The hold out has fast become one of Cold Steel PRESIDENT Lynn C. Thompson’s favorite folding knives. Ideal for military and law enforcement personnel, or just law abiding citizens who may find themselves in harm’s way, the hold out Series provide the comfort and peace of mind that comes from carrying a high performance folder but in an astoundingly lightweight and easy to carry package. Ounce for ounce, they may well be the strongest folding knives in the industry! their beautiful, minimalist design is a Wonder of functionality; while deceptively simple in appearance, they represent a huge array of design breakthroughs and a staggering amount of performance! the hold out’s beautiful satin polished blades are extremely broad; they are flat ground from the spine, with a shallow “V” cross-section culminating in a razor sharp hand-honed edge. Continuously curved from the heel to the needle-sharp tip, the blade cuts and shears through tough and fibrous material with ease and makes short work of tasks that would challenge many of the folding knives on the market today. Its American G-10 handle is a Wonder of ergonomic design. Allowing a full and secure four-finger grip.