My Benchmade Emerson-design "tanto" has no safety other than the fact that the button is recessed, and it automatically locks open quite securely. Excellent knife which I bought just because I got it at a good price and I liked it, but the fact is that I can get my Spyderco Endura out faster. I don't carry either now. If my right hand is available, I'd rather pull a gun for defensive purposes. YMMV. My need for a cutting device is probably never immediate. If I think that is changing, I'll go back to the Spyderco.
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