The Timberline Knives Vallotton-Ochs Designed Kickstart Knife has lightning fast/super smooth Vallotton assist that deploys the blade to the locked position with authority. The Timberline Knives Vallotton-Ochs Designed Kickstart Folder has a classic "Black Knife" handle and blade design has been the tactical performance standard to the special operations community for decades. Butch Vallotton, known for his flawless opening mechanisms and custom knife designs, and Charles Ochs, designer of the original "Black Knife," teamed up to create this new Timberline Knives Vallotton-Ochs Designed Kickstart Folding Knife w/ Zytel Handle.