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Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Weight
Cons: Pocket Clip, Sheath
I disagree with the other review- it is a great carry
I have a lot of folders- some auto, some assist- some are desk knives, too pretty to use (carbon fiber handle, mirrored black blade, for example). Others are great utility knives- not super pretty, but fantastic in the field. This knife is super light, and is a great field knife for certain things- cutting rope, opening boxes, etc- but it also has the saw part that works well on electrical ties and box bands that the blade (ANY blade) doesn't work as well on. Contrary to the other review, mine does not bend "easily"- sure, it will flex more than a solid and more expensive knife, but I know that, and I use it for certain things, as said above. I have a tiny swiss army knife too, it has a lovely pair of little scissors, a nice little phillips head tool, a nice flat-head "blade" that is good for prying batteries out, and a built in pen that I use a LOT. But I wouldn't use it for anything remotely heavy duty, obviously. As a daily carry- the Baladeo is so light you don't know it is in your pocket, and you don't have to worry about it opening up by itself. When I know I'm going to be doing various different things, I choose a different carry- but I always have that tiny swiss army knife, too. So, for the money, if you want a feather light knife that locks open, and is lovely to look at, and is useful for lightweight chores, this is a great choice.
