The Barrage® served as the debut platform for our AXIS® Assist mechanism. Offering quick, one-handed, ambidextrous opening with durable 154CM blade steel and tough Valox® handle, this Osborne design is light, sturdy, and fast on the draw. Great knife. Carried a few times but never used. I don’t carry folders anymore, but I gotta say this is one of the best I’ve owned. It’s heavy duty and substantial.