The Ozark Trail Knife Everyone Was Talking About

 I am a bit late getting in on the Ozark Trail knife craze.  You can find all kinds of posts covering it, including in depth analysis and so forth.  I am not going to do that, nor am I qualified.  About a year or so ago Walmart's Ozark Trail 7.5 inch folding knife (yes, that's it; no fancy label!) became an internet sensation among the knife collecting crowd. It even caused buyouts in several locations. Given the positive reviews I went ahead and bought one, realizing I couldn't lose too much purchasing a knife for just under $10.  Although I wouldn't have chosen the orange handle, that wasn't a deal breaker.  After playing with it (opening and closing), I was impressed by the 'feel' of the knife.  It seems more substantial than you would expect with such a cheap tool.  The opening and closing can be easily done with one hand, and the action is very smooth.  I did not experience the problems others reported.  The blade was secure and firm.  No wobble.  Everything worked as I might have expected with a higher end knife.  It is often compared with the Benchmade Bugout knife, which sells for considerably more (well over a hundred dollars!).  Given the fact that many were buying it, and that this might be a cheap, but quality investment, I purchased two more.  So far I have not put it to the test, but as I do I'll update.  They have updated this knife from when it was first offered, and the one I purchased is the updated version.  Price is still the same, the most obvious difference may be the optional belt clip placement.  With a D2 steel blade I don't think you can beat this deal.