With just the push of a button, the blade ejects from the front of the handle and you're ready to strike. Press the button back down and the blade effortlessly goes back into the handle. Plus, this particular OTF is also very compact, so it will fit excellently into your purse or pocket. The blade is forged from 1095/15N20 steel into a spear point style with a beautiful gold tone finish. it has an HRC of 54-60, and has been folded over and over approximately 176-180 times. The handle is made out of sturdy zinc alloy, and has a sleek matte black finish that feels nice in your hand. On the butt of the handle is a gold tone glass breaker, which can come in handy in case of emergency, and a pocket clip that is also gold tone so you can show off your cool new knife. You also get a free nylon sheath to carry your knife in as well.