NedFoss ELF Pocket Knife, 3.3" D2 Blade EDC Knife with G10 Handle, Flipper Open, Deep Carry Pocket Clip, Lightweight Slim Utility Folding Knives for Men Women

Good quality and sturdy knif

sturdy, nice blade

Excellent knife. Seams all line up, very sturdy. Fit and finish is on par or better than Benchmade. Seriously, I wound up ordering a second. That nice.

This ELF Ned Foss pro is a super nice knife. It's very light! It has a sturdy, tight, and long clip. You will forget it is on you! It's a PERFECT size if your hands are medium. The blade shape is perfect. Solid lockup. No safety lock, so be careful not to push the button which is not recessed at all. This is a knife for people who know how to use knives. Well worth the price at sixty $.

This is one awesomely handsome knife for the money. Damascus steel usually costs more. It is a beautiful blade, sharp, fits in the hand well and opens really smooth. Lock button is an absolute plus.

I'm starting to like nedfoss knives. This is my second one. Sturdy and nice looking.

This knife is very well-made, solid and true. The Damascus is gorgeous. Works smoothly, and is striking.

I was very curious about the action of this knife-- how could it open easily with one hand without spring assist? I do have a small collection of knives, and tend to collect those that have unusual actions. For whatever reason, I had never heard of ball bearing pivot knives before. My own experience is consistent with the most positive reviews here: It opens REALLY easily, as effortlessly as any spring-assist. The engineering is quite impressive. I spent over $30 on this, and feel like it was a fair price. Build quality is outstanding, no side-to-side play, nothing asymmetrical, no loose screws or uneven parts, blade is almost perfectly centered. I have also dropped this from above hip height onto a hardwood floor-- not a scratch, absolutely no damage.Hey, assisted knives can be too intimidating for some uses. This is a great choice for a family backyard BBQ, or some work functions, where you don't want a knife that opens with a loud snap that attracts a lot of attention and you don't want to give off a thug vibe. It may even be legal in some places where spring assisted knives are not, but check the (probably arcane and incomprehensible) laws for your town, city, state, country, and/or planet.The liner lock is solid enough that I suspect it would do quite well if it had to be used for defense-- I don't see this thing folding back on your fingers, though anything is possible, and I suppose the most reliable knife for SD would be one with a safety.It is almost elegant looking-- I almost wish it had a wood or bone or MOP handle, but whatever material the handle is made is probably just right, certainly scratch resistant and lightweight.One reviewer commented that it opened in their backpack-- I have not tested this, but I can believe it, because the spring holding the blade closed-- if there even is one-- is relatively soft. I would not keep this in a backpack or tackle box, and I'm not carrying it biking or skiing, but it feels totally safe in my pocket, has not opened even partially, not even once.Overall, great design, and a great choice for settings where you want a capable, one-handed EDC that won't frighten the children (too much.)