Survival/Rescue operations demand a versatile knife able to withstand extreme abuse. The Cold Steel Knife - SRK (Survival Rescue Knife) was designed with this in mind. No expense was spared in steel, heat treatment, and construction. The blade is finished with a rich epoxy powder coat which helps to protect the Carbon V steel from the elements. At 3/16 of an inch thick, the SRK offers the sturdiest possible point and edge configuration, without sacrificing sharpness. The SRK's handle sports a single quillion finger guard and a deeply checkered Kraton grip.