Locking mechanism This knife comes equipped with a locking mechanism on the blade (type: back-lock). This locking mechanism guarantees safety and, what is more , a heavy spring is not required to activate the knife, making it light and easy to open and close. Standard model including many options At first glance, the knives from the Fontenille Pataud One Single Hand series appear to be more expensive than knives produced by other manufacturers. However, this price already includes all the extra options, which are not included in the price for other brands. These extra options are listed below: * Stainless steel bolsters (instead of brass) * Fly and spring forged from one piece of steel (instead of being welded) * Blade locking mechanism * Individually handcrafted in France * Blade is automatically locked after opening * Opens very easily and lightly thanks to the locking mechanism that does not require a heavy spring * Blade made from Swedish RWL34 powdered steel, hardness 60Hrc * Fly and spring forged from one piece of steel General information Brand:Fontenille Pataud Colour:brown Can be engraved:YesWarranty on materials and manufacturing defects:lifetime Series:One hand Country of origin:France Article number:FPL7OSPECIAL UK Carry Friendly:No Dimensions & weight Sharpening angle:28Blade length:10 cm Closed length:12 cm Total length:22 cm Material Type of steel:RWL34 Hardness:60 HRC Features & functions Right or left-handed:symmetrical Blade shape:clip point Type of edge:plain edgeMOLLE-compatible:No Tools:knife Opening system:thumb hole Type:gentlemans knife, Laguiole knife Pocket clip:No Lock:back-lock Can be opened with one hand:Yes Way of sharpening:flat, Secondary V-edge Number of tools:1 Scope of delivery Pouch:No Sheath:No