The Mini Rescue is a spring Assisted Knife. You can activate the knife by pushing the thumb-stud or blade flipper and the blade will open automatically the rest of the way! The Mini Rescue has a Red coated partially serrated 1045 tool steel blade. Heavy duty steel frame w/ textured aluminum handles. Fire Department handle emblem. Pocket clip (tip up), seat belt cutter & glass breaker. Great action, excellent construction.