If you are a knife "addict", then you'll understand when I tell you that after seeing Kershaw's "Tyrade", I just had to have one. This design is GREAT...perfect for me in terms of size and deployment. The blade is a composite of 154CM and D2. Exceptional combo! Also, the stonewashed finish on the blade is just plain "cool!". The handle is G10. Unfortunately, Kershaw didn't jimp either the spine of the blade...or the flipper. Other than that, "perfect" for me! Thanks Kershaw!