For a while I've been thinking of getting a folder as an "EDC-knife" Trouble is there are a lot of folder kits out there, and I know nothing about them.

So which folder-lock mechanism should I opt for, and why?

Which steel is good in a folder, and which is not good?

Also, do you guys know anyone besides Jantz and Texasknife that sells decent+ kits?

Knifelaws here in Norway are strict, so I'll most likely need a blade shorter than 2,5". Will mostly be used for mundane cutting tasks like rope, thin wood, plastic, paper, cordage, cardboard etc..

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I appreciate it!  

-SveinD-

Sevin, the liner lock is probabaly one of the easier ones to put together.The others are mostly under presure in some form or another,but the linerlocks are not.
try and get a kit with the fewest pieces (it will be easier)
As far as the steel ,whatever you think would be good for a hunting knife will be good for a folder,just depends on how well you take care of a knife.(meaning if you don't take care of it,The knife will rust, therefore you would need some type of stainless)
Hope this helps Good Luck