The coil spring implementation of Microtech's axis style lock feels much more solid than omega springs, and whatever plastic they're using feels very good in the hand. The texturing isn't as aggressive as on some of the ultratechs with similar patterns and is much nicer on the pocket. Blade is fantastic. Just spent all day moving into a new house and used it for all kinds of weird tasks. Sailed through everything I put in its way. Great knife. I just wish that they had it in a more compact 3 to 3.5in blade version. It's kind of huge for what it's trying to accomplish.