ToneGrail
MSI, NRA, & SAF Member
got this in myrtle beach a few years ago.
Stilettos are cool and fun to play with, but I see very little practical use for one. I like a blade with a nice belly for utility cutting tasks. Also, I like having a pocket clip, which no stilettos have.
If I were to use an automatic, I'd go with a Benchmade Auto-Axis. It takes more deliberate movements to unlock the blade because you have to pull back on the Axis lock as opposed to pressing a button. So it's much less likely to close on your fingers.
However, I just don't see the advantage of autos over a good assisted like a Kershaw Whirlwind or Blur. They're not prone to opening up inside your pocket or closing on your fingers like many button lock autos. They don't need safeties because there is a bias to keep them closed. They're also lightning fast.
That being said, I'd still like to add a stiletto to my collection for the novelty factor.
).- George
