The old Buck knife was good, now they and many others are made in China and are of lesser quality.

Mine is a "Zero Tolerance" model 350 folding knife. Stays sharp with minimal sharpening.

https://zt.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/zt0350

A bit pricey, but worth the $$ in my opinion. It's operable with either hand, and EASY one handed opening - the blade locks securely into place using just my index finger. The belt clip can be mounted to allow carry from either end and for either hand (it's normally clipped in my right hip pocket because I'm a righty). The handle is flat and sits easily in just about every clothing item I've tried it in. Lightweight, textured grip allows me to hang on even when my hands are covered in halibut slime & blood. SHARP, stout blade that can cut through some fairly heavy bone.

If I'm out for an evening walk or jog, I'm confident that this knife will stop a big angry dog. Not so sure that it'll work on a black bear up north, and don't plan on trying it.

Have the same one,only belonged to my grandmother. She carried it in her purse.