Sleek folding knives fit in a pocket and are ready on the spur of the slice-of-life moment.
BENCHMADE SWITCHBACK Large blade is made of S30V, a new, super-hard stainless steel. Rear blade is 440C steel, second to S30V in edge retention. Anodized aluminum handle in blue or black. A tad under 8 inches open. A mere 2.9 ounces. Removable pocket clip. A super-excellent product. $190. (800) 800-7427, www.benchmade.com. (Text by Scott Doggett / LAT Photos by Bryan Chan / LAT)
