The Kershaw Leek MagnaCut Assisted Opening Gradient Blue uses an aluminum handle that shifts from black to blue, set against a stonewashed blade. That 3-inch Wharncliffe blade is made from CPM MagnaCut steel, so the blade material is as central to this Leek version as the gradient color that names it.At a Glance Blade: 3 in CPM MagnaCut Wharncliffe plain edge Opening: Flipper, Thumb Stud (spring assisted) Lock: Liner Lock Handle: Aluminum (Black, Blue) Size / Weight: 7 in overall, 3 oz Carry: Tip-Up, Tip-Down; Right, Tip-Up/Tip-Down Kershaw Leek MagnaCut Assisted Opening Gradient Blue It opens with spring assistance using either the flipper or thumb stud, then locks with a steel liner lock. Ken Onion designed the knife, and this exact Leek is made in the USA.Good to Know The pocket clip is configured for right-side tip-up or tip-down carry.Specifications Model Leek Manufacturer Part Number 1660GBLU Country of Origin USA Knife Type Folding Knife Action Spring Assisted Blade Style Wharncliffe Blade Length 3 in Blade Width 0.85 in Blade Thickness 0.09 in Blade Steel CPM MagnaCut Blade Grind Hollow Blade Finish Stonewash Edge Type Plain Overall Length 7 in Handle Length 4 in Handle Thickness 0.35 in Handle Material Aluminum Handle Color Black, Blue Liner Material Steel Weight 3 oz Lock Type Liner Lock Opening Mechanism Flipper, Thumb Stud Pocket Clip Tip-Up, Tip-Down Clip Position Right, Tip-Up/Tip-Down Designer Ken Onion