Benchmade Chef 8.17in Knife - For the first time ever, Benchmade's full-size chef knife steps out on its own now available as a stand-alone blade. Designed to slice, chop, dice, and crush with confidence, it features a CPM-154 SelectEdge blade with a new false edge grind, a durable DLC finish, and an OD Green G10 handle with black bolster. An all-new folded and riveted Boltaron(R) blade guard adds protection for carry and storage Features Drop Point - Drops off the spine to the tip. Tip height is typically below the center line on the blade; CPM 154 Stainless Steel (58-61HRC) - This powder metal version of conventional 154CM steel has a much finer microstructure with smaller carbide particles than its counterpart, resulting in improved toughness and strength; G10 - Used as a lightweight construction material for decades. Richlite is a durable, multi layer fibrous paper composite that can be dyed in a wide array of colors; Fixed - These knives do not fold and typically include a sheath to protect the edge;