The BlackWash finish gives it a roughandtumble look, yet the finish isnt just for looks The coating provides an extra measure of protection for the metal, and the BlackWash helps hide any additional scratches you put on the knife during normal usebr /br /The Starter is equipped with SpeedSafe assisted opening for fast and easy onehanded opening It opens neatly with the builtin flipper or thumbstud A sturdy frame lock safely secures the blade open during use, and then closes easily for storage or carry The allsteel design really shows off the BlackWash finishbr /br /The Starter includes Kershaw deepcarry pocket clip so the knife rides comfortably low in the pocket for discreet carrybr /br /Featuresbr /br / Flipper, thumbstudbr / SpeedSafe assisted openingbr / Frame lockbr / Reversible deepcarry pocket clipbr / Stainless steel blade, blackoxide BlackWash finishbr /br /Specificationsbr /br / Handle Stainless steel, blackoxide BlackWash finishbr / Blade Length 34br / Closed Length 45br / Overall Length 79