I upgraded from my 12 year old CRKT M16 to a Benchmade Barrage in June and love it.
I started carrying a pocket knife at 7 years old and today I usually have 3 knives on me; the Barrage, a Victorinox medium size, and a Leatherman Surge. I usually use each of them at least daily. The Barrage is quick access and tends to get used the most so I make a point of sharpening it weekly.
Not carrying a knife is forfeiting the natural advantages of having thumbs without picking up the advantage of claws which we humans naturally lack. If I had claws it would be far easier to open modern packaging!