As a sleek folding knife, the blade is concealed in a cobalt blue handle when closed. And thanks to its Assisted Opening technology, the Stickler deploys fast and smooth whenever you&';re ready to put it to use. Superior performance with a Sandvik 12C27 blade steel for excellent edge retention, smooth opening with an IKBS ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth, assisted opening with the flipper deploys the blade fast and easy closing with Liner Lock. Includes Pocket clip.