The Cold Steel AK-47 series has proven to be exceptionally popular with Military personnel and Law Enforcement professionals, and with good reason! each AK-47 features a solid 6061 Aluminum pommel and an S35VN Alloy Steel blade, vacuum heat-treated and sub-zero quenched for maximum toughness, and hollow ground for an edge that has to be felt to be believed. Each AK-47 blade is also DLC (Diamond Like) coated for superior corrosion and abrasion resistance. Each knife has high quality G-10 handles that offer an incredibly secure grip even when wearing thick gloves or working in cold or wet conditions