Lots of metal in the framework makes them super strong and sturdy and super sharp blades make easy work of whatever job you need to do.

Lots of metal in the framework makes them super strong and sturdy and super sharp blades make easy work of whatever job you need to do.  Read Less

I like the quality of the construction, the ergonomics and the usability of both items.

I like the quality of the construction, the ergonomics and the usability of both items.  Read Less

The knife locks in the open or closed position, with a red button on the side to unlock and open the knife.

The knife locks in the open or closed position, with a red button on the side to unlock and open the knife.  Read Less

— last, and probably least, i never use a lanyard so the lanyard hole is, for me, a wasted effort.

— last, and probably least, i never use a lanyard so the lanyard hole is, for me, a wasted effort.  Read Less

This is a decent value for what you get and i'm sure i'm going to use them a lot - my rating is between 4 and 5 stars rounded to 4.

This is a decent value for what you get and i'm sure i'm going to use them a lot - my rating is between 4 and 5 stars rounded to 4.  Read Less

I have had cheaper versions of both and i would absolutely pay more again for these.

I have had cheaper versions of both and i would absolutely pay more again for these.  Read Less

Finally, a confession: i compare all folding utility knives to my milwaukee fastback utility knife—which is admittedly my favorite.

Finally, a confession: i compare all folding utility knives to my milwaukee fastback utility knife—which is admittedly my favorite.  Read Less