1515 Laplace Folding Knife. Handle is Maple Burl. Blade is Oxidized 19C27 Sandvik Steel. Top of the Handle is Oxidized Steel with a hand engraved design. The Steel Spacer has hand engraved animals, along with Manu Laplace's signature. Liners are Steel. Liner Lock locking mechanism. The 1515 Series is by French Master Knife Maker, Manu Laplace. He has been manufacturing knives of timeless beauty and uncompromising functionality for five generations in his forge in Theirs, France. The origin of the name dates back to 1515 when the battle of Francis 1 of Marignan was won. 6-1/4" Open. 3-5/8" Closed. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and a soft leather pouch.