i dunno, its pretty old skool.
and because of the nature of
its locking pivot, its handle
scales have a way of presenting
itself much like an after thought...
also the opening and closing
was never quite intended for
one hand opening
even though it can be done;
doing it single handed
takes some getting use to
and not quite secure a grip to flip at that
in that you depressed the button
with your thumb whilst applying
pressure with the forefinger having
it held upright in order to flip open
its handle in downwards motion.
and then you reverse the handle flip
upwards to shut the blade close.
its an outstanding lock technology
but applying its mechanism
single handedly is not why
one should buy this button lock pattern.
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/should-i-get-a-gerber-paul-knife.130745/
https://www.chuckhawks.com/gerber_paul_knife.htm
http://www.dougritter.com/Paul_Poehlmann.htm
btw, the buck flashpoint is nowhere near
the status and strength of the paul lock.
it has a sliding button mechanism
that keeps the blade locked in both
open and closed position.
its imo more fun to play with
even though it looks like a cheap
klingon folder..