Hello everybody, a beautiful knife. Technology with hole gripper system on the blade back is better than many knives known as flick knives in the design. Because the release is at the end of the outside with a sprung steel frame and not the top of the joint. That means a very good stabilietät. The blade is not intended for carving because of its slim design. If that matter is have to make sure that the legislator fixed blade about 8.5 cm has the right to collect the knife, particularly on Communal Events made, customs, and the like. Otherwise, the knife is a real beauty with its slender, sharp 9.5 cm insertion length. Well made, the retaining rivets are well rounded and with a drop of oil on the handle and in mechanics one has continued enjoyment of the knife. Regards Your Michael.