Contender Aileron Advanced Ball Bearing Pocket Knife - 8Cr14MoV Steel Blade, Computer Grind Finish, Nylon Fiberglass Handle Scales, Pocket Clip

This thing is so fast opening up, because of the ball bearings,that it's almost scary... Has a nice weight to it and so far,the steel seems excellent.

I have made this my edc knife, less expensive than my Kershaw but holds edge satisfactory. I really like the ez opening.

Let me start by saying it comes out of the box as one of if not the sharpest knife I have ever bought. Super light and the ball bearing action is amazingly smooth. Doesn't have a thumb stud or flipper. With a little practice I was opening it as fast as a spring assisted. Wish the pocket clip was a little longer

Contender is now becoming my favorite brand. This light weight smooth operator has a firm solid grip, and I nice wide blade cut-out that makes a great thumb catch or wit the flick of da wrist it opens so smooth it's addicting lol. I jus got a 2nd 1 for my son to show him the benefits of a well engineered knife.

Received mine today, 4.17.2020. Is as advertised. Lightweight, new condition. At first I thought I received a different knife until I opened it and there it is!! The blade is larger than it looks when closed. I tested it and extremely sharp out of the box. I am thrilled and will surely find good uses for it soon; just have to wait for the knife presently using to fault. I recommend: price is good, quality is good, sharpness is excellent and will probably purchase more as soon as I know of my friends who will appreciate one.

Doesn't have an easy thumb stud open, but with a good flick of the wrist it literally rolls open. It's almost eerie, in a good way. I only wish it wasn't made in China.

Up front: I'm no expert, just a guy who loves knives, especially when they function really really good. I loved the Contender Axion, so much so that I bought a 2nd one--the Contender ball bearing opening function was SO good, and the total package was great. I loved it. So...I bought the Aileron, expecting the same sort of experience.....and the opening mechanics just disappointed me so much. Perhaps someone with more nimble, double-jointed thumbs can engage the odd mechanics to flip it open, but it's beyond my abilities. To me, it takes two hands to open, much like an old-style pocket knife. I just expected so much more from the brand, especially at this price point.