This knife features a hollow ground blade and a liner lock pocket clip folder, making it easy to carry and open with just one hand. It has a generous 2 inches of jimping, which are cut-marks on the handle that provide extra grip and control for your fingers or thumb. The blade is made of XT80 Stainless (AUS-8A) with a hardness rating of 58-59 on the Rockwell "C" scale. This high-quality knife is proudly made in Japan.