- Overal: 8.44"
- Blade: 3.50" LC200N, Drop Point, SpyderEdge/Full Serrated, Black
- Handle: 4.94" G10, Black
- Clip: Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry
- Lock Type: Button Lock
- Knife Type: Automatic, Folding
- Weight: 5.4 oz
- Made in USA
The original version of the Autonomy was specifically designed to be carried in a dedicated pocket in a rescue swimmer's vest. By design it did not include a firing-button safety or pocket clip. This original version is available exclusively to the US Coast Guard and other qualified military buyers.
An oversized firing button enables quick indexing by tactile sense—even while wearing gloves or suffering diminished dexterity due to cold. The button passes through both stainless steel handle liners, stabilizing it and increasing the blades lock strength. The buttons spring is also integral to the stainless steel liner, providing increased tension and eliminating any cavities within the handle that could retain water. The knifes open construction allows it to be easily cleaned and dried, making it the ideal tool for waterborne rescue operations.