Contender Avion Advanced Ball Bearing Pocket Knife - 8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel Blade, G10 Handle Scales, Ball Bearing Opening - 4 1/2” Closed

This is a very nice knife for the price. I am really impressed. I currently use a Kershaw assisted open knife as my EDC, quite a bit more expensive than this one. But I 've been carrying this one quite a bit since I got it, and starting to really like the slim footprint,sharpness, and ability to deploy quickly- I can deploy virtually as quick as the spring assist Kershaw with practice. I have not had any issues with opening in my jeans pocket as another reviewer stated. Not sure if would be an issue with shorts or other pants.

I bought two (2) Contender Avion Advanced Ball Bearing Pocket Knives in April 2021. This is a fantastic knife: well made, very aesthetic, and sharp as a razor. But there ware some problems I have experienced: (1) the thumb stud does not protrude far above the scales so it takes two hands to open the knife, and (2) the thumb stud is on the opposite end of the knife from the pocket clip which is the opposite of the other folders I have and makes it nearly impossible to quickly open the knife in a stressful tactical situation. I carry the knife in y right cargo pocket since I am right handed and the dangerous part of this knife is that in the past two weeks I have experienced the knife opened while in my pocket. The first time when I pulled out the knife to cut open a bag, the blade was fully extended and locked. The second time (today) I was in a store and when I put my leather checkbook case back into my cargo pocket, I felt a sharp stab in my leg (nothing major) and when I pulled out the knife, it had partially opened in my pocket. Neither of these times did I open the knife but somehow it was opened while still in my pocket which could have resulted in a serious cut. I will continue to ue these knives but NOT stored in a pocket.

Very well built for the cost. Came sharp, very smooth opening, hardly takes any flip at all to fully open and lock. I got this as a 10$ sale item and thought why not for that price. I am very glad I did.

Like Jeff, I got this for KOTM. Absolutely love its size and the blade.

I recently got this beauty for the Knife Of The Month Club. Very nice and the quality is excellent. It opens perfectly with the flipper or thumb stud. This blade came extremely sharp and almost split my thumb checking it. It would be a great EDC but, I've decided that it's going to live in my left vest pocket. Thank You BudK...