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   From: ftrust@iinet.net.au   
      
   "RichD"  wrote in message   
   news:8c99b72b-fc6d-4431-b482-1f0230810557@t8g2000prh.googlegroups.com...   
   > There are plenty of blokes walking around   
   > with a (presumably legal) folder in their   
   > pocket.  With the idea that it's a last resort   
   > self defense weapon.   
   >   
   > But there also seems to be a popular   
   > opinion that no folder is strong enough for   
   > an extremis situation.   Is failure, while   
   > cutting/stabbing flesh, a serious possibility?   
   > What is the failure mode?   
   >   
   > If you did carry one, which brand/model do   
   > you gurus recommend?  Checking these   
   > boards, it seems Spyderco is the preferred brand.   
   > Is it really more solid?  Tested?  (how?)   
      
   Benchmade 690.  Not cheap but bloody nice.   
      
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