Designed by Matt Diskin, the Kershaw Launch 12 is the baby brother of Kershaw's popular Launch 8. Inspired by the look of classic Italian stilettos, the Launch 12 offers stiletto style for a new generation. More compact than the original Launch 8, the Launch 12 weighs just 1.9 ounces, making it exceptionally easy to carry. The slim blade is sharpened on one side and has a deep top grind to lighten weight and add stiletto style. Integrated fingerguards on handle top and bottom keep fingers away from danger. Made in the USA; stiletto styling in a smaller package The CPM 154 powdered metallurgy blade steel takes and holds an excellent edge, provides corrosion resistance, wear resistance, toughness Lightweight, strong anodized aluminum handle is comfortably slim with carbon fiber insert Low-profile push button makes it harder for blade to accidentally deploy This automatic knife is sold only through authorized Kershaw dealers; webpage is for information only Steel: CPM 154, stonewashed finish Handle: 6061-T6 aluminum, black anodized, carbon fiber insert front Blade Length: 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) Closed Length: 3.7 in. (9.5 cm) Overall Length: 6.2 in. (15.8 cm) Weight: 1.9 oz. (54 g)