Hi fellas, thanks for your replies.
The Gerber was awesome for everything I used it for, that's for sure. It's this one, by the way:
http://bk.homelinux.com/bk/frankish/...n1-300x112.png
My criteria for a replacement are as follows:
small enough to never draw attention
durable enough to use every day until I?m dead
high carbon content steel or S30V
3.14″ blade or a bit smaller
drop point blade
thick spine on blade
if complete with clip said clip must be removable
no holes in blade
handle with no slip features
reliable lock
So far the Kershaw Blur looks pretty good. I couldn't find many high carbon blades for folders at all. Most were 440c stainless. That's not what I want, really. I'm a little intrigued about this s30c steel.
That 'Blur" has a curved blade which looks pretty handy for cutting but looks like a chore to sharpen. I know I hate sharpening my lawnmower blades for a similar reason. I suppose I'd get used to it and time would give me experience with the curve.
You fellas have blades with s30c steel? It's been a long time since I had to buy a knife; I've never even heard of it until the other day.
Thanks all.