blade shape the Demko thumb stud is the fastest opening blade when pulled back and snagging on the pocket... you won't loose your grip.
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d2 Carpenter these days... I have carried the old 01 steel blades for a couple years... very handy keeps and edge... I know nuthing of steel types , only what works and doesn't for me...

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AK47 for almost a year and been quite happy with it. The pocket open does not work very reliably for me, but a quick flip of the wrist usually cures that. The blade holds an excellent edge and has not chipped or broken despite the abuse I put it through daily. A fair amount of the finish is off the blade and pocket clip now, but that has very little effect on it's ability to work. Learned to really appreciate this size pocket knife from using a Gerber Gator, but wanted something with a pocket clip and handles that slid in and out of the pocket easier.

Discovered that with its handle shape I can clip it on the inside the top of my pants. With my shirt not tucked in tight it is pretty much invisible.