it really does, but i figure they've designed that to be as similar as possible to the Italian-issue military sidearm grip style, utilitarian functionality, and by designing it in what is perceived as as such, that's a marketing gimmick in itself. The common belief is that governmentally regulated institutions are sqaureish,boxy, if you will, devoid of inventiveness, and have a certain nonyielding presence..this is a common conception,and is widely held, and perpetuated throughout media stereotypes. the populace at large associates "utilitarian" with "mil-spec, or govt issue", and as such, creates a marketable product. everyone wants to use the SAME knife/tool/gun, etc, as the "special forces", and this is no different.