“good knife for the price”

“I really like my knife. i have very many knives, and this one fills a niche. the craftsmanship is spot on and very durable. the outburst mechanism is very simple and easy to clean and keep in working order. those who say this knife is hard to open are either extremely weak, or dont take good care of their knife. i have a kershaw assisted opener, and it is a bit easier to open, however it has opened in my pocket by accident a few times, and sliced me once real good. the crkt knife never opens by accident. a drop of oil on the tip of the spring once every so often is more than enough to keep this knife in proper working order. however, the weight of this knife is why i did not give it 5 stars. my kershaw is much lighter (plastic handle) but this crkt is bomber with the metal handle. its heavy, so i would never take it backpacking....but for daily carry at work or around the house it fits the bill perfect. i really like the broad drop point blade. i have had and have used the knife almost daily for the past 2 years and dont understand the bad reviews. besides weight, i have nothing bad to say. i am also a lefty, and the assisted opening nub is on both sides of the blade, it helps me out. i had to switch the screw and nub on my kershaw, but it still is not seamless.”