At first glance it looks as though the handle has an inlay - it does not. That's fine in this price range, and it's a nice touch to extend the black anno all the way from the front to back on the top of the handle. This is one of the easier front flippers I've used, and the slim profile combined with the light weight (milled out) handle make it a pleasure to carry. The clip has more spring than usual for titanium and works well. The lock bar is easy to access and the blade is close to drop-shut out of the box. There will be about an inch showing when in the pocket. I suppose it's asking too much for this price, but a hollow blade grind would sure be nice on more of the midrange Kansepts.