Long time haven't been here...let me take a quick break from
work....
Anyone getting a fixed blade, I recommend a Falkniven F1. I
personally have this 3.5" blade and it's a damn sweet tool to have
when you are out field or camping.
With 3.5" blade, you cannot chop effectively, but you can baton.
Watch Man versus Wild every Tues on Discovery Channel and you can
see Mr. Bear Gryils batoning for firewood. He also carry a 3.5" -
5" blade. Nice, handle and not too obtrusive.
The price is around $170 (US) but Shears Technology is selling
it for over $250. Do check shipping charges and policies.
Apparantly our dear custom (or was it Sing Post) has recently
amended thier policies on 'weapon'!!!!! Toopid!
Another nice to have knife is the Ontario Rat-3 or Gerber's
LMF II. Have to order but it's a great knife. Youtube/Google it
:)
As for folders, I strongly recommend Victorinox's SAK (Swiss
Army Knife) - RescueTool! It's great to have it in your car or
office. It has glass breaker for emergency extradiction should you
or some victims are trapped in a vehicle.
You can also use it to smash other's wind screen for their cash
card! KIDDING :$
If you need a plier, Gerber is the answer. Unfortunately, i
personally dislike leatherman.