The Smith and Wesson OTF series of knives are rugged and ready to perform at a moment's notice. This Out The Front knife is not an automatic, but rather an assisted opening knife being deployed using a thumb slider which manually starts the blade movement until the spring assisted mechanism takes over. Manual retraction of the blade is made easy by a blade release button and slider. The blades are made of high quality AUS-8 stainless steel, providing unquestioned performance and longevity. The sturdy aluminum handle with black and gray finish fits in the hand nicely and is built to last. A glass breaker and tip down pocket clip can also be found on the handle and help to maximize the tool's functionality. A sliding safety protects against any possibility of accidental deployment.