Looking for info on choosing knife for outdoor use and self-defense.
Am looking for fold-out knife that I can open/close easily, keep an edge longer, easy to sharpen/maintain, durable. That narrows things down, doesn't it!!
1. what are pros/cons between liner locks vs. axis lock by Benchmade.
2. What are pros/cons of different type of metals for blades?
3. What are pros/cons of different handle materials. Looking for something that doesn't get slippery when wet/damp.
4. pros/cons of straight grip design vs. contoured to fingers
5. Any overlooked suggestions? Things to look out for and avoid?
This is also a chance for manufacturers to tell me what their companies do differently vs. their competitors.
Am looking for fold-out knife that I can open/close easily, keep an edge longer, easy to sharpen/maintain, durable. That narrows things down, doesn't it!!
1. what are pros/cons between liner locks vs. axis lock by Benchmade.
2. What are pros/cons of different type of metals for blades?
3. What are pros/cons of different handle materials. Looking for something that doesn't get slippery when wet/damp.
4. pros/cons of straight grip design vs. contoured to fingers
5. Any overlooked suggestions? Things to look out for and avoid?
This is also a chance for manufacturers to tell me what their companies do differently vs. their competitors.
