True. Some people don't care enough to read the question before posting. It's a common problem in many forums.tbrown wrote:Some people are ignoring your requirement that the knife doesn't have a liner lock.
Keeping the OP's requirements in mind, I'll second the Spyderco Endura suggestion and add the Benchmade Griptilian. OP wasn't sold on assisted opening, but if it's desired, the Benchmade Barrage is a good choice. Both of the Benchmade knives have their AXIS lock which is ambidextrous and doesn't require the user to put fingers in the path of the blade to unlock it. I have carried all three over the years but there's a Griptilian in my pocket right now.