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I misplaced mine for a few days and learned that I would trade all my other folders for a replacement BM 940. I played with the others and wondered why I ever bought them.

I can't find my EDC for two days now. Here is my little collection of tactical folders:
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See if you can guess which one is, er, was my...

There are ways to get around every little arbitrary rule.

It's cool Mark. There isn't much I know but I am happy to share the little I can.
Number 11 is called an ulu and 12 is (in Italian) a mezza luna (which means half moon). I have a collection of...

Actually this is a sheepsfoot blade. Here are a number of blade profiles:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/Knife_styles.svg/160px-Knife_styles.svg.pngNumber 9 is a sheepsfoot...

It looks like I will be switching from my Benchmade 940 to this great old Kabar rigging knife.
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I will explain under separate cover.

I recently learned that Boker makes a wide selection of knives, including some very nice switchblades:
Boker Switchblades Automatic Knives

Why don't they still manufacture straight razors?

While it's true that everyday I carry my Benchmade 940, if I go out at night, I may have one of these with me too:
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On the bottom is...

I carry a Benchmade Osborne model 940bk:
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The Hissatsu is very heavy. Too heavy for me to carry but it is fun to play with. That blade comes out furiously and the lock up is extremely authoritative. It is more weapon than tool.

As far as I know, assisted openers are the same as standard folders. Personally I think the AO's are very close to autos. Take for example the big black folding Hissatsu in my picture. That blade...

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In the unlikely event you can't see for yourself, the Benchmade is my EDC.