Kershaw Ripcord Knife Featuring OTF (Out The Front) Deployment System The ripcord's unique, patented design provides the strength and stability of a fixed blade knife The blade slides out the front of the handle into a secure, fixed-blade position The blade is sandvik 13C26 stainless steel for strength and superior edge retention The ripcord's handle is lightweight anodized aluminum with trac-tec inserts for a secure grip Sandvik 13C26 stainless-steel with Tungsten dlc coating