I agree totally. As an illustration of why I prefer the linerlock to a framelock I'll give the example of the Lone Wolf T2 (2nd from left) vs. the Spartan SHF (far left). They are iterations of the same/very similar Harsey design, and they are both excellent knives. However, I carry the T2 a lot more than the SHF. The SHF is a tank, and it feels every bit as solid as a fixed blade in use, but it is also heavy with those thick titanium slabs. The T2 in comparison is not nearly as strongly built and solid, but it feels lighter, warmer, and more ergonomic in the hand.
I like the SHF, but it is just so much knife that I really only carry it in the field. It is overkill for my daily carry needs. The T2 is nice all the time (I also appreciate the full flat grind). I really don't need a tank most of the time. That said, if the T2 was constructed like the Fantoni HB02 (on the far right) with a sturdy titanium liner then I think it would meet my tank needs just as well as my EDC needs.
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