Good assisted EDC

I'm still really considering the damascus (which only has minor scratches), but i have to say, i'm very concerned about the non-stainless.

I think most modern Damascus blades are just cosmetic and may not have the corrosion protection for use around water - particularly saltwater. Make sure the blade as well as the other parts won’t rust, the knife can be broken down for cleaning, and the handle is secure when wet. I use a stainless steel, serrated steak knife preferably with plastic handle as the beater / bait / utility knife and reserve the nicer knife for less slimey stuff.
 
Thanks for all your advice and input. I made my decision....I just jumped on a s110v shallot for $66 shipped and I'm psyched! A little concerned that I won't be able to sharpen it myself, but still psyched!! :D
 
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After I read your post, I went to Wal-Mart and bought an OD-1. This is the neatest flipper mechanism I have ever seen. It is faster than many assisted openers, it may be faster than my BM Mini-Barrage, and that is a fast knife!

You're welcome. They are nice, aren't they. :)
 
hey man i definently recomend the sog twitch or the flash,i have both and they work great and are very easy to resharpen
 
I had a few minutes with the Buck. Great concept...especially in 154CM steel, but 1) I like a full handle 2) I found the Buck A/O to be a tad sluggish.

Also, I checked out the SOG twitch XL. Nice, solid knife...would be even nicer if the flipper didn't stick out so much in the open position & the blade had a little more belly on it. Heard good things about the SOG heat treat, but didn't hear great things about AUS-8 edge retention, in general. However, sog does make some good knives & if I ever needed a big, fat bowie, I'd probably get a SOG (mostly b/c I can't afford a Dozier :D)
 
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