Locking mechanism isn't listed but it's one of the first things I look at. I've had several quality made knives with good functioning liner locks, but in general I won't buy a knife with a liner lock style locking mechanism anymore. I just don't like the requirements for opening/closing the knife and on a cheaply made knife it fails more often than not. I prefer axis lock, triad lock, or lock backs.
That said, type of steel, blade length, and size of knife are probably my primary cares. Shape of blade is also high on the list, but a 4th option can't be chosen it seems. Everything else varies between my knives; handle material, color, brands, all vary.
That said, type of steel, blade length, and size of knife are probably my primary cares. Shape of blade is also high on the list, but a 4th option can't be chosen it seems. Everything else varies between my knives; handle material, color, brands, all vary.