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Okay, liners have different specs. As for the Diskin Fire here's a link http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/Disk ... iskin.aspx

Liner locks are a joke. IMHO! As for $500 vs. $600 there's really no difference.

You said something about the knife that you're selling. This forum has an expressed rule about sales. Have a nice day!

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Youe mention liner locks, a simple joke I hope! Your Diskin Fire at a price of $600 is also a joke for folks on a budget. While I appreciate input, I'm not too sure that a $600 knife is what the folks here want to drool over. Thanks, but no thanks.

I appreciate the info SRO1911. I'll check it out. It is forums like this that pass on information from those in the know to those that are seeking it.

Hoss

Chityworker wrote:The large Cold Steel Espada is in my opinion an excellent EDC for self defense purposes. Bought one and love after seeing in another thread.

I agree that the 5.5" cold steel knives are excellent for SD, and EDC. As I carried the cold steel voyager XL for years. My new supervisor had an issue with it. My employer has a strict "NO WEAPONS" policy. My new supervisor is an idiot that doesn't have a clue about Texas law. I think he's a "DEM" LOL! Instead of having to take the union route, yet again...I decided to go with a smaller blade, and settled on the SOG Trident. He doesn't know that it's "assisted opening". SHHHHHH! That makes it a "weapon".

IMO, there is not much difference between the speed of an auto and an assisted opening. They both deploy very quickly, but the self assisted knives I have seen, also spring "IN" while closing...making the "accidental" deployment in your pocket much less likely, along with the fact that you must physically start the blade moving. Auto, well, a press of the button and it deploys in your pocket. Personally I would rather carry an assisted opening for pocket carry. I used to carry a Cold Steel Voyager at the Texas 5.5" limit for my EDC. A big heavy knife (non auto or assisted). I have recently switched to a "3.75" SOG Trident assisted opening. It is very light, carrys deep in your pocket, and is made of the same AUS8 steel. It has served every purpose that the voyager did, and then some. The smaller blade is much more funtional for every day use. That big blade was a bit cumbersome in some situatuations at work. I'm a field technician for a local phone company BTW. I use my EDC constantly. I have learned to prefer the 3.75" blade. Still, it has quick deployment, and is functional as a SD blade. Again, IMO.

Hoss