The merlot aluminum MSI, or Microtech Standard Issue, is the latest in their collection of manual folders. Designed for heavy-duty use, this piece combines utility and style. The blade is made of M390MK Steel, which was produced especially for Microtech, and the handle features a RAM-LOK Bar Lock and our Iconic X Button on both sides. The high-strength aluminum handle contains hardened steel liner plates, which gives the knife its rigidity. Complete with a titanium backspacer and reversible pocket clip for left-hand carry.