When it comes to all around functionality, you can&';t beat the GriptilianA(R). There are more shapes, sizes and colors available in the Griptilian than any other product family from Benchmade. Made in USA.Designer: Pardue Mechanism: AXISA(R) Action: Manual-opening Blade Steel: S30V (58-60 HRC) Blade Length: 3.45" (8.76cm) Blade Thickness: 0.115" (2.921mm) Open Length: 8.07" (20.50cm) Closed Length: 4.62" (11.73cm) Handle Thickness: 0.64" (16.256mm) Weight: 3.88oz. (110.00g)