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These references cover the essentials:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 .75rem 1.25rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/edge-library\/automatic-knives-explained-side-openers-controls-and-what-to-expect-in-daily-carry\"\u003eAutomatic Knives Explained (Side-Openers)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/edge-library\/automatic-vs-manual-folder-a-practical-decision-framework-for-everyday-carry\"\u003eAutomatic vs Manual Folder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/edge-library\/care-and-maintenance-for-otf-and-folding-knives-cleaning-lubrication-and-storage\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance (OTF \u0026amp; Folders)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/edge-library\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse the Edge Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"l-u-d-t-®-s-e-gen-iii-apocalyptic®-standard","title":"L.U.D.T.® S\/E Gen III Apocalyptic® Standard","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the L-U.D.T.® Gen III, a highly cherished automatic folder from Microtech® that seamlessly combines functionality and \u003cbr\u003e\ncomfort. 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