I love my SOG Flash 2, with an AUS-8 blade. Its a tip-up carry, meaning the pivot point is on the bottom end. The pocket clip extends about 1/4 inch from the end of the handle, so when its in your pocket, all that can be seen is the clip (the handle is below the edge of the pocket), and its reversible so you can change it depending on what hand you use. It's an assisted opening with a thumbstud so it works with both hands. The blade is 3.5 inches, and is good to work with in my opinion. They come in satin finish and with black TiNi coatings, and with drop point or tanto, both either partially serrated or straight. Personally, I glue the safety open off because there is nothing worse than pulling out your knife and having to flip the safety off before opening the blade. I've had two over these last few years, and I wouldn't want to carry anything else! You can get one like mine from SOG for like 85 bucks but I found mine for like 65 online. Great knife!