cb51
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Cool... I'll probably get another. Thanks for the heads up!
For the OP... you might also check out the Opinel. A cheapie French-made knife that has an iconic design (they were actually featured at the NY Museum of Modern Art).
The No. 8 is the "most common" size. About $20 delivered. I believe most of the models come in either carbon steel or Inox (stainless). Personally, I'd go with the carbon steel. Not a "tactical" knife by any stretch, but they are extremely light, make excellent slicers, and are fun to bring on a picnic or whatnot.
http://www.amazon.com/Opinel-No8-Ca...TF8&coliid=I3HDTH7IGH52ZN&colid=1CL07PD0KL43J
I'll second the Opinel.
I've been using them since 1982, and I'm addicted to how darn sharp these things are, and how well they slice through a wide variety of materials. When the do go dull, they sharpen up in a few minutes. They seem a little bulky at first glance, but they are so light weight they don't get noticed while carrying. Plus they have a low politically correct profile, and are low on the radar. Not something to dismiss these days. The stainless ones us good Sandvik steel from Sweden.Add in the fact they cost little more than a beer at the corner bar, and it's icing on the cake.