So I ended up getting him a Kershaw 3810 Dimension. I liked the button to release the blade and it had their speed safe tech. Well I got it in the other day and decided to try it out. Well the first opening with my thumb consisted of the blade stopping about half way open causing a nasty bite on my thumb. After tending to my wound, I found that the knife would only assist open to a 90 degree angle with the thumb stud or using the lever on the back strap. I cleaned it really good and re lubed the bearing and it actually assisted opened completely. However it was not smooth and took a little bit of effort. It was sharp as a razor.
I figured that if it bit me when I was trying to be careful, it would cut my son's thumb off. So I ordered a Benchmade mini-barrage for him. I fooled with one in a store last weekend but it was a little more than I wanted to spend. However the assisted opening was lightning fast and incredibly smooth. For me I am going to stick with my benchmade auto folders. I appreciate the assistance. I am not going to write Kershaw's off completely. I will not purchase one without being able to see it in person and open it with Kevlar gloves.
I figured that if it bit me when I was trying to be careful, it would cut my son's thumb off. So I ordered a Benchmade mini-barrage for him. I fooled with one in a store last weekend but it was a little more than I wanted to spend. However the assisted opening was lightning fast and incredibly smooth. For me I am going to stick with my benchmade auto folders. I appreciate the assistance. I am not going to write Kershaw's off completely. I will not purchase one without being able to see it in person and open it with Kevlar gloves.