The Spyderco Assist Black Blade Emergency Rescue Knife is a versatile tool designed for fire/rescue professionals and prepared citizens. It features a lightweight VG-10 stainless steel blade with a black carbon nitride coating a patented lift-and-pry blunt nose and a mixed edge-a serrated section with a plain tip. Its ergonomic design includes a cobra hood for quick deployment a wavy pattern for rope cutting a survival whistle a carbide-tip glass/ice breaker and an ambidextrous pocket clip.