Stedemon Shy V Integral Frame Lock Knife Black Ti (4" Satin)

I like this knife so much that after the first, I bought another one. I own many folding knives and use one every day for tasks like cutting up cartons. I love the blade shape and the CTS-204P steel, with plenty of belly, a clean flat grind, swedge and very sharp tip. This steel is Carpenter's version of Uddeholm-Bohler M390. The ultimately strong, monolithic titanium handle provides excellent grip and does not dig into the hand no matter how tough the job. The dual thumb studs provide a much stronger lockup than a stop bar in the frame would, but, IMO, don't work for opening the knife. But the flipping action is the most positive and reliable I have ever seen. A bystander could be forgiven for mistakenly thinking it is spring-powered. The sandblasted titanium clip provides semi-deep carry and is at perfect tension to grip securely without shredding pant pockets. Everything is executed perfectly:-- The blade is exactly centered with zero movement when open. Lock spring is slightly less than half of full travel.