SPD Invictus Bali-Ti

The spring latch snaps shut with a satisfying click every time, and the M390 blade has held its edge through a week of heavy box cutting and whittling. Those titanium handles feel rock solid in the hand, though they do make it a bit hefty for pocket carry.

The spring latch on this Bali-Ti snaps shut with a satisfying click, and the M390 blade has held its edge through weeks of daily opening. The bushing pivot is so smooth it flicks open one-handed without any wrist effort, which honestly surprised me for the price.

The titanium handles feel reassuringly solid in hand, and the bronze bushing pivot makes the action buttery smooth right out of the box. The jimping gives just enough grip without being aggressive, and the M390 blade holds a working edge through a week of daily cutting tasks.