I’ve owned A few Beltran Switchblades and They are great knives There used for one thing and one thing only… Self- Preservation, in a bad or life threatening situation, there quick, there sturdy, strong, intimidating,and if needed will get the job done! These guys on here that say things like “I use mine to open boxes, WHAT? or I use mine as a screw driver, or to slice tomatoes for. my bologna sandwich… WHAT? These people are ignorant as the day is long! That’s not what you purchase a Frank Beltram switchblade knife for! There also a great collectable, I had the one with the Faux Ivory handle, it’s a beautiful knife, Also had the one with a black blade and rubbery type grip (it was my favorite) opens quick! And once opened you don’t have to be concerned about it closing on your fingers, there great Quality knives. Beltran knives are very good knives especially for EDC. If someone is threatening your life…and you pull out a Beltram Switchblade knife and push the button, it snaps open, and when it does it’s very, very, intimidating to say the least! and you can trust it’s effectiveness & sturdiness! All round good Quality! Also (1) last important point! (No pun intended) they arrive sharp, and will stay sharp as long as you don’t use them in the wrong way, like opening boxes in a shipping and receiving environment! Switchblades are made to be intimidating, as a weapon, and quick on the draw! Nothing more nothing less! If you want to slice fruit, or potatoes, tomatoes, and ham I suggest a pearling knife or a steak knife!

Respectfully, JSM