Mini Multi-Tool – $13
CRKT Wu 6 Bit Driver Tool – $39.95
Paracord – $varies
RovyVon Aurora EDC Flashlight (Clear Body) – $56.95
Vosteed Porcupine Top Liner Lock Knife (3″, Thumb Hole) – $55.20
CRKT Pilar Frame Lock Knife with Copper (2.4″, Thumb Hole) – $37.99
Civivi Elementum Folding Utility Knife – $39.99 (it’s a little lower at Amazon)
Civivi Mini Praxis (2.98″, Flipper) – $47
Spyderco Para 3 Salt MagnaCut (3″, Compression Lock) – $148.50
Leatherman Wave Alpha Multi-Tool – $199.95
Buck 791 Range Pro Crossbar Lock Knife (3.4″, Thumb Stud) – $124.99
Victorinox Onefold Alxo Dark Blue Folding Knife – $56
If you want more recommendations, now or next time, give me some criteria, such as regarding blade style, opening design, handle material, or even price point.
Similarly, I’m open to review ideas – is there anything you want me to check out for 2026 review or hands-on post consideration?
Jared
I think it actually looks pretty good. Maybe an “eye of the beholder” thing, but that “generic” shape is also just a generally useful design. E.g. a drop-point with a high flat grind like that should be very slicey. A crossbar lock is probably my favorite too. Deep carry clip is nice.
Alexk
I also like it, for the same reasons. The blade and handle shape are visually pleasing to me and the crossbar lock makes it so easy to open and close with one hand. Would prefer a different color if I was buying – maybe orange handle?.
Jared
I even kind of like the blue – makes me think of the Ka-bar space force stuff.
JJ
It’s a decent brand for under $50. I’ll just point out that’s a crossbar lock rather than a button lock, which is arguably better.
Matt_T
Not sure what this freebie is?? The picture shows a knock-off of the Benchmade Axis lock but the Goodboy Jr product page shows that model having a push button lock??
Josephus
I was going to say that looks quite similar to a Benchmade Griptilian. Not exactly the same but pretty close in appearance. I do like the Axis lock if that’s what they are shipping them out with.
Roberto
On the website, the Goodboy Jr.s have button lock, G2 scales, and D2 blades.
Walmart has a house brand knife with the crossbar lock, D2 blades, and injection molded handles for $10.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-7-5-inch-Slide-Lock-Folder-Folding-Knife-with-Ball-Bearing-3-3-inch-D2-Blade-Belt-Clip/10677311751
I’d read about it here.
https://gearjunkie.com/knives/walmart-ozark-trail-folding-knife-review
It’s a nice little knife and for that price, it’s almost disposable.
A friend of mine with a knife collecting habits, who owns a Benchmade Bugout, bought 4 of those Ozark Trails and is quite pleased with them.
Michael Livingston
I’m receiving mine tomorrow, but I’m pretty confide it is a crossbar lock, that’s what’s advertised by Blade Hq and what’s on the picture. So I think they have made a newer version.
Stuart
It could be a new version or special edition for the giveaway. I looked for the product page for a retail estimate, but couldn’t find it anywhere.
Roberto
Did the knife you receive have a crossbar or button lock?
On the Bestechman website it has a button lock.
https://www.bestechman.com/collections/goodboy-jr
Crossbar lock the previous version maybe? Or maybe the picture in the ad a prototype.