Surefire Alpha or Rockstead Mantis

[whitey529]

Hey everyone,
Recently I've been debating purchasing the Alpha or the Mantis. I know alot about both these knives but the biggest difference to me is price. One is 250 while one is 450. Which do you prefer and why?

 

[Hair]

I don't think there are many people on here who have handled one, let alone both. But doesn't the Rockstead have better blade steel?

I feel the designs are very MT-ish, almost to the point of being copies, but if you can afford either, I would suggest the one with the better steel.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

What do you plan on using them for? I have an Alpha and it is a fine knife, but ... a little scary. It's not designed for utility.

 

[E__WOK]

The SF Alpha is no longer in production.