Hello Valkman, thanks for your response. I consider that model a great candidate, but at least from my knowledge and experience, I prefer the AO design. Unfortunately you can't rent them. I've looked at some youtube videos and they mentioned that the flick needs to work itself in a bit. Also the price seems a bit expensive, although it may be worth it. I like the knowledge that the knife will open without any special techniques or practice. The Gerber fast system looks good, but I don't think I like the quality or blade size. How hard is it to learn the flick?I just got a Griptilian yesterday, you probably saw my thread "Griptilian Goodness". The AXIS lock was a bit stiff at first but now the knife flys open and closed by just pulling back on the lock and flicking it open - same to close it. Very easy to use, and overall a great knife.
How hard is it to learn the flick?
Howdy Pilot,Consider a Spyderco Manix II, Benchmade Griptilian or 940 Osborne, and maybe look at others in the Kershaw/Zero Tolerance line.
I don't know how much you want to spend but the ZT 0550/0551 (Titanium framelock) is a very tough, nice folder that is easy to carry. I have an 0551, and it has been my EDC for a while now, knocking out my Benchmades.