I made a deal with myself that I would let TX-Ag2010 buy me a benchmade if the Astros win the World Series

You might investigate the Microtech line. They're pretty good knives.

I was able to get a Infidel a few years back for a incredibly low price. I was able to stack a 50% off discount from the National Guard Association with a prostaff military discount. I was even able to get the blade laser engraved. All said I managed to pick it up for $125. Too good of a price to pass up for a Infidel. That being said I think it is a good knife but not very practical. It is bigger than you think. Even the mini. If I had to pay full retail for a new OTF auto know I would go with a Microtech.

I have a Microtech Ultratech, and it's a pretty nice knife. All OTF knives are bigger than you think, so keep that in mind. I carry my Ultratech occasionally, but I prefer to carry my (Benchmade) H&K Axis Mini on a day-to-day basis because of the size.

Bottom line, in my opinion, is that OTF knives are cool but less practical than a good folder.

If you want a practical, fast draw EDC knife, please check out Emerson or Spyderco knives with a wave feature. They are safer, tougher, more reliable, and faster than OTF autos.