For a good quality knife I really like the wood handled Benchmade, like the 690. Very well balanced and the fit/finish is excellent.
I also like Cold Steel, not because of their quality, but because of their price/value. If one walks away it is easy to replace. I have had two of those stolen [truck broken into and one from a desk]. But under $60 replaced each. They sharpen up nicely.
The new S&W assisted open knives are nice, hold an edge but are NOT lightweights. Too bulky for anything but jeans or thick work pants [not so good with business suit pants].
The Benchmade 690s, however do stand out.
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