I've had 2 benchmades issued to me. Liked them, but don't really have anything to compare them to. Both were the spring assisted/push button style. Lost the first one, and the tip on the second one broke while I was trying to pry open a toolbox in Afghanistan. Both were half serated and that came in handy a couple times. This was like the last one I had: http://www.stu711.com/images/bm-9100sbk.jpg . And benchmades have a lifetime warranty. as long as it's not misused. And blade replacements are only about $30.