And that's the problem with assisted opening knives in a nutshell (so to speak <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> ). They're inherently dangerous due to their design. The only way to safely carry an AOK in a pocket or IWB is to keep the safety engaged. But engaging the safety prevents the knife from being brought into play quickly if the need arises.
As you say, jaislandboy, AOKs are fun to play with. But if I were actually going to EDC a folder (which I don't do currently), it wouldn't be an AOK.
I carried one for awhile and felt the same way. I have since moved to Emerson's. Fast when you want, no worries about unintentional deployment. Spyderco has marketed the "wave" on a few knives if Emerson's are outside the budget.
