i have had almars around me most of my life. my father has some of the ultralight jobs from the 80's and i have always liked them...
well i got the sere 2000 about two years ago and i have been sold...SOLID is a word that gets close to describing the knife...OVER BUILT is another one...FANTASTIC...again...WICKED SHARP... just a few words
it holds a great edge and feels great in the hand
but i do have some complaints...
stiff opener...
the sharp edges on the liners towards the inside of the knife
the smallish thumb studs
but my god it makes up for those shortcomings every time i use it.
its been used at 37000 feet ( more times than can be counted)
gut squirrels
stabbed a ferral pig
whittled wood with my nephew
cut steaks for dinner
trimmed loose strings from my uniform
cut god knows how many flex cuffs off
removed shoestrings, belts, string necklaces, rope belts and id bracelets from countless individuals.
and it still looks new and is scary sharp.
i endorse the almar sere series of folding pocket knife. hell yes i do!