This knife is so good that it deserves to have real "knife people" try one out. It has a 3 1/2" blade of S30V steel that is razor sharp. The overall lengh of 8 1/4" is in perfect balance thanks to the solid titanium scales. The scales have a built in texture that give a solid grip and the shape will not let the knife turn in your grip. This knife for some reason has thumb studs, but, to open you hold the knife in the regular user grip and lightly touch the Bump and the heavy blade is open. I'm right handed, but I don't see why it would not also be great for leftys as well. It is a full size knife, but, thanks to the use of titanium it only weighs 4.6 oz. This has to be folder of the year. Regards