The Curtiss F3 Compact folder is a smaller and more discreet version of the regular F3 knife. It features a flamed handle and a Damasteel blade that is hollow ground and can be easily opened with a flipper. The titanium handle has a blue anodized pivot and bronze hardware for added style. The F3 Compact also includes the S.P.O.T. pivot with the IKBS bearing system. The "S.P.O.T." stands for Stop Pin Over-Travel, which prevents over travel and up and down movement by enhancing the lock bar stabilization. Additionally, the stop pin locks into a pocket on the bottom of the pivot head, ensuring that the pivot does not rotate.