The CQC-4K combines the precision engineering of Kershaw with Emerson's uncompromising functional design. The CQC-4K features a drop-point blade for multi-purpose cutting capability. Black-oxide coating protects the blade and makes it non-reflective. A textured G10 front scale in coyote brown offers a secure grip. The handle back is stainless steel with black-oxide coating. For a safe and solid blade lock up, the CQC-4K has a frame lock. Designed by Emerson, built by Kershaw Upgraded 8Cr14MoV blade steel; black-oxide blade coating adds blade protection Textured G10 front scale, steel back; contoured for secure grip Manual opening with thumb disk or as the knife is withdrawn from pocket with the Emerson Wave Shaped Feature® FEATURES + DETAILS Use Everyday, Outdoor Type Folder, Manual Style Pocketknife Designer Ernest Emerson Blade Style Drop Point Blade Edge Plain Opening Action Manual washers Opens With Thumb disk, Emerson Wave Shaped Feature® Lock Type Frame lock Pocketclip Reversible (right/left, tip-up) Handle Color Black Hardware Glass-filled nylon backspacer, steel screws Sheath – Country of Origin USA: Design, Prototype, Quality Control. China: Manufacture Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Blade Length 3.25 in. (8.3 cm) Blade Material 8Cr14MoV Blade Finish/Coating Black-oxide coating Blade Thickness 0.122 in. (3.1 mm) Closed Length 4.2 in. (10.7 cm) Handle Material G10 front, 410 stainless steel back Handle Finish/Coating Black-oxide coating back Handle Thickness 0.45 in. (11.52 mm) Overall Length 7.4 in. (18.8 cm) Weight 4.1 oz. (116.2 g) Year Released 2014