The best thing about this unusual design is how functional it is and just plain fun to hold. There are so many hand filling positions with the blade hole and forward choele. The blade itself is only like 2 inches, straight and sharp. It's thick blade stock and a short grind so it will bind cutting some materials. The best way to cut say cardboard, is to use the front inch and a 45 degree angle, then it cuts good. A nice long run of jimping and grippy designed frn handle add to the great feel in hand. The clip is short, deep carry, functional and well designed. Flipper action is very good despite it being far behind the pivot. I love knives that are soooo different. This is a a really fun knife and a sweet deal at less than fifty bucks.