I look the same time in the internet other reviews.For the Kabar the thruth is that i read only one review with blade play...but buck hunter has this problem. I think that the best choice is kabar dozier hunter. Is small to have it in your pocket, has good lock (awarded i think), open and close easy, sharp blade, lightweight and in very low price for its quaity. The Kabar put it in military & tactical knives...maybe for the design.