That's what Benchmade told me also. But, I know of 1 knife shop in S/E La. that sells the automatics. The automatics are double of what the regular knives are.
And yeah, will get a PUMA just because I agree with Clint.
Little late on replying to this but I love my Puma Hunters Pal II. Fixed blade. I just lost the leather sheath so gotta find a new one, debating on leather or nylon type.