The Kuros blade is an Americanized tanto with partial serration and a drop point for strong piercing. The edge provides good slashing capability while the partial blade serration offers versatility for cutting fibrous materials with ease. For speedy, one-handed opening, the Kuro has SpeedSafe assisted opening, accessed with the built-in flipper. The ambidextrous flipper works perfectly for both lefties and righties. The handle scales are glass-filled nylon for durability and dimensional stability, even in temperature extremes. The eye-catching pattern on the scales offers additional grip traction and looks like nothing else.The Kuro offers standout looksand standout function8Cr13MoV blade steel offers edge-holding capability, strength, and hardness; black-oxide coating adds blade protectionLightweight, strong glass-filled nylon handleFast, easy opening with SpeedSafe assisted opening and flipper3-position pocketclipFeaturesUseEverydayTypeAssisted, FolderStylePocketknifeDesignerKershaw OriginalsBlade StyleAmerican TantoBlade EdgePartially SerratedOpening ActionAssisted SpeedSafeOpens WithFlipperLock TypeLiner lockPocketclip3-position (right/left, tip-up; right, tip-down)Handle ColorBlackHardwareGlass-filled nylon backspacer, steel screwsSheathCountry of OriginUSA: Design, Prototype, Quality Control. China: ManufactureWarrantyLimited Lifetime Warranty through Kershaw