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Personally, I really like Benchmade knives. They are American made (Oregun). They are very good quality knives with great customer service. I have several, and have been acquiring them over the past 15-20 years. You can probably find them to look at/touch at several places near you, but to get the best deal, you'll probably want to order over the 'Net. I like the Benchmade Axis lock for ease of use (one hand) and security (won't close on your fingers). Liner or frame locks also offer ease of use and are pretty secure (but not as secure as the Axis).