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This Browning x50 is a lock knife, is spring assisted with a cutting edge in excess of 76mm so in the UK it is illegal on three counts but the fact that it isn't an ideal every day carry isn't my main reason for rejecting this as a pocket knife.
Unless this knife is kept in a secured belt sheath it's extremely dangerous to the user as the spring assisted opening is a bit too "hair trigger" meaning it's far too easy for it to flick open in your pocket or rucksack. If you're lucky you only cut your finger or damage some other kit, if you're unlucky and it springs open in your pocket you could open an artery in your groin or emasculate yourself.
That said, for a cheap mass produced knife it is reasonably good quality and takes a good edge however the tactical style webbing cutter isn't sharp enough to be of any practical use and you may feel the need to tighten up the torque screws as well as remove the horrible belt clip.
On the whole this knife is more styling than substance. 3/10
Unless this knife is kept in a secured belt sheath it's extremely dangerous to the user as the spring assisted opening is a bit too "hair trigger" meaning it's far too easy for it to flick open in your pocket or rucksack. If you're lucky you only cut your finger or damage some other kit, if you're unlucky and it springs open in your pocket you could open an artery in your groin or emasculate yourself.
That said, for a cheap mass produced knife it is reasonably good quality and takes a good edge however the tactical style webbing cutter isn't sharp enough to be of any practical use and you may feel the need to tighten up the torque screws as well as remove the horrible belt clip.
On the whole this knife is more styling than substance. 3/10