Ron Lake has been called "the father of the modern folding knife" and literally co-authored the book on them in 1988, How To Make Folding Knives. But while Ron is busy making stunning custom folders in his Eugene, Oregon, workshop, he is always thinking. In this case, we believe he has perfected the lock back folder. Ron"s breakthrough is his patented* Lock Back Safety (L.B.S.) which allows the user to slide the small L.B.S. button forward to lock the blade both in the open and closed positions. When locked open it is virtually impossible to accidentally release the blade even during vigorous cutting tasks. For those who are concerned about accidental opening, in-pocket or on-belt, simply slide the button forward to lock the knife closed until its next use. The blade is a classic drop point with a flat grind for strength and a brushed finish. Blade steel is premium 8Cr14MoV stainless steel (equivalent to AUS 8). Dual Lake-style thumb studs give fast either-hand opening, and the lock back release allows easy one-hand closing. The lock back design allows for a very flat build. The combination of stainless steel liners and lightweight injection-molded glass-filled nylon scales results in a very rigid frame. For grip, the handle features a basket weave texture and a pronounced finger choil and pommel. We"re producing the Lake 111 Z in two sizes. The larger models 7255Z and 7256Z have 3.125-Inch blades and measure 7.25-Inch overall when opened. The smaller Lake 111 Z 2 models 7253Z and 7254Z feature 2.50-Inch blades and are 6.00-Inch long when opened. Both sizes are available with Razor-Sharp or Combined Razor- Sharp and Triple-Point Serrated edges. These models come with a custom stainless steel clip in a brushed finish.