If you've been thinking about an automatic knife, the Launch 1 could be The One. This automatic features CPM 154 blade steel, a strong opening kick, and is made-in-the-USA at Kershaw's Tualatin, Oregon manufacturing facility. It features a big, versatile drop-point blade with BlackWash(TM) blade finish that helps hide use scratches. Integrated backspacer with lanyard tie-off. Made in the USA 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 contoured for secure grip Low-profile push button makes it harder for blade to accidentally deploy