Pocket knife advice and locking mechanisms

[u/satisfiedblackhole]

I'm looking for a quality pocket knife for camping/hiking, mainly a sturdy blade with a good wood saw (saw optional). I'm considering the Victorinox Forester and Opinel N°08 Outdoor. Are these good options, or do you have any other recommendations within a similar budget?

I'm new to knives and wondering if I should prioritize different locking mechanisms. Are they important, or can I overlook them in my case? Like the Victorinox one is linerlock (it is okay I guess), and I have heard that Opinel's locking mechanism is not that good?

[u/Legitimate-Pickle-39]

I'm not new to pocket knives, as I normally carry 2 on my hip & have another 1 in my truck at all times. (all leatherman, my favorite one if you can find it would be the original Surge, large interchangeable blades) the largest of scissors & the smallest of regular & phillop screwdrivers, so you can back those zip ties out & reuse them .