Maintaining the tactical styling and solid feel of the M&P (Military & Police) Series, the Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard flipper knife features a 3.625 8Cr13MoV black tanto blade. 8Cr13MoV is a high-quality stainless steel similar in properties to AUS-8. This steel exhibits extreme toughness and excellent edge retaining capabilities. The blade can be deployed via the dual thumb studs or flipper tab, although the lack of a detent may require a light wrist flick in order to deploy the blade. The handles are made from aluminum with wood inserts and stainless steel liners. The M&P Bodyguard is a great value tactical flipper knife from Smith & Wesson.