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Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Overall Quality
Cons: Handle Feel
Good deal, Good Cutter
This is a great knife for the price. It is incredibly light, but feels sturdy. The frame lock is secure but won't kill your fingers disengaging. The action is amazing; there is really no need for the assisted version of this knife as hitting the index flipper will instantly open it 100% of the time. If you feel the detent is too strong you can put on a little oil. I think the amount of pressure required is basically perfect. It has a very thin profile and a nice deep carry pocket clip. The clip itself is quite small and stays out of your way. This is advertised as a drop point, but it is really more like a wharncliffe. I would not count on it to pierce things. If you're concerned with self-defense, I would not really recommend this knife as it can only slash and I think it would be difficult to hang onto despite the G10 grip; although the handle is comfortable, it's quite thin. Lastly I am not a steel connoisseur but I understand that it is an OK budget steel, so if you do intend to use it a lot, be ready to sharpen it.