"Buck’s ASAP Technology™ “assisted-opening” knives are functionally different from automatic knives (switchblade type) that typically use gravity or a handle button/lever to release the blade from a closed position. Buck’s 2-stage operation (safety & blade release lever) is designed for user safety and does not use a handle button/lever. However, users are responsible for investigating laws applicable to assisted-opening knives in their jurisdiction."
I still think this is obfuscating things. I push a button, the knife flies open. And there's a safety latch. (I looked into other semi-auto's and found that not all of them have safety latches. Like hell I'm keeping that thing in my pants or boot without a safety latch.)