Thanks for the info all.
I like the Yojimbo 2, manix 2, battlestation, and a few others(dozens). Any info on A&D, they always treat people with respect and wouldn't mind given them my business and they do have the Manix2 in stock. They look like high quality and if they are knockoffs they are incredible but I have never actually held a Spyderco to compare.
Edgeworks in downtown Frederick sells them. I like A&D, just a long ride for me. I buy most of mine online from Cutlery Shoppe, http://www.cutleryshoppe.com/.
Nice ones to start with are Para Military 2, Native 5, Native, Endura, Delica, and Dragonfly. I prefer leaf blades with the forward finger notch.
You can also call a friend of mine, Bob Appleby, who owns the Classic Edge in Midlothian, VA. In addition to being the owner Bob is a lifelong knife collector and knows pretty much everything there is to know about knives. I don't know if they are open today but he is usually there. (804) 794-4256
Great news! I'm in RVA all the time and will make it a point to stop in on my next trip
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Anything in particular? I'd personally order from knifecenter.com or amazon once you make a decision.