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Here's one a little cheaper......unless I got the last one.

https://www.ebay.com/p/Boker-Plus-K...olo-Handle-Brad-Zinker-Design/2256060586

I carry a Benchmade CLA automatic..........it’s neat

I'm very satisfied with the inexpensive Kershaw folding knives I've bought in the last few years.
The Chinese steels e.g 8Cr13MoV and the like easily take a very keen edge, are tough and resist corrosion well.

You can still buy a 750. It's just going to cost you.


A bunch!

BM 750

ZT 0562Carbon Slicer with CTS 204p.

I look over all the great knives here on the Fire, but I needed some thing different, Michigan has finally allowed us to carry a automatic knife (switchblade)
And with my old wore out hands opening a folder is not easy.

I wanted an everyday knife, not a weapon, so with some web browsing I found this knife.



Closed or open it looks like an everyday pocket knife.



The thing that sets it apart from most auto knives is there is no apparent button.

A little side ways pressure on the checkered piece
And it opens with a snap.



The same move unlocks it to fold it up.
I have carried a Sod Buster Jr. for years and this knife is just a little longer and a little pointier.


This is a very well made knife, solid frame and no wobble or looseness in the blade.

This is a Protech Magic knife
http://www.protechknives.com/knives/switchblades/magic-br-1.asp

I found them at several of the online knife sites, I bought mine from BladeHQ
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Protech-Magic-Whiskers-Automatic--29715

I ordered on a Sunday and it was here on the next Friday, it came in a plain brown box with no indication of what was inside or that it came from a knife shop, a nice touch.

Pro-Tech Knives
Proudly Made in the USA

I like this part too!

That's a damn cool knife. Not sure if it is legal here or not.

That pro-tech looks pretty slick.

I gotta say, Kershaw must be the best deal for the money. I had one I really liked even though it was a bit thick and bulky in my pocket for a large folder. Sadly, the clip broke and a replacement is not available.

Kershaw Leek

Here is an interesting brand of knife. They look great, and Japanese steel should be excellent along with the craftsmanship and the price is right, but there is no clip on most of their knives. I've really gotten to liking clips.

Moki Knives

Got a couple.^^^^^ very nice for EDC

I have three Kershaw liner locks and IMO they are a great value, generally costing in the $20-$30 range depending on what you get and where you buy them. I've tried to like thumb openers but I must be all thumbs because I about slice myself trying to open them. These finger assist Kershaws are great, just use your index finger to get the blade started opening and then swing the blade fully open and locked with a wrist flip.

The Sweet is a true assisted opening knife, get it partially open and a spring does the rest, as close to a switchblade as you can get.

I carry this 1760 Skyline more than anything, it has a good 3.1" drop point blade and is made in USA. It holds an edge well even after cutting up cardboard boxes and is easy to strop back to a good edge quickly. While I wouldn't specifically carry it to a knife fight I'd not feel unarmed if I had to rely on it either.



Another good Kershaw which is a little lighter and more slender is their Model 3410 Chill also with a 3.1" blade. It has the Chinese steel but it holds an edge well. I carry this clipped inside the the waist line of a pair of dress slacks at work where it's unobtrusive but still takes care of whatever needs cutting.

I guess you have to know what you like (or don't like).

I don't like flippers and I don't like liner locks. If you don't want to spend much money, The Bucklite line is great!!! I was really surprised how their 420HC steel sharpened up and held an edge --- Better than my Benchmade Grippy in D2. My large BuckLite (lockback, thumbstud, pocket clip) was around $25.00. I carry it around the farm and enjoy it a lot.

If you don't mind spending more money, I'd still take a gander at the Benchmade BugOut. I really like mine for EDC when I'm on the road.

Larry, I'm with you on flippers, but I have gotten to where I like liner locks. Just took some getting used to. Some lock-back knives can be very awkward depending on where the locking mechanism is and how much force it requires.

I prefer wood over plastic handles, but I make exceptions from time to time.

The perfect knife may not exist, but that's what keeps me looking and makes it interesting.

Spyderco Paramilitary 2. Hard to go wrong there.

If you're having issues with blades closing on liner locks, you either have a crappy example or are doing something seriously wrong with your knife.

I never had that problem. Just took time to get used to thumbing for it on the other side of the knife, like switching from single to double trigger firearms. Also can be a bit problematic when wearing gloves. But never had issues with it closing prematurely.

I'm not much of a fan of the Benchmade Axis system. But I haven't used one a whole bunch either.

I have one of these with the custom carbon fiber scales. absolutely fantastic EDC knife. Rides so nicely in a pocket it's easy to forget it's there...yet it's just enough knife to handle normal chores. I have no doubt you could skin a deer with it, though there are better tools for the job.

My favorite by a long shot!