imho.. it simply wouldn't be a "mojo" without the catch!
that's part of what gives this knife its personality!
i am almost certain the "uncle" is intended to stand for Un-Mojo.
+1 I agree w/ Tony on this. The day I get in a 1 on 1 knife fight will probably be the day I forget to pack a knife. Hopefully the Springfield XD .45 will be close at hand.