Paul Alexander’s COBOL combines an upswept Böhler M390 blade with solid titanium scales. Its satin-finished blade has a saber-ground primary bevel and a flat-ground faceted tip, drawing on Japanese and Americanized tanto profiles.The extended blade tail provides straight-razor-style manual opening. Integral spring arms and ball-bearing detents form a non-locking Ball Joint mechanism. Hand pressure on the tail and the forward choil support the grip during use. A reversible deep-pocket wire clip accommodates left or right-side tip-up carry.Specifications Brand Spyderco SKU SC273TIP Manufacturer Code C273TIP UPC 716104019434 Blade Length 3.63" Blade Material Bohler M390 Blade Style Tanto Blade Thickness 0.10" Color Gray Country Of Origin Italy Designer Paul Alexander Edge Type Plain Blade Finish Satin Handle Length 4.77" Handle Material Titanium Model Cobol Opener Extended blade tail Overall Length 8.25" Pocket Clip Tip-Up Handedness Right Hand, Left Hand Weight 2.20 oz. Blade Grind Saber primary bevel; flat-ground tip Lock Type Ball Joint Non-Locking Mechanism