I ordered this knife on a whim, because of the low price and the attractive wood handle. This is a spring-assist knife. This wasn't stated in the product description. It opens smoothly, and locks positively. There is no play in the blade. The blade is sharp. This is a very chunky knife, which at least gives you a secure grip on the handle when using it. The wood panels are not finished very carefully. There is a gap between the wood and the metal, and the wood sticks up higher than the metal - tSee full review