My favorite of the five (Ti, XTi, TTi, Al, AlX) is currently the Ti. I like the 154 CM and don't need anything more brittle or harder to sharpen. I like the "inside" tool setup. I like the crimper-less pliers. And I like the Titanium, probalby just because it's cool. The only thing I might trade if I could would be adding the gut-hook on the serrated blade, but I'm not always sure about that one, so I'm happy as it is.
I've been carrying the TTi for about 6 months now, and I cannot go to work without it! As an electrician, I like the crimper and the crimper has not taken away any performance of the pliers that I can see. Never had a problem with it.
Since I am a cop I don't really use one. But when I go freshwater fishing I use them for split shot. I go salsmurfer fishing a lot more and use it to crimp the crimping sleeve..
I like the Ti, too. I am big fan of the 154cm, since it is not too brittle. I also carry a Sebenza, so the blade on my Ti is my "beater" knife. I don't even hesitate and simply cut, stab, and slash at stuff, even around metal. I have had no problems with chipping at all. Truth be told, if I had to pick one to carry, I would have to pick the LM over a dedicated knife. It is that good/useful. I literally remodeled a bathroom with Ti. Used it for EVERYTHING. It held up very well, but was beat. Sent it into LM for a makeover....well, you know how that story ends.......new tool!My first post!!! Hey guys.