This knife features a hollow ground, drop-point blade with a liner lock pocket clip folder design. It can be easily opened with just one hand. The blade has a generous 2 inches of jimping, which are cut-marks that provide excellent finger or thumb support and control. The knife is made from XT80 Stainless (AUS-8A) steel, known for its durability and hardness rating of 58-59 on the Rockwell "C" scale. It is proudly made in Japan.