Patterned on the Remington 1306 lock back, it has RWL34 steel, with 304 stainless liners and bolsters. Scales are Emerald Green canvas micarta, with red accents. Lock release is still quite stiff, but should soften a little over time, as the spring settles in. Lock up is rock solid and closing snap approaches that of a well built slipjoint. Walk is silky smooth.