Kershaw and custom knifemaker Les George took inspiration from a classic US World War II trench knife to create the XCOM. But instead of being a fixed blade, the XCOM is a convenient folder. Like its forebear, it features a symmetrical, spearpoint blade that s great for piercing and cutting, yet is sharpened on only one side. The XCOM is a tough, durable workhorse. Inspired by a classic military knife; now a convenient folder 8Cr13MoV quality blade steel, black-oxide coating for blade protection, discrete look; manual open with thumb disk Handle is all-weather, glass-filled nylon; handle grooves provide secure grip, built-in handguard helps prevent slipping Reversible, deep-carry pocketclip ensures XCOM rides unobtrusively low in the pocket; or loop paracord through the large lanyard hole to help your knife stand out Product Features Edition: Engravable Use : Everyday, Work, Tactical Type: Folder, Manual Style: Pocketknife Designer: Les George Blade Style: Spear Point Blade Edge: Plain Opening Actio: n Manual washers Opens With: Thumb disk Lock Type: Inset liner lock Pocketclip: Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up) Handle Color: Black Hardware: Glass-filled nylon backspacer, steel screws Sheath: Country of Origin: USA: Design, Prototype, Quality Control. China: Manufacture Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty Product Specifications Blade Length: 3.6 in. (9.2 cm) Blade Material: 8Cr13MoV Blade Finish/Coating: Black-oxide coating Blade Thickness: 0.15 in. (3.9 mm) Closed Length: 4.4 in. (11.2 cm) Handle Material: Glass-filled nylon Handle Finish/Coating: Handle Thickness: 0.54 in. (13.7 mm) Overall Length: 8 in. (20.2 cm) Weight: 4.1 oz. (117 g)