Shot 09- Safety First

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

Columbia River Knife and Tool has a way to keep its high speed, spring assist knives from opening in your pants. The company’s new folder – the Lift Off – has a special safety that keeps it from opening by accident.

more The innovative new safety has a release built right into the thumb stud. You just press down on the thumb stud and push and the 3.5 inch blade flicks open. The Lift Off’s blade is made from AUS 8 steel and the handle features Zytel and stainless steel. It retails for $79.99. There is also a small version, Lift Off II, with a 3 inch blade. It retails for $69.95

SHOT Show in Orlando, FL, on Friday, January 16, 2009. (Sheila Vemmer/Staff)