The Grid's blade is a modified drop-point, but it's cut so that it almost resembles a tanto. This provides a strong tip for practicalities like piercing, yet the blade also has enough belly to offer excellent slicing capabilities. Quality 8Cr13MoV blade steel means long-lasting edge retention, strength, and hardness. The handle is pure steel-with a handsome grey titanium carbo-nitride coating. Tactical vibe, dark good looks 8Cr13MoV blade steel takes and holds an edge, resharpens easily; black-oxide coating provides non-reflective, matte finish, enhances corrosion resistance Steel handle is contoured for comfortable and secure grip Easy one-handed opening with Kershaw's assisted opening with flipper or thumb stud