Strongest/Best assisted opening knife? How strong are they? Benchmade the strongest?

[kip]

I am looking to replace my Kershaw assisted opening Blur series knife.
http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=85&brand=kershaw

Are assisted opening knives weak and prone to failure? Whats the absolute strongest assisted opening knife out there? I was thinking Benchmade but was unsure. I want it for back pocket carry and would prefer it to be flat, half serrated, tanto, and super strong. The Kershaw works good but I want to upgrade from a linear lock.

What are the top assisted opening knives out there and who makes them?

 

[omegaman111]

i would go with a benchmade auto axis. but thats full auto but im wouldnt be surprised if they have assisted axis. i have a non auto/assist axis folder from them and its extremely tough.

 

[dobervol]

If you want to stay in the Kershaw family, check out the ZT 300 series: http://www.sonomacutlery.com/store/product.php?productid=16780&cat=357&page=1

I have the ranger green version of this knife, and love it. Built like the proverbial tank.

 

[John Barker]

I agree on the ZT's. They are pretty stout.
-John

 

[Ironwolf]

I can't remember the guy's name off hand (I'm so tired I can't remember my own),
but he does youtube destruction videos of factory knives.
The clip I watched included a couple ZT folders, and he mentioned that they were among the toughest he'd tested.