This Hogue X-5 flipper uses an effortless opening action without the aid of a spring. Utilizing Hogue's state of the art deployment technology, the blade rolls into open position and locks firmly in place. A sliding safety adds an extra level of blade security when in the open position. This Allen Elishewitz design provides easy one-handed opening and closing and a comfortably contoured handle. This X-5 model is comes with a wharncliffe style blade in a black Cerakote finish.