On the subject of good folding knives why not try the good ole' South African Okapi knife.
http://www.worldknives.com/manufacturers/okapi-5.html?PHPSESSID=6245954f92e27e70aea82b3d491654c5THey look nice, plus they are quite effective. i.e.cutting wood.
Used them regularly before I lost it. looking for it now actually.