The CRKT Kit Carson designed Desert Big Dog M16 knife features contoured handles of 6061 T6 aluminum. Add on the AUS 8 stainless steel combo edge tanto blade with a titanium nitride desert sand colored finish and you have a blade that can handle the most rugged cutting tasks and still be field sharpened, the M16-14D is one amazing knife. The Desert Big Dog uses the patented* AutoLAWKS safety, which automatically turns the folders into virtual fixed blades when the blade is opened and locked. It also carries the signature "Carson Flipper" extension to the blade, which aids opening and acts as an additional blade guard. This is the perfect knife for those who serve. Comes with a 4 position pocket clip. SPECIFICATIONS: Blade: Length: 3.875 Thickness: 0.14 Steel: AUS 8 58-59 HRC Closed: Handle length: 5.375 Open: Overall length: 9.25 Weight: 5.3 oz.