The Cold Steel Kudu Lite takes its inspiration from the classic ring lock folding knives of Africa. These highly functional blades are owned and carried by people from every walk of life and are the everyday tool of choice for almost every conceivable task. They have stood the test of time, and have been in use continuously for centuries - and with good reason - they work! The Cold Steel Kudu Lite features a highly rust resistant and beautifully mirror polished stainless steel blade that is expertly heat treated to offer an excellent balance between edge holding and ease of re-sharpening. The handle is made from durable glass-reinforced Zy-Ex and has an attractive wood grain texture and polished silver embellishments. Designed to be even more affordable it resembles the original Kudu Ring Lock knife in every aspect except it relies on a heavy spring to keep the blade open like classic slipjoint pocket knives.