I was surprised when I got the knife that it didn't just swing open with a push of a the button. You still have to get a finger on the blade and swing it open part way, then the spring mechanism kicks in and snaps it open the rest of the way. I was hoping for a switchblade style pushbutton-opening knife. I am not a knife buff, so maybe that is plainly obvious to those in the know, but it wasn't to me.The knife is nice for the price. The blade feels solidly attached to the body and the blade lock is positive and solid. The lock release lever is also located in a good spot and operates very cleverly. Under normal use you only have to push the lever forward. When the knife is closed you push the lock release lever forward to unlock it from the closed position. (It does not automatically lock when closed which I like, so you're not required to push the release unless you lock the blade closed). When the blade opens, the release lever automagically slides to the back most positon and locks the blade open. To close the blade you push the release lever forward again which unlocks the blade from the open position. It's a little confusing at first, but it's very ergonomic and easy to use.
As for things that could be better, I'd have to say the knife is a little wide. I have very large hands so I don't mind the width, but it's a little bulky for my pocket. I also think the little knob attached to the blade works OK but I think they could have come up with something a little less sharp or better. I also wish it was 100% automatic opening.
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