When it comes to all around functionality, you can't beat the Griptillian®. There are more shapes, sizes and colors available in the Griptillian than any other product family from Benchmade. Designer: Pardue Mechanism: AXIS® Action: Manual-opening Blade Steel: 154CM (58-61 HRC) Blade Length: 3.45" (8.76cm) Blade Thickness: 0.115" (2.92mm) Open Length: 8.07" (20.50cm) Closed Length: 4.62" (11.73cm) Handle Thickness: 0.64" (16.26mm)