Strong, everyday carry work knife 8Cr13MoV blade takes a sharp edge and is easy to re-sharpen when needed; stonewashed finish helps hide use scratches Opens quickly and easily with Kershaw's assisted opening and built-in flipper Take the Lateral to work, and it will get the job done. The Lateral snaps into action with Kershaw's assisted opening. Its wide drop point blade features a slight recurve and is great for difficult cutting tasks. The swooping handle texture is plenty ergonomic, too. And the reversible extra-deep-carry pocket clip rides subtly in the pocket during travel. The Lateral won*t break the bank, either. It*s the ideal work knife for your tool kit.