Spyderco or Benchmade, the carbon steel varies depending on what blade steel you pick.
For easy sharpening and good edge retention VG-10 or S30V.

I have a booker tree brand that I really like. Just be careful and make sure whatever you get ain't made in China.

You don't want a Case knife? Hell, I thought you wanted a pocket kinfe.

Microtech makes good knives, as well as Benchmade. I am buying a Pirannha Virus soon. Here They come with a lifetime warranty.

Blade HQ is a great website with plenty of knives to choose from and decent prices.

I use an old Robeson Shuredge 3-blade made in '65 as my everyday knife.

Ive carried Gerber LSTs many years...under $20, indestructible...

Queen makes a very good pocket knife. They use D-2 tool steel, holds a very good edge. They have several different handle materials.
Another company is Moore Maker they offer wide variety of pocket knives using 1095 high carbon steel. they have a nice selection with yellow handles. I have several pocket knives from these two companies & they are very good quality.

Thanks for all the replies today. I made an offer on a benchmade off of craigslist but he already sold it. Good thing bc I had a light go off and remembered that I put my knife in my gym bag the other day... Kinda wish I wouldn't have found it though, I was ready to spend !

For real.

I've carried a bunch of different knives. I've got a Spyderco, Bucks, Gerber's, Kershaws, and a few more. I keep going back to a CV Case Trapper. A few licks on a stone, then the back of my belt will have that dude scary sharp.

Guess I must be the only one who still carries a 3 blade old timer. Been carrying the same knife for over 20yrs.

SOG you can't go wrong.

The CV case is good also, I have one in a trapper. Anything CS, or CV is decent stuff

I carry a buck 110. Only knife ill ever carry long as there making them. It's done everything and still ticking.

Since when did a Buck 110 become a "pocket knife"? You must have some huge pockets..

To me nobody can touch Benchmade for fit and finish. Currently I carry an automatic Benchmade with the black finished blade.

I liked SOG before China started making there chit

Nope, I along with anyone who uses their pocket knife for work, also carry an Old Timer 3 blade. It must have a sheepsfoot blade. The one I carry now, I've had for just about 12 years.

German Eye, H&K, Benchmade, SOG, Hen&Rooster, Tree, Kershaw, pick one.

I picked up a CRKT around Christmas to replace a 90s model benchmade. I'm pleased so far. Sucker stays sharp and is pretty tough. it was easy on the wallet too. Check them out.

Dw. I've been carrying one for a long time. It doesn't bother me. From skinning deer to protecting my life if need be. It ill take a beating and keep on ticking. When it comes out of my pocket i want to know it will get the job done. It's just what i have trust in. To each his own.