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The Spyderco Southard Flipper Knife is Spyderco's very first flipper knife. Designed by Brad Southard, the flipper extends from the base of the CTS 204P hollow ground blade. Pull on the flipper with your index finger and the tension against the detent builds until it pops open and the blade rotates open on a special captive ball-bearing pivot system and snaps authoritatively into the open position. The handle combines a textured Earth-brown G-10 scale and thick titanium liner on one side with a solid titanium scale on the other. The titanium scale forms the foundation of the knifes sturdy Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) mechanism and features a small inlaid G-10 panel that acts as an overtravel stop when releasing the lock mechanism. It is also home to the knifes matching stainless steel clip, which supports right-side tip-up carry. Offering an amazing synthesis of ergonomics, functionality, and state-of-the-art materials, the Southard is one of the most advanced Spyderco folders ever produced. SPECIFICATIONS: length overall 7.96" (202 mm) blade length 3.46" (88 mm) blade steel CTS 204P length closed 4.50" (114 mm) cutting edge 3.46" (88 mm) weight 4.1 oz (11 g) blade thickness 0.157" (4 mm) handle material G-10 / Titanium