The Straight, a compact frame lock designed by custom knifemaker T.J. Schwarz, is reminiscent of the classic small pocket knives carried by his cowboy father, but with modern lines and materials. With a total length of just over six inches, the Straight features a textured G10 handle for grip and a versatile wharncliffe blade shape in D2 steel with a needle sharp point. A thumb stud and IKBS ball bearing pivot make the blade easy to deploy smoothly with one hand, and the frame lock keeps the knife firmly open while in use. And the all black colorway is a nod to his family name, as “Schwarz” translates to black in German.