The Laguiole Nature features the traditional size and shape of a classic Laguiole pocket knife. However, the addition of a Teflon assisted lock back system and a solid blade stop makes this knife one of our favorites. This 12 cm handle knife also features a forged bee, a full-length hand chiseled spring and of course the famous shepherd cross on most models (check photos). This knife also features a solid hardened blade stop to help prevent the blade's edge from making contact with the inner area of the spring. What is a Forged Bee? You can recognize a forged bee when you look just below it, where it meets the decorated spring. If you do not see any gaps, it's a good sign that the bee and spring were forged from the same piece of metal. The Guilloché series features additional chiseling on the spring and liners (top & bottom). Blade Size: 9.8 cm (3.85") | Handle Size: 12 cm (4.72") including lock back release | Open Size: 21.8 cm (8.58")