I might part ways with some of you guys on this one.
A fine traditional folder with stag just makes me feel great. Great Eastern's Ben Hogan model is my current favorite. Just a beautiful knife. An Al Mar Eagle is a decent compromise between modern and traditional.
Other times, Spyderco and benchmade fill the bill. One hand opening knives are so very convenient. Still, I've lost too many folders to spend very much money on one. $150 is the most I'll drop on a folder. It's not that I'm careless, but when bouncing around outdoors hunting, fishing and the like these things happen.