I probably can't say this enough, I absolutely love Pro-Tech knives. Their auto knives are, for me, some of the very best in the industry. If you want a side open automatic, look to Pro-Tech. The new line of Brend 3 knives auto knives are fantastic for a couple of reasons. First, these are the perfect size EDC (every day carry) knives. The Brend 1 is great if you need or want a big knife. The Brend 2 is fantastic if you want a very small knife. But the Brend 3 is, for me, the best of the series. Like the other Brend auto knives, the Brend 3 opens extremely fast with a touch of the button. This particular model comes with a great T6-6061 anodized aluminum handle with G-10 inlays. What does this mean to you? It means you have a very strong knife that is light to carry. Weighing in at under 4 oz is light for this size knife. It has a tip up carry clip. The blade shape is a classic. I really like the cutting edge line. The blade on this knife stays sharp. For me, this is a classic must have auto knife for the collection. The Brend 3 rates a 9.5 out of 10 on my scale of excellence.