you might look at the new cold steel pocket bushman. getting lots of good reviews.

This "lock" looks like it cannot fail - http://www.coldsteel.com/blackrockhunter.html

I suspect frame locks are probably a leading contender for strongest folder.

That said, strength is good, but pursuit of strength is a good way to lose perspective.

I love my titanium frame lock Chris Reeve Sebenza. But after a while, I realized that while the frame lock is an elegant design, very strong and simple, it is really difficult to operate with one hand, esp. off-handed.

It seems in a survival situation, you should be able to use your knife one handed, and likely off-handed in case of an injury.

So, my Sebbie is now a backup and my Ritter RSK is now my primary EDC knife.

Good one-handed usability, ambi-use, and very strong.

-john


Edit: For prying you'd probably want a flat ground. The popular hollow grind is going to cut better, but more likely to break.

Well, the 'lock' may not, but the screws sure could.

-john

Didn't mean to imply otherwise. Just "cannot fail" is perhaps a bit optimistic.

-john

Yes, I am aware of that. No substitute for fixedblade.

Pocket Bushman seems to be interesting knife but the edges of the handle look too sharp. I can imagine it´s very uncomfortable to do something with it for a long time.

Great, if you eventually decide to get it, I will be looking forward to read your experience.

IIRC the Pocket Bushman uses Krupp 4116 steel. I have a Canadian Belt Knife with the same stuff. It's rubbish steel IMO. I use it as a kitchen knife. Otherwise, buy something else.

My 2-cents' worth.

Back when I carried it daily, my old Buck Folding Hunter (aka 110) took a lot of abuse, and is still as tight as it was brand new...