i think JIM has a higher budget than i have. He pay's retail price for many things! I don't.

I have had several cheap folder that felt solid when i bought them. After a few week use they generally start to show a lot of play. One of the failed during use and the space thingy in the knife broke off and sliced my hand open. I learned my leason and went for some quality stuff. They hold up much longer and might be actually cheaper in the long run.

The best affordable folding knife you can buy in holland is in mine opinion is the KA-BAR dozier. (noorloos-se has them)

Are you sure you want a 8 CM blade as EDC? looking at your age, you beter have a good excusesif you get stooped by the police.