I like a case canoe for a pocket folder and a Benchmade Griptilian for a pocket clip folder. I will say that the Griptilian does not hold an edge as long as I would like it to.
What steel on the BM?
There may be variations in tempering among batches of steel, but for what it is worth I have 2 Benchmade Griptilians (one D2 and the other S30v steel).
I thought that the D2 was good -- until I got the one with the S30v steel! It holds an edge MUCH longer.
I would NOT want to sharpen the S30v blade with an Arkansas type stone though, it would take a long while. A DMT diamond stone works fine though.
I really like the locking mechanism of the Benchmade Griptilian knives -- nice and open and easy to clean.
By the way Steelhead, a number of years ago I had narrowed down a new knife buy to 1 of 2 models when you happened to post a picture of your everyday carry Benchmade Griptilian here.
Anyway, that was enough to tip the scales in favor of the Benchmade for me. Thanks -- I've been very happy!
John
