Designed for the FBI's Special Operations tactical and counterterrorism SWAT Team the Smith & Wesson SWOTFD Hostage Rescue Team Assisted Opening Out the Front Knife is perfect for police and military. This new knife from Smith & Wesson features an exciting new assisted open out-the-front mechanism. Simply push on the slider near the base of the blade on this Smith & Wesson knife to get the blade moving. Once you'reach a certain point the SWOTFD S&W drop point knife takes over and rockets the blade out and into place, quick and easy. Lock-up is very safe and solid on this knife. To retract the blade, just pull down on the slider and lock it back into place (automatic ejection, manual retraction). The SWOTFD Smith & Wesson knife features stainless Steel blade coated with titanium nitride. The black Zytel handles provide maximum strength with minimum weight so you won't be weighed down. Smith & Wesson is known for its precision and quality and the Smith & Wesson SWOTFD H.R.T. Assisted Opening Out the Front Black Drop Point Knife is no exception Smith & Wesson SWOTFD Hostage Rescue Team Out the Front Knife Features: Out the front opening action Just start the blade with your thumb and the speed assist mechanism takes over Drop point blade is stainless steel with a titanium nitride coating Handle is made of black zytel and has integrated pocket clip Knife has a safety for carry Integrated glass breaker on end of handle A very cool assisted opening knife that is totally legal in most areas Great knife for emergency workers