John Briery from United States, LA Public Profile

The design is not very functional. The way the thumb stud is designed to advance the blade is very awkward. It is not friendly to one-hand operation. The knife is lightweight and doesn't fit well in my hand. This is not a true double-action automatic knife.

I was looking for and expecting more of an automatic knife, which is the only reason I gave four stars instead of 5. The knife seems well-made and opens well with one hand. I only wish it was a button-operated automatic.

I have always considered Scharade to be a quality company, but they really missed the mark with this one. I rated it one star for several reasons.
The placement of the thumb activator button on the rear portion of the knife, when closed, makes opening the knife safely very difficult. In order to use one hand, you basically have to grip the knife with two fingers, making a good positive grip impossible. You can use two hands, but that defeats the purpose of having a rescue knife.

The construction is very light. I have a mini, double-action OTF knife made by some off-brand that is heavier and feels better constructed.

If you just want to have a knife you can impress your friends with that is fast opening, this one will work for you however, if you want a working knife, one that you will be able to effectively use in the field, I would recommend something else.