The Cryo is the result of collaboration between Rick Hinderer and the design and production engineers at Kershaw. It's made to satisfy both your Hinderer craving and the demands of your wallet. The Cryo is built of pure stainless steel coated with matte grey titanium carbo-nitride for a no-fuss look that lets the design shine through. It's a sturdy knife that's still aesthetically pleasing and feels good in the hand. Chosen by Blade Magazine as 2012's Best Buy of the Year, and Men's Journal Approved Gear in 2013 8Cr13MoV quality blade steel; titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle adds protection and unifies the look of the knife Frame lock features Rick's lockbar stabilization to prevent lockbar over-extension Kershaw's assisted opening for simple, one-handed opening