BlackWash Starter Knife The new Starter's design is machined and complex—yet smoothly functional. The BlackWash™ finish gives it a rough-and-tumble look, yet the finish isn’t just for looks. The coating provides an extra measure of protection for the metal, and the BlackWash™ helps hide any additional scratches you put on the knife during normal use. The Starter is equipped with SpeedSafe assisted opening for fast and easy one-handed opening. It opens neatly with the built-in flipper or thumbstud. A liner lock safely secures the blade open during use, and then closes easily for storage or carry. The all-steel design really shows off the BlackWash™ finish. The Starter includes our deep-carry pocketclip so the knife rides comfortably low in the pocket for discreet carry 1301BW