Best folding knives available to the general public.
597841
I have been a fan of Spyderco knives for many years now. They were first recommended to me by my martial arts instructor as the endura is an exceptional fighting knife with it's slight forward curve and very secure comfortable handle. The action is smooth and the fact that this knife was made to be serviceable means that when it does get stiff (it takes some years) you can open it up clean it out re-grease everything and it's good as new. Really the quality is amazing and the first knife I would recommend to anyone.
2335013
This is a great folding pocket knife.  The blade holds its edge well and is very comfortable to use once you get past it's good looks and tendency to not put it to tough jobs.  The metal handle tends to tarnish, but cleans easily.  High recommended and with it comes that great Buck tradition of craftsmanship.
3188582
I bought this knife to replace my trusty old Cold Steel Scimitar after almost losing that knife too many times.  While the ergonomics are different, this knife is on par with the Scimitar and swiftly becoming my favorite folding knife.
4353384
Top quality folding blade knife.  Sharpened it a bit when it first arrived, but not an absolute necessity and in fact a very decent blade.  Total length around 7".
3168483
very nice knives at a reasonable price. used in commercial kitchens. they keep an edge pretty well and easily rehone. I like the glass knife holder but it is too small. they need one that holds more knives
2773529
Excellent set of knives. The best I have come across in a long time.
2300120
I bought two of these little knives because I couldn't resist the price.  I am not disappointed.  In fact, these knives have become my preferred knives for almost everything.

Ceramic Knives are an up and coming thing, but they have advantages and disadvantages.  I also bought some Tachi Ceramic Knives and I compared all of these very closely to the Kyocera Ceramic Knives, and I find them to be fairly similar, though the Tachi knives are somewhat sharper than the cheaper Stafford Worldwide knives.

Advantages:

1. They retain their sharpness for many years, far longer than any steel knife.

2. They are quite inert and do not rust or react to food and chemicals.

3. The blade, at least, can withstand very high temperatures, up to 1,400 Degrees F., and it doesn't hurt the blade.  Whether the handle can withstand these temperatures is another matter.

4. The blades are lighter weight than steel.

5. Because of their lack of reactivity, these knives clean up fast and easily.

Disadvantages:

1. Though the blades are sharp and retain their sharpness, I cannot say they are sharper than steel blades.  Certainly razor blades are sharper, as are surgical scalpels.  A good, sharp carbon steel blade would also be sharper, so don't get confused or expect too much.  The advantage is not that they are super sharp, but that they are quite sharp and they RETAIN their sharpness.

2. The blades are not STRONG.  They are made out of Zirconium, the same thing that is in Cubic Zirconium, and Cubic Zirconium is a very hard substance, second only to Diamonds.  But they lack the crystalline structure of the Cubic Zirconium.  On a molecular level they are instead, an amorphous ceramic, almost like glass, and though they don't dull easily, they will break VERY easily if put under any kind of twisting motion, side to side motion, or similar bending stress, or if they are struck against a hard object such as stone or bone.  They also might break if dropped on a tile or cement floor.

I strongly recommend you ONLY use it to cut on plastic or wooden surfaces.  Vegetables and boneless meat are the premier uses for these knives.  Buy yourself a nice counter top butcher block knife holder to keep these knives in, and always hand wash the knives and put them back into the block.  Don't leave them in the sink where they might get broken by heavy kettles or plates being placed on them.

Having said all of the above, if you want a sharp knife that will stay sharp and last for many years with proper care, then this certainly is something with which you could be happy.  These ceramic knives are now the sharpest knives in my drawer, including sharper than several (older) sets of Cutco knives.  I rate it four stars ONLY because of the general lack of toughness that ALL ceramic knives have, NOT because of any inherent defect in this product.
4342480
excellent knifes. I bought these a few months ago and they still work good. The packaging was perfect every single knife has its own cover which I kept it they were useful when I moved.
1267610
J A Henckels has been around for a while and --I'm told-- they are known for their quality. The knives are light and balanced, and they are sharp enough to do the job with only a little help from you.
338918
Think of the older large folding Buck knives. Add extra quality & design. This is a beautiful, large folding knife. When opened, it's similar to a good sized fixed blade knife. It has the standard liner lock, with an added safety switch where your thumb rests. When the knife is opened, your thumb naturally slides the little switch forward. This moves a small metal piece under the liner lock, thereby preventing the liner lock from disengaging the blade. Basically, it's a double lock to keep the blade from accidentally folding on your hands. It's unobtrusive, and gives me a little piece of mind.
The blade came very sharp, I was able to shave hairs from my arm with the factory edge.
And while this is definitely a large folder, it is surprisingly lightweight, and I find it fits in my front jeans pocket, or back pocket rather comfortably. The real hard wood grip looks great, and provides an excellent grip. I have large hands, and when holding this knife opened,  the handle still protrudes out a bit. Very comfortable to carry, hold, and a very functional and nice looking blade.
2656751
This is the first folding knife I have owned not counting pocket knives. Wow, how did I ever live without them? I am completely satisfied with my Kershaw 1555TI Cryo. Here is why:

It is very sharp.
It unfolds easily but securely.
It locks tightly but is easy to unlock.
Just the right size, not too long or short.
It folds up easily and locks securely.
The clip fits easy over my pants pocket and keeps the knife securely in place but easy to retrieve.
The finish is silky smooth and feels great in your hand but is not slippery.
It fits well in my large hands but is not a large handle.
It is well balanced.
Did I mention that it is very sharp even two months of regular use?
631680
I have three of the Shogun series. There is no point in spending more thinking you're getting something better. These knives are in the sweet spot of value, performance and workmanship.
4773312
Be careful with these excellent knives.  The blades are sharp, as they well should be.  The knives are well balanced, feel good in your hand.  They have a nice handle that your hand wraps around very securely.

They reflect a well made and excellent manufacturing process.  They throw very well and I had no trouble after a few quick test throws to get them where I wanted.

The sheath they come with hold them securely and tightly.  Might have to gently ease them in, but you want that so they don't wiggle out.

Of course, they can be used for any purpose you would use a knife for.  Very versatile and excellent set for any purpose.
4122096
These are the best knives around. Hold an edge for months, Handle fits comfortably in my hand.
Have one that I bought probably 10 years ago and it is still in great shape. So happy to have two more
and they are the same high quality as the old one.
2420829
These are the best knives I have ever owned. They are sharp, light weight, and fit nicely in the palm of your hand. I also have Henkle Knives and they are good but need sharpening every time I use them. The Miracle Blade III Perfection knives stay sharp and are much less expensive. Everyone should own a set of these knives. Get them at the best price on Amazon.com. Glad I purchased them.
1913210
Superb knives.  I own a busy, high-volume restaurant and these are the only knives I use now.  Over the years I've used several big name knives such as Chicago Cutlery, Wusthof, Calphalon, etc.  These outperform and are better made knives than a lot of the knives in the 100-150 range.  The knives have edges which stay sharp for a long time and the handles are well made.  I've ditched my old knives and use the 8" forged knives and Santouku almost exclusively for my business.  Great Value.  The only knife I can think of that can outperform these are 300 hand-made Japanese high-carbon forged blades.  But for  30-40, these are the best knives I used in the 0-150 dollar range.
4336488
Benchmade is my favorite knife manufacturer. No exception here. Amazing knife. General use, envelops, packages, a hand full of zip ties, and a few lids off cardboard boxes.

Had since thanksgiving. Factory edge still sharp