The knife forums are full of posts with people asking what knife people recommend. Of course everyone has there own opinion as well as drawers full of knives they had to have but don't carry anymore. I am no different except now my kids take my knives.

For the last three years or so I have been carrying the Al Mar SERE 2000 as my Utility Folder. Upon receiving the SERE the first thing I noticed was that more so than any other production folder I have handled, it had the feel of a custom knife. The fit and finish of the SERE is incredible.

I found the VG10 blade easy to sharpen as well as capable of holding an edge. Since this knife typically rides in my rear strong side pocket I have come to appreciate the top mounted pocket clip. You get tired of picking you folder up out of your car seat.

Even worse if you end up loosing it. This is also great those in the military who where trousers with covered pockets. This pocket clip allows the knife to sit flush unlike most other folders. The action could not be any smoother; many people have assumed it was an auto of assisted opener.

At 6 ounces and a total length of 8.5 inches with a 3.6-inch blade the SERE is not a small knife. Although I don't have one yet there is a mini SERE available. The full-size sere is not at all uncomfortable to carry and handles well.

The SERE has been able to handle every thing I have thrown at it from opening mail, cutting parachute cord to cutting pizza and seatbelts (I have only had to cut two in my career and both were done with the SERE.

If you are in need of a great high quality utility folder try the SERE. I doubt you will be disappointed.