The Monarch 'Sahara' features a sleek frame in aerospace grade titanium inlaid with bocote wood. The blade is black-coated, extra strong ZDP-189 laminate. The one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with smoky quartz gemstones. The Monarch is a simple design that is easy on the eye and effortless in the hand; the elegant shape of the handle on this design is also an ideal canvas to showcase our exotic materials. The 'Sahara' is the balance between elegance, function, modern and exotic materials.