Winner of the Blade Show's 2014 Best Buy award, the CQC-7K features a modified tanto blade for both slicing and punching capability. The blade has two finishes: a satin finish on the upper and a stonewashed finish on the grind. The handle's front scale of textured G10 offers a secure grip and the handle's stainless steel back has a solid frame lock. The CQC-7K combines the precision engineering of Kershaw with Emerson's uncompromising functional design. Designed by Emerson, built by Kershaw; award-winning design Upgraded 8Cr14MoV blade steel; two-tone blade finish Textured G10 front scale, steel back for a secure, comfortable grip Manual opening with thumb disk or as the knife is withdrawn from pocket with the Emerson Wave Shaped Feature