Deep finger grooves and multiple sets of gripping ridges aid in secure hand contact in high-stress situations. The optional KydexTM sheath allows for carry of the knife in the open and locked position for hot environments. It's compact size allows for outstanding concealability. Like all M.O.D. folders, it features a .076" locking liner that covers over half the width of the blade for secure lock reliability. Blade machining tolerances are held to dimensions of +/- one ten-thousandth of an inch! The internal speed bushing tolerances are even smaller. This meticulous attention to detail is part of the reason that M.O.D. knives have their astonishing reputation for quality.

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