One of my all-time favorite folding knives; the Bradley Cutlery Alias I. The build quality is nothing short of SUPERB. The titanium handles feel perfect...and each edge is eased to make "hard" gripping much more comfortable. The finish on the handles provides surprisingly positive "gription". This is a frame-lock design and of all my knives, I have 100% confidence that the lock will not fail. If you look closely at the blade you'll notice the anodized blue titanium thumbstud. Very nice touch. The back spacers in the handle have the same finish, though you can't see them in this photo. The blade has a polished and yet stone-washed finish that is very pleasant to look at. It is a good sized folder; perfect for most tasks. Though this isn't an inexpensive blade, neither is it overly priced; it is, without a doubt, an excellent value. I'm actually shocked that more people aren't talking about this FANTASTIC knife. Oh...and one more thing; the deployment action on this knife is like greased lightning!